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Lot: 95  Aarkus (AUS)

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Buyer: - $2,000

Particulars

Name:Aarkus (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Testa Rossa (AUS)
Dam:Vision and Verse (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
DOB:23 September 2018
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:Tamworth Jockey Club Britten Rd TAMWORTH NSW
 
 
 

Description

Aarkus is a Class 2 gelding, who has failed to deliver this preparation.

Had a tendon tear in June 2022, had 12 months off and has raced since with no problems.

Easy to ride, treadmill, swim and shoe.

For sale at owners request.

Location

Tamworth Jockey Club Britten Rd TAMWORTH NSW

Pedigree

 

 

AARKUS (AUS)
Chestnut gelding       Foaled 2018 
 

TESTA ROSSA Perugino (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
Fairy BridgeBold Reason
Bo DapperSir DapperVain
BodegaWithout Fear (Fr)
VISION AND VERSE
    2010
Dylan Thomas (Ire)Danehill (USA)Danzig
LagrionDiesis
In Your EyesCanny LadBletchingly
Candide (NZ)Sound Reason (Can)

TESTA ROSSA (AUS) (Bay 1996-Stud 2001). 13 wins-5 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1045 rnrs, 784 wnrs, 67 SW, inc. Ortensia (WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1), Enzo's Lad, Rostova, Testafiable, Fontelina, Amelie's Star, Twilight Royale, Ranger, Sistine Angel, Testa My Patience, Vormista, Jiang - Blue Genes (H.K.), Chaillot, Unencumbered, Speediness, Red Colossus, This'll Testya, Ellicazoom, Testashadow, Publishing, The Bowler, etc.

 

1st dam

VISION AND VERSE, by Dylan Thomas (Ire). 3 wins to 1450m, 2d ATC TAB Place Multi H. Blood-sister to DYLANSON. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners-

 Vis I Do (g by Supido) 2 wins at 1400m in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Aarkus (g by Testa Rossa) 2 wins. See below.

 Jinsoku (g by Supido) Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

IN YOUR EYES, by Canny Lad. Unraced. Sister to  Nena Candida (dam of FELICIENNE, DYLANSON), half-sister to NADEEM, BILLION WIN,  Aulide (dam of MARJU SNIP, DO RA MI, UNIQUE JEWELLERY),  Reine (dam of YAKEEN). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

 Vision and Verse. 3 wins. See above.

 Veiled. 3 wins to 1200m, 3d MRC Desirable H. Producer.

 

3rd dam

CANDIDE (NZ), by Sound Reason (Can). Top filly on The 1987-88 NZ 3YO Free H. Joint top filly on The 1987-88 Australasian 3YO Classification. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$375,160, A$152,500, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Great Northern Oaks, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Services 2YO H., WRC Saatchi & Saatchi H., 2d HBJC Sasanof H., 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, VATC Caulfield S., Gr.1, VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.2, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.2, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.2, Manawatu Breeders' S., Gr.3, Wellington S., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Hotel Association Cup, L, Manawatu Breeders' S., L, 4th AJC Derby, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, ARC Lindauer S., Gr.2, Champagne S., Gr.3. Sister to SOUND LOVER (dam of PHILOSOPHE, MAGNUM, MEN AT WORK, SIR LOVESALOT). Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

NADEEM (c Redoute's Choice) Joint top colt on The 2005-06 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$747,500, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, 4th VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L. Sire.

BILLION WIN (g Coronation Day) 11 wins from 1200m to 1600m, HK$13,884,147, HKJC Stewards' Cup, L, Sha Tin Trophy, L, TVB Cup, HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup, Sing Tao Cup, 2d Hong Kong Classic Trial, L, 3d HKJC Chairman's Trophy, L, Hong Kong Derby, L, Hong Kong Gold Cup, L.

 Nena Candida. Winner at 1250m, 2d VRC Rising Fast H., 3d VRC Two Thousand & Six H., STC Bamford Associate Lawyers H., MVRC Christmas Cake On Sale Now H., MRC Molly's Robe H. Dam of 6 winners-

FELICIENNE (f Al Maher) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, A$209,095, VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3, Metricon Trophy H., MVRC 'K' Line Australia H., 4th SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2.

DYLANSON (g Dylan Thomas) 10 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$383,625, SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, Medallion Homes H., Ubet H., 3d SAJC CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, Birthday Cup, L, Bendigo JC Yalumba Golden Mile, L.

 Aulide. 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m, 2d VATC Harry Telford H. Dam of 4 winners-

MARJU SNIP (f Marju) 6 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$259,190, SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, HC Nitschke S., L, Princesses Prepare H., Eagle Ridge Thoroughbreds H., Carlton Draught H., 3d SAJC Adelaide Guineas, Gr.3, 4th SAJC Spring S., Gr.3.

DO RA MI (f Savabeel) 3 wins to 1400m, A$387,503, VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Race-Tech H., 2d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3. Producer.

UNIQUE JEWELLERY (g O'Reilly) 7 wins from 1400m to 1800m, HK$6,751,050, Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby Trial, L, HKJC Mission Hills Resort H., Panasonic Lumix H., Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore H., Homestead H., Lancashire H., 2d HKJC Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial, L.

 A Real Princess. 2 wins at 1000m, 1600m, 2d Wanganui JC Alma Motel H., 3d Wanganui JC Training for You H. Dam of 4 winners-

KINGDOMS (g High Chaparral) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$446,270, ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Open Mile, L, 2d ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

 Reine. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

YAKEEN (c Teofilo) 4 wins from 1400m to 1800m, R379,575, 5,760Dhs, Turffontein Jubilee H., Gr.3, Book for July Day in Jozi H., Computaform Express 3yo H.

 

Race Record:

2 wins at 1200m in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

AARKUS (AUS) 2018 Chestnut gelding
by Testa Rossa - Vision and Verse, by Dylan Thomas

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
372-2A$34,430
57--1A$8,050
Totals:142-3A$42,480
15/Sep/20212nd of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Mullamaart was 1st and Sebrini 3rd.
07/Oct/20213rd of 10
(4.1)
Armidale JC Williams Machinery Maiden H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:04.82. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Hey Wayne was 1st and Buffet Buster 2nd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: Brooke Stower.A$2,300
24/Oct/20211st of 12
(1.5)
Coonabarabran JC Max Hawkins Memorial Maiden H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:09.18. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Lipstick Lil was 2nd and Girragulang 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$15,100
22/Feb/20224th of 6--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. If You Think So was 1st and Line of Kings 2nd and Majestic Wings 3rd.
06/Mar/20223rd of 11
(3.5)
Tamworth JC Shay Brennan Constructions P., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:11.70. Track heavy(8). Carried 55.50kg. Auntie Monnie was 1st and Majestic Wings 2nd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: A Gibbons.A$2,800
22/Mar/20225th of 9
(3.5)
Wine Country RC Horsepower H., A$24,000, 1350m, time 1:20.77. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Jutland was 1st and First Peoples 2nd and Mandalorian 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: A Gibbons.A$750
11/Apr/20221st of 9
(0.4)
Tamworth JC Courthouse Hotel H., A$24,000, 1200m, time 1:10.58. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Miss Kingston was 2nd and Foreign Brother 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$12,280
23/Apr/20224th of 6
(11.3)
Wellington Soldier Memorial P., A$24,000, 1400m, time 1:23.90. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Amulet Street was 1st and Corvo 2nd and Neon Moon 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: Ms M Weir.A$1,200
03/Jun/202211th of 11
(7.4)
Dubbo TC Andrew Bergman Plastering H., A$24,000, 1200m, time 1:11.90. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.00kg. Hit the Rim was 1st and Wine Time 2nd and Beauchamp 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.
25/Aug/20237th of 10--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Talbragar was 1st and Sizzle Minizzle 2nd and Commando Hunt 3rd.
25/Sep/20236th of 8
(3.0)
Tamworth JC Aquawest H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:08.97. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Pyramid of Fire was 1st and Lostma Cowboy 2nd and Exonumia 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$600
13/Oct/20234th of 8
(1.1)
Tamworth JC Cannon Cohen & Associates H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:10.00. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Pyramid of Fire was 1st and Vis I Do 2nd and Dirty Merchant 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$1,475
03/Nov/20237th of 10
(2.9)
Moree RC Namoi Hotel Narrabri H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:10.37. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Calgary King was 1st and Lostma Cowboy 2nd and Danza in the Dark 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: Ashley Morgan.A$500
28/Nov/20235th of 10
(5)
Tamworth JC Furneys Stock Feeds H., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:23.61. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Dubliner Boy was 1st and Lord of the Sun 2nd and China Grove 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: Mitch Stapleford.A$975
12/Dec/20233rd of 8
(2.7)
Tamworth Property Company H., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:23.12. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Burraneer Buoy was 1st and Vis I Do 2nd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$2,800
24/Dec/20235th of 9
(2.6)
Tamworth JC Concrete Industry Supplies H., A$30,000, 1400m, time 1:23.05. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Macleay was 1st and Arrabbiata 2nd and I Am Convincing 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.A$975
04/Jan/20249th of 11
(12.2)
Muswellbrook RC TAB H., A$29,250, 1500m, time 1:31.17. Track soft(5). Carried 56.00kg. Tapa Kick was 1st and Musical Affair 2nd and Proud With Pride 3rd. Trainer: C K Martin. Owner: K J Penfold, Mrs A L Green, Mrs R L Stuart, Ms J R Steepe, Miss A M Simpson, Mrs L A McKenzie, K Collins, Miss R Ogilvie, Mrs A T Vickers, D Penberthy, R C Stevens, Mrs R Young, J A Ross, G Kirkby, R Whan, Miss B A Martin, M J Smith, J Considine & S J Miller. Jockey: G Buckley.A$725
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.