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ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 332 rnrs, 162 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Castle Way, Athabascan, Sudbina, Zabmanzor, Cheval d'Or, (Lord) Dynastic, Around Midnight, Rajapour, Katoucha, Lassaut, Unanimous Consent, SP Mary Shan, Andalus, Blue Solitaire, Devildom, Holymanz, Marvelouz, Mehzebeen, Queen Trezy, etc.

1st dam

ASSERTIVEOBSESSION, by Zeditave. Unraced. Sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), three-quarter-sister to  More Assertive (dam of MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY), half-sister to Colony Sound, La Boisselle,  Assertiveness (dam of NEW TIPPERARY),  Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners-

Ohceedee (g by Power (GB)) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$110,621, Hawkes Bay Paul Bayes Livestock H., 2d Auckland TR Carlton Events H., ARC Jon Snow at Clearview Park H., Waikato RC Doug Hawkings 50th Birthday S., Te Aroha JC Supporters Club H., Whangarei RC ITM H., 3d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, Fasttrack Insurance H., Waikato RC Melville Sisters Rugby H., Counties RC Dunstan Horse Feeds H.

 Smiling Assassin (g by Cape Blanco (Ire)) 4 wins from 1650m to 2100m, NZ$96,435, CJC Garrards Horse and Hound H., 2d Otago RC Ford Ranger NZ No1 Vehicle H., Ashburton RC JJ Ltd H., CJC Group One Raceday Event H., 3d CJC NZB South Island Sale 29th April H., Heatstore H., Zacinto at Valachi Downs H., 4th Riverton Cup, L.

 Naughty Harry (g by Tavistock) 2 wins at 1350m, 1900m to 2023-24, BRC Membership Plus H.

 Cogent (g by Tavistock) 2 wins at 2000m in Aust.

 Magnace (g by Almanzor (Fr)) Winner. See below.

 Endless Obsession (f by Flying Spur) Raced twice. Dam of-

 Zero Cases - Famous Nathan (Mac.). 4 wins to 1500m to 2023-24 in Aust. and Macau.

2nd dam

SOMMES SOUND (USA), by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (g Zeditave) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. Joint Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2000-01. Head of The 1999-2000 2YO & 2000-01 3YO (joint) Australasian Classifications. 8 wins-5 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Empirelink 2YO Quality H., STC Bet with a Bookmaker 2YO H., 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS (f Zeditave) Joint third top filly on The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Rex White 2YO H., STC Jardine Insurance Brokers 2YO H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, STC Invictus H., 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

RESET (c Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Brian Green H., Moonga H., Deakin H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.) (g Elusive Quality) 10 wins to 1200m, A$39,870, HK$4,354,500, M$288,000, 441,600Dhs in Aust., HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3, HKJC Hong Kong Racing Journalists H., Barker H., Association of Hong Kong Journalists H., MRC Ark Regal H., HKJC HKU JC Clinical Research H., Chevalier Pipe Technologies H., Jebsen Marine H., 3d Macau Sand Premier Cup, L.

SO ASSERTIVE (g Zabeel) 5 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, Canberra Cup, L, 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, Japan Racing Association P., L, 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.3.

La Boisselle (f Danehill) Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, Carlton Draught H. Producer.

Colony Sound (g Pleasant Colony) 21 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$200,336, 3d Hoosier Park Corydon Starter H., L.

 Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H., 2d STC May's Hill H. Dam of 8 winners-

SAKIMA (g More Than Ready) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L, 2d Singapore TC Benchmark 89 H.

 More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (f Swiss Ace) 4 wins to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Quest Breakfast Creek 2YO H. Producer.

 Very Dogmatic. Winner at 1150m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

AITCH TWO OH (f Headwater) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1100m, A$465,070, to 2023-24, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, Without Fear S., L, 2d SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Dequetteville S., L, 3d SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

 Sounds Assertive. Raced once. Dam of 8 winners-

Self Esteem (f Stratum) 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$155,090, ATC Peter Malone H., Cellarbrations H., 2d Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 2 winners-

LINDERMANN (g Lonhro) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$768,050, to 2022-23, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Quayclean H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, VRC TAB Trophy, L, ATC Vinery Stallions H., Download the TAB App H., 4th ATC Chelmsford S., Gr.2.

 Assertiveness. Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H., 2d AJC Metcash H., STC Tooheys New H., 3d STC Rutherford Jewellers H. Dam of 4 winners-

NEW TIPPERARY (g High Chaparral) 7 wins from 1350m to 1900m, A$474,725, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, ATC November Topaz H., Blacktown Workers H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Pro-Ride H., 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Civic S., L, 4th ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L.

 Christmas Day. Winner at 1750m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

PUDDING (g Tavistock) 8 wins from 1250m to 1800m, A$283,205, to 2023-24, SAJC John Letts Cup, L, Drinkwise H., Resourceco H., Junction H.

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Winner at 1600m in 2022-23 in Aust.