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REWARD FOR EFFORT (AUS) (2006). 4 wins-2 at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire of 661 rnrs, 426 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Gold Symphony (MRC Vain S., Gr.3), Ability, Brugal Reward, Take Pride, etc. Sire of the dams of SP Celtic Glory and of I Love Your Smile, Standing Order, Night Cruiser, Amarlie Miss, Elderberry, Amazing Ace, Mishani Rebound, Immortal Spirit, Imperial Seal, Inferencia, Kathy's Beau, Another Balconyboy, Box Vale, Dozen Kilpatrick, etc.

1st dam

MACEDON DANCER, by Encosta de Lago. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in Aust. Half-sister to RAIN AT BAY, More Luskin,  Butterfly Lady (dam of RAIN DANCE LADY). Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Heavenly Hop (g by God's Own). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 3d MRC Wellington Racing Club H.

 Esprit de Lago (g by Bel Esprit). Winner at 1400m, 3d WATC Perth Racing Members P.

 God Jul (f by God's Own). 3 wins from 1400m to 2100m in Aust.

 John's Gem (f by Bel Esprit). 3 wins to 1400m in Aust.

 Centre Front (g by Perugino (USA)). Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Lucky Rose (f by Reward for Effort). See below.

2nd dam

MORE RAIN, by Brave Lad (GB). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$77,850, VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, STC Queen of the Turf S., L, VRC Winslow H., VATC Storm Queen H., 2d VATC Tranquil Star S., Gr.3, SAJC Tattersall's Cup, L, 3d VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

RAIN AT BAY (f Vain) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, SAJC Cinderella S., L, Tom Jenner H., 2d SAJC Make Mine Roses H., 3d SAJC Taj Rossi H., Entrancing H.

More Luskin (g Luskin Star) 4 wins from 1450m to 2000m, 2d BATC Marco Polo Hotel 2YO H., 3d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, VATC Merson Cooper S., Gr.3, QTC AWA 2YO S., MVRC Lombard Catering Supplies H.

 Butterfly Lady. Raced once. Dam of 10 winners-

RAIN DANCE LADY (f Jugah (USA)) 7 wins to 1300m, A$361,420, SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.2, MVRC Thoroughbred Breeders' Victoria P., Andale Beer Dispensing Equipment H., Spinella's Restaurant H., VATC Wave King H., 2d VRC Standish H., Gr.3, MVRC Crown Trophy H., VATC Sir Edward Dunlop Research Foundation H., Love a Show H., 3d VATC Summoned S., L, Bill Collins H., 4th SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

BY THE GRACE (g God's Own) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$398,650, Balaklava Cup, L, VRC Secondbite Fresh Food Rescue H., KA Morrison H., SAJC Schweppes H., 2d VRC Brian Beattie H., Julie Aldridge & Cynthia Norton H., MRC Bigscreencompany.com.au H., SAJC Ubet H., 3d VRC Rod Johnson H., Swisse Wellness Trophy H., MRC CRV Hospital Helping Hand H., Charter KC & BSP Lawyers H.

 September Morn. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, 2d MVRC Carlton H., VATC Winter H., 3d MVRC Navy Racing Day 2YO H., Moonee Valley Functions & Events 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners-

MAGIC BIRD (c Ali-Royal (Ire)) Winner at 2, VRC Anzac Day S., L, 2d MRC Prince Salieri H., 4th VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L.

 Rain Dress. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Pluie. 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$133,340, BTC Doomben Welter H., Doomben Dash H.-twice, MVRC Harvey Norman H., VATC Teppo H., Mistress Anne H., Riva Diva 2YO H., 2d VRC Melrose Place Sprint H., Begonia Belle H., SAJC Sapphire Distributors H., 3d VATC Snippets 2YO H., 4th VATC Inglis Premier Yearling Sales S., L, VRC Vanity S., L. Producer.

3rd dam

RAIN AMORE, by Latin Lover (GB). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, South Australian Oaks, PARC Auraria S., SAJC Glandore H., 2d Adelaide Guineas. Sister to RAIN LOVER. Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

MORE RAIN (f Brave Lad (GB)) 4 wins. See above.

 Vespers. 2 wins at 1450m, SAJC St Spasa H., Parkstone Novice H., 3d SAJC Knightsbridge H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Rich Rain. Placed in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

 Turn to Rain. 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, VATC Siren Song H., 2d VATC Vite Cheval Welter H., 3d MVRC WAAF H. Dam of 4 winners-

RAIN GAUGE (c Kenvain) 6 wins from 1200m to 2500m, A$725,000, Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, VRC Auckland Racing Club H., L, MVRC JRA Cup, L, VRC Spring is the Season H., MVRC Hip Flask H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, MRC Victoria Gold Cup, L, Geelong RC Derby Trial S., L, MVRC Hoyts H., The Quiet Man Irish Pub H., 3d STC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, VATC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, VRC Bolle S., L, MRC Legacy 80th Anniversary H., VATC New Statesman H., MVRC Brave Chief H., 4th MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Raindrift. Placed in Aust. Dam of-

Rainfast (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) Winner at 1200m, AJC Dame Nellie Melba H., 3d VATC Norman Robinson S., L, Geelong RC Oaks Trial S., L, 4th VRC Oaks S., Gr.1.

Race Record:

Placed in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 1 foal.

2021 (g by Nostradamus).

Not served in 2021.

Served by Rubick. Date of last service, 19.11.2023.