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Lot: 72  Count of Anjou (AUS)

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Buyer: Christina Griffiths - $7,000

Particulars

Name:Count of Anjou (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Rubick (AUS)
Dam:Empress Matilda (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:15 August 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 10%
Location:103 Branchline Court MINERS REST VIC
 
 
 
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Description

Good winner at only his 2nd career start and ready to improve this preparation after two fitness runs. Won't be city grade here in Victoria but capable of being a handy horse in weaker company in Queensland or at the Provincials.

Racing Friday thus in full work and has a full preparation ahead of him.

Location

103 Branchline Court MINERS REST VIC

Pedigree

 

 

COUNT OF ANJOU (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

RUBICK Encosta de LagoFairy King (USA)Northern Dancer
Shoal CreekStar Way (GB)
Sliding CubeRock of Gibraltar (Ire)Danehill (USA)
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
EMPRESS MATILDA
    2014
Charge ForwardRed Ransom (USA)Roberto
Sydney's DreamBletchingly
ChatelaineFlying SpurDanehill (USA)
Midnight RenegadeBrigand (USA)

RUBICK (AUS) (Bay 2011-Stud 2015). 3 wins-2 at 2, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2. Leading Sire of 3YOs in Aust. in 2019-20. Sire of 493 rnrs, 273 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Jacquinot (ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1), Yes Yes Yes, Rubisaki, Glint of Silver, Shades of Rose, Bound for Home, Opal Ridge, Pericles, River Rubicon, Rubiquitous, Condo's Express, SP Erno's Cube, French Endeavour, Reo, Party for One, Quick Tempo, Sudoko - Dragon Admiral (H.K.), etc.

 

1st dam

EMPRESS MATILDA, by Charge Forward. Winner at 1100m, ATC Pegasus Supply Solutions H., 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents ACT H. Sister to HEADWAY, half-sister to MAZU,  Cheyenne Sue (dam of LET ME SLEEP ON IT). Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Count of Anjou (g by Rubick) Winner. See below.

 More Than a Hero (c by Russian Revolution) Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

Chatelaine, by Flying Spur. 3 wins to 1250m, A$170,850, STC Gaypak Mandarins H., VRC Little River H., STC 2KY Big Sports Breakfast P., 2d AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, STC Research S., Gr.3, AJC Widden S., L, Ruling Ways 2YO H., Tellers P., 3d SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, STC Sheraco S., L, AJC Qantas Nathan Grey 2YO H., Wenona Girl H., STC Makinson & d'Apice Series H., AJC Thrifty Car Rental H., MRC Nizam's Ring H. Half-sister to Late Night Fun. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

MAZU (g Maurice) 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$7,719,350, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2, Brian Crowley S., L, Fireball S., L, Darby Munro S., L, Ned Whisky H., Paul Lahood Funeral Services 2YO H., 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Nature Strip S., 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, The Everest.

HEADWAY (f Charge Forward) Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2008-09. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,171,138, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, MRC Chairman's S., L, Glenfern 2YO P., 2d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, Quezette S., L, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

 Nijmegen. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1450m to 1600m, A$223,725, to 2022-23, MRC IVE Print H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., Ladbrokes H., 3d VRC Event Staff H., ATC All Too Hard at Vinery 2YO H., MRC (Mornington) Fast Labour Hire H.

 Progression. 2 wins at 900m, 1000m, 3d BRC Kelso Wood Memorial H.

 Helford River. Placed at 2 & 3, 2d ATC All Too Hard at Vinery 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Du Maurier. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, A$178,565, BRC TAB Venue Mode 2YO H., 3d BRC Xmas Twilight Raceday H.

 The Cruiser. 6 wins to 1200m, A$158,670, to 2023-24, MRC Be a Mate Nominate H., 3d MVRC Jockey Celebration Day H.

 Beckon. 4 wins to 1200m, A$146,718, ATC St Johns Park Bowling Club H., Jim Beam Summer Season H., MRC (Mornington) Berry Fitness H., 2d ATC TAB Rewards H., MVRC Simpson Construction H., 3d ATC Big Sports Breakfast H., SAJC Veolia H.

 Empress Matilda. Winner. See above.

 Cheyenne Sue. Placed at 3, 3d BRC Adrenaline Thoroughbred Syndications P. Dam of 2 winners-

LET ME SLEEP ON IT (f Manhattan Rain) Winner at 2, A$126,830, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H., 3d ATC Press Statement at Vinery H., 4th ATC Inglis Nursery, RL.

 Crazy Wolf. 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Convene. Placed at 2, 2d MRC Karen Clements 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

She Turns Heads (f Headwater) Placed at 2 & 3 to 2023-24, 3d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3.

 Scribe - Naboo Legend (H.K.). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO S., 3d HKJC Tai Tong H.

 Vernier. Raced twice. Dam of-

 Winsum. 3 wins at 1000m, A$166,100, Pakenham RC Fulmen Park H., 2d MRC Neds Same Race Multi H., 3d MRC Jack Elliott H.

 

3rd dam

MIDNIGHT RENEGADE, by Brigand (USA). Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

Chatelaine (f Flying Spur) 3 wins. See above.

Late Night Fun (f Handy Proverb) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, STC North Illawarra Probus Club H., 2d AJC Old Boys Port H., 3d AJC Reginald Allen H., L, Newcastle JC Spring S., L, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2, Adrian Knox S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Just Flirting. 4 wins from 1000m to 1600m, AJC Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival H., Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Tim Sweeney H., STC Denistone H. Producer.

 The Proverb. 2 wins at 1600m, 1900m, STC Willoughby Ladies Probus H., 2d AJC RAAF H., STC Yarramundi H., 3d AJC Darlington H.

 Night Frolic. Winner at 1400m, AJC Bell Securities Mick Young H., 2d AJC St Aubins 2YO H., STC Tooheys New 2YO H., 3d AJC Nohra Smallgoods Distributors H. Producer.

 Midnight Secret. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Bossdon City. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$119,490, STC Theraces.com.au 2YO H.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in 2022-23 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

COUNT OF ANJOU (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Rubick - Empress Matilda, by Charge Forward

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
321--A$16,065
43---A$1,375
Totals:51--A$17,440
12/Oct/20227th of 8--trial--Echuca RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Calligrapher was 1st and Whozyadeeler 2nd and Magic Mistress 3rd.
30/Apr/20234th of 11
(4.8)
Werribee RC OFI Weigh and Inspection Maiden P., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:59.48. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Xcessive Gamble was 1st and Hughie 2nd and Famous Strike 3rd. Trainer: Henry Dwyer. Owner: W McTaggart, C Healy, R Smith, A Patterson, R Webber, R Revell, D Guihot, W Rigg, Ms K Rigg, R Avery, S Brown, Mrs L Kelly, G P A M Racing (Mgr M Meehan), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer), Kratzie Racing 2021, Kratzie Racing 3021 & The Kratzie Five (Mgr W Kratzmann). Jockey: Mr M Aitken.A$1,215
20/May/20231st of 10
(0.5)
Warracknabeal TC Emmetts Branch Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:12.26. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Miss Bariloche was 2nd and Celtic Lightning 3rd. Trainer: Henry Dwyer. Owner: W McTaggart, C Healy, R Smith, A Patterson, R Webber, R Revell, D Guihot, W Rigg, Ms K Rigg, R Avery, S Brown, Mrs L Kelly, G P A M Racing (Mgr M Meehan), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer), Kratzie Racing 2021, Kratzie Racing 3021 & The Kratzie Five (Mgr W Kratzmann). Jockey: Jack Hill.A$14,850
18/Dec/20234th of 7--trial--Colac TC Barrier Trial, 800m. Southern Dreamer was 1st and Galloping Guru 2nd and Twopence 3rd.
05/Jan/20249th of 9
(7.3)
Stawell RC Halls Haven Holiday Units H., A$27,000, 1100m, time 1:05.19. Track good(4). Carried 62.00kg. Ideel Girl was 1st and Writey O'Pal 2nd and Thunder Park 3rd. Trainer: Henry Dwyer. Owner: W McTaggart, C Healy, R Smith, A Patterson, R Webber, R Revell, D Guihot, W Rigg, Ms K Rigg, R Avery, S Brown, Mrs L Kelly, G P A M Racing (Mgr M Meehan), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer), Kratzie Racing 2021, Kratzie Racing 3021 & The Kratzie Five (Mgr W Kratzmann). Jockey: Jack Hill.A$675
28/Jan/202411th of 11
(12.1)
Geelong RC Roderick Insurance Brokers H., A$35,000, 1206m, time 1:11.03. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Lulu Darling was 1st and Freeways 2nd and Komachi 3rd. Trainer: Henry Dwyer. Owner: W McTaggart, C Healy, R Smith, A Patterson, R Webber, R Revell, D Guihot, W Rigg, Ms K Rigg, R Avery, S Brown, Mrs L Kelly, G P A M Racing (Mgr M Meehan), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer), Kratzie Racing 2021, Kratzie Racing 3021 & The Kratzie Five (Mgr W Kratzmann). Jockey: Mr M Aitken.
25/Feb/20249th of 11
(3.7)
Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$35,000, 1100m, time 1:04.60. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Iliad was 1st and Snappy Tycoon 2nd and Whistlefield 3rd. Trainer: Henry Dwyer. Owner: W McTaggart, C Healy, R Smith, A Patterson, R Webber, R Revell, D Guihot, W Rigg, Ms K Rigg, R Avery, S Brown, Mrs L Kelly, G P A M Racing (Mgr M Meehan), Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer), Kratzie Racing 2021, Kratzie Racing 3021 & The Kratzie Five (Mgr W Kratzmann). Jockey: Ms D Keane.A$700
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.