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STAR WITNESS (AUS) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 795 rnrs, 526 wnrs, 24 SW, inc. Global Glamour (ATC Flight S., Gr.1), Graff, Star Turn, Bellatrix Star, Swift Witness, Mella Maria, Fuhryk, Threeood, Crown Witness, Explosive Witness, Rhapsody Rose, Our Crown Mistress, Stellar Collision, Fast Witness, Aim, Stellar Vista, Cosmic Alert, Handle the Truth, Lord Balmoral, Lycurgus, Magic Alibi, etc.

1st dam

Gold Epona, by Stratum. 4 wins to 1200m, A$256,080, ATC Australian Turf Club H., TFE Hotels Great Weekends H., Ern & Joyce Trigg 60th Anniversary H., 2d Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC E Group Security H., 3d Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC OAMPS Insurance Brokers H. Half-sister to Our Hand of Faith. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

BRING THE RANSOM (f by Sebring) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$575,300, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, Gr.3, ATC Bowermans Furniture H., Bowermans H., Sky Racing Active H., Agency Real Estate H., Newcastle JC Guardian Safety Solutions H., 2d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic H., Gr.3, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Elite Sand & Soil H., 3d ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H.

 Gold Witness (g by Star Witness) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

GOLD RANSOM, by Red Ransom (USA). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, AJC Bexley H., 2d STC Congratulations Eremein H., Winning Edge Presentations H. Half-sister to ZUPAONE. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Gold Epona (f Stratum) 4 wins. See above.

Our Hand of Faith (g Testa Rossa) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$226,950, ATC Alpha Flight Services H., Royal Randwick H., Ladies in Racing Magazine H., MRC TVN H., 2d Seymour Cup, L, VRC Tab.com.au Trophy H., MRC Thomas North H., 3d VRC Paris Lane S., L, BRC Fifi & Jules 2YO H., SAJC Medallion Homes H., BRC Racing Retro H., 4th VRC TAB Rewards S., Gr.3.

 Prodigal Prince. 3 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$79,025 in Aust.

 Siostra. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Italian Danza. Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Lake Tana. Placed to 2022-23 in Aust.

3rd dam

SHIZU (NZ), by Manntari (Ire). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$10,750, A$484,850, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Coles H., Chisholm P., Cambridge JC Fairview Ford Juvenile S., 2d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, 4th VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, VATC Tranquil Star S., L. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

ZUPAONE (c Flying Spur) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$161,475, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3, MRC Sports H., VRC Aspen H., MRC Special Dane H., 2d MRC Bel Esprit 2YO H., 3d SAJC Dermody S., L, 4th MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3. Sire.

 Eclair Flyer. 3 wins at 950m, 1000m, A$76,851, S$101,292 in Aust. and Singapore, MVRC Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge H., MRC Noni B H., 2d VRC My Room P., 3d MRC John Moule H.

 Gold Ransom. 3 wins. See above.

 Shizuson. 2 wins at 1800m, 2200m in Aust.

 Shiraki. Winner at 1350m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Punishing. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$98,300, BRC DPMA 2YO H., 3d BRC Coca Cola Amatil 2YO P.

 Lake Lugano. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

4th dam

STRIKE A ROSE (NZ), by Straight Strike (USA). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, AJC Gay Vista H. Half-sister to LOADER, NATIVE CHIEF,  Vying (dam of ROCK ROYALTY). Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

SHIZU (f Manntari) 4 wins. See above.

 Vincerla. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

 King Nero. 5 wins from 1400m to 1950m, Marlborough Cup, 2d Manawatu RC Cafe Cuba H., Wanganui JC Dave Hoskin Carriers H., 3d Taranaki RC Pukekura Motor Lodge H., Spiers Wireline Pathway H., Punting Comp Sat 22th July H.

5th dam

RHAPSODY ROSE, by Frassino (GB). Unplaced. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

LOADER (g Pre Catelan) 13 wins to 1400m, NZ$315,800, A$35,000, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Windsor Park Sprint H., L, Levin S.H., L-twice, Timaru S., L, CJC Cotswold Hotel H., Cave Rock Hotel H., 2d Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, Timaru Cup, L, CJC Agfa Sprint H., 3d CJC Flying S.H., L, Timaru S., L, 4th QTC Cup, Gr.2, CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3.

NATIVE CHIEF (g Native Priss) 12 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2200m, NZ$181,350, A$10,000, ARC Cornwall H., Gr.3, Matamata Cup, L, 2d Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, ARC Champagne S., L, 3d ARC Great Northern Challenge S., Gr.3, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3.

 Vying. 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, 3d ARC Coca-Cola H. Dam of 3 winners-

ROCK ROYALTY (g Elusive City) 7 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$266,305, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, BRC Mount Franklin H.

Race Record:

Winner at 1600m in 2022-23 in Aust.