2024 MARCH (Late) Online Sale

RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) (2006). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 10½f, York International S., Gr.1. Sire of 809 rnrs, 484 wnrs, 35 SW, inc. Jennifer Eccles (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), Te Akau Shark, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Noverre, Romagna Mia, Mr Mozart, Grinzinger Belle, Indestructible, Mr Maestro, White Lavender, Sioux Life, Bolivie, Sheez Dominant, Symphony Perfect, SP Silver Sword, Glory Daze, Monarchic, Musical Rhapsody, Sedaka, Ardad's Great, Abstinence, etc.

1st dam

Roc de Chine, by Fastnet Rock. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, 3d WRC Anniversary H., L, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L. Half-sister to Everlasting. Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

 Roccia (f by Iffraaj (GB)). 5 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$126,057, to 2023-24, Auckland TR Dunstan Horsefeeds H., Waikato TR Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers Qualifier H., Waikato RC Power Farming H., 3d Auckland TR Race Images H., 4th Wellington Cup, Gr.3.

 Big Wink (g by Rip Van Winkle (Ire)). Winner at 2500m, CJC Amicus Insurance Brokers H., 2d WRC Hiremaster H.

 Hadid (f by Charm Spirit (Ire)). Placed to 2023-24 in NZ.

2nd dam

TRISTACHINE (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). Joint third top filly on The 1998-99 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, NZ$119,275, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, WRC Magic Millions Classic S., RL, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, 4th Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3. Half-sister to RHYTHM, WESTERN MUSIC,  Procure (dam of HIPS DON'T LIE). Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

Everlasting (g General Nediym) Winner at 2, Waikato RC Esker Lodge Juvenile H., 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Counties Challenge S., L, 4th ARC Karaka Million, RL.

Roc de Chine (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins. See above.

 Tristabrave. 5 wins from 1300m to 1650m, BRC Aristocrat Thunderheart H., Kitchen Connection H., 2d BRC QHA H.

 King of Mountains. 2 wins at 1500m, 1600m, MRC El Golea H., 4th SAJC Chairman's S., L.

 Numero Douze. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, VRC Sister Olive H. Dam of 4 winners-

 It's One. 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$142,995, MRC Master Yearlings Heat H., 2d MRC Dennis Hanrahan H., Cove Hotel H., 3d MRC Sportingbet Best Tote H. Dam of-

STAR PATROL (g Starspangledbanner) 6 wins to 1200m, A$713,126, to 2023-24, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC WJ Adams H., L, VRC Flight Lt Peter Armytage H., Ecycle Solutions Trophy H., 2d VRC AR Creswick S., L, BRC Bay Building Services P., 3d MRC Heath S., Gr.3, BRC Membership P.

3rd dam

GETTING THERE, by Jungle Boy (GB). 2 wins at 2, WATC Gimcrack S., L, Minchinbury Champagne H., 2d WATC Barbarossa H., 3d WATC Queen's P., Gr.3. Blood-sister to Rich Inheritance, three-quarter-sister to  Rapid Angel (dam of BORN WITH WINGS), half-sister to  Bibiana Mist (dam of ACHTUNG BABY, TRANSPARENCY). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

RHYTHM (f Bakharoff (USA)) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 900m to 2000m, NZ$61,875, A$83,630, HBJC Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

Lord (c Traditionally (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 2100m, Manawatu RC Crombie Lockwood H., 3d Avondale Guineas, Gr.2.

Discreet (f Deputy Governor (USA)) 2 wins at 1150m, 1200m, 3d CJC Welcome S., L, Waikato RC Hamilton Veterinary Services 3YO H. Producer.

TRISTACHINE (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) 2 wins. See above.

WESTERN MUSIC (f Western Symphony (USA)) Winner at 2, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 4th VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2. Dam of 9 winners-

Ishkala (f Zabeel) Winner at 2, VRC Misting H., 3d SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. Dam of 8 winners-

SAPELLI (g Flying Spur) 8 wins from 1000m to 1800m, HK$8,037,750, HKJC Premier P., L, 3d HKJC Centenary Vase, L.

 Princess Baxaar. Winner at 1800m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

THE ALFONSO (c Magnus) Horse of the Year in Macau in 2015-16. 11 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$193,810, HK$765,000, M$4,850,750 in Aust. and Macau, Macau Derby, L, Macau Winter Trophy, L-twice.

 Shadow Dancer. Winner at 2, ARC Cambridge Stud Juvenile S., 2d SAJC Tabradio 1539AM H. Dam of 2 winners-

Dance Class (f Bin Ajwaad (Ire)) 2 wins at 2, NZ$104,925, ARC Mercedes Super Bonus Fillies Juvenile Prelude, 2d Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., L. Dam of 8 winners-

Moulin Rouge (f Commands) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$135,440, TRC Betfair Carbine Club P., 2d TRC Bow Mistress S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

Chateau Griffo (f Sebring) Winner at 1000m, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, VRC Winter Lodge H. Dam of 2 winners-

GRIFF (c Trapeze Artist) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$2,163,550, to 2023-24, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1.

 Tribal Beat. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

SIMON SAID - BEST OPPORTUNITY (Mac.) (g Simonstad (NZ)) 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$124,750, M$2,438,950 in Aust. and Macau, WATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, 2d WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2.

 Beat the Price. Raced twice. Dam of-

HENRY DE HORSE (g Gambade) 8 wins to 1400m, A$232,250, Pinjarra Classic, L.

 Procure. Winner at 1200m, STC Miranda H. Dam of 9 winners-

HIPS DON'T LIE (f Stravinsky (USA)) 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$526,450, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Dam of 8 winners-

ENNIS HILL (f Fastnet Rock) Winner at 2, A$106,800, MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

LEARNING TO FLY (f Justify (USA)) 3 wins at 2, A$1,559,250, in 2022-23, ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2.

LAKE GENEVA (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$635,500, MVRC William Crockett S., L, 3d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Producer.

ACROBAT (c Fastnet Rock) Winner at 2, A$291,000, ATC Inglis Nursery, RL.

Azevedo (c Helissio (Fr)) 5 wins at 1000m, A$186,350, MVRC Puckle Street Newsagency H., 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.

Acquired (f O'Reilly) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, A$286,000, STC Clubsnsw H., 2d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2. Dam of 5 winners-

SPLINTEX (c Snitzel) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,187,900, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2.

INVICTUS SALUTE (f Exceed and Excel) 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$515,305, ATC Starlight S., L, 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3.

Procurement (f O'Reilly) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$100,450, ARC 80's & 90's Party at Ellerslie H., 2d WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Ocean of Tears. Raced once. Dam of 5 winners-

NO MORE TEARS (f Darci Brahma) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$161,700, A$30,000, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

OZZMOSIS (c Zoustar) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,488,150, to 2023-24, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1.

 Luna Bella. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

WEATHERLY (c Beneteau) Winner at 2, A$106,200, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2.

 Jumeima. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of-

 Fructosa. Raced once. Dam of 2 winners-

SAHARA FLOWER (f Sahara Spirit) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m to 2023-24 in Chile, Hipodromo Chile Clasico Seleccion de Potrancas, Gr.3.

Race Record:

Raced 3 times.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race.

2019  Patriot Belle (f by Starspangledbanner). Raced twice.

2020  I'm Airborne (g by Harry Angel (Ire)). Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

2021  Church Rock (g by Churchill (Ire)). Unraced.

2023 (c by Acrobat).

Missed in 2022.

Served by Acrobat. Date of last service, 06.09.2023.