2024 MAY (Late) Online Sale

FINE NEEDLE (JPN) (Bay 2013-Stud 2019). Champion Sprinter/Miler in Japan in 2018. 10 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1. Out of SW Needlecraft (Chantilly Prix Chloe, Gr.3). Sire of 122 rnrs, 63 wnrs, inc. SW Culture Day (KBS Kyoto Sho Fantasy S., Gr.3), Cruzeiro Do Sul, SP Sky Canvas and of Ume Musubi, A Shin Fencer, Trendy Star, Daijobanai, Feather Quill, Niki, Stanley Tesoro, Taurus Shine, Tiroir, Tsukishiro, etc.

1st dam

MIRAI E (JPN), by Deep Impact. Unplaced. Sister to TOSEN STARDOM, CENTELLEO, three-quarter-sister to TOSEN HOMAREBOSHI, half-sister to Neo Stardom. Dam of 5 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Mirai O (c by Harbinger) Winner at 2400m in Japan.

 Fine Future (g by Fine Needle) See below.

2nd dam

ADMIRE KIRAMEKI, by End Sweep (USA). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Chukyo Mominoki Sho, 3d Niigata Naeba Tokubetsu, Myoko Tokubetsu, Chukyo Shubun Tokubetsu. Half-sister to TOSEN JORDAN, TOSEN HOMAREBOSHI, Dark Message, Careless Whisper. Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

TOSEN STARDOM (c Deep Impact) 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, A$2,065,000, 129,753,000¥, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, Hanshin Challenge Cup, Gr.3, Kyoto Kisaragi Sho, Gr.3, Cassiopeia S., L, Kyoto Nisai S., L, 2d ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, 4th MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2. Sire.

CENTELLEO (f Deep Impact) 5 wins at 2000m, 2200m, 185,796,000¥, Nakayama Sankei Sho All Comers, Gr.2, Kyoto Shimogamo S., 2d Hanshin Mermaid S., Gr.3, Amagasaki S., 4th Kyoto Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, Hanshin Mermaid S., Gr.3.

Neo Stardom (c Neo Universe) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 97,859,000¥, Nakayama Makuhari S., Hanshin Tamba Tokubetsu, 2d Niigata Nagaoka S., Tokyo Banshun S., 3d Hanshin Marguerite S., L, Niigata Nippo Sho, Chukyo Mikawa S., Hanshin Izushi Tokubetsu.

 La Scintillante. 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1500m to 1800m, 2d Kyoto Tadasunomori Tokubetsu. Dam of 2 winners-

 Razzle Dazzle. 3 wins at 1800m, 3d Fukushima Tuf Hai, Kyoto Hanase S.

 John Doe. 7 wins from 1500m to 1800m in Japan.

 Tosen Alan. 3 wins at 1400m in Japan.

 Eclair Ange. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Shimme Rubus. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m to 2024 in Japan.

3rd dam

EVERY WHISPER, by Northern Taste. Placed at 3 in Japan. Sister to BIG SHORI, Crafty Gold, Kyoei Forte,  Brilliant Very (dam of COMPANY, HISTORICAL, LENINGRAD, NEW VERY), half-sister to BATTLE BANYAN, SPICULE. Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

TOSEN JORDAN (c Jungle Pocket) 9 wins-3 at 2-from 1800m to 2500m, 705,060,000¥, Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, Nakayama American Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Tokyo Copa Republica Argentina, Gr.2, Sapporo Kinen, Gr.2, Tokyo Ireland Trophy, L, Nakayama Hopeful S., L, Hakodate Isaribi S., 2d Japan Cup, Gr.1, Kyoto Tenno Sho (Spring), Gr.1, Tokyo Kyodo News Service Hai, Gr.3, Kyoto Andromeda S., L, 3d Japan Cup, Gr.1, Hanshin Sankei Osaka Hai, Gr.2, 4th Chukyo Chunichi Shimbun Hai, Gr.3. Sire.

TOSEN HOMAREBOSHI (c Deep Impact) 3 wins at 2000m, 2200m, 115,882,000¥, Kyoto Shimbun Hai, Gr.2, 3d Tokyo Yushun, Gr.1. Sire.

Dark Message (c Dance in the Dark) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, 210,200,000¥, Kyoto Kadomatsu S., Hanshin Midosuji S., Kyoto Kohata Tokubetsu, 2d Kyoto Nikkei Shinshun Hai, Gr.2, Hanshin Sirius S., Gr.3, Kyoto Topaz S., L, Manyo S., L, Hanshin Osaka-Hamburg Cup, L, Hakodate Minami Hokkaido S., L, Hanshin Betelgeuse S., Niigata Hyoko Tokubetsu, 3d Kyoto Nikkei Shinshun Hai, Gr.2, Hanshin Sirius S., Gr.3, Nakayama Hopeful S., L.

Careless Whisper (f Fuji Kiseki) 3 wins at 1400m, 2100m, 82,184,000¥, Tokyo Tanzawa S., 2d Kawasaki Kanto Oaks, L, Kyoto Momoyama S., Hanshin Nada S., 3d Kyoto Doncaster S., Hanshin Santa Claus S. Dam of 7 winners-

Tosen Basil (c Harbinger) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, A$135,000, HK$1,800,000, 144,312,000¥, Tokyo October S., Niigata Aganogawa Tokubetsu, 2d MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, Kyoto Daishoten, Gr.2, 3d HKJC Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1, Hanshin Kobe Shimbun Hai, Gr.2, Hanshin Daishoten, Gr.2, 4th Kyoto Shimbun Hai, Gr.2.

4th dam

CRAFTY WIFE, by Crafty Prospector. 7 wins-6 at 2-to 7f, US$235,920, Pimlico Playpen S., L, Calder Desert Vixen S., L, Susan's Girl S., L, Hialeah Hibiscus S., L, Rockingham Faneuil Miss S., L, Gulfstream Park Heather S., L, 2d Calder Ta Wee S., L, Sunrise S., L, Philadelphia Park Buddleia S., L, 3d Hialeah Sunny Isles S., L. Half-sister to  Open Marriage (dam of CHASIN' WIMMIN, MATCHMADEINHEAVEN, PENTELIS, SEE MORE SPIRIT),  Red Mistress (dam of BET ON RED). Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 12 winners, inc:-

BIG SHORI (c Northern Taste) 11 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, 356,310,000¥, Chukyo Yomiuri Milers Cup, L, 2d Hanshin Procyon S., L, Hankyu Hai, L, Tokyo Negishi S., L.

BATTLE BANYAN (c Jungle Pocket) 7 wins from 1600m to 2000m, 206,458,000¥, Kyoto Cassiopeia S., L, 2d Kokura Kinen, Gr.3, Kokura Daishoten, Gr.3, 3d Fukushima Tanabata Sho, Gr.3.

SPICULE (c Sunday Silence) 7 wins from 1400m to 1800m, 85,630,000¥, Hanshin Betelgeuse S., L, Maya S. Sire.

Crafty Gold (c Northern Taste) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 3150m, 139,373,000¥, Hanshin Open Class H., 2d Hanshin Shinryo Tokubetsu, 3d Kokura Sansai S., L.

Kyoei Forte (f Northern Taste) 6 wins from 1200m to 1800m, 178,224,000¥, Kyoto Kifune S., 3d Hanshin Sirius S., L, 4th Nakayama Garnet S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

 Fortepiano. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m in Japan. Dam of 9 winners-

 Partitura. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, Nakayama Kisarazu Tokubetsu. Dam of-

TASTIERA (c Satono Crown) Champion 3YO Colt in Japan in 2023. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, 570,053,000¥, to 2023, Tokyo Yushun, Gr.1, Nakayama Hochi Hai Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen, Gr.2, 2d Kyoto Kikuka Sho, Gr.1, Nakayama Satsuki Sho, Gr.1, 4th Tokyo Kyodo News Hai, Gr.3.

 Brilliant Very. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m in Japan. Dam of 12 winners-

COMPANY (c Miracle Admire) 12 wins from 1600m to 2000m, 939,698,000¥, Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, Kyoto Mile Championship, Gr.1, Tokyo Mainichi Okan, Gr.2, Hanshin Sankei Osaka Hai, Gr.2, Yomiuri Milers Cup, Gr.2, Nakayama Kinen, Gr.2-twice, Niigata Sekiya Kinen, Gr.3, Kyoto Keihan Hai, L, 2d Hanshin Yomiuri Milers Cup, Gr.2, Kyoto Keihan Hai, L, Fukushima Radio Tampa Sho, L, 3d Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1. Sire.

HISTORICAL (c Deep Impact) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, 231,951,000¥, Hanshin Mainichi Hai, Gr.3, 2d Hanshin Challenge Cup, Gr.3, Kyoto Kisaragi Sho, Gr.3, 3d Tokyo Mainichi Okan, Gr.2.

NEW VERY (c Fuji Kiseki) 10 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 236,074,000¥, Hanshin Final S., L, Port Island S., L.

LENINGRAD (c Tony Bin) 4 wins from 2000m to 2500m, 144,940,000¥, Tokyo Copa Republica Argentina, L, 3d Kyoto Daishoten, Gr.2.

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Placed in 2023-24 in Aust.