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GRUNT (NZ) (Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 5 wins to 1600m, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Zayydani. Sire of SW Veight (ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1), Miraval Rose, SP Siberian Siren and of Dragoon, Our Cracklin Rosie, Rhythm of Love, Akicita, Last Supper, Magic Stella, Dancer for Money, Be Brave, Chanchos, Cinematic Star, Ellessthree, Mihoko Takeo, Savee and of the placegetters Bisdee, Rock Pop, All at Once, Born to Shine, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

NOVEMBER (NZ), by Tavistock. Winner at 1350m in Aust. Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race.

2nd dam

TUESDAY'S CHILD, by Zabeel. Unraced. Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

 Windspeed. 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$104,640, to 2022-23, Waikato RC SVS Starting Gates 3YO S., Cambridge JC Aongatete Avojects H., 2d Waikato RC Bayleys Country Thanking SLA H., Matamata RC Colchester Engineering H., 3d Waikato TR Pathways - The Immigration Specialists H.

 Packing Tavi. Winner at 2200m in 2022-23, 2d CJC Grand National Tickets S., 3d Southland RC Rex Cochrane Memorial H.

 Full of Grace. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in NZ.

 November. Winner. See above.

3rd dam

DANE DANCER, by Danehill (USA). Winner at 1350m in Aust. Sister to  Twyla (dam of MURJANA), three-quarter-sister to AL MAHER, PLATINUM SCISSORS, REDOUTE'S CHOICE, Superior Sateen, Monsoon Wedding (dam of PRECIOUS LORRAINE, LUCKY RAQUIE), half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova (dam of RULING DYNASTY),  Show Dancing (dam of SALAMEH),  Shantha's Choice (dam of MANHATTAN RAIN, SLIDING CUBE, ECHOES OF HEAVEN). Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Padraig. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, WRC Wellington Provedoring 2YO H., BOP RC Seeka H., 3d ATC TAB Rewards 2YO H., ARC Eight NZ H.

4th dam

DANCING SHOW (USA), by Nijinsky. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Three-quarter-sister to  Russian Ballet (dam of DR JOHNSON),  Nijinsky's Best (dam of YAGLI), half-sister to GREAT REGENT, Diamond Syl,  Ladies' Day (dam of HE'S NO PIE EATER). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

UMATILLA (c Miswaki) 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$683,305, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.1, VRC Hilton on the Park S., Gr.3, SAJC Da Costa P., L, 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.2, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, SAJC National S., Gr.3, DC McKay S., Gr.3, MVRC Stanley Wootton S., Gr.3, VATC Rubiton S., Gr.3, South Australian S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Sire.

HURRICANE SKY (c Star Watch) Second on The 1994-95 Australasian 3YO Classification (1000m - 1400m).Third top colt on The 1993-94 Australasian 2YO Classification. 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m, A$876,650, AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Autumn Classic, Gr.2, VRC Criterion H., L, VATC Zeditave S., L, Street Cafe 2YO H., 2d Australian Guineas, Gr.1, VATC CF Orr S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Mollison H., L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, VRC Food & Wine Festival H., 4th MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2. Sire.

Makarova (f Thunder Gulch) 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, VRC Riverina Charm H., 2d VATC Summoned S., L, 4th MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

RULING DYNASTY (g Medaglia d'Oro) 6 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$378,535, City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, 2d BRC Brisbane H., L.

 Jamil. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

EVER THE SAME (f Canny Lad) 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$147,900, ATC PJ Bell S., L, 3d ATC Darby Munro S., L. Producer.

 Show Dancing. 2 wins at 1550m, 1600m, AJC Grand Fils H. Dam of 3 winners-

AL MAHER (c Danehill) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, A$1,168,300, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, AJC Clipsal 2YO P., 2d STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Tooheys New 3YO Golden Rose, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, 4th AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1. Sire.

SALAMEH (f Secret Savings) Winner at 2, A$85,780, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, 2d AJC TL Baillieu H., L, 3d STC Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners-

BIG TIME (g Danewin) 4 wins from 1600m to 1900m, A$149,625, ATC Dulcify H., L, Trackside Markets H.

 Salma. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

HILAL (c Fastnet Rock) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,374,250, ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Bondi S., 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Exford P., L.

SALATEEN (f I Am Invincible) 5 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$424,385, BRC Nudgee S., L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2.

TROJAN HARBOUR (c Harbour Watch) 2 wins at 2, R171,935, Greyville Gatecrasher S., L.

 Twyla. Winner at 1250m, STC Mark Davis' Farewell H., 3d BTC Casino Rewards 3YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

MURJANA (f Giant's Causeway) Winner at 2, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Michael & Goldie Mazur H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Isstoora. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

DESERT LIGHTNING (g Pride of Dubai) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2100m, NZ$1,120,895, A$50,000, to 2023-24, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Dunstan Horsefeeds H., Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic, 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, BOP RC Booth's Logistics H., 4th Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3.

 Celebria. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, STC Gaypak Mandarins H., 4th SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

GATHERING (g Tale of the Cat) 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$995,775, WATC Railway S., Gr.1, VRC Paris Lane S., L, AJC Shamekha H., NSW Tatt's RC Sydney City Toyota H., 2d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, 4th STC Tulloch S., Gr.2.

FLORENTINA (f Redoute's Choice) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, A$239,200, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 2d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2, ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

IN ITALIAN (f Dubawi) 7 wins from 1m to 9f, US$2,195,433, to 2023, Keeneland First Lady S., Gr.1, Jenny Wiley S., Gr.1, Saratoga Diana S., Gr.1, Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Park Honey Fox S., Gr.3, 2d Keeneland First Lady S., Gr.1, Saratoga Diana S., Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Gr.1, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.2, 3d Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1.

CALIFORNIA TURBO (g Fastnet Rock) 4 wins to 1400m, A$167,055, HK$1,683,450 in Aust. and HK, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, 3d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Factor of Safety. Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

 Wahng Wah. 5 wins from 1100m to 1800m, A$201,815, ATC Theraces H., TAB Rewards H. Dam of-

STREET GOSSIP (f So You Think) 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$189,825, in 2022-23, BRC Princess S., L, 3d Gold Coast Bracelet, L.

 Movin' Out. Winner at 1400m, AJC Ausure Insurance Newcastle H., 3d MRC TAB Mobi Cup. Dam of 5 winners-

 Transfers. 4 wins to 1400m, A$156,500, ATC Eastern Heart Clinic H. Dam of 4 winners-

TOM KITTEN (c Harry Angel) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m, A$1,686,450, to 2023-24, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Fernhill H., L, Yes Yes Yes First Yearlings 2YO P., 2d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, Dulcify S., L, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1.

VA VIA (f Astern) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$481,775, to 2023-24, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L, MRC Stow Storage Solutions H.

PROMOTIONS (g Exceed and Excel) 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$267,415, Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Keeneland H.

 Mithila. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

MADAM LEGEND (f I Am Invincible) 7 wins to 1400m, A$444,550, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC Ranvet H.-twice, Warren Woodcock H., 4th ATC Nivison S., Gr.3.

 River Song. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

NIAGARA (c Encosta de Lago) 2 wins at 1500m, 1550m, A$238,580, ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, Teachers Eyecare H., 2d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, ATC Eskimo Prince H., L, Tyreel Stud 2YO H., 3d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3. Sire.

 Shantha's Choice. Winner at 2, 2d VATC Kilshery H. Dam of 9 winners-

PLATINUM SCISSORS (c Danehill) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$982,800, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., L, AJC Eastlakes H., 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2-twice, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Hill S., Gr.2, Gloaming S., Gr.2, BTC Labour Day Cup, Gr.3, 4th AJC George Main S., Gr.1. Sire.

REDOUTE'S CHOICE (c Danehill) Joint Champion 3YO in Aust/NZ in 1999-2000. Champion 3YO Miler in Australia in 1999-2000. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,567,850, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, VATC Veuve Clicquot S., L, 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, 3d VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, Vic Health Cup, Gr.1, 4th VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2. Champion sire.

MANHATTAN RAIN (c Encosta de Lago) Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$1,311,200, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, AJC Canonbury S., L, STC Theslipper.com.au 2YO H., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3. Sire.

SLIDING CUBE (f Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

RUBICK (c Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$379,500, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC TAB Iphone App 2YO P., 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Rex is a Star. Winner at 2, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture 2YO H., 2d ATC Universal Prince 2YO P. Dam of-

 Whatadeel. Unraced. Dam of-

ITZA CHARMDEEL (g Charm Spirit) 2 wins at 2 in 2022-23, Levin RC Ryder S., L, 4th Wanganui Guineas, L.

ECHOES OF HEAVEN (c Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, A$154,725, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

Monsoon Wedding (f Danehill) Placed at 2, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2. Dam of 10 winners-

PRECIOUS LORRAINE (f Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2400m, A$247,750, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 4th MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

MEUSE (f Snitzel) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1600m, A$196,100, SAJC Laelia S., L, 3d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3.

LUCKY RAQUIE (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2, A$205,650, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, 3d ATC Gimcrack S., L. Producer.

Quench the Thirst (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 1600m, 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

SANGRIA (f I Am Invincible) 4 wins to 1250m, A$182,380, VRC Incognitus S., L, ATC Sepoy at Darley H.

 Princess Narine. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$138,810, MRC Robert Hunter H., The Cove Hotel H. Dam of 5 winners-

SUMMER MONSOON (g Stratum) 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$233,828, to 2022-23, CJC Stewards H., Gr.3, Double Tree by Hilton Karaka H., Cambridge JC Hutton Contracting H., 2d Matamata RC Slipper S., L.

 The Broken Shore. Winner at 1100m, ATC Landmark Hotel P., 3d ATC Styletread.com.au 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

SHOALS (f Fastnet Rock) Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2017-18. Equal Leading Older Female on the 2018 WTR (Sprint). 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,535,270, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2. Producer.

GROUNDSWELL (g Fastnet Rock) 6 wins to 1500m, A$623,310, SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1.

 Taste of Heaven. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

HEAVENLY CURLIN (f Curlin) 3 wins at 8½f, 1¼m, US$138,599, Woodbine Maple Leaf S., Gr.3, Allowance, 4th Woodbine Trillium S., Gr.3.

 Ten Carat Rock. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

RUSTIC STEEL (g Deep Field) 9 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,949,290, to 2023-24, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L, ATC Big Dance H., 3d ATC Festival S., Gr.3.

 Unspoken Choice. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Casula Gal. 3 wins at 1500m, 1600m in Aust. Dam of-

 Jardine. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of-

MERIDIUS (g Extreme Choice) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$478,640, to 2023-24, SAJC CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

 Hot Summer Night. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

SUMMER SHAM (f Not a Single Doubt) 3 wins to 1400m, A$192,550, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, MVRC Independent Turf Services H. Dam of-

SCHWARZ (c Zoustar) 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$179,675, in 2023-24, VRC Amanda Elliott H., L, 2d ATC Darby Munro S., L.

Race Record:

Raced 3 times.