2024 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: M A Shaw - $8,000
Particulars
Name: | Never Bird (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Filly/Mare |
Sire: | No Nay Never (USA) |
Dam: | Bird Inthe Heather (AUS) |
Colour: | Brown or Black |
Sex: | Filly |
DOB: | 25 August 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Current/previous bans |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | 66 Moloney Rd LOGANLEA QLD |
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Description
Never Bird is a 4yo mare by NO NAY NEVER (USA), sire of the 10 million dollar mare ALCOHOL FREE, which makes Never Bird an exciting breeding prospect when her racing career is over.
From the SOUTHERN IMAGE mare, BIRD INTHE HEATHER. BIRDINTHEHEATHER is the full-sister to Group 1 Caulfield Cup winner and multiple Group 1 placed, SOUTHERN SPEED who has recently produced COSMO KURANDA (JPN), a Group 2 winner.
She is a half-sister to well-performed country galloper, BIRDONAWINNINGPOST - winner of four races from 16 starts with a further three placings.
From the family of Group 1 Champagne Stakes winner, GO INDY GO.
A lightly raced mare that is relishing the middle distance trips in South East Queensland. She broke her maiden three starts back at the Sunshine Coast in impressive fashion and has placed on another three occasions this preparation.
Never Bird is sound and race fit, ready to continue on with. A racing or breeding proposition.
Location
Pedigree
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NEVER BIRD (AUS) | ||||
Black or Brown mare | Foaled 2019 |
NO NAY NEVER (USA) (Bay 2011-Stud 2015). 4 wins-3 at 2, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in GB/Ire. in 2018. Sire of 745 rnrs, 456 wnrs, 58 SW, inc. Alcohol Free (Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1), Blackbeard, Ten Sovereigns, Little Big Bear, Meditate, Brooke, Madame Pommery, Need I Say More - Spirited Express (H.K.), Visualisation, Chestnut Honey, Nay Lady Nay, Les Pavots, Trillium, Zain Claudette, Shadn, Wichita, etc.
1st dam BIRD INTHE HEATHER, by Southern Image (USA). Winner at 1600m in Aust. Sister to SOUTHERN SPEED (dam of COSMO KURANDA). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:- Birdonawinningpost Shotgun Bobby Never Bird The Impeckable
2nd dam GOLDEN EAGLE (NZ), by Zabeel. Placed at 3, 3d SAJC Hilton Adelaide P. Sister to Elegant Eagle SOUTHERN SPEED (f Southern Image) 7 wins from 1050m to 2400m, A$2,810,250, MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.2, Vanity S., Gr.3, MRC John Dillon S., L, SAJC Penny Edition S., L, Holdfast 65 Plus H., Betfair H., 2d VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, Underwood S., Gr.1, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, 3d SAJC Schweppes Oaks, Gr.1, Spring S., Gr.3, 4th VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Turnbull S., Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners- COSMO KURANDA (c Al Ain) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 2000m to 2024, Nakayama Hochi Hai Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen, Gr.2. Soaring High Think Like a Bird Dara Seans Schism (f Reaan) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$453,900, VRC Leilani Series Final H., MRC OTI Racing H., VRC Loddon Mallee Region H., SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., MRC (Mornington) Windows Warehouse H., 2d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, Gr.3, SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, Bendigo JC Gold Bracelet, SAJC Chad Hancock Foundation H., Darley Goodwood 20th May H., Southern Home Improvements H., 3d BRC Glenlogan Park S., Gr.3, SAJC Dequetteville S., L, Australian Made H. Rupture Southern Strike Southern Invasion
3rd dam RISING EAGLE, by Danehill (USA). Unraced. Sister to HA HA, DRY HUMOUR. Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:- Cruising Eagle Elegant Eagle GO INDY GO (f Bernardini) 2 wins at 2, A$420,450, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, SAJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, 2d SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3, Cinderella S., L, 3d MVRC Dilmah Vase, Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2. Producer. ESSAY RAIDER (g Bernardini) 6 wins to 1200m, A$372,105, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, Adelaide Galvanising H., Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Centrebet Classic, Gr.2, VRC Standish H., Gr.3, SAJC City of Marion S., L, 3d VRC Straight Six H., L. AIR ASSAULT (g Justify) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, A$323,070, to 2023-24, SAJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Hill Smith S., L, Morphettville Guineas, L, Thomas Farms H., 2d Gawler & Barossa JC 4 Ways Fresh Produce 2YO P., 3d Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, 4th SAJC City of Marion S., L. Battle Brewing (g Medaglia d'Oro) 5 wins to 1400m, A$264,360, SAJC Melbourne Parkview Hotel H., 2d SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, Oaklands P., L, 3d SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3.
Race Record: Winner at 1600m in 2023-24 in Aust. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
NEVER BIRD (AUS) 2019 Black or Brown filly
by No Nay Never - Bird Inthe Heather, by Southern Image
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 3 | - | - | 2 | A$9,000 |
4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$26,100 |
Totals: | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | A$35,100 |
11/Apr/2023 | 4th of 7 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 800m. Osterberg was 1st and Magnatear 2nd and Northern Impact 3rd. | |
26/Apr/2023 | 1st of 6 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Songbird Star was 2nd and Hardash 3rd. | |
11/May/2023 | 3rd of 10 (1.7) | Wyong RC Accolade Wines Maiden H., A$45,000, 1350m, time 1:21.05. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Always In was 1st and Jo Jo Sun 2nd. Trainer: Ms K Buchanan. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Madi Derrick. | A$4,000 |
25/May/2023 | 9th of 10 (10.7) | Gosford RC Kelly and Partners Central Coast Maiden H., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:38.48. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Dawla was 1st and Commando Jack 2nd and Sonny Fella 3rd. Trainer: Ms K Buchanan. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Madi Derrick. | A$1,000 |
08/Jun/2023 | 3rd of 8 (2.3) | Gosford RC Shelly Beach GC Classic Maiden P., A$45,000, 1600m, time 1:39.02. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Justela was 1st and Atacama 2nd. Trainer: Ms K Buchanan. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Ashley Morgan. | A$4,000 |
28/Nov/2023 | 5th of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Sir Leonidas was 1st and Brave Sailor 2nd and Traviata 3rd. | |
28/Dec/2023 | 1st of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Merchant Flyer was 2nd and Zinotar 3rd. | |
13/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 14 (0.1) | Ipswich TC Barrier Reef Pools Maiden H., A$30,000, 1680m, time 1:44.37. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Dark Thinker was 1st and Viscount Sydney 3rd. Trainer: Jack Bruce. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Corey Bayliss. | A$5,300 |
03/Feb/2024 | 4th of 9 (2.5) | Ipswich TC Schweppes Maiden H., A$30,000, 1666m, time 1:42.92. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Kadavar was 1st and Picador 2nd and Italian Virtuoso 3rd. Trainer: Jack Bruce. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Corey Bayliss. | A$1,600 |
20/Feb/2024 | 3rd of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Pharoah's Prophecy was 1st and Hawkwood 2nd. | |
01/Mar/2024 | 1st of 7 (2.3) | SCTC Jordies Getting Hitched Maiden P., A$30,000, 1600m, time 1:39.02. Track synthetic. Carried 56.50kg. Flawless Ambition was 2nd and Push Turbo 3rd. Trainer: Jack Bruce. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Corey Bayliss. | A$16,800 |
21/Mar/2024 | 8th of 8 (5.9) | Ipswich TC Follow at Ipswichturfclub H., A$28,000, 2180m, time 2:17.39. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Aliraaj was 1st and Winter Thorn 2nd and Papal Miss 3rd. Trainer: Jack Bruce. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Corey Bayliss. | A$500 |
02/Apr/2024 | 3rd of 10 (3.3) | Warwick Hotel H., A$20,000, 2000m, time 2:04.25. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Bringme was 1st and Royal George 2nd. Trainer: Jack Bruce. Owner: R R Crosby & Mrs P L Crosby. Jockey: Chris Meehan. | A$1,900 |