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COMMANDS (AUS) (1996). 4 wins-3 at 2, STC Missile S., Gr.3. Sire of 1318 rnrs, 973 wnrs, 80 SW, inc. Melody Belle, etc. Sire of the dams of 1606 rnrs, 1017 wnrs, 26 GW, inc. SW Hayasugi, Captivant, Got the Greenlight, Contentment, Politeness, Swift Witness, Cosmic Force, Obsequious, Caballus, Raf Attack, The Fortune Teller, Sky Command, Kaptain Kaos, Warrior, Amercement, Pin Sec, Pretty Young Thing, Tailleur, etc.

1st dam

THIRST (USA), by Chester House. Placed at 3 in France. Three-quarter-sister to DISTANT VIEW, half-sister to GYPSY RIVER. Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

 Takingufurther (g by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins at 1200m, HK$2,259,440, HKJC Sai Kung H., Dorset H., Wong Shek H., 2d HKJC Sutherland H., Mr Award H., 3d HKJC Incheon H.

 Liffy (f by Smart Missile). 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$75,340, 3d ATC Pro Rata Membership H.

 Therese (f by Commands). 5 wins. See below.

 Velocity Impact (g by Starcraft (NZ)). Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Quench (f by Dehere (USA)). Winner at 1050m in Aust. Dam of-

 Rustydustysunshine. 17 wins to 1200m, A$241,580, to 2023-24, 3d Oakbank RC Profiler PR H., Gawler & Barossa JC Barossa Wine at Races H.

 Let Me Tell Ya (f by The Factor (USA)). Placed in NZ.

2nd dam

SEVEN SPRINGS, by Irish River. 3 wins at 2, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Robert Papin, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix de Poissy, 4th Deauville Prix d'Astarté, Gr.2. Half-sister to REGAL STATE (dam of PLEASANTLY PERFECT, HURRICANE STATE), SPENDOMANIA. Dam of 15 foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

DISTANT VIEW (c Mr. Prospector) Top colt on The 1994 European 3YO Classification. 2 wins at 1m, £233,439, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, 2d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Newmarket Granby S. Sire.

GYPSY RIVER (g Alydar) 21 wins from 1600m to 2400m in GB and Sweden, Jägersro Per-Erik Pramms Minneslopning, L.

 Pretty Clear. Winner at 6f, 2d Newbury Pub-enterprises.co.uk 2YO Fillies' S., Newmarket Alington 2YO Fillies' S. Dam of 9 winners-

Pitching Ari (c Danza) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 5½f to 8½f, US$200,312, 2d Charles Town Robert Hilton Memorial S., L.

 Assez Clair. 5 wins from 1600m to 2000m, €86,200, 72,300SAR, 32,660L. in France and Saudi Arabia, Grand Prix de Marseille-Vivaux, Deauville Prix d'Isigny, 2d Al-Janadriah Japan's Cup, Chantilly Prix de la Chaussee Pontpoint, 3d Chantilly Prix du Haras au Bois, 4th Istanbul Anatolia Trophy, L. Sire.

 Seven Sing. Winner at 2, 3d Newmarket Princess 2YO S. Dam of 2 winners-

 Out Loud. 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m in Hungary, Kincsem Park Imperial Dij. Sire.

 Thermal Spring. Placed at 3 in GB. Dam of 4 winners-

 Goldplated. 5 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, Leopardstown Autumn Fillies H. Producer.

3rd dam

La Trinite, by Lyphard. 2 wins at 2, Deauville Prix de Beneville, Evry Prix Caravelle, 2d Chantilly Prix de Pontarme, L, Deauville Prix de la Calonne, L, Longchamp Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, 4th Longchamp Criterium des Pouliches, Gr.1. Three-quarter-sister to Melypro, half-sister to  Prophetesse (dam of BLEU HORIZON). Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

SEVEN SPRINGS (f Irish River) 3 wins. See above.

REGAL STATE (f Affirmed) 2 wins at 2, 1,010,200fr., Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners-

PLEASANTLY PERFECT (c Pleasant Colony) Champion Older Middle Distance Horse in UAE in 2004. 9 wins from 1600m to 2000m, US$4,189,880, 13,248,000Dhs in U.S.A. and U.A.E, Breeders' Cup Classic, Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Dubai World Cup, Gr.1, Del Mar Pacific Classic S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Goodwood H., Gr.2-twice, 3d Breeders' Cup Classic, Gr.1. Sire.

HURRICANE STATE (c Miswaki) 2 wins at 2 in GB and France, Deauville Prix Eclipse, Gr.3, 3d Evry Critérium des Deux Ans, Gr.2. Sire.

Swagger Stick (g Cozzene) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 2½m, £17,471, US$299,778 in GB and U.S.A, Keeneland Allowance, 3d Arlington Park Stars & Stripes H., Gr.3.

 Gout de Terroir. Winner at 1m in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

ELUSIVE KATE (f Elusive Quality) Champion 2YO Filly in France & GB in 2011. Joint Champion 3YO Filly Miler in GB in 2012. Champion Older Female Miler in GB in 2013. 7 wins-4 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, £339,789, €650,340 in GB and France, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1-twice.

SPENDOMANIA (f Roberto) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, Evry Prix Joubert, L, 2d Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2.

 Salon Prive. Unplaced. Dam of 8 winners-

Marbeuf (g Bahri) 7 wins from 2400m to 3200m, €87,605 in Ireland and France, 2d Grand Prix d'Angers, 3d Grand Prix de Clairefontaine, L.

Tustarta (f Trempolino) Winner at 2200m, €78,660, Longchamp Prix des Hotels Barriere, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Pépinière, L. Dam of 7 winners-

CRY OF FREEDOM (g Street Cry (Ire)) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 17f, Newbury Washington Singer S., L, Sandown 2YO S.

LICKETY LEMON (f Lemon Drop Kid) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1½m, US$236,004, Woodbine Flaming Page S., L, 3d Woodbine Natalma S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Queen's Wood. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

TRUE TIMBER (c Mineshaft) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1m, US$1,215,150, Aqueduct Cigar Mile H., Gr.1, 2d Aqueduct Cigar Mile H., Gr.1.

 Wychwood. Unraced. Dam of-

CATS INTHE TIMBER (f Honor Code) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$163,200, to 2023, Laurel Weber City Miss S., L, 4th Laurel Beyond the Wire S., L.

Race Record:

5 wins to 1200m, A$105,890 in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner.

2018 (f by Adelaide (Ire)). Died.

2019  Boab Boy (g by Sessions). 3 wins to 1500m, A$104,927, in 2023-24, WATC Tabtouch H.-twice, 2d WATC Amelia Park Lamb H., Pinjarra RC Tabtouch H., 3d WATC Have You Got the Touch P.

2020  Keppel Street (g by Sessions). Raced twice.

2022 (c by Bondi).

Slipped in 2021.

Served by Universal Ruler. Date of last service, 22.11.2023.