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HOLD THAT TIGER (USA) (2000). 3 wins at 2, Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr.1. Sire of 699 rnrs, 466 wnrs, 18 SW, inc. Holdthasigreen (Chantilly Prix Royal Oak, Gr.1), Smiling Tiger, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Nonconformist, Spiritus, Brugal Reward, Hayejohn, Premier Star, Dougie D Oro, My Italian Babbo, SP Her Tank Zip, Blessed Silence, Ike Walker, Mansfield Tiger, Uncle Joe, Jersey Jewel, Oladipo, Brenlyn's Trooper, She's Crafty, Bangle Gal, etc.

1st dam

ZALS (NZ), by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1850m, 2050m, 2d MVRC Jayco Herald Sun Tour H., 3d MRC Traquette H. Three-quarter-sister to MIGHT AND POWER. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 4 winners-

 Bull Market (g by Written Tycoon). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m, A$232,320, ATC HQ of Insurance H., Autumn Carnival on Sale H., 2d ATC Ribchester H., 3d ATC Australian Turf Club H., Ribchester at Darley H., Everest Carnival H., 4th ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, RL.

 Pachino Boy (g by Grey Swallow (Ire)). 4 wins from 1650m to 2200m, A$100,153, 3d MVRC PJ O'Brien's Irish Pub H.

 Wilaudie (f by Econsul (NZ)). Winner at 1300m in Aust.

 Zalga (f by Hold That Tiger (USA)). Winner. See below.

 Sundevall (g by Grey Swallow (Ire)). Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

ALSTOMERIA (GB), by Petoski. Placed at 2 in Ireland. Half-sister to TANTUM ERGO, Benediction (dam of MIGHT AND POWER, MATTER OF HONOUR, BASTET), Starry Typhoon. Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

 Al Garhood. 14 wins from 1850m to 5500m, A$533,126, Oakbank RC Von Doussa S/chase, Warrnambool RC Grand Annual S/chase-twice, Brierly S/chase, 2d Warrnambool RC Grand Annual S/chase, 3d Moonee Valley Hurdle, Mornington RC Great Southern S/chase.

 Regina Coeli. 7 wins from 1600m to 5500m, A$410,716, Warrnambool RC Grand Annual S/chase-twice, 3d Bendigo JC Mosstrooper S/chase.

 Just Junior. 2 wins at 1750m, 3000m, MVRC K Line Australia H.

3rd dam

CATHEDRA, by So Blessed. Unplaced. Sister to Cilium, half-sister to BIOMYDRIN, CRY BABY II. Dam of 15 foals, 12 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

TANTUM ERGO (f Tanfirion) 2 wins at 2, Phoenix Park Park S., Gr.3. Producer.

Starry Typhoon (c Double Schwartz (Ire)) 19 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, £380,025, 1,733,979L., 2d Milano Premio Bersaglio, L, 3d Milano Premio Certosa, L.

Benediction (f Day is Done) Winner at 7f, 3d Phoenix Park Fasig-Tipton S., L. 1998 & 1999 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 11 winners-

MIGHT AND POWER (g Zabeel) Horse of the Year in Australia in 1997-98 & 1998-99. Champion Older Horse in Australasia twice. Champion International Older Horse (Ext.). 15 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 3200m, A$5,220,890, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, 2050m-in track record time, VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, STC Mercedes Classic, Gr.1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1.

MATTER OF HONOUR (g Casual Lies (USA)) 7 wins to 1400m, US$9,820, A$387,585, VRC Yallambee Stud S., Gr.3, Chester Manifold S., L.

BASTET (f Giant's Causeway (USA)) 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, €104,500, Saint-Cloud Prix de la Pépinière, L, 2d Chantilly Prix Allez France, Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners-

BEAUTY PARLOUR (f Deep Impact) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, €554,730, Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

BLOWOUT (f Dansili) 5 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$988,600, Keeneland First Lady S., Gr.1, 2d Del Mar Matriarch S., Gr.1.

BAROCCI (c Deep Impact) 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m, €60,300, US$208,412, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, 3d Santa Anita City of Hope Mile S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Blue Kimono. Winner at 2000m, Longchamp Prix de la Pompe, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Double Rose. Dam of 3 winners-

KURAMATA (c Australia) 3 wins at 1m, 8½f, £577, US$220,700, Monmouth Oceanport S., L, Aqueduct Allowance.

 Blarney Stone. Winner at 1600m, Chantilly Prix de la Maison Blanche. Dam of 3 winners-

SANS VOIX (f Saxon Warrior (JPN)) 2 wins at 2 in 2023, Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 2d Craon Prix du Haras de Bouquetot, L.

MUETTE (f Deep Impact) 2 wins at 2400m, 2900m, ParisLongchamp Prix des Tourelles, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix Chaudenay, Gr.2.

Buenos Aires (f Rainbow Quest) Winner at 2000m, Chantilly Prix du Pavillon de Manse, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Seine, L. Dam of 7 winners-

BUENOS DIAS (c Peintre Celebre (USA)) 3 wins at 2200m, 2400m, €102,180, US$162,751, Grand Prix de Clairefontaine, L, 3d Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.1. Sire.

 Bal du Siecle. Placed at 3, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix La Troienne. Dam of 6 winners-

 Cream of the Crop. Winner at 1550m, SAJC Quayclean P. Dam of-

MUSTANG VALLEY (f Vanbrugh) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$700,131, A$134,400, to 2023-24, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1, Marton JC Metric Mile, Gr.3, 2d Matamata RC Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1, 3d ATC Guy Walter S., Gr.2.

 Miss Priority. Winner at 1550m, STC Otaki H. Dam of 7 winners-

LUCKY OWNERS (c Danehill (USA)) Champion Miler in Hong Kong in 2003-04. 8 wins from 1400m to 2000m, HK$23,718,900, Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1, HKJC International Mile Trial, L.

MISS POWER BIRD (f Mukaddamah (USA)) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$211,000, VATC How Now S., L, 2d SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

 Lady Zabelia. 3 wins at 1600m, 1800m in South Africa. Dam of 5 winners-

TIME FOR WAR (c Snitzel) 3 wins at 2, A$470,950, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2. Sire.

LORD OLYMPUS (g Olympic Glory (Ire)) 6 wins to 1250m, A$327,955, BRC Mick Dittman P., L, ATC Ranvet H.

 Abelia. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

ROYAL AUSSIE (c Royal Mo) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, R5,813,551, to 2023-24, Kenilworth Jet Master S., L, 3d Kenilworth King's P., Gr.1.

 Lady Firebird. Placed at 2, 2d STC Vodka Cruiser & Taylors Wines 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

HIFLYER (g Tavistock) 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$333,735, A$13,500, ARC Eagle Technology S., Gr.3, 2d Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1.

 On Yer Feet. Winner at 2, Hawkes Bay Plumbquick Juvenile H., 2d Wanganui JC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance H. Dam of 3 winners-

FAITHFUL FEAT (f Per Incanto (USA)) 7 wins to 1400m, NZ$240,587, to 2022-23, Waikato RC J Swap Sprint H., Gr.3, 2d Auckland TR Westbury Classic, Gr.2.

 Sumehra. Winner at 1600m, STC Winning Edge Presentations H. Dam of 2 winners-

MOSHEEN (f Fastnet Rock) Joint Top Filly of 2010-11 Australasian 2YO Classification. 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2500m, A$2,690,350, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

PRIMO SCENE (f Deep Impact) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 206,000,000¥, Tokyo Shimbun Hai, Gr.3, 2d Tokyo Victoria Mile, Gr.1.

DANON AYERS ROCK (c Maurice) 2 wins at 2 in 2023, Tokyo Ivy S., L.

 Carmina Burana. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Zumbarina. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

NO RESTRICTION (f Unencumbered) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$153,795, VRC World Horse Racing S., L.

 Key of Future. Placed at 2 in Italy. Dam of 7 winners-

 Super Power. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

MIGHTYBEEL (g Savabeel) 6 wins from 1550m to 2400m, A$366,455, ATC Christmas Cup, L, Parramatta Cup, L.

Race Record:

Winner at 2100m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner.

2016  Incas (f by Kuroshio). Winner at 1100m in Aust.

2020  The Precursor (g by St Jean (Ire)). Unraced.

2022 (f by Alabama Express).

2023 (f by Thronum).

Missed in 2019; not served in 2016, 2017, 2020.

Served by Bon Aurum. Date of last service, 27.11.2023.