2024 APRIL (Early) Online Sale

CHOISIR (AUS) (1999). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1955 rnrs, 1298 wnrs, 104 SW, inc. Olympic Glory (Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1), Starspangledbanner, The Mission, etc. Sire of the dams of SW In Secret, Creative Force, Oxted, Winter, Persuasive, My Dream Boat, Chrysaor, Beau Rossa, So You Assume, Moonlight Maid, Red Verdon, Brazuca, My Poppette, Eckstein, Fontanelice, Kitty Rose, Myconian, Secret Angel, Saintorio, etc.

1st dam

DON'T COUNTYA, by Zabeel. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Half-sister to DO YOU THINK, Amarela. Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Rofranoz (g by Dylan Thomas (Ire)). 4 wins from 1550m to 1800m, BRC QCU Campaign H.

 Countya Falls (g by Sacred Falls). Winner at 1400m in Aust.

 Penny Star (f by Star Witness). Raced twice. Dam of-

 Pensardo. 2 wins at 1300m in NZ.

2nd dam

CHICKENS, by Danehill (USA). 2 wins at 2, A$75,250, BTC Doomben Slipper S., L, AJC Leger 2YO H. Three-quarter-sister to DANENDRI (dam of ZINGAM, BANC DE FORTUNE), DANESTORM, Danesty. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

DO YOU THINK (g Starcraft (NZ)) 2 wins at 2, A$141,125, 57,500RMB, ATC TL Baillieu H., Gr.3, Sirecam 2YO H., 3d ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2.

Amarela (f Pentire (GB)) 4 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$195,435, VRC Neville Begg H., MRC Champagne Pommery H., 2d MRC TAB Supports National Jockeys Trust P., VRC Kokoda Track H., 3d MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, VRC Tab.com.au Trophy H., Mother's Day H., True Version H., Bendigo JC Gold Bracelet, Ballarat TC Hygain H., 4th Kilmore Cup, L. Producer.

 Encosta Rica. 3 wins from 1400m to 2200m, 3d MRC Crewman H.

 Hi Caliber. Winner at 2000m in Aust.

 Don't Countya. Winner. See above.

 Miss Chierro. Placed in Aust. Dam of-

Excel d'Or (f Exceed and Excel) Placed at 2, A$84,025, in 2022-23, 2d BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, 3d BRC Calaway Gal S., L, GCTC Aquis Stallions Gold Pearl.

3rd dam

C'YAONTHEOTHERSIDE (USA), by Hermitage. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Stormy Exchange (dam of DANENDRI), half-sister to  Shalbourne (dam of DANESTORM). Dam of 13 foals, 11 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

CHICKENS (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins. See above.

 Causeyacan. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1550m, A$162,775, AJC Deloitte H., Planet Ruler H., STC Winter Racefest H., Grand Pavilion H., 3d GCTC Magic Millions Stayers Cup, 4th AJC Villiers S., Gr.2.

 Ready Steady Vetti. 2 wins at 1100m, A$108,340, BRC Brc.com.au H., AJC Carramar H., 2d ATC Bowermans Furniture H., SAJC Adelaide Casino H., Myer H., Veolia H., 3d ATC Chifley Financial Services H.

 Wynnstay Avenue. Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of-

Ferocious (g Sebring) 2 wins at 1200m, Singapore TC IRT Juvenile S., 3d Singapore TC Juvenile Championship, L.

 River Styx. Unraced. Dam of-

 Fighting Styx. Winner at 2, TRC St Virgil's Old Scholars 2YO H., 2d TRC Ladbrokes it H., 3d TTC British Hotel Malua H.

4th dam

COPPERAMA, by Comeram (Fr). 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$178,190, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, QTC Marlboro S., Gr.2, VRC Brian Courtney H., L, GCTC Rothmans Classic H., L, STC Palm Island Fashions H., AJC Camp Cove H., 2d VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, Wakeful S., Gr.2, Moonee Valley S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, Australasian Oaks, Gr.3, AJC June S., L, 4th STC Rosemount Wines Classic, Gr.2. Sister to Counterfeit Coin, half-sister to POSTAGE DUE, Autumn Dew. Dam of 13 foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

Stormy Exchange (f Storm Bird) 2 wins at 7f, 1m, 3d Curragh Round Tower S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

DANENDRI (f Danehill (USA)) Top filly on The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, A$1,109,540, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

ZINGAM (g Zabeel) 7 wins from 2000m to 2400m, A$278,500, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L.

BANC DE FORTUNE (f Galileo (Ire)) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$189,365, AJC Aspiration H., L, 2d STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners-

EAGLE ISLAND (c Fastnet Rock) Winner at 2, SAJC Oaklands P., L.

 Fortune's Choice. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

BONHAM (f Per Incanto (USA)) 4 wins from 1100m to 1600m, NZ$185,500, A$4,200, WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1.

 Zona. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

FAINT PERFUME (f Shamardal (USA)) Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2009-10. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2500m, A$1,461,290, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, STC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

GOOD IDEA (g So You Think (NZ)) 6 wins from 2000m to 3200m, A$644,160, SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2, 2d SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2.

CHAINS OF HONOUR (g Redoute's Choice) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 3200m, A$324,975, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, MVRC Heartkids Hero H.

 Queens Plaza. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

ROY HAD ENOUGH (c Pierro) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2400m, R898,094, Scottsville Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3, Greyville Christmas H., L.

 Keep de Fortune. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Shamardal Gold. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

SAN ANDREAS (g Smart Missile) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, 258,487Rgt., S$14,985, to 2023 in Malaysia and Singapore, Selangor TC Tunku Gold Cup, L.

 Steal My Love. Winner at 1750m, 3d STC Forstaff Personnel 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

HATTORI HANZO - LET US WIN (H.K.) (g Sebring) 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$154,800, HK$1,875,325 in Aust. and HK, ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2.

AMORINO (g Snitzel) 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$776,900, VRC TAB Rewards S., Gr.3, March S., L.

 Senorita Matilda. Winner at 6f in GB. Dam of 5 winners-

 Intralase. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, 2d AJC Balmoral 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Mesmereyeser. 3 wins to 1250m, A$132,525, ATC Bacardi Untameable H., Membership on Sale H. Dam of 3 winners-

SEVEN VEILS (f Shalaa (Ire)) Winner at 2, A$244,500, ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 3d SAJC Tobin Bronze S., Gr.2.

 Shalbourne. Winner at 2 in GB. Dam of 8 winners-

DANESTORM (c Danehill (USA)) 5 wins from 1200m to 3200m, A$493,700, QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1.

Danesty (f Danehill (USA)) 5 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$100,430, STC Rohan Trading Company H., 2d STC Triscay S., L. Dam of 7 winners-

 Fantasize. 3 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$85,870, ATC Theraces H. Dam of 2 winners-

SIGH (f No Nay Never (USA)) 6 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$394,440, to 2022-23, MRC Sir John Monash S., Gr.3.

 Arising. Winner at 2, 2d STC Ripa 2YO H. Dam of 9 winners-

SHANZERO (f Danzero) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$179,940, Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1. Producer.

WHAT'S THE MAIL (g Flying Spur) 6 wins to 1200m, A$191,225, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3.

 Ana's Mail. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 900m, 1000m, VRC Sturt 2YO P., Hoppers Crossing 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

SHE'S IDEEL (f Dundeel (NZ)) 6 wins from 1550m to 2400m, A$1,413,825, ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Tancred S., Gr.1.

 Stormy Choice. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winners-

FURORE (g Pierro) 8 wins from 1250m to 2100m, A$155,930, HK$36,234,250 in Aust. and HK, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, 2d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1.

BLIZZARD (g Starcraft (NZ)) Champion Miler in Singapore in 2019. 9 wins to 1400m, S$456,868, HK$15,686,150, 20,800,000¥ in Singapore and HK, HKJC Chinese Club Challenge Cup, Gr.3, 3d HKJC Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1.

Race Record:

Unraced.

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

2016 (foal by Turffontein). Dead.

2017  Turf Flyer (g by Turffontein). 4 wins to 1200m, A$95,345, to 2023-24 in Aust.

2021  Aoom's Choice (f by Boulder City). Unraced.

2023 (c by Highland Reel (Ire)).

Missed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022.

Served by Puissance de Lune. Date of last service, 03.10.2023.