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TAVISTOCK (NZ) (2005). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Sire of 760 rnrs, 554 wnrs, 49 SW, inc. Werther (HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Asterix, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Mercurial, Mr Brightside, Straight Arron, Dragon Queen, Bellacontte, Annavisto, Dionysus, SP My Lips are Sealed, Quintabelle, Chonky Potato and of Grinzinger Bishop, Will Power (H.K.), Bedtime Story, Ammand, Chairman, Our Turn, Think Twice, etc.

1st dam

LOVETRISTA, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire). 3 wins at 1400m, 2400m, NZ$189,200, Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., L, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., L, 2d Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO H., 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato RC Your Own Home H. Three-quarter-sister to VIKING RULER, KEMPINSKY, DIAMOND LIKE (dam of FOREVER LOVED, ZEPHYRON), Chimeara (dam of DE BEERS),  Love Diamonds (dam of QUEEN OF DIAMONDS). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Holster (g by Tavistock). 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$223,410, to 2022-23, MRC Tobin Brothers H., MRC (Mornington) Penang Turf Club Trophy H., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing P., 3d MRC (Mornington) Peninsula Cup.

 Lovely Thoughts (f by So You Think). 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Eyes of Love (f by Tavistock). 2 wins. See below.

 O'Lovely (f by O'Reilly). Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Attenborough (c by More Than Ready (USA)). Winner at 2 in Aust.

 Chateau le Peche (g by Embellish). Placed at 3 in 2023-24, 3d HKJC Pollock H.

 Spring Venture (f by Encosta de Lago). Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Strongbow. 2 wins at 1800m, 2200m to 2023-24, 2d BRC Sky Racing H.

 The Golden Hind (g Tavistock) 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m in Aust.

 Con Speranza (g Tavistock) 2 wins at 1600m, 4th Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, Singapore Derby, L.

 Iberian Ruler. Winner at 2100m in 2023-24 in Aust.

2nd dam

TRISTALOVE (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). Head of The 1992-93 NZ 2YO Free H. Joint top filly on The 1993-94 Australasian 3YO Classification. 11 wins-4 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$29,800, A$767,640, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, John F Feehan S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, Gr.3, VATC Schweppes Cup, L, Quezette Quality S., ARC New Year Juvenile H., Waikato RC Revel Somervell Video 2YO H., 2d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, MVRC Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.3, VRC Chester Manifold S., L, 4th VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Memsie S., Gr.2, SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.3. Sister to ANTWERP (dam of VISCOUNT, HELSINBORG), three-quarter-sister to DON EDUARDO, KAAPSTAD, PERUZZI (dam of LUCIDA),  Nine Carat (dam of COURT OF JEWELS),  La Brillante (dam of PHILIDOR). Dam of 8 foals, all winners, inc:-

VIKING RULER (c Danehill (USA)) Winner at 1800m, A$353,300, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 2d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3. Sire.

LOVETRISTA (f Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)) 3 wins. See above.

KEMPINSKY (c Danehill (USA)) 2 wins at 1500m, 2050m, A$453,500, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Hymettus H. Sire.

DIAMOND LIKE (f Danehill (USA)) 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$92,450, WRC Lightning H., L, ARC New Zealand Bloodstock H., Lion Red Garden Bar H., 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners-

FOREVER LOVED (f High Chaparral (Ire)) 3 wins to 1500m, A$310,980, VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, ATC Australian Turf Club H., TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1. Dam of-

IMWONDERFULTONIGHT - WONDERFUL TONIGHT (Aust.) (f I Am Invincible) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$158,090, A$19,650, to 2023-24, Otaki Maori RC City of Napier Sprint, L, 2d CJC Stewards S., L, 3d Auckland TR Concorde H., Gr.3, WRC Lightning H., L.

ZEPHYRON (g Zabeel) 5 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$298,130, BRC Premier's Cup, Gr.3, ATC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, Harvey Norman H., 3d BRC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2.

Zenella (f Zabeel) 2 wins at 1700m, 2050m, A$123,835, MVRC Signage Concepts P., 2d BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

MISS ELLA (f Iffraaj (GB)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$84,245, Auckland TR Oaks Prelude, L, 2d Otago RC Property Brokers H.

Ardeche (f Dehere (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$172,800, Scone RC Coolmore H., 3d BRC Lancaster S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

MONGOLIAN MARSHAL (g High Chaparral (Ire)) 8 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$253,050, A$327,625, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, 2d Counties Cup, Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3.

Chimeara (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, Waikato RC Lowe Schollum Jones H., 2d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

DE BEERS (c Quest for Fame (GB)) Top of The 2005-06 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$861,725, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, 2d Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC Hobartville S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Corinthia. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

SIRACUSA (f Sebring) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$94,025, Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Matamata RC Colchester Engineering H., 2d BOP RC Japan Trophy, Gr.2, 3d BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.2.

 Love Diamonds. Winner at 2 in NZ. Dam of 9 winners-

QUEEN OF DIAMONDS (f Savabeel) Joint NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2018-19. 3 wins from 1400m to 2100m, NZ$177,925, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, 3d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2.

Race Record:

2 wins at 1200m, 1600m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, both winners.

2017  Love's a Riddle (f by Snitzel). Winner at 1000m in 2022-23, BRC Eureka Stud P.

2019  Ammand (g by Lonhro). Winner at 1350m in 2022-23, Ipswich TC Kingsley Lawson Lawyers P., 2d BRC Mount Franklin P., Gallopers Sports Club H., 3d Ipswich TC Precinct Planning H.

2020  Littlewithattitude (f by Dundeel (NZ)). Unraced.

2023 (c by Bivouac).

Missed in 2018; slipped in 2021, 2022.

Served by Bivouac. Date of last service, 06.11.2023.