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ZABEEL (NZ) (1986). 7 wins, Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Champion Aust. B/mare Sire 3 times. Champion NZ B/mare Sire 6 times. Sire of 1525 rnrs, 1113 wnrs, 166 SW, inc. Octagonal (MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1), Might and Power, etc. Sire of the dams of 3920 rnrs, 2673 wnrs, 47 Gr.1 wnrs, inc. SW Johnny Get Angry, Think it Over, Rangipo, Tarzino, Werther, Dundeel, Ocean Park, Silent Achiever, Southern Speed, Headturner, Sarrera, Sunshine in Paris, Pinarello, Aegon, Nimalee, Toffee Tongue, Avantage, El Dorado Dreaming, etc.

1st dam

TO BE SURPRISED, by Redoute's Choice. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$75,150, AJC Garden Gates H., STC Clubsnsw H., Vodka Cruiser H. Three-quarter-sister to EXCEED AND EXCEL, half-sister to ENEMY OF AVERAGE, Open Magnet. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

Will be Amazed (g by Husson (ARG)). 4 wins to 1350m in Aust. and Macau, 2d Macau Sand Classic Cup, 3d Macau Summer Trophy, L, BRC Sky Racing Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2YO P.

 Aultbea (f by Lope de Vega (Ire)). Winner at 900m, GCTC Ubet Download the App H., 2d BRC Blokes Day Out H., SCTC Sky 1 H., 3d Ipswich TC Become a Member H.

 Matty's Choice (g by Monaco Consul (NZ)). 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m, 3d WATC Ramelius Resources H.

 Be Elusive (f by Elusive Quality (USA)). Winner at 1350m, 3d STC Canterbury Park Event Centre 2YO H. Dam of-

 Chic Sale. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust.

 Posen (g by Zabeel). 2 wins at 1600m in Aust.

 Midnight Gold (f by Zabeel). Winner. See below.

2nd dam

PATRONA (USA), by Lomond. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Half-sister to STYLISH SENOR, DRAMATIS, SWAMP KING,  Dazzel'n Deception (dam of SHINKO RUBY). Dam of 5 foals, all winners-

EXCEED AND EXCEL (c Danehill (USA)) Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2003-04. 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,282,375, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Invitation S., Gr.1, 1400m-in track record time, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, Up & Coming S., Gr.2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3, STC West Tigers 2YO H., 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3. Champion sire.

ENEMY OF AVERAGE (c Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) Winner at 2, SAJC Walter Brown S.H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H. Sire.

Open Magnet (g Honour and Glory) 10 wins to 7f in Puerto Rico, 2d El Comandante Clasico Rotativo, L, Clasico Carlos Romero Barcelo, L.

 To be Surprised. 3 wins. See above.

 Patronize. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust. Sire.

3rd dam

GLADIOLUS, by Watch Your Step. 17 wins from 6f to 8½f, US$425,248, Aqueduct Interborough H., Gr.3, Petrify H., L, First Flight H., L, Interborough H., L, Meadowlands Miss Prosperity S., L, Ak-Sar-Ben Queen's H., L, Keystone Liberation H., L, 2d Bowie Barbara Fritchie H., Gr.3, Aqueduct Berlo H., L, Petrify H., L, Gulfstream Park Promise H., L, Meadowlands Egret H., L, 3d Aqueduct Beaugay H., L, Berlo H., L, Meadowlands Miss Prosperity S., L, 4th Aqueduct Affectionately H., Gr.3, Pimlico Nellie Morse H., L. Sister to HOLE IN THE PANTS. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

STYLISH SENOR (c El Gran Senor) 6 wins from 8½f to 1½m, US$149,764 in GB and U.S.A, Goodwood Gordon S., Gr.3. Sire.

DRAMATIS (c Spectacular Bid) 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m, US$145,086, Evry Prix Servanne, L, 2d Chantilly Prix de la Jonchere, Gr.3, 3d Woodlands Park Lawrin H.

SWAMP KING (c Vice Regent) 12 wins-1 at 2-to 6f, US$255,540, Finger Lakes Monroe County S., L, Saratoga Allowance, Woodbine Allowance-twice, 2d Finger Lakes Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3, Woodbine Highlander H., L, 3d Woodbine Shepperton S., L, Toronto Breeders' Cup H., L, Finger Lakes Juvenile S., L. Sire.

 Dazzel'n Deception. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

SHINKO RUBY (f Sakura Laurel) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2000m, 98,248,000¥, Tokyo Sankei Sports Sho Flora S., L, 3d Tokyo Yushun Himba, L. Producer.

 Bite the Berry. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Duration. 2 wins at 6f, 8½f, US$80,290, Aqueduct Allowance.

4th dam

BACK BRITCHES, by Carry Back. 5 wins in U.S.A. Half-sister to GREY SLACKS, Lucky Pants,  Ms. Bloomers (dam of POOR BUT HONEST). Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

GLADIOLUS (f Watch Your Step) 17 wins. See above.

HOLE IN THE PANTS (c Watch Your Step) 11 wins at 6f, 7f, US$120,013, Ellis Park Inaugural H., L, 3d Aqueduct Paumonok H., Gr.3, 4th Aqueduct H., L, Ellis Park Evansville Courier H., L.

Race Record:

Winner at 1600m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, 2 to race, both winners.

2014 (c by Sebring).

2015  Starchild (f by Star Witness). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2016  Enduring Night (f by Stratum). 2 wins at 1600m, A$115,555, 2d ATC Iron Jack H., Agency Real Estate H., 3d ATC Midway H.

2017  Golden Award (f by Shamus Award). Unraced.

2018 (f by Sebring). Died.

2022  Knights Emperor (c by De Gaulle). Unraced.

Missed in 2020, 2021, 2023; not served in 2018.

Served by De Gaulle. Date of last service, 11.11.2023.