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TESTA ROSSA (AUS) (1996). 13 wins-5 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1045 rnrs, 784 wnrs, 67 SW, inc. Ortensia (WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1), Enzo's Lad, etc. Sire of the dams of 1021 rnrs, 648 wnrs, 16 GW, inc. Vow and Declare, Cool Aza Beel, Prince Fawaz, Global Glamour, Marky Mark, Coeur Volante, Serasana, Anaheed, Xilong, Elliptical, Pierossa, Tuchel, Dirty Thoughts, Bonvicini, Disposition, Snippets Land, Saltaire, Tin Chooks, Kai, Barossa Rosa, etc.

1st dam

NOBLE LIE, by Red Ransom (USA). Winner at 1200m, QTC Matamata H., 2d BTC Anderson Corporation H., Hardy Brothers Jewellers H. Three-quarter-sister to Choir Master, half-sister to ADAGIETTO, CAPTIVA,  Musical Note (dam of PACKING WINNER),  Woodman's Myth (dam of LUT'S CHOICE). Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

 Master Fibba (g by Danzero). 5 wins to 1450m, BRC Woolworths P., Sky Racing H., Duracell H.

 Special Lie (f by Testa Rossa). 3 wins. See below.

 Fogoso (g by Rothesay). Winner at 2, 3d Ipswich TC Queensland Times P.

 Zeewijk (g by Scandal Keeper (USA)). 7 wins to 1200m, A$88,930, to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Barbasco (g by Anabaa (USA)). Winner at 1000m in Aust.

2nd dam

Adagio (USA), by Monteverdi. 4 wins from 6f to 8½f, Sandown Surrey Racing H., 3d Atlantic City Pageant H., L. Half-sister to THE NOBLE PLAYER, Performing Arts (dam of PERFORMING MAGIC, WOODBOROUGH, DANCE TRICK),  Wild Applause (dam of ZINGO). Dam of 13 named foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

CAPTIVA (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) 2 wins at 2, A$162,950, MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L, 2d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, Wakeful S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

 Academy Angel. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Dam of 7 winners-

BIGELOW (g Al Maher) 4 wins to 1400m, A$272,091, VRC Hilton Hotels S., L, MVRC Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H., Advanced Mailing Solutions H., 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2.

ADAGIETTO (f Sackford (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, VRC Waltzing Lily H., L, VATC Laurent-Perrier S., L, 2d VATC Bounding Away H., L, 3d AJC Ellesmere H. Dam of 7 winners-

Radio Song (f Unbridled's Song (USA)) 5 wins to 1250m, A$133,380, STC Australian Hotels Association NSW H., 2d AJC Wenona Girl H., L. Dam of 7 winners-

 Orvieto (f Testa Rossa) 3 wins to 1200m, 3d MRC Vaughan Webb H. Dam of 2 winners-

BONVICINI (f Myboycharlie (Ire)) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$313,550, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, 2d MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2.

 Emmabee. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

EMMALENE (f Jet Spur) 4 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$251,700, VRC Gucci S., L, BRC Airasia.com H., Winning Edge Corporate Awards H., 2d BRC Juanmo S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

KING KAPA (g Capitalist) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$306,975, to 2022-23, BRC Hinkler H., L, Magic Millions H., Ladbroke it H., 3d BRC Chief de Beers H., L.

Pickabee (f Jet Spur) 5 wins to 1350m, A$150,980, BRC Kirks H., 3d BRC Juanmo S., L. Dam of-

UNCOMMON JAMES (g Cable Bay (Ire)) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,406,350, to 2022-23, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, 2d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, AJ Moir S., Gr.1.

 Hidden Passion. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

OPEN MINDED (g Jimmy Choux) 9 wins to 1400m, A$474,840, MRC John Dillon S., L, Cameron Rose H., Stow Storage Solutions H., Ladbrokes Odds H.

 Musical Note. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

PACKING WINNER (g Zabeel) 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, HK$16,538,750, HKJC Champions & Chater Cup, L, Sha Tin Trophy, L, 2d HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, 3d Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1.

 Windana. Unplaced. Dam of 6 winners-

Angel Girl (f Rory's Jester) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 900m to 1650m, A$152,400, STC Parramatta Leagues Club H., 2d QTC Sir Douglas Wadley H., L. Dam of 6 winners-

SOUTHERN LORD (g Stratum) Joint third on the 2012-13 NZ 3YO Free H (1200-1600m). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m, NZ$199,010, S$15,693, Levin Classic, Gr.1, 2d Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L, Whangarei RC Westbury Stud Challenge S., L.

 Woodman's Myth. Unplaced. Dam of 7 winners-

LUT'S CHOICE (f Fort de France) 2 wins at 2 in Brazil, Gávea G.P. Luiz Fernando Cirne Lima, Gr.3. Producer.

 Tarasova. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Danaria. 3 wins to 1500m, QTC Analie H. Dam of-

 Dananova. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

NICCANOVA (g Nicconi) 10 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,193,400, BRC Victory S., Gr.2, 2d BRC Victory S., Gr.2, 3d BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Queensland Guineas, Gr.2.

 Tarantou. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Edwina Georgie (f Testa Rossa) Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

PIEROSSA (f Pierro) 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$356,875, to 2023-24, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, ATC ACY Securities H., 3d Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Classic, Gr.3, 4th ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1.

PLOVERSET (f Street Boss (USA)) Winner at 2, A$136,800, VRC Football S., L, 2d VRC Hoppegarten Racing Trophy, 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3.

 River Boss. Unraced. Dam of-

BOSSY NIC (f Nicconi) Winner at 2, A$271,325, in 2022-23, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, 2d SAJC Cinderella S., L, 3d MVRC Scarborough S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2.

Race Record:

3 wins at 1200m, BRC Channel Seven H., 3d BRC Makers Mark H., Hidden Dragon at Lyndhurst H.

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

2015  Stars Don't Lie (f by Star Witness). Unplaced.

2016  Let it Lie (f by Bel Esprit). Unraced.

2017 (foal by Star Witness). Dead.

2019  Prevaricate (f by Headwater). Raced 3 times.

2021  Ishka Baha (c by Menari). Unraced.

2022 (c by Cosmic Force).

Missed in 2018, 2020, 2023.

Served by Standout. Date of last service, 09.09.2023.