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SO YOU THINK (NZ) (2006). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 920 rnrs, 615 wnrs, 56 SW, inc. Think it Over (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Quick Thinker, La Diosa, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Fireburn, Kintyre, Caroline Street, Archaic Smile, Starry Heavens, SP Gold Bullion, All Woke, Puchkine, Slevka and of Want a Winner, Whistlefield, Cadetship, Charlie Croker, Foxicon, Lochnaberry, Stick to Your Guns, Tiger for Life, etc.

1st dam

CORKAGE (NZ), by Zabeel. Unraced. Sister to ST REIMS, CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE, NADEGE), Sursum Corda,  Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY), three-quarter-sister to Sunnah,  Imposingly (dam of BONNEVAL, LORD ARTHUR, FULL OF SPIRIT, IMPOSING LASS, LADY CUMQUAT, (THE) FRONTMAN). Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 President (g by Flying Spur). 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m in Aust.

 Corkonian (g by Excelebration (Ire)). Winner at 1400m in Aust.

 Time to Rethink (f by So You Think (NZ)). Winner. See below.

 Cordiale (f by Zizou). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Cordon Rouge (f by Kheleyf (USA)). Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Our Duchess (f by Flying Spur). Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

 Vega. 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$222,455, ATC Saxon Warrior at Coolmore H., Schweppes H., 2d ATC Bowermans Furniture H., 3d Wellington Cup.

 Caldwell. 3 wins from 1350m to 1600m in Aust.

 Regal Duke. Winner at 1600m in Aust.

2nd dam

L'QUIZ (USA), by L'Enjoleur. Unraced. Half-sister to  Mia Karina (dam of SIBERIAN SUMMER, MAGNIFICIENT STYLE),  Copperhead (dam of SILVER ENDING),  Czaravina (dam of TE AKAU PEARL). Dam of 13 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

ST REIMS (c Zabeel) Champion Older Male in NZ in 2004-05 (Int.). Joint Champion WFA Horse in NZ in 2004-05. 11 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$673,250, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.2, 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1. Sire.

CHAMPAGNE (f Zabeel) Champion Older Female in NZ in 1998-99 (Int.). 7 wins from 1400m to 2050m, NZ$53,350, A$1,864,930, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1. Dam of 10 winners-

NADEGE (f Giant's Causeway (USA)) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$94,163, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Avondale JC Autobahn Cafe H., Sportys Bar & Cafe' H., Counties RC Terry Ryan Timber H. Producer.

MARTIQUE (f Danehill (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$109,850, BTC Glenlogan Park S., L, AJC Seppelt Wines H., 2d STC Gaypak Mandarins 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

CHARMONT (f High Chaparral (Ire)) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$294,750, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2. Producer.

 Martilago. 6 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$157,800, ATC Ibis Milano Restaurant H., BRC Queensland Breeders TBQA H. Dam of 4 winners-

MEG (f Sebring) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$13,100, A$276,300, to 2022-23, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Verto H., Garry Burgess H., 3d WRC Harrisons Carpet H.

Sursum Corda (f Zabeel) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$95,675, ARC Haunui Farm-Bill Waters Memorial H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of 9 winners-

 Onecatstoomany. 3 wins to 1200m, A$107,670, ATC Australian Turf Club at Kembla H., 2d ATC Pacific West H. Dam of 4 winners-

JERICHO MISSILE (g Smart Missile) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$503,900, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic, RL, WATC Belgravia S., L, 2d WATC Perth S., L, Fairetha S., L.

 Straveen. 4 wins to 1450m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

RESORTMAN (g Helmet) 10 wins to 1400m, A$787,725, to 2022-23, WATC Eurythmic S., Gr.3, HG Bolton Sprint H., L, 3d WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3.

 Hansuyen. Winner at 1500m, 2d AJC Maytag H. Dam of 3 winners-

CHAMPAGNE HARMONY (f Choisir) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$208,425, SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr.2, MRC Premier Signs P.H., 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MRC How Now S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners-

GRACE AND HARMONY (f Sebring) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$246,640, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, ATC Bluebirds H., 2d ATC Bisley Workwear H., 4th ATC Angst S., Gr.3.

 Quiz Queen. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

Sunnah (f Zabeel) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$141,600, VRC Kokoda Track H., 3d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2. Dam of-

 Dark Vision. 2 wins at 1650m, 2100m, WATC Call TAB to Bet 132 369 H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H. Dam of 2 winners-

HIGHER GROUND (c So You Think (NZ)) 4 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$226,405, ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Win $10k Cash P., Tab.com.au H., 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Reine de Jeu. 3 wins to 1350m, STC TJ's Champagne Bar H. Dam of 2 winners-

FITOCRACY (f Denman) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1800m, A$131,775, SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, James Thredgold Jewellers 2YO H., 2d SAJC Master Builders H., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Producer.

 Imposingly. Winner at 1950m in Aust. Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2016-17. Dam of 12 winners-

BONNEVAL (f Makfi (GB)) NZ Horse of the Year in 2016-17 & 2017-18. Champion 3YO & Stayer in NZ in 2016-17. Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2017-18. Top Filly on The 2016-17 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2016-17. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2400m, NZ$301,500, A$1,323,000, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2.

LORD ARTHUR (g Camelot (GB)) 2 wins at 1400m, 2100m, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, 3d ARC Barfoot & Thompson H.

IMPOSING LASS (f Makfi (GB)) 5 wins from 1350m to 1800m, A$357,975, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2, ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3.

FULL OF SPIRIT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$129,275, A$163,750, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Matamata Cup, L. Producer.

LADY CUMQUAT (f Duke of Marmalade (Ire)) 3 wins from 1600m to 2000m, NZ$59,900, A$113,280, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 2d MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea S., L. Producer.

(THE) FRONTMAN (g Makfi (GB)) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$169,062, A$92,950, BOP RC Karaka Classic, L, 2d ATC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata Cup, L.

 Haumea. Placed, 4th Tasmanian Oaks, L. Dam of 4 winners-

MEGAMEA (f Master of Design) 7 wins to 1400m, A$589,760, to 2023-24, TTC Vamos S., Gr.3, VRC Leilani Series Final, 3d TRC Mystic Journey S., Gr.3, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L.

Race Record:

Winner at 2100m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 1 foal.

2023 (c by Barbaric).

Slipped in 2021, 2022; not served in 2023.