2024 MAY (Early) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Tony Scally - $1,500
Particulars
Name: | Hard Questions (NZ) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Contributer (IRE) |
Dam: | Curraghmore Girl (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 07 September 2018 |
COB: | NZ |
Disclosures: | Other Defects - Post race heart arrhythmia, April 202 |
GST: | Yes 70% |
Location: | 1554 Pomonal Rd LAKE FYANS VIC |
Description
This horse showed good ability early on but has lost his way of late.
Location
Pedigree
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HARD QUESTIONS (NZ) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2018 |
CONTRIBUTER (IRE) (Bay 2010-Stud 2016). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 143 rnrs, 98 wnrs, inc. SW Campionessa (Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Lion's Roar, Snow Patrol, Llanacord, Maria Farina, Contribute, Family Ties, She's a Con, Elizabeth Rose, SP Dancing Dream, First Innings, Harlow Mist, Oneira, I'mintowin, Premise, On the Prowl, Silverina, Lily's Lady, Soprano Supreme, Tevere, etc.
1st dam CURRAGHMORE GIRL, by Duke of Marmalade (Ire). Unraced. Half-sister to Summerbliss. Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:- Pacheco Hard Questions Flood and Fire
2nd dam DISTINCTLY (IRE), by Sadler's Wells. Unraced. Sister to MOON QUEEN (dam of BEAUTY PARLOR, THE BROTHERS WAR), ROSTROPOVICH, Meetyouthere Summerbliss (f Danehill Dancer) Winner at 1600m, A$157,670, 2d MRC Ethereal S., L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, MVRC Alexandra S., L. Dam of- Real Charisma (f I Am Invincible) 4 wins to 1400m, A$130,950, WATC Amelia Park H., Byron Bay Premium Lager H.-twice, Amelia Park Lodge P., 2d WATC Budget Truck Rental P., 3d WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3. Summer Fun KIMOCHI (f Brave Smash) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,008,900, to 2023-24, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, CHC Powering the Chase 2YO H., 2d ATC Flight S., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Furious S., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Elitegroup Sydney 2YO H., 3d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Percy Sykes S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, VRC Desirable S., L. Dance Idol
3rd dam INFAMY, by Shirley Heights. 7 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £117,365, US$540,773, Woodbine Rothmans International S., Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.2, Sandown Gordon Richards S., Gr.3, Doncaster Sun Princess S., 2d Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Hardwicke S., Gr.2, 3d Newmarket Princess of Wales's S., Gr.2, Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.2. Sister to Shesadelight INNUENDO (f Caerleon) 7 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £53,589, 120,000fr., US$336,820, Gulfstream Park Orchid H., Gr.2, The Very One H., Gr.3, Newmarket Godolphin S., L, York Galtres S., L, Belmont Allowance, 2d Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2, Calder La Prevoyante S., Gr.2, Keeneland Bewitch S., Gr.3, Newmarket Aphrodite S., L, Salisbury Upavon S., L, Yarmouth John Musker Fillies S., L, 3d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, 4th Belmont New York H., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners- CRITICISM (f Machiavellian) 9 wins from 1800m to 2400m, €132,570, US$632,060, Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, Calder La Prevoyante H., Gr.2, Aqueduct Long Island H., Gr.3-twice, Gulfstream Park The Very One S., Gr.3, La Coupe de Marseille, L, 2d Belmont Flower Bowl S., Gr.1, New York S., Gr.2, Athenia H., Gr.3, Bordeaux Prix Occitanie, L, Grand Prix de Marseille, L, 3d Gulfstream Park Orchid S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners- MAGICAL TOUCH (f Dubawi) Champion Older Female Stayer in Germany in 2019. 4 wins from 2200m to 2900m in France and Germany, Hoppegarten Grosser Preis des MHWK, L, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Denisy, L, ParisLongchamp Prix Gold River, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Belle de Nuit, Gr.3. PEACOAT (f Doyen) 2 wins at 2000m, Fontainebleau Prix Mélisande, L, Chantilly Prix de la Chapelle en Serval, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Celle Saint-Cloud, 4th Saint-Cloud Prix de Malleret, Gr.2. MOON QUEEN (f Sadler's Wells) 4 wins from 2000m to 2500m, Longchamp Prix de Royallieu, Gr.2, Gulfstream Park The Very One H., Gr.3, Chantilly Prix des Tourelles, L, 2d Deauville Prix Minerve, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix de Royaumont, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Thiberville, L, Toulouse Prix Caravelle, L. Dam of 7 winners- BEAUTY PARLOR (f Elusive Quality) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2400m, €79,900, US$101,280, Gulfstream Park Orchid S., Gr.3, Bordeaux Prix Occitanie, L, 2d Toulouse Prix Caravelle, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Polly Girl, 3d Deauville Prix du Perche, 4th Vichy Prix Madame Jean Couturié, L. Producer. THE BROTHERS WAR (c War Front) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, €86,600, US$37,823, Chantilly Prix Sigy, L, Prix des Usages, 3d Saratoga Quick Call S., L, Chantilly Prix Montenica, L, Longchamp Criterium de Vitesse, L. Sire. Sound of Summer (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 2 wins at 2000m, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Rose de Mai, L. Producer. Brooklyn Boy (c Gone West) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 1600m in France and U.S.A, Deauville Prix de Crevecoeur, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Diatome, 3d Deauville Prix de Saint-Patrick, L, Longchamp Prix Machado. Sire. Dakota Queen ENOLA GAY (f Uncle Mo) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6½f, 1m, US$235,990, Keeneland Appalachian S., Gr.2, 4th Aqueduct Stewart Manor S., L. BARAFAMY (f Barathea) Champion 2YO Filly in Italy in 1998. 2 wins at 2, Milano Premio Dormello, Gr.3, 3d Doncaster May Hill S., Gr.3, York Musidora S., Gr.3, 4th Oaks d'Italia, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners- Rise to Fame (c Zenno Rob Roy) 5 wins at 2000m, 100,984,000¥, Nakayama Rainbow S., Kanozan Tokubetsu, 2d Tokyo Ireland Trophy, L, 4th Nakayama Nikkan Sports Sho Nakayama Kimpai, Gr.3. ROSTROPOVICH (g Sadler's Wells) 7 wins from 1½m to 3m, £113,438, €33,995, 60,000fr., Leopardstown Saval Beg S., L, Curragh Sallins H., 2d Gowran Park Galmoy Hurdle, Aintree Martell H. Hurdle, 3d Longchamp Prix Hubert de Chaudenay, Gr.2, Leopardstown Ballyroan S., L, 4th Irish St Leger, Gr.1. Famously More Than Famous FAMOUS WOLF (c Kendargent) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 1950m, €80,320, 7,200sFr, 45,875Dhs, Chantilly Prix Maurice Caillault, L, 3d Frauenfeld Swiss Derby, 4th Meydan Singspiel S., Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3. Meetyouthere RAA ATOLL (c Sea the Stars) 3 wins from 2050m to 3200m, £27,570, €77,500, US$8,000 in GB and Germany, Hoppegarten Oleander Rennen, Gr.2, 2d Newmarket Bet365 S., 3d Curragh Cup, Gr.2, 4th Royal Ascot King Edward VII S., Gr.2. Moderah (f Makfi) Winner at 1½m, 3d Newbury St Simon S., Gr.3. Producer. Queen Maharanee SELFIE STAR (f Excellent Art) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m in India, Pune Eve Champion Trophy, L, 3d Mumbai Indian Oaks, L, Pune SA Poonawalla Million, L, Idar Gold Trophy, L. SILVER BEAUTY (f Aussie Rules) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m in India, Calcutta One Thousand Guineas, L, Calcutta Oaks, L, 2d Calcutta Derby, L, 3d Mumbai Indian Oaks, L. Dam of- WONDERFUL (g Excellent Art) 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m to 2024 in India, Chennai Guindy Grand Prix, L.
Race Record: 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2022-23 in Aust. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
HARD QUESTIONS (NZ) 2018 Bay gelding
by Contributer - Curraghmore Girl, by Duke of Marmalade
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$26,375 |
4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | A$32,975 |
5 | 6 | - | - | 1 | A$4,125 |
Totals: | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | A$63,475 |
07/Dec/2021 | 4th of 10 (1.5) | Hamilton RC Bet365 Maiden P., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:10.88. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Corona Lad was 1st and Viking Rebel 2nd and Frostwood 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Melissa Julius. | A$1,125 |
20/Dec/2021 | 1st of 14 (0.1) | Terang RC Sungold Milk Maiden P., A$25,000, 1400m, time 1:25.03. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Dodgy One was 2nd and Rivinado 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Declan Bates. | A$13,750 |
13/Jan/2022 | 2nd of 8 (0.3) | Ararat TC Bet365 Top Tote Plus H., A$25,000, 1600m, time 1:35.92. Track good(3). Carried 61.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). True Impact was 1st and Centaines Portrait 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Logan McNeil. | A$4,250 |
13/Apr/2022 | 3rd of 7 (1.3) | Geelong RC Ultima Hotel H., A$35,000, 1500m, time 1:32.48. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Kaliuwaa Falls was 1st and Exalted Crown 2nd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: J Fry. | A$3,150 |
04/May/2022 | 5th of 15 (3.5) | Warrnambool RC Whalers Hotel H., A$50,000, 1700m, time 1:50.71. Track heavy(10). Carried 59.00kg. Mark of the Man was 1st and Hopkins 2nd and Till It's Over 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: D Oliver. | A$1,500 |
21/May/2022 | 10th of 11 (11.7) | VRC TROA supports NJT H., A$130,000, 2000m, time 2:02.79. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Natural Mystic was 1st and Secret Glamour 2nd and Flash Feeling 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: J Fry. | A$2,600 |
03/Feb/2023 | 1st of 6 (0.1) | Werribee RC Evergreen Turf H., A$27,000, 1400m, time 1:28.11. Track heavy(8). Carried 60.50kg. Speed Bump was 2nd and Perito Moreno 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: H Coffey. | A$14,850 |
28/Feb/2023 | 1st of 13 (0.8) | Bendigo JC Bet365 Odds Drift Protector H., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:36.41. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Intrepid Eagle was 2nd and Kapalua Sunset 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: H Coffey. | A$14,850 |
19/Mar/2023 | 4th of 9 (3.7) | Yarra Valley RC United Petroleum H., A$37,500, 1950m, time 2:00.72. Track good(4). Carried 61.50kg. Desperado was 1st and Blazing Rebel 2nd and Midnight Glow 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: D W Stackhouse. | A$1,875 |
29/Mar/2023 | LR of 6 | --trial--Terang RC Barrier Trial, 2400m. El Campeon was 1st and Mount Brilliant 2nd and King's Charisma 3rd. | |
09/Apr/2023 | 7th of 7 (84.7) | Stawell Cup, A$70,000, 1850m, time 1:58.11. Track soft(7). Carried 54.00kg. Deepstrike was 1st and Brawl 2nd and El Gladiador 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Will Price. | A$1,400 |
19/Aug/2023 | 13th of 13 (7.4) | MRC Chairman's Club H., A$80,000, 1400m, time 1:22.79. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. First Mate was 1st and Big Brew 2nd and Rivkin 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Damian Lane. | |
11/Jan/2024 | 4th of 8 | --trial--Stawell RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. High Ferocity was 1st and Sandblast 2nd and A Blue Star 3rd. | |
20/Jan/2024 | 3rd of 9 (3.1) | Camperdown TC Tinny's Trades H., A$27,000, 1400m, time 1:22.92. Track good(3). Carried 61.00kg. Rocky Path was 1st and Thunder Point 2nd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Jack Hill. | A$2,160 |
25/Feb/2024 | 12th of 13 (15.7) | Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$75,000, 1600m, time 1:37.90. Track good(3). Carried 61.00kg. Dashing Duchess was 1st and Hasseltoff 2nd and Sevillana 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: H Coffey. | |
12/Mar/2024 | 8th of 9 (9.4) | Warrnambool RC TAB H., A$37,500, 1700m, time 1:43.71. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. The Big Kahuna was 1st and Active Duty 2nd and Dale's Rocket 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: W Gordon. | A$750 |
11/Apr/2024 | 4th of 11 (1.7) | Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Miranda Park H., A$27,000, 1856m, time 1:56.46. Track soft(5). Carried 62.00kg. Cleaver was 1st and Spangled Sipper 2nd and Heaven Forbid 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: Neil Farley. | A$1,215 |
02/May/2024 | 11th of 14 (13.6) | Warrnambool RC Ludeman Real Estate H., A$50,000, 2000m, time 2:08.09. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Gottabesavvy was 1st and Morrissette 2nd and Dashing Duchess 3rd. Trainer: Andrew Bobbin. Owner: Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), N J Rule, A J Webber & A J Warren. Jockey: H Coffey. |