2024 JUNE (Early) Online Sale

LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) (2007). 4 wins-2 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Sire of 1283 rnrs, 902 wnrs, 130 SW, inc. Santa Ana Lane (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Arapaho, Gytrash, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Birthe, Persian Force, Sumo Sam, The Ridler, Sober, Kairyu, Fast Attack, Self Belief, Statement, Devil, Forest Fairy, Gala Real, Vive Veuve, Shalromy, Keyflower, SP Blatant, Impact Warrior, Batz, Gubbass, Timber Light, Esquiline, Bennetot, etc.

1st dam

SALTATOR, by Testa Rossa. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Our Belisa (f by Lope de Vega (Ire)). 4 wins. See below.

 Sunrise Dancer (f by Dawn Approach (Ire)). 8 wins to 1300m, A$181,155, 2d MRC Ladbrokes P., Blue Star Print P., 3d MVRC Ladbrokes Info Hub 2YO H., BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., SAJC Furphy H.

 Hussonator (g by Husson (ARG)). 5 wins at 1600m, 1700m in Malaysia and Singapore.

 Once Upon a Dream (f by Dream Ahead (USA)). 3 wins to 1200m, A$87,780 in Aust.

 Real Salty (f by Real Impact (JPN)). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Phoenician Queen (f by Hallowed Crown). Winner at 1000m in Aust.

2nd dam

MIMES, by Desert King (Ire). Winner at 1000m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to CHUCKLE (dam of CRACK ME UP, HOOFIT), half-sister to  Cackles (dam of LADY ROYALE). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Decroux (g Lope de Vega (Ire)) 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$263,850, Taree RC Taree Cup, ATC ANZ Bloodstock News H., TAB H., Casino Prince at Vinery H., 3d ATC TAB H.

 Not a Pretender. Winner at 2, A$192,680, MRC Inglis Premier 2YO S., 3d AJC Panorama Terraces 2YO H., 4th VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Producer.

3rd dam

CLOWNING, by Rory's Jester. Winner at 2, MVRC Victoria Park S., 3d SAJC Adelaide Casino H. Sister to  Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA), three-quarter-sister to CATNIPPED, MISS PROSPECT (dam of REWARD FOR EFFORT, CONSULAR),  Miss Rory (dam of JOKERS WILD), half-sister to FULL AT LAST,  Imposing Life (dam of LIFE'S A BOUNTY),  Ultima Vita (dam of SISTER HAVANA). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

CHUCKLE (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$399,100, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, STC Gardens Event Centre 2YO H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, STC Heritage S., L, Darby Munro S., L, AJC Engadine 2YO H., 4th AJC James HB Carr S., L. Dam of 10 winners-

CRACK ME UP (g Mossman) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$757,775, ATC Villiers S., Gr.2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Sunshine Coast Guineas, Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile H., L, Recognition S., L, Toowoomba TC Dalrello S., L, 2d BRC Wayne Wilson P., L, Magic Millions 2YO H., SCTC Coastline BMW X4 3YO P., BRC McInnes Wilson Lawyers P., Epicure Memorable Events H., 4th ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Brisbane H., L, Queensland Day P., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L.

HOOFIT (g Mossman) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, US$232,031, NZ$80,275, Keeneland Phoenix S., Gr.3, ARC Bonecrusher S., L, Bayer 2YO H., 2d ARC Champagne S., L, Saratoga Win S., L, Belmont Around the Cape S., L, Colonial Downs Da Hoss S., L, Waikato RC Esker Lodge Juvenile H., BOP RC Classic Hits 95FM H., 3d Presque Isle Mile S., L, 4th Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Calder Tropical Turf H., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., L.

Leading Girl (f Reliable Man (GB)) 6 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$284,535, WATC David Grays Aglink P., Old Mate's Sports Bar H., Seacorp H., Morley Growers Market H., Des Russell 50th Birthday H., 2d WATC Bernard Couch Memorial H., Glenroy Chaff H., Perth Glory H., 3d WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Vale Delicacy H.

 Cackles. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

LADY ROYALE (f Captain Rio (GB)) Joint Top Filly on The 2013-14 NZ 2YO Free H. 2 wins at 2, NZ$91,700, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Brokerweb Insurance Broking 2YO H., 2d ARC DHL 2YO H., 3d Waikato RC NRM S., Lowe Schollum & Jones H. Producer.

 Amoroso. Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

 Sweet Spot. Raced once. Dam of-

BEAUTIFUL BUNS (f Black Minnaloushe (USA)) 4 wins to 1400m, A$99,682, TTC Vamos S., L, 2d TRC Tattsbet.com H., 3d TTC Southern Cross H., Early Bird Tickets H.

Race Record:

4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$167,375, ATC Girvan Waugh H., McGrath Estate Agents NSW H., 2d ATC Wilson Asset Management H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., 3d ATC Husson at Vinery P., 4th ATC Dulcify H., L.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race.

2020  Kimberley Currency (g by Pride of Dubai). Unplaced.

2021  Adventure Seeker (f by The Autumn Sun). Unraced.

2022 (c by Farnan).

Missed in 2023, 2024.