2024 JUNE (Late) Online Sale

STARCRAFT (NZ) (2000). 11 wins, Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 655 rnrs, 374 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. Star Witness (MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1), We Can Say it Now, Hallowell Belle, Blizzard, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Skew Wiff, Instant Celebrity, Stronger, Tokyo Tycoon, Ain'tnodeeldun, Missile Mantra, Safin, Sky Kingdom, Soaring Ambition, Snickerdoodledandy, Star of Bombay, Hostwin Saturn, Fox Swift, Miss Sugars, Sea King, Caipirinha, Spurcraft, etc.

1st dam

LEICA FORWARD, by Charge Forward. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to NOTHIN' LEICA DANE, DUELLED, THRILLING DAY, She's a Pretender, Star of Light (dam of DANE RIVER). Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Spur Fortune (g by Flying Spur). Winner at 2 in Aust.

2nd dam

LEICA PRETENDER (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to  Lady Leica (dam of CANTORIST), half-sister to TELL FIBS,  Better Leica (dam of BETTA WATCH IT),  Leica Ruby (dam of LEICA WESTERN, LEICA JEWEL). Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

NOTHIN' LEICA DANE (c Danehill (USA)) Second on The 1995-96 Australasian 3YO Classification. 6 wins from 1400m to 2500m, £8,979, A$1,744,350, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Dulcify H., L, VATC Norman Robinson S., L, AJC Mulgoa H., 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, AJC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Metropolitan H., Gr.1, STC Hill S., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix Foy, Gr.3, 3d STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., L, 4th Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

DUELLED (c Redoute's Choice) Winner at 2050m, A$475,180, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, QTC Ambassador Travel 2YO H., AJC Quiet Little Drink H., Metcash H. Sire.

THRILLING DAY (f Prego (Ire)) 4 wins at 1150m, 1400m, ARC Guineas Trial, L, 3 Bears Sprint H., WRC Cardinal Network Premier H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L, Avondale JC Village 8 New Lynn Intermediate H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, 4th Avondale Guineas, Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

 Linear Muse. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1700m in Japan. Dam of 5 winners-

Up to Date (c Kurofune (USA)) Champion Steeplechaser in Japan in 2015. 10 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 4250m, 488,205,000¥, Nakayama Grand Jump (Spring), Nakayama Nakayama Daishogai, Hanshin Spring Jump, Hanshin Jump S.-twice, Kokura Summer Jump, 2d Sonoda Hyogo Junior Grand Prix, L, Nakayama Daishogai-twice, Nakayama Grand Jump, Hanshin Spring Jump-twice, Kokura Summer Jump-twice, Hanshin Jump S., 3d Kawasaki Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun, L.

She's a Pretender (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 4th AJC Reginald Allen H., L. Producer.

Star of Light (f Star Watch) Placed at 2 & 3, 2d VRC David Cloke H., MVRC Express Post H., 3d VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

DANE RIVER (g Danehill (USA)) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$135,600, Seymour Cup, L, MRC Dubbo H., Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H.

 Dane Empire. 6 wins from 1200m to 2100m, A$143,150, MRC Selangor Turf Club H., Legacy Annual Appeal H., Captain Peri H.

 Chosen Light. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1450m, A$99,800, STC Merlot Construction Series H., VRC Sequalo H., MRC Ken Hilton 2YO H., SAJC KPMG H., 2d AJC Corrida H., STC Clubs NSW H. Sire.

 Night and Day. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, SAJC Mistral H., 2d SAJC Finlaysons Lawyers H., 3d STC PJ Gallagher's Parramatta H. Dam of 8 winners-

 Bring Back. 5 wins from 1450m to 2000m, A$220,820, MRC LU Simon Builders H., Sportingbet Best Tote H., 2d MRC Racing.com P., 3d MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

 Around the Clock. 2 wins at 1550m, 1900m, ATC Ascot Club H., Free Entry Today P., 2d ATC Rosebery P., 3d ATC Guineas Restaurant H. Dam of 3 winners-

HALL OF FAME - DANCES WITH DRAGON (H.K.) (g Savabeel) 11 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, NZ$236,450, A$2,000, HK$9,227,550, Levin Classic, Gr.1, HKJC Premier P., Gr.3, CJC Canterbury S., L, North Canterbury RC Inglewood Stud Guineas Trial, ARC Conveyancing Shop Lawyers H., HKJC Cedar H., Camellia H., Sing Woo H., Sea Eagle H., Sun Wui H., 2d Hawkes Bay El Roca Sprint H., HKJC Japan Racing Association H., 3d HKJC Ladies' Purse, Gr.3, 4th HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2.

3rd dam

PRETEND TO LEICA, by Pretendre (GB). Raced 3 times. Half-sister to LEICA LOVER, LEICA SHOW (dam of LEICA PLANET), GRIGIO, Mr Mars. Dam of 15 foals, 10 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

TELL FIBS (g Showdown (GB)) 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, SAJC Sires' Produce S.

 Leica Chance. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Dam of 5 winners-

 Ohau Leica. Raced twice. Dam of 4 winners-

 Leica Maizcay. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Buchanan Girl. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

DARK DREAM (g All American) 8 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$960,618, HK$9,378,000, to 2023-24, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, 3d HKJC Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1.

 Leica Bride. Unplaced. Dam of-

 No Faking. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

GO DREAMING (g Beautiful Crown (USA)) 8 wins from 1800m to 2500m, A$342,495, SAJC Japan Trophy H., L, Birthday Cup, L.

 Better Leica. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

BETTA WATCH IT (c Kashani (USA)) 8 wins from 1400m to 2100m, NZ$125,275, A$57,400, Counties RC Metric Mile, L, 3d Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2.

Rhur Magic (f Western Symphony (USA)) 3 wins to 1200m, 3d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3.

 Leica Ruby. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

LEICA WESTERN (f Best Western) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$184,995, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

LEICA SMILE (f At Talaq (USA)) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, A$220,720, SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners-

ECLAIR MYSTIC (g Stratum) 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, A$279,875, MRC Zeditave S., L, 3d MRC D'Urban S., Gr.2.

DANSINO (f Danehill (USA)) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$122,400, VRC Talindert H., L, Cleo Magazine H. Dam of 6 winners-

ZAGREB (g Zabeel) 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$427,685, MRC Naturalism S., L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1.

Flying Dansino (f Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) Winner at 1100m, STC Franklins H., 3d AJC Gimcrack S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

FLYING AWARD (g Shamus Award) Winner at 2, A$116,525, VRC Anzac Day S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

Leica Vista (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) 4 wins from 1350m to 2000m, VRC Collex Waste H., 3d VRC Matron S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

MOON DRAGON (f Danehill (USA)) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$332,800, VATC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, 2d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Producer.

NIBLICK (g Encosta de Lago) 8 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$452,925, VRC Sofitel H., L, 2d WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3.

LEICA JEWEL (f Best Western) Winner at 2, SAJC Balcrest S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

REDDING (c Nassipour (USA)) 3 wins from 1800m to 2500m, A$997,250, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, 2d MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Bill Stutt S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Emerald Jewel. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Princess Jewels. Winner at 1500m, VRC Moorabool H., 4th VRC Talindert S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

Godiva Rock (f Stratum) Winner at 1200m, A$151,520, MVRC Essendon Hyundai Santa Fe P., 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Dam of-

FLAG OF HONOUR (g American Pharoah (USA)) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, US$156,771, A$249,865, to 2024 in Canada and Aust, Woodbine Kennedy Road S., Gr.2.

 Pretence. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, STC Marrickville H. Dam of 2 winners-

HEPTONSTALL (f Octagonal (NZ)) 5 wins to 1500m, A$204,900, Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Leica. Winner at 1500m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

 We Leica. 4 wins to 1350m, BTC Tulloch H. Dam of 7 winners-

DELBRAE (g Thunder Gulch (USA)) 11 wins from 1200m to 2200m, NZ$463,075, CJC Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Gr.2, Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

Leica Light (f Hennessy (USA)) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$94,090, AJC Princesses Approve H., 3d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L. Dam of 5 winners-

BEIRUT (f Lonhro) 8 wins at 1200m, A$270,900, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3.

 Lassiter's Cat. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

SNITTY KITTY (f Snitzel) 6 wins to 1100m, A$566,685, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1.

 Ain't Misbehavin'. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Dane Tryst (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, MVRC Frame Shop Moonee Ponds Trophy H., 2d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

 Fitness. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

IN GOOD HEALTH (f Congrats (USA)) 7 wins from 900m to 2000m, A$341,715, MRC Heatherlie S., L, SAJC Centaurea S., L.

Race Record:

Unplaced.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner.

2018  Mistaken Identity (f by Press Statement). 2 wins at 1200m, 1500m, A$84,730, to 2022-23 in Aust.

2019  Seeking Clarity (g by Press Statement). Unplaced.

2021  Sunlit Gem (f by Invader). Unraced.

2022 (c by Russian Revolution). Died.

2023 (c by Royal Symphony).

Slipped in 2020.