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2024 JUNE (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 7  Going Nuclear (AUS)

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Buyer: Matthew McGuire - $5,500

Particulars

Name:Going Nuclear (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Nicconi (AUS)
Dam:We are at War (AUS)
Colour:B/BR
Sex: Gelding
DOB:07 August 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 55%
Location:1300 Barwon Heads Rd CONNEWARRE VIC
 
 
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Description

Great chance to own a lightly raced gelding in Going Nuclear.

The son of Nicconi has had eight career starts for a win and second placing. He last raced on at Wangaratta last Thursday (June 20) where he finished fourth.

The three-year-old would be suited to a weaker racing environment and would also benefit from being trained in a beach environment.

He is around 15'3 in height and weighed in at 499kg on June 17. The horse floats well, is a good ride and is easy to do anything with.

Inspections at Flemington can be organised by appointment only during this auction by calling Jack on 0434 577 419.

Location

1300 Barwon Heads Rd CONNEWARRE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

GOING NUCLEAR (AUS)
Bay/Brown gelding       Foaled 2020 
 

NICCONI Bianconi (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
Fall AspenPretense
Nicola LassScenic (Ire)Sadler's Wells
Dubai LassBletchingly
WE ARE AT WAR
    2015
Declaration of War (USA)War FrontDanzig
Tempo WestRahy
Brave and BoldTimber Country (USA)Woodman
BraveryZephyr Zip (NZ)

NICCONI (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 829 rnrs, 600 wnrs, 29 SW, inc. Nature Strip (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Graceful Girl, Niccanova, Faatinah, Sircconi, Chill Party, Nicoscene, Time Awaits, Concealer, Bossy Nic, Criminal Defence - King Tourbillon (H.K.), Tony Nicconi, Hear the Chant, State Solicitor, Caipirinha, Petula, Amber Glide, Scorched Earth, Super Sunny Sing, The Bopper, Joyful Fortune, etc.

 

1st dam

WE ARE AT WAR, by Declaration of War (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to ARMED FOR ACTION. Dam of 1 foal, 1 winner-

 Going Nuclear (g by Nicconi) Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

BRAVE AND BOLD, by Timber Country (USA). Winner at 1450m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to TIMBOURINA, Gallantree, half-sister to BRAVE PRINCE, VALOURINA (dam of MEDIA, CARDINAL VIRTUE),  Springfire (dam of SPRING WARRIOR),  Brave Choice (dam of BRAVE SONG). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

ARMED FOR ACTION (f Exceed and Excel) 2 wins at 2, A$161,610, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

 Madrina. Winner at 2, A$118,300, in 2023-24, ATC Schweppes 2YO H., 2d ATC All Too Hard at Vinery Stud 2YO H., 4th BRC Dalrello S., L.

 Eclair Breeze. Winner at 2, MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub 2YO H., 2d SAJC Adelaide Festival H., 3d Gawler & Barossa JC Goldin Farms Akeed Mofeed 2YO H.

 Dominguin - Wonderful Tiger (Mac.). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1050m to 1600m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Grand Lisboa Cup, Singapore Turf Club Goodwill Cup, 2d MVRC IGA Local Heroes 2YO P.

 

3rd dam

BRAVERY, by Zephyr Zip (NZ). Joint top filly on The 1987-88 Australasian 3YO Classification. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, A$359,865, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, Queensland Derby, Gr.1, BATC Labour Day Cup, L, AJC Dorothea Mackellar H., Classic Mission H., BATC Sixty Minutes S., 2d AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 4th AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., L. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, all winners, inc:-

BRAVE PRINCE (g Kenmare) 9 wins from 1000m to 2200m, A$590,175, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3, VATC Norman Robinson S., L, Scone Cup-twice, AJC Poseidon H., STC Penhurst H., 2d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, 3d STC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, Neville Sellwood S., L, QTC Marco Polo H., L, 4th AJC All-Aged S., Gr.1.

VALOURINA (f Snippets) 7 wins to 1200m, A$211,710, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, MVRC William Crockett S., L, AJC Grey Receiver H., Dark Jewel Quality H., VATC Brian Green H., City of Glen Eira H., 2d VATC Campbells Cash & Carry H. Dam of 13 winners-

TIMBOURINA (f Timber Country) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$534,700, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, MRC Skyy Blue P., MVRC Kleins H., 2d STC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.3, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, 4th Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1, AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3. Producer.

MEDIA (f Gilded Time) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$821,701, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Gimcrack S., L, 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, AJC Eskimo Prince H., L, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Challenge S., Gr.2. Producer.

CARDINAL VIRTUE (c Elusive Quality) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$335,935, SAJC Redelva S., L, 3d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, ATC Sebring S., Gr.3, Southern Cross S., Gr.3. Sire.

Rubric (g Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1000m, A$78,050, AJC Centigne H., 3d STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Skyline S., Gr.3.

Gallantree (g Timber Country) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, VRC Hoppers Crossing H., 2d MRC Sir Dane H., 3d VRC Australian Cup Carnival S., L, MVRC Logical Staffing Solutions Mile H.

 More Valour. Winner at 1250m, STC Hylands Race Colours H. Dam of 5 winners-

TASHBEEH (c Commands) 7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$476,955, 57,343Dhs, VRC Straight Six H., L, 2d MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, TCL S., L.

 Valadon. Winner at 2 in Aust. Dam of 9 winners-

NOIRE (f Foxwedge) 7 wins to 1500m, A$694,745, ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, Owners Benefit Card H., Turf Club H., Australian Turf Club H., Casino Prince at Vinery P., 2d ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, Emancipation S., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC GH Mumm H., L, 3d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Emancipation S., Gr.2.

Global Dream (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$197,525, ATC Drummond Golf H., 3d BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, 4th GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL. Dam of 4 winners-

GLOBAL QUEST (g More Than Ready) Winner at 2, A$229,175, ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3, 2d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Canonbury S., Gr.3, Dulcify H., L, 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2.

 Springfire. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, MVRC VBBA P.H., Tristalove H., Mitsubishi BVS 2YO H., VATC With Me H. Dam of 8 winners-

SPRING WARRIOR (g Royal Academy) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1550m, A$264,600, VATC Debutant S., L, VRC Tooheys Pils H., TTC Mitsubishi Motors H., MVRC Tabaret H., VATC Mahaasin H.

Test Fire (c Testa Rossa) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1700m, A$186,750, VRC Comic Court H., Bendigo JC Golden Mile, 2d MRC Lord S., L, SAJC Classic Mile, L.

 Lady Ashford. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, WATC Muette H., Celestial Show H. Dam of 7 winners-

STAR ENCOUNTER (f Jeune) 8 wins from 1800m to 2300m, A$563,090, Pinjarra Cup, L, 2d Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d WATC Derby, Gr.1, WATC Strickland S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

STAR EXHIBIT (g Statue of Liberty) 12 wins from 1300m to 2400m, A$1,520,425, WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2-twice, Lee Steere S., Gr.2, MRC Anniversary Vase, L, WATC ATA S., L, Detonator S., L, Perth Racing Newsletter H., Hall of Fame Angus Armanasco H., 2d BRC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, WATC JRA Trophy, L, 3d WATC Ted Van Heemst S., Gr.2.

PERFECT JEWEL (f Redoute's Choice) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, A$1,081,730, Western Australian Guineas, Gr.2, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, WATC Belmont Sprint, Gr.3, Hyperion S., Gr.3, La Trice Classic, Gr.3, 2d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, WATC Strickland S., Gr.3, 3d WATC Ted Van Heemst S., Gr.2, Asian Beau S., Gr.3.

ROYAL STAR (f Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1200m to 2200m, A$329,200, WATC Natasha S., L, 2d WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2.

Favourite Star (f More Than Ready) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, 3d WATC Challenge S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

ENTICING STAR (f Testa Rossa) 8 wins to 1400m, A$505,000, WATC Birthday S., L, Commit to Change H., Vale Alan Croll H., 2d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1.

 Galaxy Queen. 5 wins at 1400m, 2200m, A$208,400, WATC St Claire Liquor Store H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H. Dam of 2 winners-

GALAXY STAR (f Redoute's Choice) 13 wins from 1200m to 2100m, A$1,546,000, WATC Railway S., Gr.1, Ted Van Heemst S., Gr.2, Asian Beau S., Gr.3, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3, Strickland S., Gr.3, Trap for Fools H., Ascend Sales Trophies H., Marina East Apartment H., David Grays Aglink H., Penfolds H., 2d WATC Northerly S., Gr.3, Roma Cup, Gr.3, Hyperion S., Gr.3, 3d WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1.

 Rapture. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Tafseel. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

SAFIN (g Snitzel) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$519,345, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Emirates Airline H., L, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, Eclipse S., Gr.3, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.

 Brave Choice. Winner at 2100m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

BRAVE SONG (g Your Song) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$757,770, BRC Moreton Cup, Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, MRC Village S., L, 2d ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, MRC John Dillon S., L, Christmas S., L, Scone RC Luskin Star S., L-twice, 3d ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, Chester Manifold S., L, MRC Regal Roller S., L-twice.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1300m in 2023-24 in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

GOING NUCLEAR (AUS) 2020 Bay or Brown gelding
by Nicconi - We are at War, by Declaration of War

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$800
3711-A$37,465
Totals:811-A$38,265
11/May/20238th of 8
(7.3)
Pakenham RC Pakenham Mazda Maiden 2YO P., A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:13.75. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Tiz Time was 1st and Miraval Rose 2nd and Et Tu Brute 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: Liam Riordan.A$800
08/Oct/20232nd of 10
(1.8)
Bendigo JC Happy 90th Adrian Maiden P., A$37,500, 1300m, time 1:17.73. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Rovno Amber was 1st and Delivering 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: Ben Allen.A$9,150
29/Oct/20234th of 10
(3.2)
Sale TC TRFM Maiden P., A$59,900, 1400m, time 1:25.55. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Modown was 1st and Superior Zara 2nd and Rhodesian Red 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: J Mott.A$1,875
29/Mar/20241st of 11
(0.4)
Cranbourne TC Hertz Maiden P., A$40,000, 1300m, time 1:18.24. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Villa Royale was 2nd and Kranich 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: W Egan.A$22,000
18/Apr/202410th of 10
(23.1)
Pakenham RC G'Day Ink Tattoo Studio H., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:41.47. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Peppino was 1st and Worcester 2nd and Saveadateforme 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: W Egan.A$800
17/May/20248th of 12
(6.1)
Werribee RC lES Twentyman OAM Memorial H., A$27,000, 1417m, time 1:29.60. Track soft(7). Carried 61.50kg. She's Pretty Rich was 1st and Battaglia 2nd and Russian Summer 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: Fred W Kersley.A$675
04/Jun/20244th of 7
(6.1)
Bendigo JC Apiam Animal Health H., A$27,000, 1400m, time 1:25.69. Track soft(5). Carried 61.00kg. Loose on Gin was 1st and Cortain 2nd and Enzedder 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: W Egan.A$1,215
20/Jun/20244th of 13
(5.4)
Wangaratta TC Financial Momentum H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:18.01. Track soft(5). Carried 60.50kg. Varane was 1st and Jessup 2nd and Stubbyholler 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), Harbour Racing (Mgr:s McGrath), Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr J Kanga), Amoha (Mgr: M Harrington), D H McClelland, K J Woolley, N J Smith, A J Pearse, L H E Koh, B Cussen, T W Jones, D S Wakefield, J G Roberts, Mrs S J Roberts, A Cussen & R T Davies. Jockey: J Mott.A$1,750
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.