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Buyer: Matthew Kelley - $16,000

Particulars

Name:Unravel (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Snitzel (AUS)
Dam:Traceability (AUS)
Colour:B/BR
Sex: Gelding
DOB:03 October 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Throat Surgery
GST: Yes 100%
Location:Gundy Road SCONE NSW
 
 
 
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Description

PROMISING 4YO GELDING - UNRAVEL

Unravel is a 4-year-old gelding by the illustrious 4-time Champion Sire Snitzel, who has sired 145 Stakes winners, including 19 Group 1 winners.

Pedigree Highlights:

• Sire: Snitzel, renowned for producing top-tier racehorses.

• Siblings: Unravel is a full brother to South African Group-placed SW Traces and a three-quarter blood-brother to Group-placed Spring Loaded. His siblings have sold for up to $900k as yearlings.

• Dam: Traceability, a half-sister to Group 1 winners Suntagonal and Master of Design, comes from the esteemed Princess Tracy family, known for producing Group 1 winners like Typhoon Tracy, Alligator Blood, Tracy’s Element, and Danasinga.

Racing Performance:

• Career: Patiently handled, Unravel has achieved 3 wins from just 9 career starts, ranging from 1000m to 1250m on various track conditions. He has recorded victories at Newcastle, Scone, and Muswellbrook.

• Current Status: Unravel has been spelling and is now ready to return to work. All the groundwork has been done and he is now ready for further success.

Health and Veterinary Information:

• Tie Back Operation: Unravel underwent a tie back operation as a 2-year-old. We have included a recent scope video of his throat for your convenience.

• Soundness: He is a sound horse with no other ailments to date. While every effort is made to disclose past issues, potential buyers are encouraged to conduct independent veterinary

Height 16 hh

Location

Gundy Road SCONE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

UNRAVEL (AUS)
Bay/Brown gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

SNITZEL Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Snippets' LassSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
Snow Finch (Ire)Storm Bird
TRACEABILITY
    2011
Charge ForwardRed Ransom (USA)Roberto
Sydney's DreamBletchingly
Urge to MergeLast Tycoon (Ire)Try My Best
Princess Tracy (Ire)Ahonoora (GB)

SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1539 rnrs, 1198 wnrs, 145 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Shinzo, Summer Passage, Invader, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, In the Congo, Wandjina, Yearning, Heavenly Blue, Away Game, Best of Bordeaux, etc.

 

1st dam

TRACEABILITY, by Charge Forward. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to ASSAIL, half-sister to MASTER OF DESIGN, SUNTAGONAL. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

TRACES (c by Snitzel) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, R335,250, Kenilworth Summer Juvenile S., L, 2d Greyville Umngeni H., L-twice, Tabgold S., 3d Scottsville Godolphin Barb S., Gr.3.

Spring Loaded (g by Redoute's Choice) Placed at 2, 2d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3.

 Windshadow (g by Redoute's Choice) 3 wins to 1350m, A$160,850, in 2022-23, ATC Bowermans H., TAB P., 3d ATC Gow-Gates Insurance H.

 Unravel (g by Snitzel) 3 wins. See below.

 In Summer (f by The Autumn Sun) Winner at 1100m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

URGE TO MERGE, by Last Tycoon (Ire). Winner at 1300m in Aust. Sister to TRACY'S ELEMENT (dam of TYPHOON TRACY, RED ELEMENT), TOWKAY, three-quarter-sister to  Berlin Tango (dam of EN LAUDER), half-sister to DANASINGA, TOPASANNAH, CULLEN,  Humour (dam of FATAL ATTRACTION, HAPPY MORNING),  Scribbling (dam of PERANA, PRINCE OF WAR, PRINCE ARTHUR). Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, all winners, inc:-

MASTER OF DESIGN (c Redoute's Choice) 7 wins to 1300m, A$938,209, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Alpha Flight Services H., MVRC Eliza Park Sunline Suite Tour H., WATC Perth Racing Silver Members H., 3d MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, ATC Sebring S., Gr.3, MRC ESP P.H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H. Sire.

SUNTAGONAL (g Octagonal) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, R496,400, Greyville Premier's Champion S., Gr.1, Turffontein Protea S., Gr.2, Vaal Winner's World Fasttrack Rating H., 2d Scottsville Gold Medallion S., Gr.1, 3d Vaal Winner's World Fasttrack Rating H., Racing Express Profile H., 4th Turffontein South African Nursery P., Gr.1.

 Assimilator. 9 wins to 1200m, A$92,700, BRC Alf Said H.

 Allied Force. 3 wins at 1000m, A$108,148, MVRC Tattslotto Flying H., Melbourne's GPO H., 2d VRC Edgewater Meats H., MRC ALH Group P, MVRC Simpson Construction Sprint Heat H., 3d MVRC Honan Insurance Brokers H.

 Emanday. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

ASSAIL (f Charge Forward) 2 wins at 2, A$213,750, Wyong Magic Millions 2YO S., RL, ATC Fonterra Foodservice 2YO H. Producer.

 

3rd dam

PRINCESS TRACY (IRE), by Ahonoora (GB). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 7f, Leopardstown Ballyogan S., Gr.3, Phoenix Sprint S., Gr.3, Phoenix Park Sprint S., L, Leopardstown 2YO S., 3d Phoenix Park Oldtown Stud S., L, 4th Leopardstown Ballyogan S., Gr.3, Royal Ascot Cork & Orrery S., Gr.3. Sister to  Enigma (dam of SHALFORD, BLETCHLEY PARK, THE PUZZLER), half-sister to TRASI GIRL (dam of TRASI'S SON), Game Lord. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

TRACY'S ELEMENT (f Last Tycoon) Champion 2YO Filly & Older Mare in South Africa in 1992-93 & 1994-95. 11 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, R918,770, Gosforth Park Computaform Sprint, Gr.1, Scottsville Smirnoff Bloodline Sprint, Gr.1, South African Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1, Turffontein Star Sprint, Gr.1, Greyville JB McIntosh Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Newmarket Morris Lipschitz Memorial P., L, Syd Laird Memorial H., L, 3d Gosforth Park Juvenile Fillies Futurity S., Gr.2. Dam of 9 winners-

TYPHOON TRACY (f Red Ransom) Aust. Horse of the Year in 2009-10. Champion Older Female in Australia in 2009-10 (Int.). 11 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$2,438,600, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1-twice, Tristarc S., Gr.2, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Hayes S., L, MVRC Entire Shopfitting 3YO Fillies P., Kevin Sheedy P., 2d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Makybe Diva S., Gr.2, MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2, 3d MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, MRC JJ Liston S., Gr.2. Producer.

RED ELEMENT (c Red Ransom) 5 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$243,600, VRC AR Creswick S., L, MRC Doveton S., L, MVRC City Pacific Finance Greensborough H., 2d MRC Heath S., L, 3d QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2. Sire.

Kylikwong (f Red Ransom) 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$402,100, MRC High Caste H., 2d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

CANTONESE (g Redoute's Choice) 7 wins from 1550m to 2400m, A$314,915, ATC Christmas Cup, L, Ascend Sales Trophies H., Masterfoods H., Waverley H.

 Lake Superior. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

ALLIGATOR BLOOD (g All Too Hard) 15 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$8,110,525, to 2023-24, VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, Australian Guineas, Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, MRC Might and Power S., Gr.1, Underwood S., Gr.1-twice, Futurity S., Gr.1, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 2d VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1-twice, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, VRC Cantala S., Gr.1.

Tracy's Choice (f Redoute's Choice) Winner at 1000m, BRC Mimiki Foundation H., 3d BRC Bright Shadow H., L. Producer.

 Hanover. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

 Hanover Fist. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, MVRC Legends After the Last H. Dam of 4 winners-

RED BOMBER (g Red Ransom) 11 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$608,510, VRC TAB Rewards S., Gr.3, MRC VOBIS Gold Mile, VOBIS Gold Sprint, Changing Places Real Estate H., Carlton Draught H., MRC (Mornington) Peninsula Cup.

 Traceable. Unraced. Dam of-

SHAFT (c Flying Spur) Winner at 2, A$216,450, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, 3d STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2. Sire.

DANASINGA (c Danehill) Third on the 1995-96 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (1000m-1400m). 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,135,550, QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, VATC Schweppes Cup, L, Sandown Park UK S., L, STC Darby Munro S., L, VATC Bond H., MVRC Toy Factory H., 2d AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, BATC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, QTC Grand Prix S., Gr.2, BATC Courier-Mail Classic S., L, VATC New Gleam H., 3d MVRC Shaftesbury Avenue H., 4th AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1. Successful sire.

TOPASANNAH (f Commanche Run) 6 wins from 1600m to 2400m, £14,323, R188,820, Clairwood Woolavington Cup, Gr.2, Newmarket Lonsdale Claiming S., 2d Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Newmarket Gerald Rosenberg H., Gr.3, Vaal Viljoensdrif H., L, 4th Greyville Racing Digest 1990, Gr.2, Natalia S., Gr.2. Producer.

CULLEN (c Danehill) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, NZ$56,000, A$289,250, VATC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), Gr.3, Rubiton S., Gr.3, 2d ARC Railway H., Gr.1, VRC Chivas Regal S., Gr.3, 3d STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Kensington S., L, Poseidon S., L, VATC Kevin Heffernan S., L. Sire.

TOWKAY (c Last Tycoon) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$235,500, MVRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, Qantas Flying H., VATC Lord Dudley 2YO H., 2d VATC Schillaci S., Gr.3, VRC Poseidon S., L, MVRC Ian McEwen Trophy, L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, 3d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, VATC Rubiton S., Gr.3. Sire.

 Humour. Placed in GB. Dam of 7 winners-

HAPPY MORNING (g Danehill) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$220,800, M$1,712,050 in Aust. and Macau, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.2, MVRC Merry Christmas H., Macau Faisalabad H., Dresden H., Macau Classic Trial, 2d VATC Rancher S., Macau ATV Cup, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Macau Derby, Macau Guineas, 4th MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.

FATAL ATTRACTION (f Zabeel) Winner at 2400m, A$159,350, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.2, 2d WATC Derby, Gr.1, 4th WATC Sheila Gwynne S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

 Mystic Hour. 4 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$103,112, WATC BMW Group Australia H., Westspeed 3YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

MAGICAL DREAM (f Dream Ahead) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$352,810, WATC Belgravia S., L, Schweppes P., 2d Bunbury TC Breeders Classic, L, 3d WATC Burgess Queen S., L.

AWAKEN (f Dream Ahead) 2 wins at 1400m, 1800m, A$104,175, WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L, 3d WATC Lavazza H.

Seton Hall - Banker (Mac.) (g Dehere) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$18,430, S$389,300, M$582,450 in Aust., Singapore and Macau, Singapore TC Open H., 2d Singapore TC Class 2 H.-twice, 3d Singapore TC EW Barker Trophy, L, Class 1 H.

 Hit and Giggle. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1450m, VATC Cardinia 2YO H., Qld Tatt's RC City Rowers H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Fanfares. 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$78,450, MRC Imposera H., Vicurban Cup H. Dam of 4 winners-

RAFFLES PEGASUS (g Fusaichi Pegasus) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1700m in Aust. and Malaysia, VRC Anzac Day S., L, 3d Penang TC Moonee Valley Racing Club Trophy.

 Berlin Tango. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

EN LAUDER (g Zabeel) 7 wins from 1400m to 2000m, 412,219Rgt., S$7,773 in Malaysia, Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L, 2d Penang TC Moonee Valley Racing Club Trophy, 4th Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, L.

 Scribbling. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

PRINCE OF WAR (c Royal Academy) 6 wins from 1600m to 2000m, A$215,675, S$162,931, 472,880Dhs in Aust., Singapore and U.A.E, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, VRC Flemington Racecourse Rose H., Nad al Sheba Green Desert S., Singapore TC Class 1 H.-twice, AJC National Servicemen's 50th Jubilee H., 2d Nad al Sheba Dubai City of Gold S., Gr.3, VRC Four 'n Twenty S., L, 4th Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, Singapore Derby, L.

PERANA (g Rock of Gibraltar) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1800m, R419,325, Turffontein Victory Moon S., Gr.2, 2d Turffontein Courier Guy H., Racing Express P., Computaform Express P., 3d Turffontein Ernest & Muriel Preddy Memorial ER Associates S., 4th Kenilworth Cape Guineas, Gr.1.

PRINCE ARTHUR (c Danehill) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$307,500, AJC Australia Day Cup, L, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, 2d AJC Chairman's H., Gr.2, Carbine Club S., L, 3d Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3. Sire.

Held Hostage (f Fastnet Rock) 7 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$214,680, VRC Secondbite P., SAJC Farmers Union Iced Coffee H., 2d SAJC Centaurea S., L, Penang Trophy, L.

 

Race Record:

3 wins to 1250m, A$80,325, in 2022-23 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

UNRAVEL (AUS) 2019 Bay or Brown gelding
by Snitzel - Traceability, by Charge Forward

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
353--A$70,225
44-1-A$10,100
Totals:931-A$80,325
28/Sep/20222nd of 5--trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 900m. Crux Rebellion was 1st and Campione 3rd.
13/Oct/20221st of 8--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Sheriff Woody was 2nd and Hudson's Lenny 3rd.
01/Nov/20221st of 6
(1.3)
Muswellbrook RC RMS Services Maiden P., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:58.66. Track heavy(9). Carried 58.00kg (allowance 1.00kg). Don'tcha Think was 2nd and King Rupert 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$19,575
16/Nov/20225th of 9
(2.0)
ATC (Rosehill) Microphone Yearlings H., A$55,000, 1200m, time 1:10.65. Track good(4). Carried 53.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Sing Dragon was 1st and Tashi 2nd and Felix Majestic 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$2,250
09/Dec/20221st of 8
(2.8)
Scone RC Murrulla Stud H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:10.05. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Capital Gamble was 2nd and Movin' Denman 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$19,575
28/Apr/20232nd of 9--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Remlaps Commander was 1st and Hot Sauce 3rd.
10/May/20231st of 6--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Toro Toro was 2nd and Ella Te Ama 3rd.
30/May/20231st of 11
(0.4)
Newcastle JC TAB Venue Mode H., A$40,000, 1250m, time 1:14.47. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Barradas was 2nd and Oakfield Mahogany 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$25,325
17/Jun/202310th of 16
(5.8)
ATC (Rosehill) TAB Highway H., A$120,000, 1200m, time 1:10.02. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Acappella Sun was 1st and Zaru 2nd and Deni Gal 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$3,500
22/Nov/20231st of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Spanish Missile was 2nd and Hellavadancer 3rd.
19/Dec/20231st of 9--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Snowdrop was 2nd and Chelsea Amanda 3rd.
06/Jan/20248th of 8
(10.8)
ATC (Randwick) Ranvet H., A$149,000, 1100m, time 1:03.56. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg (allowance 1.00kg). Shaken was 1st and Squad 2nd and Spring Lee 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$3,500
25/Jan/20242nd of 6
(1.1)
Tamworth JC Brycon Civil H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:56.37. Track good(4). Carried 61.50kg. Mystery Lad was 1st and Acotango 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A Bullock.A$5,300
27/Feb/20244th of 13
(1.3)
Scone RC Championship Preview H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:09.84. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Sting Jet was 1st and Melody Again 2nd and Super Extreme 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: A B Collett.A$1,300
10/Mar/202413th of 14
(11.6)
Tamworth JC NWRA Country Championships Qualifier, A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:21.20. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Russley Crown was 1st and Rapbidash 2nd and Sting Jet 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver). Jockey: Reece Jones.
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.