2024 JULY (Early) Online Sale

BETTER THAN READY (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2009-Stud 2015). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Sire of 521 rnrs, 348 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. Apache Chase (BRC Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1), Chrysaor, Alpine Edge, Tiger Legend, Lim's Bighorn, Skirt the Law, Steady Ready, The Vowels, Better Get Set, Better Reflection, Jagged Edge, The Odyssey, SP Gin a Tonic, Port Lockroy, Trifling, Ana Jaahza, Coco Rox, Paredo, Iced and of Shamedy, En Pointe, etc.

1st dam

BELLANCA, by Denman. Unraced. Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner-

 Already Better (g by Better Than Ready) Winner. See below.

 Betta Than Presley (g by Better Than Ready) Placed at 2 in 2023-24 in Aust.

2nd dam

BELLANGER, by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire). Unraced. Half-sister to CHAMPAGNE HARMONY (dam of GRACE AND HARMONY). Dam of 6 foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Perfect Legacy. 3 wins to 1500m in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Tortilla. Winner at 1300m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 He's All Ready (g Better Than Ready) Winner at 1400m in Aust.

3rd dam

HANSUYEN (NZ), by Zabeel. Winner at 1500m, 2d AJC Maytag H. Sister to ST REIMS, CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE, NADEGE), Sursum Corda, three-quarter-sister to Sunnah,  Imposingly (dam of BONNEVAL, LORD ARTHUR, FULL OF SPIRIT, IMPOSING LASS, LADY CUMQUAT, (THE) FRONTMAN). Dam of 8 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

CHAMPAGNE HARMONY (f Choisir) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$208,425, SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr.2, MRC Premier Signs P.H., 2d MVRC Schweppervescence P., 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MRC How Now S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners-

GRACE AND HARMONY (f Sebring) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$246,640, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, ATC Bluebirds H., 2d ATC Bisley Workwear H., Shoot Out Mile, 4th ATC Angst S., Gr.3.

Sezanne (f More Than Ready) 2 wins at 1200m, 1250m, A$232,035, ATC Tab.com.au H., TAB More Than Just Winning P., 2d ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ATC Dapto Leagues Club 2YO H., TAB More Than Just Winning 2YO H., 4th ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2. Producer.

 The Special Two. 5 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$108,610, ATC Pacific Plumbing H., TAB Place Multi H., 4th BRC Nudgee H., L. Producer.

 Tempting Delight. Raced once. Dam of 6 winners-

 Swiftfalcon. Winner at 2, A$139,400, in 2023-24, ATC Chandon 2YO H., 2d ATC Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation 2YO H.

4th dam

L'QUIZ (USA), by L'Enjoleur. Unraced. Half-sister to  Mia Karina (dam of SIBERIAN SUMMER, MAGNIFICIENT STYLE),  Copperhead (dam of SILVER ENDING),  Czaravina (dam of TE AKAU PEARL). Dam of 13 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

ST REIMS (c Zabeel) Champion Older Male in NZ in 2004-05 (Int.). Joint Champion WFA Horse in NZ in 2004-05. 11 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$673,250, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Braxton Car Lights H.-twice, Clive Hotel H., ARC Golf Today 3YO H., Hawkes Bay Cellacc H., 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Great Northern Challenge S., L, 4th Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L. Sire.

CHAMPAGNE (f Zabeel) Champion Older Female in NZ in 1998-99 (Int.). 7 wins from 1400m to 2050m, NZ$53,350, A$1,864,930, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, VATC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.3, Moonee Valley Oaks, L, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.3, 3d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, STC Shannon H., Gr.3. Dam of 10 winners-

NADEGE (f Giant's Causeway) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$94,163, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Avondale JC Autobahn Cafe H. Producer.

MARTIQUE (f Danehill) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$109,850, BTC Glenlogan Park S., L, AJC Seppelt Wines H. Dam of 3 winners-

CHARMONT (f High Chaparral) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$294,750, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, WRC Direct Fish & Oysters H., 2d Waikato RC NRM H., 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.3, 4th ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2. Producer.

 Martilago. 6 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$157,800, ATC Ibis Milano Restaurant H., BRC Queensland Breeders TBQA H. Dam of 4 winners-

MEG (f Sebring) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$13,300, A$276,300, to 2022-23, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Verto H.

Sursum Corda (f Zabeel) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$95,675, ARC Haunui Farm-Bill Waters Memorial H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

 Onecatstoomany. 3 wins to 1200m, A$107,670, ATC Australian Turf Club at Kembla H., 2d ATC Pacific West H. Dam of 4 winners-

JERICHO MISSILE (g Smart Missile) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$503,900, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic, RL, WATC Belgravia S., L.

 Straveen. 4 wins to 1450m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

RESORTMAN (g Helmet) 10 wins to 1400m, A$787,725, to 2022-23, WATC Eurythmic S., Gr.3, HG Bolton Sprint H., L, 3d WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3.

 Quiz Queen. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

Sunnah (f Zabeel) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$141,600, VRC Kokoda Track H., 3d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2. Dam of-

 Dark Vision. 2 wins at 1650m, 2100m, WATC Call TAB to Bet 132 369 H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H. Dam of 2 winners-

HIGHER GROUND (c So You Think) 4 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$226,405, ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Win $10k Cash P., Tab.com.au H., 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Reine de Jeu. 3 wins to 1350m, STC TJ's Champagne Bar H. Dam of 2 winners-

FITOCRACY (f Denman) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1800m, A$131,775, SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, James Thredgold Jewellers 2YO H., 2d SAJC Master Builders H., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Producer.

 Imposingly. Winner at 1950m in Aust. Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2016-17. Dam of 12 winners-

BONNEVAL (f Makfi) NZ Horse of the Year in 2016-17 & 2017-18. Champion 3YO & Stayer in NZ in 2016-17. Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2017-18. Top Filly on The 2016-17 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2016-17. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2400m, NZ$301,500, A$1,323,000, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, Bec Brad & Richard Turn 40 2YO S., 3d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3.

LORD ARTHUR (g Camelot) 2 wins at 1400m, 2100m, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, 3d ARC Barfoot & Thompson H.

IMPOSING LASS (f Makfi) 5 wins from 1350m to 1800m, A$357,975, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2, ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3.

FULL OF SPIRIT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$129,275, A$163,750, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Matamata Cup, L. Producer.

LADY CUMQUAT (f Duke of Marmalade) 3 wins from 1600m to 2000m, NZ$59,900, A$113,280, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 2d MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea S., L. Producer.

(THE) FRONTMAN (g Makfi) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$169,062, A$92,950, BOP RC Karaka Classic, L, 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1.

 Haumea. Placed, 4th Tasmanian Oaks, L. Dam of 5 winners-

MEGAMEA (f Master of Design) 7 wins to 1400m, A$589,760, to 2023-24, TTC Vamos S., Gr.3, VRC Leilani Series Final, 3d TRC Mystic Journey S., Gr.3, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L.

Race Record:

Winner at 1400m in 2023-24 in Aust.