2024 JULY (Late) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Duncan Martin - $3,500
Particulars
Name: | King of France (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Bondi (AUS) |
Dam: | Fontainebleau (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 16 August 2020 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Throat Surgery |
GST: | Yes 10% |
Location: | 89 Grasshill Rd KARNUP WA |
Description
3YO maiden gelding by Bondi who has placed twice and won a trial at Lark Hill last month.
Also ran 5th beaten only 2L over 1000m at Pinjarra last month.
Sound, race-fit and has no vices.
Had a throat surgery in December 2022.
For sale as he doesn't appear up to metropolitan level and would be best suited on the country racing circuit.
Currently located in Karnup, WA.
Vet checks welcome.
Location
Pedigree
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KING OF FRANCE (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2020 |
BONDI (AUS) (Bay 2015-Stud 2019). Winner at 2 at 1300m, 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2. Out of a sister to SW Tippitaka. Sire of 27 rnrs, 11 wnrs, inc. SW Bondi Bubbles (Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy, RL and of Krysanova, Bondi Plunge, Bondi's Future, Centre Bond, Icebergs, Riseanfall, Rocket Juice, Twist of Gold, Beach Pad, Devils I and of the placegetters Bondi Bay, Biondo, Black Sands, Extraordinary Girl, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.
1st dam FONTAINEBLEAU, by Alfred Nobel (Ire). 5 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$391,750, WATC Belmont Oaks, L, Starstruck Classic, L, Western Racepix H., Kalgoorlie Reunion H., 2d WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3-twice, Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Starstruck Classic, L, Iron Jack H., Amelia Park H., 3d WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Australia Day Trophy H., Amelia Park H., 4th WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L. Sister to Uncle Dick. Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner- Lano King of France
2nd dam Aunt Lydia, by Serheed (USA). Winner at 1650m, WATC Paragon of Virtue H., 2d WATC Natasha Trophy, L, Prime Again H., 4th WATC Sheila Gwynne S., L. Half-sister to La Lollobrigida FONTAINEBLEAU (f Alfred Nobel) 5 wins. See above. Uncle Dick (g Alfred Nobel) 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m, 3d WATC Aquanita S., L. Uncle George Marinsky Ballet Casablanca Lily Theseus
3rd dam SUMMER SILENCE, by Zabaleta (USA). 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$97,030, WATC Lindsay Rosenthal S., L, All Stars S., L, Martin Foster H., Easter P., Little Sandown H., 2d WATC JC Roberts S., Gr.3, Helena Vale Cup, L, Tradelink Welter H., Gallipoli H., Wild Rose H., Monkey Mia H., 3d WATC Belmont Guineas, L, Viva Holidays Quality Sprint H., 4th WATC Belmont Oaks, L. Half-sister to RIPPED, Stedman. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:- Aunt Lydia (f Serheed) Winner. See above. Jacoba Jacobyte La Lollobrigida FALCON CREST (g Musket) 9 wins from 1400m to 2100m, A$524,530, WATC Detonator S., L, Grandstand Cup, L, Old Comrade S., L, Devil's Lair H., Terrace Restaurant H., Tabtouch Masters H., Belmont Bonanza H., Club Membership H., 2d WATC Tattersall's Cup, L, Kalgoorlie Cup, L, Northam Cup, L, 3d WATC GA Towton Cup, L, Detonator S., L, Bunbury S., L, 4th WATC Strickland S., Gr.3. Tempestuous Strike
4th dam SURFSIDE LADY, by Pago Pago. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.2, Mackay H., 2d WATC Burgess Queen S., L, Sheila Gwynne S., L, Footmark H., Lord Forrest Quality Sprint, Qantas Quality Sprint. Sister to MOVIE MAKER. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:- RIPPED (g Second Empire) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$375,775, WATC Grandstand Cup, L, 2d WATC Belmont Sprint, Gr.3, 3d WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3. SUMMER SILENCE (f Zabaleta) 6 wins. See above. Stedman (g Second Empire) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, A$75,490, S$225,469, VRC Arwon H., Singapore TC Kranji B S., 3d Singapore Derby, L. Mazarro Touched by Angels SOCIALLY UNIQUE (g Vital Equine) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$263,550, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Hannan's H., L, WATC Fast Track to Membership H.
Race Record: Placed at 2 in 2022-23, 2d WATC Have You Got the Touch P., 3d WATC Peninsula Dining Room P. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
KING OF FRANCE (AUS) 2020 Bay gelding
by Bondi - Fontainebleau, by Alfred Nobel
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | A$9,280 |
3 | 9 | - | - | - | A$3,320 |
Totals: | 12 | - | 1 | 1 | A$12,600 |
12/Dec/2022 | 8th of 9 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Zing to Win was 1st and Idyllic Ruler 2nd and Blatant Disarray 3rd. | |
15/May/2023 | 2nd of 7 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 930m. Weeraechoux was 1st and More Than Enuff 3rd. | |
24/May/2023 | 2nd of 6 (1.8) | WATC Have You Got the Touch Maiden P., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:59.92. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Dreamers Never Die was 1st and Special Street 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$4,185 |
07/Jun/2023 | 3rd of 10 (4.1) | WATC Peninsula Dining Room P., A$32,500, 1200m, time 1:13.19. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Princess Lacillia was 1st and Song Story 2nd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$4,510 |
21/Jun/2023 | 6th of 11 (6.7) | WATC Free Entry 2YO P., A$32,500, 1300m, time 1:20.89. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Ancient Guidance was 1st and Kratesis 2nd and World Tour 3rd and The Hill Tribe 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$585 |
16/Oct/2023 | 4th of 11 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. King's Artillery was 1st and Antique Queen 2nd and Cardy Blast 3rd. | |
26/Oct/2023 | 6th of 11 (6.2) | Melbourne Cup Day at Bunbury Maiden P., A$24,500, 1108m, time 1:05.55. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Run Pattie Run was 1st and Weapons Hot 2nd and Le Troy 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: W Pike. | A$450 |
09/Nov/2023 | 4th of 8 (6.9) | Northam RC Races WA Maiden P., A$25,000, 1000m, time 0:58.59. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Esprit Garcon was 1st and Canny Rock 2nd and Brave Shot 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$975 |
22/Nov/2023 | 13th of 13 (11.3) | WATC Glenroy Chaff Maiden P., A$24,500, 1211m, time 1:11.83. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. Rocket Juice was 1st and Lunch in Paris 2nd and Lucky Lily 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Chris Parnham. | |
29/Nov/2023 | 7th of 10 (4.5) | Geraldton TC Great Western Insurance Brokers Maiden P., A$19,600, 1213m, time 1:13.46. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. Safe Hustle was 1st and Pio Kerri 2nd and Struck by Luck 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Luke Campbell. | A$360 |
09/Dec/2023 | 11th of 11 (15.8) | Geraldton TC Tapdog Cafe Catering Maiden P., A$19,600, 1413m, time 1:24.72. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Queen Nardi was 1st and Dreamtime Jean 2nd and Navy Sun 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: C Nicoll. | |
06/May/2024 | 4th of 8 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Jokers Grin was 1st and Touretto 2nd and Sniffy Tiffy 3rd. | |
19/May/2024 | 8th of 8 (20.3) | Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Coolgardie Rodeo August Maiden P., A$19,600, 1200m, time 1:11.56. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Secret Attire was 1st and Bronte's Dream 2nd and Sixtyslabs 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: P Carbery. | A$360 |
04/Jun/2024 | 1st of 8 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 930m. Regal Service was 2nd and American Que Tee 3rd. | |
20/Jun/2024 | 5th of 14 (2.1) | Pinjarra RC GWN7 Maiden P., A$24,500, 1000m, time 0:59.09. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Undercover Sniper was 1st and Our Shillayleigh 2nd and Marybee 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Alan Kennedy. | A$725 |
04/Jul/2024 | 10th of 13 (7.5) | Bunbury TC GMSV Silverado Maiden P., A$24,500, 1208m, time 1:12.95. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Play the Bluff was 1st and Cousin Mortimer 2nd and Galilea 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Alan Kennedy. | A$450 |
18/Jul/2024 | 14th of 14 (27.1) | Northam RC Afgri Combines Maiden P., A$25,000, 1100m, time 1:05.85. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.00kg. Just Famous was 1st and Ultimate Paradise 2nd and Just Leroy 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), D J Wilson, S K Mulvaney, T D Forrest, D Boucaut, J J Bolton, Jr Young, B J Grimmond, F Stanton & K E Rowatt. Jockey: Chris Parnham. |