2024 JULY (Late) Online Sale

MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud 2018). 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 176 rnrs, 88 wnrs, inc. SW Royal Merchant (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), Steel City, Cottee, SP Merchant Queen, Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Ellibaby, Navy Blood, Navyonthehighway, Arqana, Awash, Cadetship, Calico Jack, High Blue Sea, Merchant Boss, Mineshaft, Naval Commission, Naval Trader, Piraeus, Standing Order, Subliminal, etc.

1st dam

RIVER DOVE, by Hurricane Sky. 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Sister to  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA),  River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

HEADWATER (c by Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

Fare Well (f by Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$238,515, ATC Gallipoli H., Warwick Farm H., Twitter at Gossytrack 2YO P., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, ATC Ken Callander Fellowship H., Sportsyear Sprint H., Drummond Golf H., 3d VRC Gucci S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, 4th ATC Starlight S., L, Razor Sharp H., L.

 A River Somewhere (f by Exceed and Excel) 2 wins at 1000m, 1050m, BRC Sky Racing H., 2d BRC ICM Project Solutions H.

 Dove Lake (f by Flying Spur) Winner at 2, AJC Embasadora 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Noosafy. 3 wins from 1600m to 2100m, TTC Harvey Norman Bedding P.

 Lighthorse Lad. 6 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$109,035 in Aust.

 Rocket Ryane. 3 wins to 1400m in Singapore.

 Bentley Brook (g by All Too Hard) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Naval Force (g by Merchant Navy) Winner. See below.

 Hurricane Flyer (g by Redoute's Choice) Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Emaratee (c by Fastnet Rock) Placed at 3 in Aust.

 Water Rising (f by Fastnet Rock) Unraced. Dam of-

 Dauvenay. 4 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$75,750, to 2022-23 in Aust.

2nd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins. See above.

River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H. Dam of 5 winners-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, MVRC City Jeep H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-3 times, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L. Producer.

RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer.

 River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

 River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Dam of 9 winners-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, VRC Today Tonight 2YO Sprint H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

 River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Speedboat. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.

 River Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., Cheung Fat H., Chow Tai Fook Aura Series H., 2d Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl, L, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L. Sire.

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H., 2d MVRC Tatts Group H., 3d MVRC Printhouse Graphics H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

 Riviere. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H., 2d MRC City Of Glen Eira H. Dam of-

ESSONNE (f Reliable Man) 6 wins to 1400m, A$402,675, to 2022-23, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, 2d BRC Just Now H., L, SCTC Sunshine Coast Cup, L, 3d ATC Civic S., L.

 Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

 Lanikai. 3 wins at 1100m, A$76,650, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC United Voice Qld H., 3d BRC ICPS H. Dam of 3 winners-

KALINO (g Pierro) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$661,400, to 2023-24, VRC Sofitel H., L, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., ClubsNSW H., Furphy H.

Race Record:

Winner at 1300m in 2023-24 in Aust.