2024 JULY (Late) Online Sale

BRANCUSI (USA) (2000). Winner at 1m, US$231,800, 2d Keeneland Blue Grass S., 3d Santa Anita San Felipe S. Sire. Half-brother to Wasabi Cat (2d Monmouth Ocean Place Resort S., L) and to the dam of Proud Kentuckian. Sire of 199 rnrs, 102 wnrs, inc. SW Sociedad Secreta, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Lead to Win, Enfermizo Paradiso, SP Gigantesco and of La Bajadita, Attack Runner, Oakfield Duke, Family Life, Fontaniva, So Greysful, Marccelo Icon, Poseido A, Chernobyl, Lord Brancusi, Marccelo El Muñeco, Ivory Queen, Pacto Secreto, etc.

1st dam

LA GRAN PORTADA, by Hidden Prize. 2 wins in Argentina. 2008-09 Argentina Broodmare of the Year. Sister to LAST LOVER, half-sister to NORTHENER. Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

LIFE OF VICTORY (c by Incurable Optimist). Horse of the Year in Argentina in 2008-09. Champion Older Male in Argentina in 2007-08 & 2008-09. Champion Stayer in Argentina in 2008-09. 13 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 3000m in Argentina, San Isidro G.P. Carlos Pellegrini, Gr.1, G.P. Copa de Oro, Gr.1-twice, Clasico General Pueyrredon, Gr.2, Palermo Clasico Otoño, Gr.2, San Isidro Clasico Progreso, Gr.3-3 times, Clasico Cocles, L, Clasico Competencia, L, 2d San Isidro G.P. Carlos Pellegrini, Gr.1, G.P. 25 de Mayo, Gr.1-twice, Palermo G.P. Estrellas Classic, Gr.1-twice, San Isidro Clasico Progreso, Gr.3, Especial Jose B. Zubiaurre, 3d San Isidro G.P. Copa de Oro, Gr.1, G.P. Jockey Club, Gr.1, G.P. Miguel Alfredo Martinez de Hoz, Gr.1-twice, Palermo G.P. de Honor, Gr.1, San Isidro Clasico Ecuador, Gr.2, Clasico Ensayo, Gr.2, Palermo Clasico Otoño, Gr.2, Clasico Italia, Gr.3, 4th Cidade Jardim G.P. Associacao Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubs, Gr.1, San Isidro G.P. Copa de Oro, Gr.1, G.P. Carlos Pellegrini, Gr.1, Palermo G.P. Republica Argentina, Gr.1, La Plata Clasico Isidoro Aramburu, Gr.2, San Isidro Clasico 9 de Julio, Gr.2, Clasico Porteño, Gr.3. Sire.

LEADING THE WAY (f by Brancusi). 3 wins. See below.

LLOYD (c by Val Royal (Fr)). 2 wins at 2400m in Argentina, San Isidro Clasico de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Gr.2, Clasico Cocles, L, 2d San Isidro Clasico General Pueyrredon, Gr.2, 3d San Isidro Clasico General Pueyrredon, Gr.2, 4th San Isidro Clasico Botafogo, L.

Lake's Wood (c by Catcher in the Rye (Ire)). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2400m in Argentina, San Isidro Handicap Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, 2d San Isidro Clasico Ensayo, Gr.2, Clasico Progreso, Gr.3, 4th San Isidro G.P. Estrellas Classic, Gr.1, G.P. Copa de Oro, Gr.1, G.P. Gran Criterium, Gr.1, G.P. Dos Mil Guineas, Gr.1.

 Let's Win (f by Orpen (USA)). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m in Argentina, 3d Palermo Especial Frari, 4th Palermo Clasico Republica Oriental del Uruguay, Gr.3.

 Lake's Find (c by Marlin). 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m in Argentina.

 Last Warrior (c by Orpen (USA)). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Argentina.

 Lakes Sun (c by Painter). 2 wins at 1000m in Argentina.

 Let's Fight (c by Curlinello). Placed in Argentina.

 Leading the Change (c by Curlinello). Placed in Argentina.

2nd dam

LA NORDICA, by Ringaro. Raced once. Half-sister to LA NORMANDA. Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

NORTHENER (c Painter) Horse of the Year in Panama in 2008. Champion Imported Older Horse in Panama in 2007. Champion Importer Sprinter & Older Horse in Panama in 2008. 16 wins from 1200m to 2000m in Argentina and Panama, Presidente Remon Clasico Independencia, L, Clasico Francisco Arias Paredes y AA Espinosa, L, Clasico Junta de Control de Juegos, L, Clasico Ano Nuevo, L, Clasico Luis Shirley, L, Clasico Copa Cerveza Panama, Clasico Francisco (Pancho) Denis Duran, 2d Presidente Remon Clasico Presidente de la Republica, L-twice, Clasico Ano Nuevo, L, Clásico Francisco Arias Paredes y AA Espinosa, L, Camarero Clasico Invitacional, L, La Rinconada Clasico Propietarios La Rinconada, L, 3d Palermo Especial Sarawak, Especial Double Paid, 4th Presidente Remon Clasico Junta de Control de Juegos, L. Sire.

LAST LOVER (c Hidden Prize) 3 wins at 1600m in Argentina and Panama, Presidente Remon Clasico Festival de Estrellas Hipicas Old Milwakee, L, 2d La Plata Clasico Jockey Club de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Gr.2, Clasico Clausura, Gr.2, 3d La Plata Clasico Jose Pedro Ramirez, Gr.3.

 Northern City. 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m in Argentina, San Isidro Premio Grecian, 2d Palermo Especial Romanza Mora.

 Life for Love. Winner at 2 in Argentina. Dam of 5 winners-

Catch Love (c Catcher in the Rye (Ire)) 4 wins from 1400m to 2000m in Argentina, 3d San Isidro Clasico Progreso, Gr.3.

Race Record:

3 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m in Argentina, San Isidro G.P. de Potrancas, Gr.1, Clasico Omnium, L, 2d San Isidro G.P. Estrellas Juvenile Fillies, Gr.1, Clasico Ricardo Ezequiel y Ezequiel M Fernandez Guerrico, Gr.2, Clasico General Las Heras, Gr.3, 3d San Isidro G.P. Mil Guineas, Gr.1.

Produce Record: Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 8 winners.

2011 LEAD TO WIN (c by Orpen (USA)). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m in Argentina, Palermo Clasico Old Man, Gr.3, Especial la Maltrecha, 3d Palermo Especial Foot Dart.

2013  Bricassar (c by Tiz Wonderful). 8 wins from 1000m to 1600m in Ecuador and Peru.

2014  Lead Investor (g by Tizway). 3 wins at 17f, 2¼m in U.S.A.

2015  Others Will Follow (f by Jimmy Creed). Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of-

 Tap Leader. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m to 2024 in Russia.

2016  Onherway (f by Tizway). Placed at 3 in Canada.

2017  Lord Brancusi (c by Dominus). 2 wins at 6f, 1m, US$77,499 in U.S.A.

2018  Oakfield Duke (g by Into Mischief). 6 wins to 1250m, A$179,180, to 2023-24, ATC James Squire H., Petaluma H., 3d ATC Midway H., Evening Star H., Ranvet H.

2019  So Greysful (f by Capitalist). 2 wins at 1200m to 2023-24 in Aust.

2020  Way to Go Go (f by Capitalist). Winner at 1200m in 2023-24 in Aust.

2021  Vanguard Legend (c by Microphone). Raced once.

2023 (f by Microphone).

Missed in 2022; not served in 2011.

Served by Brutal. Date of last service, 20.10.2023.