2024 SEPTEMBER (Late) Online Sale

CHOISIR (AUS) (Chestnut 1999-Stud 2003). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1957 rnrs, 1302 wnrs, 104 SW, inc. Olympic Glory (Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1), Starspangledbanner, The Mission, Obviously, Sacred Choice, Snapdancer, Historian, Choice Bro, The Last Lion, Japonisme, Divine Prophet, Kushadasi, Sir Moments, Dreamscape, Hurried Choice, Every Rose, Glory Awaits, Secret Weapon, Celtic Dancer, Stimulation, etc.

1st dam

COSTA VIVA, by Encosta de Lago. New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2013-14. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$266,685, A$5,000, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S., L, 2d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Te Aroha JC Team Wealleans H., 3d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, 4th Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, Hawkes Bay City of Napier Sprint H., L. Three-quarter-sister to Jacques le Naif, half-sister to Tarcoola Spirit. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Piastri (g by Choisir) 4 wins. See below.

 The Unicorn (f by Choisir) Winner at 1200m, 2d ATC Victor Ludorum at Darley H.

 Costa del Mar (f by Fastnet Rock) Winner at 1000m in Aust.

2nd dam

VIVACIOUS SPIRIT, by Bel Esprit. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$254,810, MRC How Now S., Gr.3, Sandown Park UK H., 2d SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr.2, MRC Perri Cutten Cup, Gr.2, Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, Starcraft P., 3d MRC Kevin Hayes S., L, MVRC Old England Hotel H. Three-quarter-sister to AUDACIOUS SPIRIT, half-sister to Jacques le Naif. Dam of 9 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

COSTA VIVA (f Encosta de Lago) 3 wins. See above.

Tarcoola Spirit (f Stratum) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 900m, 1000m, A$142,550, 2d MVRC William Crockett S., L, VRC Karasi Hall of Fame H., MRC (Mornington) Highview Accounting H., 3d VRC Hoppegarten Racing Trophy. Producer.

 Exeter. 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$478,910, to 2023-24, MVRC Seppelt Wines Country Cup, Chandler Macleod Grand H., Tote Bar & Dining H., 2d SAJC Fotobase Group H., 3d MVRC Raymond Martin H., Entry Education H., MRC Ian Miller H.

 Staviva. 5 wins to 1400m, A$145,530, MRC (Mornington) Orbit Fitness H., Pakenham RC Dasame Developments H., 3d VRC Phillip Schuler H., 4th MRC Gothic S., L.

 Red Horse. 3 wins at 1400m, HK$2,469,450, HKJC Tai Ho H., Azalea H., Crooked Harbour H., 2d HKJC Hoi Ping H., All You Wish H., 3d HKJC Grassy Hill H., Kut Cheong H., Lung Yat H., Kose Cosmeport H., Lotus Bridge H.

 Diamond Bliss. Winner at 1300m, 3d MRC Blue Star Print H., Big Screen Company H.

3rd dam

BIT OF BLISS, by Snippets. Winner at 1100m, 3d VATC Birthday Card H. Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

VIVACIOUS SPIRIT (f Bel Esprit) 3 wins. See above.

Jacques le Naif (g Encosta de Lago) 9 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$353,845, MVRC Logical Staffing Solutions Mile H., Westpac H., 2d TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, VRC Nap Finance Country Cup, David Bourke Provincial P., Western Health Cup H., Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H., Stony Creek Cup, 3d Tasmanian St Leger, Yarra Valley Cup.

 Roskeel. Raced 3 times. Dam of 2 winners-

AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (g Bel Esprit) 6 wins at 1200m, 1350m, A$382,200, BRC Lough Neagh S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Hardy Brothers Jewellers H., BRC Channel Seven H., Padua College P., Brc.com.au H., 2d ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, BRC Dalrello P., L, XXXX Gold H., 3d BRC Keith Noud H., L, Lightning H., L, Qld Tatt's RC Australia Post S., L, BRC OLHC Family & Friends 2YO H., Better Build Constructions H., 4th BRC George Moore S., Gr.3, GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, L.

4th dam

HAWAIIAN ISLAND, by Last Tycoon (Ire). Winner at 1250m, STC Goulburn H., 2d AJC Turf Monthly H., Pink Panther Printing H., 3d STC Fruit & Vegetables Transporter Series H., Mercantile Hotel H., 4th AJC Analie H., L. Half-sister to Serene Look (dam of CUSTARD, RUSSIAN CARAVAN),  Breyani (dam of TARASCON, MISTER MONET). Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Fluffy Courage. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$132,705, MRC Kapalaran H., VRC Hobson's Bay 2YO H., MVRC Australian Football Quarterly Sprint H., 2d VRC Saleous H., MRC Paisley H., MVRC Carlton Draught 2YO H., 3d MRC Cendrillon H., Bendigo JC Country Showcase Summer H., STC Sydney Autumn Racing Festival Welter H.

Race Record:

4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$234,850, to 2024-25, MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., ATC James Squire H., 3d MRC Sportsbet H.