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REWARD FOR EFFORT (AUS) (Bay 2006-Stud 2011). 4 wins-2 at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire of 676 rnrs, 440 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Gold Symphony (MRC Vain S., Gr.3), Ability, Brugal Reward, Take Pride, Outlaws Revenge, More Reward, Champagne Dreams, Blondie, No Effort, Dalradian, Desert Lashes, SP Way to the Stars, Gratwick, Jumbo Luck, Tuff Bickie, Philonize, Rock the Ring, Fancy Rumble, I'm Telling Ya, Sheriff John Stone, etc.

1st dam

ROCKIN' IN HEAVEN, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 1400m, 3d MVRC Browns Sawdust & Shavings H. Half-sister to  Curzon Dancer (dam of MASTER EIGHT). Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Divine Honours (g by Reward for Effort) 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m in Aust.

 Solo Flight (f by Reward for Effort) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m in Aust.

 Angelic Rewards (f by Reward for Effort) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

CURZON PLACE, by Marscay. Unraced. Half-sister to BLACKFRIARS, LARROCHA (dam of ROCHA), MANTON, LIONS GATE, WATERFORD ROAD. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Rockin' in Heaven. Winner. See above.

 Curzon Dancer. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

MASTER EIGHT (g Oamaru Force) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$8,260, HK$8,838,175, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, BOC Life H., Spoonbill H., Hap Mun Bay H., Sapphire H., 3d HKJC Sprint Cup, Gr.2-twice, Lam Tsuen H., SAJC Eddie Q BBQ H., 4th HKJC Premier Bowl, Gr.2.

 The Big Dance. Winner at 2, A$193,850, Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush 2YO S., 3d Bendigo JC Mittys Sprint H.

3rd dam

Kensington Gardens (NZ), by Grosvenor. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, A$151,055, AJC Ladysan Welter H., Rego H., Belmura Lad H., 2d STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L, 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Burke & Wills H., Tooheys Draught H., STC Tooheys Draught Welter H. Half-sister to Kremlin. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

BLACKFRIARS (c Danehill) Third on The 1999-2000 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$809,950, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Flag Choice Hotels H., VATC Boer War Centenary H., 2d VATC Yallourn Energy 2YO P. Sire.

LARROCHA (f Danehill) 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$240,540, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, Veuve Clicquot S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 4th MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

ROCHA (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2000m, A$238,150, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Alm H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H., 3d AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners-

ROCHA CLOCK (f Pierro) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,115,765, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic H., Gr.3, VRC Inglis Bracelet, ATC TAB Venue Mode H., Yarraman Park H., Ranvet's Power Formula H., 2d ATC Hot Danish S., Gr.2, Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L, 3d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3.

 Grande Roche. Winner at 1200m in South Africa. Dam of 2 winners-

GALLA VANTING (f Querari) 2 wins at 2, R193,750, Turffontein Pretty Polly S., Gr.3, Athina Juvenile P.

KING OF THE GAULS (c Vercingetorix) 5 wins to 1200m, R525,938, in 2023-24, Scottsville In Full Flight H., L, Greyville Umngeni H., L, Kenilworth Pamela Isdell, 2d Greyville Durban Dash, 3d Kenilworth Taking the Reins S.

MANTON (c Danehill) 2 wins at 1200m, 2000m, A$217,225, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Kookaburra H., 2d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L. Sire.

WATERFORD ROAD (c Danehill) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$273,515, QTC Exhibition H., L, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, VRC Sandringham H., Don Scott H., 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., L, Cranbourne Cup, L. Sire.

LIONS GATE (c Danehill) 3 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$160,760, Geelong Classic, L, MRC Corps of Commissionaires H., SAJC Gold Ace at Glenrae Stud P., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Hill-Smith S., L, 3d VRC Paul Buttifant & Darryl Quilty H., SAJC Distinctive Lifestyle H., MRC Brighton H., 4th South Australian Derby, Gr.1, SAJC Chairman's S., L.

 Great Tradition. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Khutulun (f Soldier's Tale) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$498,085, MRC Big Screen Company H., Routleys Bakery H., Carol Kelly H., Askin H., 2d MVRC 1print Vobis Gold Star P., MRC ALH Group H., 3d MRC Lord S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in Aust.