2024 NOVEMBER (Late) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: T Hedley - $42,500
Particulars
Name: | War Council (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Royal Meeting (IRE) |
Dam: | Russian Rites (AUS) |
Colour: | Brown |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 18 October 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 15% |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
War Council is a 3 year old gelding by European sire Royal Meeting(IRE), out of the Stravinsky(USA) mare Russian Rites.
War Council has had just nine starts to date which included recording a 3rd placing behind the recent Listed Tapp Craig winner Anode.
With plenty of racing ahead of him, his new owners will have the upside of him still being eligible for maiden races.
With a good temperament, he is a sensible and straightforward horse who is easy to do everything with and a pleasure to have around the stables.
War Council has been well looked after and has plenty of racing upside, but we feel he would benefit from a change of scenery and is being sold with No Reserve to dissolve the partnership.
He is Super VOBIS nominated, of VOBIS Sires Progeny and he is eligible to race in the exclusive VOBIS Gold Premier Race Series.
Height: 15.3 hh
Weight: 504 kg
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Pedigree
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WAR COUNCIL (AUS) | ||||
Brown gelding | Foaled 2021 |
ROYAL MEETING (IRE) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 2 wins at 2 at 1400m, Chantilly Criterium International, Gr.1, 3d MRC Moonga S., Gr.3. Half-brother to SW Heavy Metal (Goodwood Richmond S., Gr.2). Out of SW Rock Opera. Sire of 15 rnrs, 6 wnrs, inc. SW Hayasugi (MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1) and of Royal Majesty, Continental Kiss, Body of Venus, Royal Lass, Take a Bow and of the placegetters Balmoral, Lightning Gal, Ti Tree Royal, War Council, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.
1st dam RUSSIAN RITES, by Stravinsky (USA). Unraced. Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:- Just Got Lucky War Council
2nd dam SCENIC LIL, by Scenic (Ire). 2 wins at 1400m in Aust. Half-sister to MOTSPUR. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:- Kinetics Sabotage Immigration Billy 'O San Isidro Copy Rites
3rd dam CRUSADING LIL (USA), by Crusader Sword. Winner at 7f in U.S.A. Half-sister to SILKY SWEEP, Silken Moment (dam of BEAU GENTLEMAN, MAKE CONTACT), Cut Class Leanne MOTSPUR (g Flying Spur) 12 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$645,910, BRC Falvelon H., L, Scone Quality H., L, STC Little Bottler H., BRC Montrose Access H., Scone RC Prydes Easifeed Scone Quallty H., Gold Coast S., AJC Empyrean H., STC Spring Racing Carnival H., Wiltshire H., 2d AJC Lonhro Welter H., BRC Normanby Hotel Quality H., Dulux Group H., 3d STC Starlight S., L, TTC Premium S., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, 4th ATC Carrington S., L. Erin Bee
4th dam SILK LILLY, by Never Bend. Unraced. Half-sister to FANFRELUCHE (dam of L'ENJOLEUR, D'ACCORD, GRAND LUXE, LA VOYAGEUSE, MEDAILLE D'OR), BARACHOIS, COCO LA TERREUR, Somfas (dam of RUSSIAN BOND, SNAADEE, CRISTOFORI, CROSSOVER), American Legacy SILKY SWEEP (c End Sweep) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 7f, US$325,309, Meadowlands Skip Trial S., L, 2d Woodbine Highlander H., Gr.3, Belmont Sport Page H., Gr.3, Bold Ruler H., Gr.3. Sire. Silken Moment (f Timeless Moment) Winner at 2, 2d Woodbine My Dear S., L. Dam of 4 winners- MAKE CONTACT (f Time to Explode) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 9f, US$281,161, Emerald Downs Belle Roberts H., L, 2d Hastings Park British Columbia Oaks, Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners- Irish Day Dancer GO FOR GUINNESS (g Rosberg) 6 wins at 6½f, 8½f, US$122,778, Hastings Park British Columbia Cup Stellar's Jay H., L, 2d Hastings Park British Columbia Cup Classic, L. BEAU GENTLEMAN (g Beau Genius) 5 wins from 5½f to 8½f, US$116,136, Fort Erie Benburb S., L, 2d Fort Erie Puss n Boots S., L. Cut Class Leanne CHAPEL ROYAL (c Montbrook) 3 wins at 2, US$495,571, Saratoga Sanford S., Gr.2, Belmont Flash S., Gr.3, 2d Belmont Champagne S., Gr.1, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Gr.1, 4th Gulfstream Park Swale S., Gr.3. Sire. Lilly's Pleasure LILLYCUT (g Cutlass) 16 wins-2 at 2-to 6f, US$167,412, Suffolk Downs Topsider S., L, 2d Calder Criterium S., L. Rich Silk Smooth Return TOORAK AFFAIR (f Toorak Toff) 14 wins-1 at 2-from 1150m to 2400m, A$488,225, TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, TTC Conquering S., L, Tasmanian S., L, TRC Little Bee Summer Cup. HELA (f Night of Thunder) 7 wins from 1100m to 2100m, A$182,655, TRC Strutt S., L, One Thousand Guineas. Silk Ending Gypsy Tucker GYPSY DIAMOND (f Not a Single Doubt) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$756,010, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3, 2d ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Light Fingers S., Gr.2, BRC The Phoenix S., L, 3d ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3. Producer. MIRAVAL ROSE (f Grunt) 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m, A$215,975, in 2023-24, MRC Twilight Glow S., L, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3. Darook Park FINANCE TYCOON (c Written Tycoon) 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$961,000, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, Showdown S., GCTC Gold Nugget H. Silky Pleasure GENIAL (g Gate Dancer) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, R195,235, Kenilworth Basil Starke S., Gr.3, 2d Greyville Summerveld S., Gr.3, 3d Clairwood Natal Breeders Challenge, L. Sovereign Lilly Valid Fixation Glinka ROUGE (f Privately Held) 7 wins from 1000m to 2000m in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Batalla de Ayacucho, L, Clasico Texfina. Dam of 3 winners- RAINE ELIZABETH (f Meal Penalty) Champion 2YO & 3YO Filly in Peru in 2022-23. 15 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2024-25 in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Polla de Potrancas, Gr.1, Clasico América, Gr.3, Clasico Arrabal, L, Clasico Gustavo Luna Vertiz, L, Clasico Enrique D Barreda y Ricardo Barreda Laos, L, Clasico Roberto Alvarez Calderon Granados, L, 2d Monterrico Clasico Velocidad, Gr.3, Clasico Hipódromo de Santa Beatriz, L. Fan Appeal CHEONGSU YEOGEOL (f Run Away and Hide) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m in Korea, Seoul Ttukseom Cup, L, 4th Seoul Ttukseom Cup, L. Dynaspice THE PICKETT FACTOR (g Gold Tribute) 7 wins from 6f to 9f, US$449,450, Louisiana Downs Super Derby Prelude S., L, Fair Grounds Louisiana Champions Day Classic S., L. BENWILL (c Leestown) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 5½f to 8½f, US$324,267, Evangeline Downs John Henry S., L-twice, 2d Louisiana Downs Unbridled S., L.
Race Record: Placed at 2, A$85,650, in 2023-24, 3d ATC James Squire 2YO H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
WAR COUNCIL (AUS) 2021 Brown gelding
by Royal Meeting - Russian Rites, by Stravinsky
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 7 | - | - | 1 | A$81,600 |
3 | 2 | - | - | - | A$4,050 |
Totals: | 9 | - | - | 1 | A$85,650 |
27/Oct/2023 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Storm Boy was 1st and Scampi 3rd. | |
06/Nov/2023 | 4th of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Spywire was 1st and Media World 2nd and Interjection 3rd. | |
11/Nov/2023 | 10th of 14 (6.5) | ATC (Rosehill) Golden Gift, A$1,000,000, 1100m, time 1:03.95. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Shangri la Express was 1st and Rue de Royale 2nd and Volatile 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: K Jennings. | A$8,000 |
02/Dec/2023 | 4th of 5 (7.3) | ATC (Rosehill) Kia Ora Prague 2YO H., A$138,000, 1100m, time 1:04.61. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Storm Boy was 1st and Traffic Warden 2nd and Canara 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | A$7,100 |
16/Dec/2023 | 3rd of 6 (4.5) | ATC (Randwick) James Squire 2YO H., A$142,000, 1100m, time 1:04.05. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Anode was 1st and Amazing Eagle 2nd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: J R Collett. | A$14,000 |
13/Apr/2024 | 4th of 9 (6.1) | Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush, A$272,000, 1000m, time 0:57.34. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Bold Bastille was 1st and Linkvue 2nd and Toroness 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil. | A$12,500 |
27/Apr/2024 | 5th of 13 (1.8) | MRC Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria 2YO Showdown, A$1,027,000, 1200m, time 1:10.71. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Stanley Express was 1st and Symphony of Colour 2nd and Stormbourg 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: D Yendall. | A$30,000 |
18/May/2024 | 4th of 12 (4.3) | VRC Sir Eugene Gorman 2YO H., A$156,000, 1400m, time 1:24.22. Track soft(7). Carried 55.50kg. Sneaky Sunrise was 1st and Narbold 2nd and Snack Bar 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: D Yendall. | A$7,500 |
05/Jun/2024 | 4th of 7 (1.8) | MRC Tile Importer 2YO H., A$47,000, 1400m, time 1:25.63. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Golden Warrior was 1st and Osi Honour 2nd and Hazey Hill 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M & Mrs J A Cockburn, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: D Yendall. | A$2,500 |
24/Sep/2024 | 4th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 896m. Bengal was 1st and Manos 2nd and Occult 3rd. | |
05/Oct/2024 | 6th of 9 (1.5) | Newcastle JC Australian Construction Group Maiden P., A$56,875, 1200m, time 1:10.71. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. French Ruler was 1st and Sisu Spirit 2nd and Lucky Force 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M Cockburn, Mrs J A Cockburn, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: Jaden Lloyd. | A$1,800 |
30/Oct/2024 | 10th of 10 (10.8) | ATC (Kensington) Drinkwise Maiden P., A$97,500, 1400m, time 1:22.36. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Snitzanova was 1st and Engine Room 2nd and Brigidine Gal 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: Ms M Le Guay, J M Cockburn, Mrs J A Cockburn, Mrs J Butler, A J Hughes, A D Murdoch & P C Beauman. Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$2,250 |