2025 JANUARY (Late) Online Sale

BEL ESPRIT (AUS) (Bay 1999-Stud 2003). 8 wins-5 at 2, BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners 2012-13. Sire of 1167 rnrs, 814 wnrs, 28 SW, inc. Black Caviar (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Bel Sprinter, Bel Mer, Keen Array, Sweet Sherry, Afleet Esprit, Se Sauver, Gabbidon, Vivacious Spirit, Tactical Advantage, Je Suis Belle, Belwazi, Admiral's Joker, Lady Esprit, Iconic, Angels Beach, City of Song, Honey Flower, Loveyamadly, etc.

1st dam

LORRAINE'S HONOUR, by Hard Spun (USA). Winner at 1100m in Aust. Half-sister to CECCONI. Dam of 3 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Ohshe'strouble (f by Bel Esprit) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

TONICITY, by Blazing Sword. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$202,030, VATC WW Cockram S., L, SAJC Centaurea Trophy, L, VRC Mark Sensing Sprint H., VATC Riva Diva H., Denise's Joy H., 2d VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, MVRC Noel Calvert H., VATC Ian Miller H., MVRC Aspect Computing P., Flotilla H., SAJC LH Trophy Quality H., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, VRC Mittys World of Sport H., VATC Harry Telford H., Emerald 2YO H., 4th VRC Hardy Brothers Prelude S., L. Sister to BODACIOUS BABE. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

CECCONI (c Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2, A$185,550, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 2d STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services H., Be Seen Premier Signs P., 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Merson Cooper S., L. Sire.

 Fire Hazard. 11 wins to 1400m, A$155,460, VRC Wyndhamvale H., MRC Moss Rocket H., 2d MVRC Schweppervescence P., Legends After the Last H.

 Test of Time. 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Ballinrobe H., Japan Racing Association Trophy, 2d VRC Musidora H., 3d MRC Clean Force H., MVRC Tattersall's Cox Plate Media Awards H., Macau Cheerine Champion H., 4th Macau Magic Millions Futurity Trophy, L.

 Red Letter Day. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$164,530, Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge H., SCTC Moco Food Services H.

 Highland Rogue. 4 wins from 1150m to 2050m, MVRC Ranvet H.

 Arondight. 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$85,095, MVRC Swift Signs H.

 Shuilamgoodfortune. 5 wins at 1000m, 1050m in Macau, 3d MRC Toy Show 2YO H., Star Shower 2YO H.

 Lorraine's Honour. Winner. See above.

 Heavenly Wonder. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Five Bulls. 3 wins to 1250m, A$94,871, to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Belle of the City (f Bel Esprit) Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Steel Skies. 3 wins from 1600m to 2450m, A$146,695, MRC Ladbroke it H., 2d VRC Kennedy Grand Classic H., MVRC Drain Man H., TTC Ladbrokes Blended Bets H., Glass Warrior H.

 Blithe Belle. 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$130,270, MRC John Skewes H. Dam of-

 Arya Pakuan. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2024 in Singapore, 3d MRC Ladbroke it P.

3rd dam

Bravado Wonder, by Steel Pulse (GB). Winner at 2, SAJC Tarlatan H., 2d SAJC Cheltenham S., Gr.3, Morphettville P.H., L, 4th SAJC Oaklands P.H., L. Sister to  Rare Perfume (dam of RIPPER), half-sister to BRAVE NEW WORLD. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

BODACIOUS BABE (c Blazing Sword) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$123,655, SAJC Alcohol Go-Easy Cup, Gr.3, Blackwell Funerals Quality H., Glenelg Chambers of Commerce H., Just a Dancer H., 2d VRC Mid-Winter H., MVRC Mark Of Esteem H., VATC Woodpeckers Club H., 3d Balaklava Cup, L, SAJC Mr Smith H.

TONICITY (f Blazing Sword) 7 wins. See above.

 Kalimna. 8 wins to 1300m, A$136,675, MVRC Membership H., VATC Cendrillon H., Oakbank RC Woodroffe Shillabeer P., Alcohol Go Easy H., 2d MVRC Crown Asia-Pacific H., VATC TP Fenner H., 3d VRC Maybe Mahal H., MVRC BMW Sprint H., Distaff P.

4th dam

UNDAUNTED, by Le Cordonnier (GB). Placed in Aust. Sister to GILT PATTEN, Dupont, half-sister to LONE WOLF, LORD REGO. Dam of 3 foals, 2 to race, both winners-

BRAVE NEW WORLD (f Vain) 3 wins at 2, TRC Champagne S., L, MVRC Derrimut H., VATC Chicquita S., 4th SAJC Dequetteville S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Bourgeois. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

STRATUM (c Redoute's Choice) Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2004-05. 2 wins at 2, A$2,244,500, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, AJC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, STC Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Rory's Jester P., Gr.3, 4th AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3. Successful sire.

DYSTOPIA (f Redoute's Choice) 7 wins to 1300m, A$642,230, VRC GH Mumm S., Gr.3, ATC Triscay S., L, 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Theo Marks H., Gr.2. Producer.

 Grand Performance. 4 wins to 1200m, A$100,955, AJC Randwick Convention Centre H., STC Cabramatta Rugby League Club H. Dam of 9 winners-

BURGEIS (f Catbird) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$216,845, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Snow Queen. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

HAPPY CASH (g Time Thief) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m in Macau, Macau Chairman's Challenge Cup, L, 3d Macau Lisboa 3YO Challenge H.

Bravado Wonder (f Steel Pulse) Winner. See above.

 Rare Perfume. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIPPER (c Mister C) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$296,072, NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's Club Cup, L, 2d STC Kingston Town S., Gr.3.

Race Record:

Winner at 1000m in 2024-25 in Aust.