2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale

MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) (2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of 1636 rnrs, 1050 wnrs, 105 SW, inc. The Grey Gatsby, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Manzoice, Reine d'Amour, Loving Gaby, Zarakem, Attimo Fuggente, Caught U Looking, Elounda Queen, Heredia, Bellatrix Black, Diamil, Apples and Bananas, Champagne Prince, Kane, Lava Stream, Espionage, Hildelita, Rocababy, Sigos, Arc de Triomphe, etc.

1st dam

GARDD (USA), by Sheikh Albadou (GB). Winner at 1m in Ireland. Half-sister to MOLESNES, CELTIC HEIR, SUBJECTIVE, Bio Master, Celtic Assembly (dam of CHEROKEE ROSE, KELTOI),  Be Yourself (dam of SPIN AROUND - BETTER BOY (H.K.)). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

SCOUTING WIDE (g by Zabeel). 4 wins at 1800m, 2400m, A$382,455, STC WJ McKell Cup, L, Christmas Cup, L, AJC Hayai P., STC Sole Saviours H., 2d BRC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2, STC Premier's Cup, L, Mounties Group H., AJC Sharp H., ATC Schweppes H., 4th Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup, L.

Cadre Noir - Great Guy (H.K.) (g by Black Minnaloushe (USA)). 4 wins from 1400m to 1650m, NZ$15,825, HK$4,180,950, HKJC Cumberland H., 2d Matamata RC Slipper S., L, 3d ARC Champagne S., L, Hong Kong Derby Trial, L.

 Rhiannon (f by Mastercraftsman (Ire)). Winner. See below.

 Imelda Sea (c by Kaapstad). 6 wins to 1350m in Aust.

 Larnach (f by Montjeu (Ire)). 2 wins at 1400m in Japan. Dam of 8 winners-

 Real Glory. 8 wins at 1500m, 1700m in Japan.

 Win Renata. 8 wins from 1300m to 1600m in Japan.

 Infini. 4 wins to 1500m in Japan.

 Fermata. Winner at 1400m in Japan.

 Christchurch. Winner at 1400m in Japan.

 Smart Amour. Winner at 1200m in Japan. Producer.

 Kanasu Numa. Winner at 1800m in Japan. Producer.

 Experience. Winner at 2 in Japan.

 Carmody (g by O'Reilly). Placed in NZ.

 Balmoral Belle (f by Zabeel). Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

LORD BALMORAL (c Star Witness) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, R454,431, Kenilworth Sophomore Sprint H., L, Fairview Air School Glendore Sprint, Greyville Blomeyers Electrical H., 2d Durbanville Betting World H., 3d Fairview Racing Association S.

 Sonic Blast. Winner at 2, ATC TJ's Champagne Bar P.

 Sol Witness. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust. Producer.

 Booboisie. 3 wins from 1600m to 2100m in Aust.

 Bois de Boulogne (f by Peintre Celebre (USA)). Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Campobasso. 10 wins from 1500m to 2500m, NZ$43,250, A$192,880, ARC Otakiri Reserve H., SAJC Pike & Joyce H., 3d SAJC Schild Estate H.

 Rouvray. 5 wins to 1400m, BRC SITA Australia H., 2d Ipswich TC Taxi Council Queensland H., 3d Ipswich TC Dallas Robert Schulz H.

 Isola Bella. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, 2d WRC Rangipo Cup. Dam of 3 winners-

Big Story (g What's the Story) 3 wins from 1400m to 2050m, NZ$450, A$120,050, to 2024-25, SAJC Grand Syndicates H., 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L.

2nd dam

WELSH GARDEN, by Welsh Saint. Top filly on The 1975 Irish 2YO Free H. 5 wins at 2, Gowran Park Waterford Crystal Nursery H., L. Half-sister to GALAXY LIBRA, GARDEN OF HEAVEN,  Home and Away (dam of GOOD RETURN). Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, all winners, inc:-

MOLESNES (f Alleged) 6 wins from 2400m to 4000m, Longchamp Prix du Cadran, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Kergorlay, Gr.2, Longchamp Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, Gr.2, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix de Barbeville, Gr.3, 3d Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2. Producer.

CELTIC HEIR (c Czaravich) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$96,350, Newbury Horris Hill S., Gr.3, VRC Stubby H., Seymour Cup, 2d VATC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.2, 3d VRC Chester Manifold S., L. Sire.

SUBJECTIVE (f Secretariat) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 8½f, US$139,875 in GB and U.S.A, Garden State Iris S., L, Suffolk Downs Breeders' Cup H., L, 2d Laurel Lady Baltimore H., L, Meadowlands Weber City Miss S., L, 3d Belmont Tanya S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

 Royal Subject. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

JUST MAMBO - NITTAN'S CROWN (Mac.) (g Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 5 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$217,650, M$2,618,825 in Aust. and Macau, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Macau Gold Cup, L, Macau Cup, L, 2d STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2.

Bio Master (c Strolling Along) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 96,170,000¥, Nakayama Sotobo S., 2d Hanshin Arlington Cup, L. Sire.

Celtic Assembly (f Secretariat) Winner at 10½f, 2d Goodwood Lupe S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

CHEROKEE ROSE (f Dancing Brave) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, £72,160, 1,355,000fr., Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.1, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix du Palais Royal, Gr.3, 2d Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

BOWMAN (c Irish River) 4 wins from 1600m to 2200m, £22,910, €87,855, 9,200fr., 140,600Dhs in GB, France and U.A.E, Longchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Goodwood On the House S., L, 3d Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Jebel Ali Mile S., L.

 Hint of Spring. Winner at 8¼f in GB. Dam of 5 winners-

TULIPS (f Pivotal (GB)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, €115,885, Fontainebleau Prix Cérès, L, Chantilly Prix de la Remise des Lilas, 2d Deauville Prix de Meautry, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix du Palais-Royal, Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

WILD BEAUTY (f Frankel) 4 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 1m, £83,824, €7,150, US$187,904, 27,525Dhs, Woodbine Natalma S., Gr.1, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3, 2d Newmarket Sweet Solera S., Gr.3, Sandown Star S., L.

DESERT WISDOM (g Dubawi (Ire)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in U.A.E, Meydan Burj Nahaar S., Gr.3, 2d Meydan Godolphin Mile, Gr.2, 4th Meydan Al Maktoum Challenge, Gr.1, Al Maktoum Mile, Gr.2.

Swift Rose (f Invincible Spirit) Winner at 2 in GB, 2d Meydan UAE Oaks, Gr.3. Dam of-

NOTABLE SPEECH (c Dubawi (Ire)) 5 wins at 1m, £900,816, €12,870, US$180,000, in 2024, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Kempton European Road to the Kentucky Derby S., 3d Breeders' Cup Mile, Gr.1.

 Moyesii. Winner at 1700m in France. Dam of 7 winners-

KIRKLEES (g Jade Robbery (USA)) Champion 2YO Colt in Italy in 2006. 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, £196,074, €147,840, A$75,000, 460,000Dhs in GB, Italy and U.A.E, Milano Gran Criterium, Gr.1, York S., Gr.2, 3d Ascot Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.2.

MASTERY (c Sulamani) Champion 3YO Stayer in Great Britain in 2009 & Champion 3YO in Italy in 2009 (Long). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1700m to 2950m, £381,159, €524,420, US$49,500, HK$7,980,000, 1,104,000Dhs, The St Leger, Gr.1, Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1, Roma Derby Italiano, Gr.2, 3d Longchamp Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1. Sire.

 Final Stage. Winner at 2400m in France. Dam of 2 winners-

NAHANNI (g Frankel) 3 wins from 10¼f to 1½m, Epsom Blue Riband Trial, L, 4th Hamilton Glasgow S., L.

 Magic Tree. Raced once. Dam of 3 winners-

MUKHADRAM (c Shamardal (USA)) 5 wins from 1m to 10½f, £738,431, €30,000, 7,340,000Dhs, Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, 2d Meydan Dubai World Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, 3d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Garden of Swans. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

LINEBACKER (g Super Seth) 2 wins at 2, A$374,800, in 2023-24, ATC TL Baillieu H., Gr.3, 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Run to the Rose, Gr.2.

 Artisti. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

MAGIC ARTIST (c Iffraaj (GB)) Champion Older Horse in Germany & Italy in 2015 (Int.). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 2000m, €159,830, US$40,000, A$90,000 in Italy and Germany, Milano Premio Ambrosiano, Gr.3, München Bavarian Classic, Gr.3, 2d Roma Premio Presidente della Repubblica, Gr.1, Baden-Baden Oettingen Rennen, Gr.2.

 Rose de France. Placed at 3 in France. Dam of 7 winners-

(MISTER) SEA WOLF (g Amadeus Wolf (GB)) 12 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, £20,371, €117,455, A$1,416,100 in GB, Ireland and Aust, ATC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, Shannon S., Gr.2, 2d GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1.

CABLE BAY (c Invincible Spirit) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, £320,677, €5,625, Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2, 2d Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Challenge S., Gr.2, Goodwood Richmond S., Gr.2. Sire.

INDIGO BALANCE - YULONG YUHENG (Aust.) (c Invincible Spirit) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 6f, Curragh S., L, Curragh Tally Ho Stud 2YO S., 2d Curragh Paddy Power Podcast H., 4th Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1.

 Cara Bella. Placed at 3, 3d Newmarket Cecil Boyd Rochfort H. Dam of 7 winners-

BELLO (g Exceed and Excel) 8 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$614,200, OR1,548, 36,700Dhs, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, 2d ATC Tramway S., Gr.3, Rosebud H., L, MRC Weekend Hussler S., L.

EMBLEMS (g Shamardal (USA)) 6 wins at 1150m, 1200m, A$319,230, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, ATC Project Ten H., International Animal Health H., 3d Scone RC Luskin Star S., L.

TRENCHANT (g Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m, A$239,645, VRC Taj Rossi Series Final H., L, Bay & Ranges 2YO H., 3d MVRC Friends of Epworth 2YO H., ATC Bowermans Furniture H.

KELTOI (c Soviet Star (USA)) 8 wins from 1600m to 2000m in GB and U.A.E, Jebel Ali S., L, Newbury Crookham S., 2d Jebel Ali S., L.

 Congress. Winner at 2 in GB. Dam of 8 winners-

ROYAL INTRIGUE - ON SHAN BRAVE (H.K.) (g Royal Applause) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 2000m, Roscommon Lenebane S., L, HKJC Parkes H., 3d Leopardstown Eyrefield S., L, Tipperary El Gran Senor S., L.

 Serra Negra. Winner at 7¾f, 2d Sandown Bonusphoto H. Dam of 6 winners-

NOORDHOEK FLYER (c Pivotal (GB)) 4 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R1,274,500, Kenilworth Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Greyville KRA Guineas, Gr.2, 2d Kenilworth Cape Derby, Gr.1, Selangor Cup, Gr.2. Sire.

 Far Hills. Winner at 1800m, 3d Durbanville Thank You for Your Patronage H. Dam of 5 winners-

MOUNT LAUREL (f Ideal World) 5 wins to 1500m, R490,125, Turffontein Three Troikas S., Gr.3, Rudi Arlar Memorial H., 2d Greyville Flamboyant S., Gr.3, 3d Turffontein Johannesburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge, Gr.2.

 Promessa. Winner at 6f in GB. Dam of 4 winners-

 Duty Bound. Winner at 1600m, 2d ATC Inglis H., BRC Skyracing.tv H. Dam of 3 winners-

RUBIRA (f Lope de Vega (Ire)) Winner at 2, Counties RC Champagne S., L, 2d Rotorua RC Burton Construction H. Dam of 2 winners-

PERSICA (c New Bay) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 10¼f, £134,516, to 2024, Ayr Doonside Cup, L, Epsom Lester Piggott H., Sandown Coral Daily Rewards Shaker H., 3d Windsor Winter Hill S., Gr.3.

 Conga. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

CONTAT (c Diktat) 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, €194,495 in Germany, Baden-Baden Benazet Rennen, Gr.3, Köln Silberne Peitsche, Gr.3-twice, 2d Baden-Baden Goldene Peitsche, Gr.2, Köln Silberne Peitsche, Gr.3. Sire.

 In Unison. Winner at 1m in GB, 4th Milano Premio Alberto Zanoletti di Rozzano, L. Dam of 5 winners-

SIRINGAS (f Barathea) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, £32,351, US$246,665, Woodbine Nassau S., Gr.3, Leopardstown Brownstown Stud S., L, 2d Belmont Athenia H., Gr.3, Monmouth Matchmaker H., Gr.3. Producer.

CASTLE QUEST (f Grand Lodge (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, Leopardstown Brownstown Stud S., L, Curragh Peter Byrne April Fillies' H., 2d Curragh Desmond S., Gr.3, Silver S., L. Producer.

 Be Yourself. 2 wins in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

SPIN AROUND - BETTER BOY (H.K.) (g Spinning World (USA)) 11 wins from 1400m to 3200m, NZ$1,089,325, A$4,000, HK$2,479,850 in NZ and HK, Auckland Cup, Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2, 3d ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.2.

 Parliament House. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

 Althing. 3 wins at 6f, 6½f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

COMMON WEALTH (f Cat Thief) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in India, Bangalore Fillies Championship S., L, 2d Bangalore Super Mile Cup, L, Chennai South India One Thousand Guineas, L, 3d Mumbai Breeders' Multi-Million, L. Producer.

 Exocet. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

SPINOLA (f Spinning World (USA)) 2 wins at 2, Newmarket Cherry Hinton S., Gr.2, Goodwood Chichester City 2YO S., 4th Newbury Dubai Duty Free Cup, L. Dam of 7 winners-

DORCIA (f Henrythenavigator (USA)) Champion 3YO Filly in Scandinavia in 2017. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2400m in Sweden, Bro Park Stockholm Cup International, Gr.3, Jägersro Svenskt Derby, Svenskt Oaks, 2d Bro Park Stockholm Fillies & Mares S., L. Producer.

KIRKINOLA (f Selkirk) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1650m, Craon Critérium de l'Ouest, L, Chantilly Prix de Pontpoint, 2d Deauville Midi Prix Miss Satamixa, L. Producer.

SHOT TO FAME (g Quest for Fame (GB)) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8¼f, £107,037, Ascot Silver Trophy, Gr.3, Kempton Jubilee H., 2d Windsor Midsummer S., L, 4th Goodwood On the House S., L.

 Exotic Mix. Placed at 3 in France. Dam of 5 winners-

MAUREEN (f Holy Roman Emperor) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 7f, £108,016, €3,000, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3, Ascot Princess Margaret S., Gr.3, Newbury Pegasus Pumps 2YO Fillies' S., 2d Newmarket Cherry Hinton S., Gr.2. Producer.

Race Record:

Winner at 2100m, 3d Rangitikei RC Rat Hole Bulls H.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner.

2018  Incantata (f by Per Incanto (USA)). 3 wins from 900m to 1600m to 2024-25 in Aust.

2019  Who Ya On (f by Rubick). Raced 3 times.

2020  Bent Out of Shape (g by Hellbent). Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in NZ.

2021  Mighty Mac (g by Exceedance). Unraced.

2022 (c by Tassort).

2023 (c by Tiger of Malay).

Missed in 2024.

Served by Marine One. Date of last service, 20.09.2024.