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HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) (2004). 4 wins at 2, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1. Sire of 1818 rnrs, 1234 wnrs, 104 SW, inc. Designs on Rome, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Porta Fortuna, Shale, Newspaperofrecord, Verbal Dexterity, Johannes Vermeer, Danon McKinley, El Terrible, Brave Emperor, Kerdos, Prague, Young Achiever, King of Sparta, Layfayette, Elizabeth Browning, Eddie's Boy, Roda Gigante, Hold My Hand, etc.

1st dam

MOCHA (NZ), by Zabeel. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to BREW, FIUMICINO, BUBBLE, TREMEC,  Fly the Flag (dam of SOLO FLYER), half-sister to  Stella Artois (dam of MY TUSKER). Dam of 4 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Caffeina (f by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire)). 3 wins. See below.

 Frappuccino (f by Mastercraftsman (Ire)). Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Caffeinated. 2 wins at 1350m, 2050m to 2024-25, Otago RC Property Brokers H.

 Bellarista. Winner at 1150m in 2024-25 in NZ.

2nd dam

HORLICKS, by Three Legs (GB). Top filly on The 1989-90 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 17 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$3,411,682, A$625,000, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1-twice, DB Draught Classic, Gr.1-twice, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, Wanganui JC Tim Rogers S., Gr.3, ARC Alison S., L, Cambridge JC Dulcie S., L, Japan Cup, L, ARC Fay, Richwhite H., Waikato RC White Horse Whisky H., Paeroa RC Daily Freightways H., 2d ARC Air New Zealand S., Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.2, Taranaki S., Gr.3, HBJC Byerley Thoroughbred S., L, Avondale JC Allegra Park S., L, Marton JC Metric Mile, L, 3d STC BMW S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L, 4th BOP RC Owens Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2. Half-sister to Hit the Mark,  Scotch and Water (dam of THE EMBASSY - MR AMBASSADOR (MAL.)). Dam of 13 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

BREW (g Sir Tristram (Ire)) Champion Stayer in Australia in 2000-01. 7 wins from 1600m to 3200m, NZ$200, A$2,384,290, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Saab H., Gr.2, Japan Trophy H., L, Birthday H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2.

BUBBLE (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) Champion Older Female Stayer in NZ in 1997-98. 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$184,960, A$6,000, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, 2d ARC Japan Racing Association Classic, Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1.

 Fly the Flag. 2 wins at 1400m, 2200m in NZ. Dam of 4 winners-

SOLO FLYER (c Belong to Me (USA)) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$480,825, STC Ajax S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Latte. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of 6 winners-

FIUMICINO (g Zabeel) Top of the 2006-07 Australasian 3YO Classification (long). 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$3,102,035, Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC BMW S., Gr.1, 3d AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1.

 Tsikory. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

ARETHA (f Charm Spirit (Ire)) Equal Third Leading NZ 2YO Filly on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$184,250, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2, 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2.

 Tipple. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

TREMEC (g Zabeel) 9 wins from 1900m to 3500m, A$711,295, ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2-twice, Randwick City S., L, 2d ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2, 3d ATC NE Manion Cup, Gr.3.

 Zambuca. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Baltika. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

SACRED ELIXIR (g Pour Moi (Ire)) Champion 2YO in NZ in 2015-16. Top Male on The 2015-16 NZ 2YO Free H. 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$80,575, A$943,150, HK$409,200, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 2d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1.

 Stella Artois. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

MY TUSKER (f Volksraad (GB)) Joint third top filly on The 2004-05 NZ 3YO Free H. 6 wins from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$266,675, A$16,000, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, 2d Waikato RC International S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners-

GAME KEEPER (g Fastnet Rock) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$286,115, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 3d VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, MRC Heatherlie S., L, Ballarat Cup, L.

 Special Favour. Winner at 2200m, WATC Yellowglen Cup Day at Ascot H. Dam of 3 winners-

MR QUICKIE (g Shamus Award) 11 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$2,071,300, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, 2d MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1.

QUICKSTER (f Shamus Award) 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$270,495, in 2023-24, SAJC Clare Lindop S., L, MRC Lockettled.au P., 2d ATC Angst S., Gr.3, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3.

Platinum Passion (f Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$3,050, A$208,763, MRC Perri Cutten P., 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

TRIBAL WISDOM (g Makfi (GB)) 4 wins to 1400m, A$281,175, Gosford Guineas, L, VRC Off the Track Subzero H., ATC Nathan's Famous Hotdogs H., 4th GCTC Australian Turf Club Trophy H., L.

 Carib. 4 wins from 1600m to 2100m, Avondale JC Cato Bolam Consultants H., 2d Matamata RC Mitre 10 H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Sade. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winners-

FORCE OF WILL (f Power (GB)) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$83,000, A$17,825, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, ARC PGG Wrightson, Vetmed S., BOP RC Ray White Bayfair H.

 Star Tycoon. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Courte Noire. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

COURTE ZARINDI (f Any Suggestion) 4 wins from 1350m to 2000m, NZ$93,335, Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L, CJC Warstep S., L, 3d CJC Inglewood S., L, Southland Guineas, L.

Race Record:

3 wins at 1000m, 1550m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners.

2016  Quick Fuse (f by Nicconi). Raced once.

2017  Rebel Cause (g by Nicconi). Winner at 1150m in Aust.

2018  Coffee Court (f by Star Witness). Raced 3 times.

2020  Cafe Award (f by Shamus Award). Winner at 1200m in 2024-25 in Aust.

2021  Sipping Shamus (c by Shamus Award). Unraced.

2022 (c by Shamus Award).

2024 (f by Needs Further).

Missed in 2015, 2019; not served in 2022, 2024.