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2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale

Lot: 59  California Secret (AUS)

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Buyer: Snowden Racing - $9,000

Particulars

Name:California Secret (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Deep Field (AUS)
Dam:Secret Liaison (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:11 October 2021
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans, Bleeder
GST:No
Location:187 Putty Rd WILBERFORCE NSW
 
 
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Description

CALIFORNIA SECRET was a $475,000 yearling purchased at Inglis Easter Sale. A lightly raced 3yo Gelding sired by Deep Field o/o Secret Liaison.

He has had a total of 6 race starts for 1 placing. He is being sold as his owners have decided to decrease the number of their current stock as they look forward to purchasing new acquisitions at this years yearling sales.

Whilst all efforts are made to disclose previous issues, we take no liability after the sale and suggest you do independent vetting if required.

*Bleeders 15-Jan-2025, KENS D Winter, Bled 1st time; must not be exercised/trained for 2mths, must not race for 3mths, then only after a gallop/trial over 1000m to satisfaction of Stewards.

Location

187 Putty Rd WILBERFORCE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

CALIFORNIA SECRET (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2021 
 

DEEP FIELD Northern MeteorEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
Explosive (USA)Fappiano
Listen HereElusive Quality (USA)Gone West
AnnounceMilitary Plume (NZ)
SECRET LIAISON
    2008
Artie Schiller (USA)El PradoSadler's Wells
Hidden LightMajestic Light
Secret DesireJugah (USA)Northern Dancer
Surprise Affair (USA)Blushing Groom

DEEP FIELD (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2015). 5 wins to 1200m, VRC Tab.com.au S., Gr.2. Champion Sire in Hong Kong 3 times Sire of 724 rnrs, 506 wnrs, 37 SW, inc. Voyage Bubble (HKJC Stewards' Cup, Gr.1), Al Muthana, Portland Sky, Sky Field, Cosmic Force, Dig Deep, Xilong, Chat, Quantum Mechanic, Howdeepisyourlove, Rustic Steel, Fashion Legend, Sky Command, Fituese, Bases Loaded, English Riviera, Sweet Ride, Mugen, etc.

 

1st dam

SECRET LIAISON, by Artie Schiller (USA). 6 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$424,005, MRC Twilight Glow S., L, MRC (Mornington) Lord S., L, MRC East Malvern Bank H., Polytrack H., MVRC Printhouse H., 2d VRC Aktrapid Nursing Agency H., MRC Yellowglen P., Amelia's Story H., Bendigo JC Catanach's Jeweller's Gold Bracelet, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Styling City (g by Starspangledbanner) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, HK$6,273,450, HKJC Chek Keng H., Revlon H., BOCHK Cross H., Castle Peak Bay H., Cheung Cup Griffin P., 2d HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, 3d HKJC Homestead H., Viva Pataca H., Chinese Banyan H.

 American Liaison (g by American Pharoah (USA)) 4 wins to 1450m, A$168,485, to 2024-25, 3d MRC Tile Importer P., Sportsbet H.

 Found Out (g by Exceed and Excel) 2 wins at 1600m, 1700m, A$83,250, 3d MRC Sheamus Mills Bloodstock H.

 California Secret (g by Deep Field) See below.

 

2nd dam

SECRET DESIRE, by Jugah (USA). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1400m, A$192,850, VRC Maidstone H., MRC Leading Edge Bakery Journal H., Dashing Eagle H., Molly's Robe H., 2d MRC Bill Collins H., VRC Don Scott H., MRC Elizabeth Paine H., Harrie Smith 2YO H., Orient H., 3d MVRC Waterford Crystal H. Half-sister to Twisted Heart (dam of SPEED BABY),  Kibitka (dam of KATIMA). Dam of 3 named foals, all winners, inc:-

SECRET LIAISON (f Artie Schiller) 6 wins. See above.

 Elusive Desire. 2 wins at 900m, 1000m, SAJC CA Haigh & WH Wylie Memorial H., 2d MRC John Ritchie 2YO H., MVRC Chris Burke 2 Of Clubs P., SAJC Yallambee Stud P., Schweppes H., 3d MVRC Spice Up Your Life With Hoyts H. Dam of 3 winners-

Overstep (f Exceed and Excel) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$321,090, VRC Barwon South West Region H., Light Fingers H., Flemington Event Staff H., ATC Casino Prince at Vinery 2YO H., 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., MRC Heritage Finance H., 3d ATC Reginald Allen H., L, MVRC William Crockett S., L, VRC Baden Racing Trophy, ATC Bedford CA H. Producer.

 

3rd dam

SURPRISE AFFAIR (USA), by Blushing Groom. Winner at 1900m in France. Half-sister to EISHIN TENNESSEE, PALACE CHILL,  Java Magic (dam of TENNESSEE GIRL),  Noble Kiki (dam of KIKISUN). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Twisted Heart (f Distorted Humor) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$139,850, VRC Flemington 1840-2005 H., MVRC Tabaret After the Last H., 2d MVRC Speed-Mate H., 3d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MVRC Jands Production Services 2YO H., 4th MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners-

SPEED BABY (g Fastnet Rock) Triple Crown Winner in Malaysia in 2012. 10 wins from 1100m to 2000m, 2,020,292Rgt., S$431,100 in Malaysia and Singapore, Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L, Perak TC Coronation Cup, L-twice, Singapore TC Patron's Bowl, L, 2d Perak Derby, L, Singapore TC Jumbo Jet Trophy, L.

 Kibitka. Unplaced. Dam of 8 winners-

KATIMA (f Zeditave) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$260,640, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Brian Crowley S., L, Keith Mackay H., L, Gimcrack S., L, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

 Emaurismo. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

SPRING HEAT (f More Than Ready) 6 wins to 1400m, NZ$254,425, ARC King's P., Gr.3, Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, Electrolux H., 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, 3d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3.

Keeping Up (f Quest for Fame) Winner at 2, STC Garden Island 2YO H., 2d STC Bravery 2YO H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Talent Time. 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

DEFERENTIAL (g Royal Academy) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$288,325, HK$1,574,500, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, HKJC Privilege H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, HKJC Cheung Shan H., Manawatu Racing Club Challenge Trophy, 3d HKJC Choi Hung H., 4th MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Debutant S., L.

EUSEBIO (g Benfica) 5 wins to 1400m, A$234,925, Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Thanks Owners H., MVRC Device Technologies H., 3d ATC Theraces H.

 La Camille. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

 Camille's Girl. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

THIS'LL TESTYA (f Testa Rossa) 7 wins to 1200m, A$563,775, WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, Cyril Flower S., L, Vale Dr Joe McDermott H., 2d WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, RS Crawford S., L, 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1.

 

Race Record:

Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

CALIFORNIA SECRET (AUS) 2021 Bay gelding
by Deep Field - Secret Liaison, by Artie Schiller

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$1,400
35--1A$10,800
Totals:6--1A$12,200
16/May/20244th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Tardelli was 1st and Buckingham Palace 2nd and Zousain Bolt 3rd.
03/Jun/20243rd of 7--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Lone Artist was 1st and And Found 2nd.
13/Jun/20245th= of 9
(5.8)
Wyong RC Industree Group Maiden P., A$40,150, 1200m, time 1:11.91. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Titanium Miss was 1st and Alvina's Luck 2nd and Dark Gleam 3rd. Trainer: P & P Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: C Schofield.A$1,400
16/Sep/20245th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Pretty Cheeky was 1st and Gattodance 2nd and Lucky Force 3rd.
24/Sep/20245th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1100m. Zan was 1st and Powers of Opal 2nd and Space Ace 3rd.
04/Oct/20244th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1030m. One Last Shot was 1st and Manos 2nd and Le Troisir 3rd.
19/Oct/20245th of 12
(4)
Newcastle JC APS Industrial Maiden H., A$40,950, 1200m, time 1:12.01. Track soft(5). Carried 56.00kg. Tuned was 1st and Chiba 2nd and Sacred Fort 3rd. Trainer: Peter Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: R Downey.A$1,400
07/Nov/20247th of 8
(6.3)
Hawkesbury RC Performance Access Resources Maiden P., A$55,250, 1600m, time 1:36.04. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Squeezebox was 1st and The Beast 2nd and Blacklist 3rd. Trainer: Peter Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: R Downey.A$1,625
01/Dec/20243rd of 10
(2.5)
Newcastle JC Jim O'Neill Memorial Maiden H., A$40,950, 1500m, time 1:31.47. Track soft(5). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -2.50kg). Rose's Legacy was 1st and Sounds Unusual 2nd. Trainer: Peter Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: Braith Nock.A$3,900
26/Dec/20248th of 10
(4.6)
ATC (Randwick) Precise Air Maiden P., A$100,000, 1600m, time 1:37.44. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Altair I Am was 1st and Omnic 2nd and Buckenara 3rd. Trainer: Peter Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: Tom Sherry.A$2,250
15/Jan/20257th of 9
(9.5)
ATC (Kensington) TAB Maiden P., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:23.88. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Blue Vein was 1st and Cold Brew 2nd and Delrico 3rd. Trainer: Peter Snowden. Owner: C J Y Liang. Jockey: Tom Sherry.A$1,625
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.