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Lot: 82  Florino (AUS)

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Buyer: Jjj Racing - $30,000

Particulars

Name:Florino (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Mikki Isle (JPN)
Dam:Flowerchild (AUS)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Gelding
DOB:29 October 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Previous Surgery
GST: Yes 100%
Location:1148 Segenhoe Rd SEGENHOE NSW
 
 
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Description

Florino is the epitome of consistency, finishing in the top three in 70% of his 10 career starts. A winner of four races, his victories include a track-record-breaking performance in the prestigious Denman Cup at Muswellbrook and a success at Newcastle. His versatility across varying track conditions and distances highlights his adaptability and competitive spirit.

Notably, Florino has performed well at the Highway Handicap level, including a close 2nd at Randwick, where he was beaten by just 1 length. In his most recent outing, he placed 3rd in a BM74 over 1200m at Tamworth, finishing just over a length behind the winner while conceding 2.5kg in weight.

Pedigree & Provenance

Florino’s pedigree is steeped in class. His sire, Mikki Isle, was a G1-winning Champion Japanese Sprinter/Miler, while his dam Flowerchild (by Champion Broodmare Sire Redoute’s Choice) was stakes-placed and has produced three winners of 16 races, including SP Animate (8 wins).

He hails from a blueblood family that includes Australian champions Northerly and North Boy, as well as dual G1 winner Overpass.

Temperament & Suitability

Florino is a sound and straightforward racing proposition. He is an easy ride, professional in his work, and a pleasure to have in the stable. Importantly, he has no vices of note, making him a reliable and manageable addition to any yard.

Veterinary History

Florino underwent surgery on his right fore fetlock as a yearling, which has not affected his racing in any way. Report available in repository. While every effort has been made to disclose any prior medical issues, potential buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent veterinary inspections.

Florino presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a genuine, competitive racehorse with proven ability at a range of distances and conditions.

Height 16 hh

Weight 515kg

Location

1148 Segenhoe Rd SEGENHOE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

FLORINO (AUS)
Brown gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

MIKKI ISLE (JPN) Deep ImpactSunday SilenceHalo
Wind in Her HairAlzao (USA)
Star IsleRock of GibraltarDanehill (USA)
Isle de FranceNureyev
FLOWERCHILD
    2006
Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
North FlowerRory's JesterCrown Jester
North Fleur (Can)Far North

MIKKI ISLE (JPN) (Bay 2011-Stud 2017). 8 wins-2 at 2, Tokyo NHK Mile Cup, Gr.1. Sire of 452 rnrs, 283 wnrs, inc. SW Meikei Yell (Hanshin Tulip Sho, Gr.2), Namura Clair, William Barows, La la Christine, Dragonstone, Katsu, Dualist, SP Pin High, Sri Pada, Minnie Isle, Montecito, Erika Carina, Anagosan and of Reizvoll, Ella Exceeds, Namura Frank, Ojosan, Billecart, Intervarsity, Perennial - Casa of Honor (H.K.), Shisuta Bo, Dark Harmony, etc.

 

1st dam

Flowerchild, by Redoute's Choice. 3 wins to 1250m, A$145,500, STC Ambassador Travel H., Family Fun Day Easter Monday H., 2d Gosford Guineas, L. Three-quarter-sister to WILD RAIN. Dam of 7 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Animate (g by Animal Kingdom (USA)) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$668,465, BRC Journey to the Jewel H., GCTC Country Cup, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., BRC Mount Franklin P., 2d ATC Ranvet H., Sky Racing Active H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Members Cup, L, BRC Liquor Legends H., Sky Racing H., Newcastle JC Provincial Championships Qualifier, 4th Sunshine Coast Cup, L.

 Tornadic - My Beginner's Luck (H.K.) (g by Starcraft (NZ)) 4 wins at 1000m, A$90,100, HK$1,074,800, HKJC Chinese Banyan H., 2d HKJC Oak Steamship H., 3d ATC Ranvet's Neutrolene H.

 Florino (g by Mikki Isle (JPN)) 4 wins. See below.

 Sweetwater (f by Starcraft (NZ)) Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Dilution. Winner at 1000m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Sweet Beluga. Winner at 1300m in Aust.

 Moonchild (f by Charge Forward) Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Dream of the Moon (f All Too Hard) Winner at 2, NZ$104,200, in 2023-24, CJC Halls Refrigerated Transport 2YO S., 2d Ashburton RC Barneswood Farm S., Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, Entain NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2YO S., 3d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, Auckland TR Star Way S., L.

 I'm a Steel. 3 wins to 1200m to 2024-25 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

NORTH FLOWER, by Rory's Jester. Winner at 2, SAJC Smokefree 2YO H. Sister to CANON SONG, DUCHESS KATRIN, Japaco, three-quarter-sister to NORTH BOY, NORTHERN SONG, half-sister to  North Bell (dam of NORTHERLY). Dam of 11 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

WILD RAIN (f Manhattan Rain) 8 wins to 1100m, A$841,067, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, MRC Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, City of Greater Dandenong S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, MVRC Slickpix H., Pantry Packer H., SAJC Drink Driving? Grow Up H., 2d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, MRC Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, VRC Dilmah Earl Grey S., L, GCTC Magic Millions Sprint, Ballarat TC Magic Millions 3 & 4YO Classic, 3d MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, VRC Birdcage H. Dam of 3 winners-

Spring Lee (f Zoustar) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$287,525, to 2024-25, ATC Precise Air H., Kia Ora Prague H., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, ATC Jockeys Celebration Day H., Gordon's Pink Gin H., 3d ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., Ranvet H.

Flowerchild (f Redoute's Choice) 3 wins. See above.

 

3rd dam

NORTH FLEUR (CAN), by Far North. Winner at 5½f in U.S.A. Dam of 11 named foals, all winners, inc:-

CANON SONG (f Rory's Jester) 2 wins at 2, A$81,310, VATC Merson Cooper S., Gr.3, VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

 Cherry Wood. Winner at 1500m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Karriwood. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

BLACKWOOD (f Blackfriars) 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 2100m, A$475,750, WATC Burgess Queen S., L, 2d WATC Natasha S., L, 3d WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Belgravia S., L. Producer.

DUCHESS KATRIN (f Rory's Jester) Winner at 2, VRC Ottawa S., L, 2d VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' P., Gr.2, VATC Gwyn Nursery S., L, 4th VATC Jameson Irish Whiskey S., L. Producer.

Japaco (c Rory's Jester) Winner at 1050m, 2d SAJC Fulham Park P., L, 3d SAJC West End Super H., TAB Phone Betting H., Rainbow Club H.

 North Bell. 5 wins from 1200m to 1700m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

NORTHERLY (g Serheed) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2002-03. Champion middle distance horse in Australia in 2002 & 2003 & Top of the 2001-02 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (Int.). 19 wins from 1300m to 2400m, A$9,341,850, MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1-twice, WATC Railway S., Gr.1, VATC Yalumba S., Gr.1, Underwood S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Craiglee S., Gr.2, Turnbull S., Gr.2, MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2, MRC St George S., Gr.2-twice, VATC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.2, 2d STC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, STC Ranvet Rawson S., Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1.

NORTH BOY (g Rory's Jester) Joint top of the 2001-02 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, A$765,630, S$595,000, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Sprint S., Gr.3, VRC Australian Cup Carnival S., L, VATC Vain S., L, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, MRC Manfred H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC L'Oreal Paris P., Gr.3, 3d MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, VATC Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

NORTHERN SONG (f Rory's Jester) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$284,245, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, VATC Highways Tabaret H., 2d VATC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VRC Vanity S., L, 3d VRC Yallambee Stud S., Gr.3, Flemington Rose S., L, VATC How Now S., L. Producer.

 Boardwalk Bell. Placed at 3, 2d WATC Limitless H., Burswood H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Walkway. 2 wins at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

OVERPASS (g Vancouver) 10 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$9,757,500, to 2024-25, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1-twice, ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, Sydney S., Gr.3, VRC Inglis Sprint, ATC Robrick Lodge 2YO H., WATC The Quokka-twice, Gosford RC Central Coast Granite 2YO H., 2d BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Shorts H., Gr.2-twice, Southern Cross S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

 

Race Record:

4 wins to 1300m, A$126,725, to 2024-25, 2d ATC TAB Highway P.

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

FLORINO (AUS) 2019 Brown gelding
by Mikki Isle - Flowerchild, by Redoute's Choice

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
3431-A$75,375
42-1-A$21,750
541-1A$29,600
Totals:10421A$126,725
28/Sep/20221st of 5--trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 900m. Firemark was 2nd and Higher Hand 3rd.
13/Oct/20224th of 8--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Bugalugs was 1st and Pomade 2nd and Cracking Mo 3rd.
08/Mar/20232nd of 9--trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 800m. Giving Delight was 1st and Another Gift 3rd.
31/Mar/20231st of 11
(1.3)
Muswellbrook RC Vinery Stud Maiden H., A$35,000, 1280m, time 1:17.22. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Leica Storm was 2nd and Jody Girl 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.A$22,375
21/May/20231st of 11
(1.8)
Muswellbrook RC TAB H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:58.20. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Pull the Tail was 2nd and Yirrkala 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.A$20,625
08/Jun/20232nd of 10
(1.0)
Gosford RC Tooheys Cup, A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:11.89. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Bodgie was 1st and Packer 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.A$7,050
24/Jun/20231st of 11
(0.2)
Newcastle JC Klein Tools H., A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:10.30. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Memoria was 2nd and Coriolis 3rd. Trainer: Paul Messara. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.A$25,325
04/Oct/20231st of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Extra Smart was 2nd and Rura Penthe 3rd.
16/Oct/20232nd of 9--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Silver City was 1st and The Dramatist 3rd.
28/Oct/202312th of 15
(6.6)
ATC (Randwick) TAB Highway H., A$120,000, 1200m, time 1:09.45. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Bandi's Boy was 1st and Super Extreme 2nd and Sumptuary 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.
22/Nov/20231st of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Macleay was 2nd and Dancedes 3rd.
16/Dec/20232nd of 13
(1)
ATC (Randwick) TAB Highway P., A$117,000, 1000m, time 0:56.78. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Bomarea was 1st and Acappella Sun 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: J Parr.A$21,750
26/Jun/20244th of 5--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Gold Counter was 1st and Great Siege 2nd and Dancedes 3rd.
17/Jul/2024SB of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Nightcapped was 1st and Manage the Cycle 2nd and Leica Storm 3rd.
31/Jul/20241st of 3--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 950m. Burraneer Buoy was 2nd and Last Frontier 3rd.
10/Aug/202410th of 12
(5.7)
ATC (Randwick) TAB H., A$120,000, 1000m, time 0:58.13. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Sir Freddie was 1st and Carribean King 2nd and Tai Lung 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: J B Mc Donald.A$3,500
28/Aug/20241st of 5--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Point Counterpoint was 2nd and Very Sharp 3rd.
11/Sep/20242nd of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 1100m. Rhythm is a Dancer was 1st and Supertrail 3rd.
07/Oct/20241st of 7
(2.7)
Muswellbrook RC Denman Cup, A$40,000, 1280m, time 1:13.46. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Titled Tycoon was 2nd and Melody Again 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: Ashley Morgan.A$20,000
30/Oct/20243rd of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Code in Time was 1st and Outishka 2nd.
05/Nov/20247th of 14
(5.9)
ATC (Randwick) The Barn Dance, A$250,000, 1300m, time 1:16.25. Track good(4). Carried 52.00kg. Gallant Star was 1st and Our Last Cash 2nd and Melody Again 3rd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A B Collett.A$3,500
26/Nov/20243rd of 9
(1.1)
Tamworth JC McDonald's H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:08.85. Track good(3). Carried 61.50kg. Mystery Lad was 1st and Our Boy Ollie 2nd. Trainer: P Messara & L Gavranich. Owner: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara). Jockey: A Bullock.A$2,600
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.