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Buyer: B Skuthorp - $16,000

Particulars

Name:Striking Fella (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Awesome Rock (AUS)
Dam:Kezzabelle (AUS)
Colour:B/BR
Sex: Gelding
DOB:27 September 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 15%
Location:89 Grasshill Rd KARNUP WA
 
 
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Description

Very consistent 4YO gelding by Awesome Rock.

18: 2-1-1 with top 5 placings at 13 of his 18 career starts.

Earnings of $77,531 including bonuses.

Low rating of 63 and is still eligible for Westspeed Platinum bonuses until July 31, 2025.

Versatile type who can race on-speed and would suit all tracks.

Sound, race fit and has no vices.

Only for sale to make way for new stock ahead of the upcoming yearling sales.

Located in Karnup, WA.

Vet checks welcome.

Location

89 Grasshill Rd KARNUP WA

Pedigree

 

 

STRIKING FELLA (AUS)
Bay/Brown gelding       Foaled 2020 
 

AWESOME ROCK Fastnet RockDanehill (USA)Danzig
Piccadilly CircusRoyal Academy (USA)
Awesome PlanetGiant's Causeway (USA)Storm Cat
Dance on the Moon (Ire)Fasliyev (USA)
KEZZABELLE
    2007
ZabeelSir Tristram (Ire)Sir Ivor
Lady Giselle (Fr)Nureyev
Perfect LuckDanehill (USA)Danzig
Coup de ChanceCoup de Feu (GB)

AWESOME ROCK (AUS) (Bay 2011-Stud 2017). 4 wins-1 at 2, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1. Sire of 100 rnrs, 61 wnrs, inc. SW Awesome John - Awesome Fluke (H.K.) (Western Australian Derby, Gr.2), Searchin' Roc's, Own the Queen, Red Sun Sensation, Rokanori, SP Miss Rockjoy, Seven Iron, Cold Shizzle, Diamond Blue, Outspoken Lad and of Zadar Rock, Rock 'n' the Jam, Our Rocky Bay, Rocking Gem, Rocking Society, Striking Fella, Watch Me Rock, Canny Rock, etc.

 

1st dam

KEZZABELLE, by Zabeel. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to  Solanas (dam of EL DORADO DREAMING). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Amarillo Rose (f by Slater) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, A$254,600, WATC Kirin Megumi 2YO P., Initial 2YO H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet P., 2d WATC Tabtouch-Better Your Bet 2YO P., 3d WATC Tabtouch-Better Your Bet P. Dam of-

 Snippy Sean. Winner at 1400m in 2024-25, WATC Racing Now on 7plus H., 3d WATC Tabtouch H.

 Deacalda (f by Sizzling) 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$164,635, WATC Big Mac H., Furphy H., 3d WATC Stephen Bradley 70th H., Ducimus at Rivercrestpark H., Tabtouch Better Your Bet H.

 Striking Fella (g by Awesome Rock) 2 wins. See below.

 Kleva Kezza (f by Smart Missile) 3 wins at 1300m, 1500m, 2d WATC Lavazza H., 3d WATC Ian Goldsmith 65th Birthday H., Membership H., Heineken H. Dam of-

 Kleva Conned. Winner at 1100m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 Kitsune (f by Foxwedge) Placed at 3 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

PERFECT LUCK, by Danehill (USA). Placed at 3, 2d AJC Southern Cross Broadcasting P., STC 2KY Big Sports Breakfast P. Three-quarter-sister to  Peppie (dam of SEA BATTLE), half-sister to FINAL CARD, GOLD ACE, PEPITE D'OR, Chemin de Fer, Dharapani. Dam of 8 foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Hostage to Fortune. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 2d MVRC TAB Jackpots Today H., MRC But Beautiful H. Producer.

 

3rd dam

COUP DE CHANCE, by Coup de Feu (GB). Winner at 1250m, STC Monterey S. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

GOLD ACE (c Dieu d'Or) Third on The 1995-96 3YO & 1996-97 4YO+ (joint) Australasian Classifications (1000m-1400m). 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$956,520, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, Chivas Regal S., Gr.3, Andersen Consulting S., L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, AJC Empire Link 2YO H., 2d VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, BTC Sprint H., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, VATC JD MacDonald S., L, 3d BATC Foster's Cup, Gr.2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.3, VRC WJT Clarke S., L. Sire.

FINAL CARD (c Elounda Bay) 6 wins to 1300m, A$424,408, VRC Gadsden S., Gr.1, STC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Concorde S., L, AJC Denis Rowe H., STC Beverley Park H., North Narrabeen H., 2d VRC Hilton on the Park S., Gr.3, AJC Hall Mark S., L, City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, 3d STC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, AJC Shorts H., L. Sire.

PEPITE D'OR (f Dieu d'Or) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, VRC Moomba P., L, VATC Sturt H., Ripponlea 2YO H., 2d VATC Ian G Miller H. Dam of-

 Solanas. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

EL DORADO DREAMING (f Ilovethiscity) Winner at 2, A$1,077,155, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 2d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.1, Hot Danish S., Gr.2, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 4th ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2.

 Peppie. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

SEA BATTLE (c Quest for Fame) 8 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$688,820, MVRC Crystal Mile H., Gr.2, VRC Winter Championship, L, Peter Rowland at Flemington H., MRC Le Pine Funeral Services P., VRC Heat 7 Winter Championship, AJC Shame H., MRC Penny Edition H., 2d VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, MRC Hussonet Cup, AJC Lest We Forget H., MVRC El Segundo H., MRC Queen of Scots H., 4th MRC Toorak H., Gr.1. Sire.

Chemin de Fer (g Plus Vite) 8 wins to 1400m, A$183,300, VATC Ian Miller H., Bill Williamson H., MVRC 3MP P.H., Clean Up H., Qantas Club Invitation H., 2d VATC Myer S., Gr.3, VRC Galilee Welter H., MVRC End of Season H., VATC City of Caulfield H., 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, VATC Moondah P.H., L, VRC Rising Stars H., VATC William Clarke S., 4th VATC Vic Health Cup, Gr.1.

Dharapani (c One Pound Sterling) 9 wins to 1500m, A$75,720, 2d Mornington RC RM Ansett S.H., L, 3d Kilmore Cup, L.

 

Race Record:

2 wins at 1400m, A$77,531, in 2023-24, WATC Ascend Trophies H.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

STRIKING FELLA (AUS) 2020 Bay or Brown gelding
by Awesome Rock - Kezzabelle, by Zabeel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$405
3112--A$66,865
46-11A$10,261
Totals:18211A$77,531
17/Apr/20236th of 11--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Petrouchka was 1st and Pin Deep 2nd and Moorditj Boy 3rd.
03/May/20236th of 10
(6.7)
WATC Have You Got the Touch Maiden 2YO P., A$22,500, 1100m, time 1:05.35. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Petula was 1st and Sapphire Street 2nd and Dialling 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing, Mr B A Turner, Mr R J Turner, Mr O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, Mr M Doherty, Bindaree Racing, Mr S G Bennier, Mr W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later, Mr D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich, Mr T S Ilich. Jockey: Michael Poy.A$405
04/Sep/20234th of 9--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Maschino Moon was 1st and Dublin Red 2nd and Sheeza Sheila 3rd.
20/Sep/20234th of 9
(3.7)
WATC Prive on Sale Now Maiden P., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:12.34. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Pleasure Cruise was 1st and Holdout 2nd and Major Mario 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: B Parnham.A$975
01/Oct/20235th of 10
(2.7)
Northam RC Tabtouch Better Your Bet Maiden P., A$25,000, 1600m, time 1:39.04. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Intervention was 1st and Shoulder Patch 2nd and Candlelight Sherif 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$725
11/Oct/20235th of 14
(3.2)
Northam RC Noms Close 16 October Carnival Maiden P., A$25,000, 1600m, time 1:37.99. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Lova Session was 1st and Dark Looks 2nd and Impossible Dream 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$725
19/Oct/20234th of 9
(3.0)
Northam RC Integrity Maiden P., A$25,000, 2200m, time 2:24.65. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Fey King was 1st and What Shout 2nd and Guess Who's Back 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$975
29/Oct/20238th of 9
(24.6)
Northam RC Races WA H., A$30,000, 2200m, time 2:18.31. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Truly Reliable was 1st and Mister Popcorn 2nd and Olden 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$540
08/Apr/20245th of 9--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Rocking Gem was 1st and Flinders Lane 2nd and Vergrey 3rd.
21/Apr/20241st of 9
(1.6)
Pinjarra RC Batteries n More Maiden P., A$24,050, 1413m, time 1:26.57. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Stryker's Gal was 2nd and Runaway Winston 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$23,400
08/May/20241st of 10
(0.9)
WATC Ascend Trophies H., A$29,400, 1400m, time 1:24.08. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Protege was 2nd and Real Senor 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$35,690
15/May/20247th of 7
(10.1)
Pinjarra RC Tabtouch H., A$30,000, 1600m, time 1:39.36. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Snip's Rock was 1st and Miss Ava 2nd and God's Garden 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$540
29/May/20245th of 11
(1)
WATC Amelia Park H., A$37,600, 1400m, time 1:28.44. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.50kg. Lyrical Angel was 1st and One Target 2nd and Right to Silence 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: W Pike.A$1,015
15/Jun/20245th of 11
(5.4)
WATC Free Entry H., A$60,000, 1650m, time 1:42.83. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Antique Miss was 1st and Emerald Trader 2nd and Super Romani 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$1,740
30/Jun/202410th of 10
(13.8)
Bunbury TC DG Air H., A$30,000, 1675m, time 1:44.30. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Dad's Bigheaded was 1st and Beat the Bro 2nd and Cherry Can Run 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$540
18/Nov/20245th of 11--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Infuriated was 1st and My Jimmy 2nd and Prepare for Change 3rd.
01/Dec/20245th of 16
(4)
Pinjarra RC Family H., A$30,000, 1300m, time 1:19.06. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Papavero Princess was 1st and Canny Coni 2nd and Impossible Dream 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$870
15/Dec/20243rd of 10
(0.3)
Geraldton TC Courtney Keeffe- Elders Real Estate H., A$24,000, 1413m, time 1:27.88. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Master Alex was 1st and The Rush 2nd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Natasha Faithfull.A$2,112
05/Jan/20252nd of 11
(0.3)
Albany RC Celebrating the Life of Craig Wake H., A$24,000, 1500m, time 1:33.46. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Mr Mt Walker was 1st and Deadly and Fast 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Natasha Faithfull.A$4,464
16/Jan/20254th of 8
(0.3)
Bunbury TC Nixon Electrical H., A$30,000, 1690m, time 1:45.72. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Manzor Magic was 1st and Runforrob 2nd and Full of Merit 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$1,170
01/Feb/20256th of 9
(1.2)
WATC Quayclean H., A$35,000, 1800m, time 1:50.72. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Royal Splendour was 1st and Paigey's Turn 2nd and Rock Dee Jay 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$630
12/Feb/20255th of 10
(3.6)
WATC Glenroy Chaff H., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:37.70. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Bigdayonit was 1st and Belle Journee 2nd and Allegro Sonata 3rd. Trainer: D & B Pearce. Owner: Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, R J Turner, O J Hubber, Mrs C R Niall, M Doherty, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C L Campbell), S G Bennier, W J Cousins, Ten Beers Later (Mgr: T Webb), D J Blackney, Mrs K L Chick, Ms S Blackney, Mrs L M Ilich & T S Ilich. Jockey: Chris Parnham.A$1,015
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.