2025 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Fr Investments Group Pty Ltd - $600
Particulars
Name: | Picture of a City (GB) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Cityscape (GB) |
Dam: | Quenelle (GB) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 19 February 2020 |
COB: | GB |
Disclosures: | Current/previous bans, Other Defects - Current injury - tendo |
GST: | Yes 10% |
Location: | Cranbourne Training Complex CRANBOURNE VIC |
Reports

Description
Picture Of A City is a NH-bred 5yo Cityscape gelding. He arrived in Australia with a record of 8: 1-3-2 and some impressive international form behind him.
A 3L maiden winner over 2112m, Picture Of A City was then runner-up at his two most recent European starts. This included a 2nd placing behind WALTHAM - who is now racing in Australia and would himself be Group 3 placed in the ATC St Leger during the spring of 2024.
Picture Of A City suffered a tendon injury in January 2025 - a copy of the scan and associated vet report can be found attached to this listing.
Please refer to both it and also your regular veterinarian for further information as to the necessary rehabilitation that will be required.
Whilst all measures are made to accurately disclose previous injury history independent vetting inspections are welcomed and encouraged with current records the property of Busuttin Racing.
Picture Of A City is straight-forward to lead, handle & ride with no vices.
Should Picture Of A City be afforded the time to successfully rehabilitate from his current injury he would prove a worthwhile investment given the ability he demonstrated whilst racing in Europe.
**Not To Race (Vet Certificate) 27-Dec-2024 RV J McSwain 12 MTH SPELL- Pre Trial Veterinary Clearance required.**
**Suspension (General) 27-Dec-2024 RV J McSwain 12 MTH SPELL - Satisfactory Trial Required.**
Location
Pedigree
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PICTURE OF A CITY (GB) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2020 |
CITYSCAPE (GB) (Chestnut 2006-Stud 2014). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 1800m, Meydan Dubai Duty Free, Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Bated Breath. Sire of 454 rnrs, 277 wnrs, 26 SW, inc. Zillion Stars (San Isidro G.P. Joaquin S de Anchorena, Gr.1), Top One Scape, The Punisher - Bravehearts (H.K.), Chili Flag, Zodiacal - La City Blanche (H.K.), Top One City, Linda Isabelle, Yumara Chica, Fullymoon, Avenue de France, Hiper Happy, Water City, etc.
1st dam QUENELLE, by Nayef. Winner at 1½m in GB. Half-sister to VIVA VETTORI, Ouija's Sister QUENELLE D'OR (f by Golden Horn) 3 wins from 2200m to 2400m, Saint-Cloud Prix des Tourelles, L, Goodwood South Downs Water Fillies' H., 2d Newbury Bet365 Fillies' H., Goodwood Cowslip Bank Fillies' H., 3d Newmarket Mansionbet Fillies' H., Close Brothers Fillies' H. Gravitelle Golden Shot Picture of a City
2nd dam CRUINN A BHORD, by Inchinor. 3 wins at 7f, Newmarket Tote Scoop6 H., Joe Jennings Bookmakes S. Half-sister to OUIJA BOARD (dam of AUSTRALIA, OUR VOODOO PRINCE, FRONTIERSMAN), Star Selection. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 5 winners, inc:- VIVA VETTORI (g Vettori) 3 wins at 1m, 1¼m, Kempton Ladybird S., L, Jubilee London Mile Qualifier, 2d Newmarket Suffolk H., Kempton Outdoor Events H., 3d Newmarket Silver Cambridgeshire H., Casino at Bet365.com H., University of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust H., York Coldstream Guards Association Cup. Scalzo Ouija's Sister OPASAN (c French Navy) Horse of the Year in Slovakia in 2020, 2021 & 2022. Champion 3YO Male & Stayer in Slovakia in 2020. Champion Older Male & Miler in Slovakia in 2021. Champion Older Male & Stayer in Slovakia in 2022. 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, €91,210, 1,125,000Kc, 7,000,000Ft in France, Czech, Hungary and Slovakia, Vichy Prix Hubert Baguenault de Puchesse, L, Kincsem Park Kincsem Díj, Bratislava Velká cena Slovenska-twice, Velka Chuchle Ceské Derby, 2d Lyon-Parilly Prix Bédel, L-twice, 3d Vichy Prix Hubert Baguenault de Puchesse, L.
3rd dam SELECTION BOARD, by Welsh Pageant. Placed at 2 in GB. Sister to TELEPROMPTER, half-sister to CHATOYANT, Message Pad, Rosia Bay OUIJA BOARD (f Cape Cross) Horse of the Year in Europe in 2004 & 2006. Champion 3YO Filly & Older Horse in Europe in 2004 & 2006. Champion Grass Female in USA in 2004 & 2006. Champion Older Female in GB & Ireland in 2006 (Intermediate). 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, £641,552, €609,100, US$2,133,200, HK$9,500,000, 88,336,000¥, 920,000Dhs, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1, The Oaks, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf S., Gr.1-twice, Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1, Newmarket Princess Royal S., Gr.3, Pretty Polly S., L, 2d Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf S., Gr.1, 3d Longchamp Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Gr.1, HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, Japan Cup, Gr.1, Newmarket Montrose S., L, Beech House Stud 2YO S., 4th Nad al Sheba Dubai Sheema Classic S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners- AUSTRALIA (c Galileo) Joint Head of the 2014 World Thoroughbred Rankings (Int.). Joint Champion 3YO in Europe in 2014 (Int.). Champion 3YO in Ireland in 2014 (Int./Long). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 1½m, £1,284,698, €968,265, York International S., Gr.1, The Derby, Gr.1, Irish Derby, Gr.1, Leopardstown Golden Fleece S., Gr.3, Curragh Darley 2YO S., 2d Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Curragh Barronstown Stud 2YO S., 3d The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire. OUR VOODOO PRINCE (g Kingmambo) 9 wins from 1600m to 2400m, £40,941, A$458,600, MRC Easter Cup, Gr.3, VRC Community Raceday H., MVRC City Jeep H., MRC Anzac H., 2d ATC Neville Sellwood S., Gr.3, 3d ATC WJ McKell Cup, L, Goodwood Foundation S., L. FRONTIERSMAN (c Dubawi) 4 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £192,070, 367,000Dhs, Newmarket Godolphin S., L, 2d Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Newmarket Princess of Wales's S., Gr.2, Meydan Dubai City of Gold S., Gr.2, 3d Newbury Geoffrey Freer S., Gr.3. Sire. Star Selection (g Rainbow Quest) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 2m to 2½m, Newbury Whatcombe 2YO Conditions S., 2d Kempton Magnolia S., L, 3d Goodwood Predominate S., L. Draft Board Theatre King (g Old Vic) 5 wins at 2000m, 2400m, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Chateau-Thierry, 2d Lyon-Parilly Prix du Grand Camp, L, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix du Carrousel, L, Prix Edellic, L.
Race Record: Winner at 10½f in Ireland. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
PICTURE OF A CITY (GB) 2020 Bay gelding
by Cityscape - Quenelle, by Nayef
(in Ireland)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 1 | - | - | - | €1,250 |
3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | €19,300 |
Totals: | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | €20,550 |
25/Sep/2022 | 4th of 14 (1.25L) | Curragh Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden, €25,000, 1m, time 1:47.78. Track yielding to soft (straight course); yielding, good. Carried 126.00lbs. Starry Heavens was 1st and Mount King 2nd and Rubio Draco 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: W J Lee. | €1,250 |
22/Apr/2023 | 3rd of 9 (1.75L) | Limerick Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden, €20,000, 11¼f, time 2:45.37. Track soft. Carried 134.00lbs. Etna Rosso was 1st and St Faz 2nd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: N M Crosse. | €2,000 |
07/May/2023 | 4th of 6 (3.5L) | Leopardstown Fund a New Home for Festina Lente H., €13,000, 1½m, time 2:52.54. Track soft to heavy. Carried 127.00lbs. Amusement was 1st and Ka Ying Generation 2nd and Water Nymph 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: W J Lee. | €650 |
16/May/2023 | 3rd of 8 (0.5L) | Sligo Countysligoraces.com H., €11,500, 10½f, time 2:33.81. Track good to yielding, yielding in places. Carried 133.00lbs. Whisky on the Hill was 1st and Tea Olive 2nd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: D P McDonogh. | €1,150 |
01/Jun/2023 | 2nd of 10 (1.5L) | Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Chill & Grill H., €11,500, 1¼m, time 2:19.73. Track good, good to firm in places. Carried 133.00lbs. Matt Connor was 1st and Den of Iniquity 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: B M Coen. | €2,300 |
24/Jun/2023 | 1st of 10 | Down Royal Polypipe H., €11,000, 10½f, time 2:17.31. Track yielding, good to yielding in places - changed to . Carried 138.00lbs. Mobilise was 2nd and Navy Beach 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle. | €6,600 |
04/Jul/2023 | 2nd of 7 (0.5L) | Roscommon Dermot Hughes Car Sales H., €16,500, 1¼m, time 2:19.42. Track good, good to yielding in places (good to yielding. Carried 136.00lbs. Mr King was 1st and Eastern Legend 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle. | €3,300 |
27/Jul/2023 | 2nd of 7 (6L) | Leopardstown Hip??dromo de la Zarzuela Rated Race, €16,500, 13f, time 2:53.30. Track soft, yielding in places. Carried 131.00lbs. Waltham was 1st and Rapparee Champ 3rd. Trainer: A Oliver. Owner: J P Ledwidge. Jockey: W J Lee. | €3,300 |