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WINNING RUPERT (AUS) (Chestnut 2013-Stud 2017). 5 wins-2 at 2, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2. Sire of 207 rnrs, 122 wnrs, inc. SW Seonee (SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2), Iowna Merc, Semana, Tintookie, It'sarayday, SP Jemeldi, Madhi Girl, Winning Revolution, Tonneofgrit, Bolsonaro and of Rupert's House, Merimee, Ranveer, Cheeky Charlotte, Enna's Dream, Billionair Baby, Paienbara, Party Spirit, Passeggiata, River Noire, Rupert's Empire, etc.

1st dam

DALKEITH, by Encosta de Lago. Unraced. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners-

Titanium Power (g by So You Think (NZ)) 8 wins to 1400m, A$570,890, ATC Catanach's Jewellers H., Fujitsu General H., Barry Cook H., Agency Real Estate H., TAB H.-twice, 2d ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3, Bankstown Sports H., Ranvet H., Uphire H., 3d ATC Carrington S., L, Scone RC Luskin Star H., L, ATC Bowermans Furniture H.

 Rupert's Empire (g by Winning Rupert) 4 wins. See below.

 So Clever (g by Choisir) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, BRC Ekka Wednesday Races H., 2d BRC Country Music Weekend H., XXXX H., 3d BRC TAB Venue Mode H.

 Carano (f by High Chaparral (Ire)) 4 wins from 1100m to 1600m in Aust. Dam of-

 Lucky Jim. 2 wins at 2 in Aust.

2nd dam

La Boisselle, by Danehill (USA). Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, Carlton Draught H. Sister to  Assertiveness (dam of NEW TIPPERARY), half-sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), Colony Sound,  Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA),  Assertiveobsession (dam of MUSTANG MORGAN). Dam of 11 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

 Contalmaison. 6 wins to 1200m, A$152,170, MRC Samson H.

 Arterial. 4 wins from 1350m to 1650m, A$84,800, BRC Ascot Childcare and Kindy H., Pink Picnic H., Ipswich TC Learoyd Mini Diggers H., 3d GCTC Bernie's Produce P., Ipswich TC Carlton Mid H.

 Lochnagar. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Bella Montagna (f Belardo) Placed at 3 in 2024-25, 2d Auckland TR Sir Patrick Hogan S., Gr.2, 4th Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

SOMMES SOUND (USA), by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (g Zeditave) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. Joint Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2000-01. Head of The 1999-2000 2YO & 2000-01 3YO (joint) Australasian Classifications. 8 wins-5 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Empirelink 2YO Quality H., STC Bet with a Bookmaker 2YO H., 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS (f Zeditave) Joint third top filly on The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Rex White 2YO H., STC Jardine Insurance Brokers 2YO H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, STC Invictus H., 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

RESET (c Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Brian Green H., Moonga H., Deakin H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.) (g Elusive Quality) 10 wins to 1200m, A$39,870, HK$4,354,500, M$288,000, 441,600Dhs in Aust., HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3, HKJC Hong Kong Racing Journalists H., Barker H., Association of Hong Kong Journalists H., MRC Ark Regal H., HKJC HKU JC Clinical Research H., 3d Macau Sand Premier Cup, L.

SO ASSERTIVE (g Zabeel) 5 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.3.

Assertive Choice (c Redoute's Choice) Winner at 2, STC Tooheys 2YO H., 3d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.

La Boisselle (f Danehill) Winner. See above.

Colony Sound (g Pleasant Colony) 21 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$200,336, 3d Hoosier Park Corydon Starter H., L.

 Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H., 2d STC May's Hill H. Dam of 8 winners-

SAKIMA (g More Than Ready) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L, 2d Singapore TC Benchmark 89 H.

 More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (f Swiss Ace) 4 wins to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Quest Breakfast Creek 2YO H. Producer.

 Very Dogmatic. Winner at 1150m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

AITCH TWO OH (f Headwater) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1100m, A$469,570, to 2023-24, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, Without Fear S., L, 2d SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Dequetteville S., L, 3d SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

 Sounds Assertive. Raced once. Dam of 8 winners-

Self Esteem (f Stratum) 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$155,090, ATC Peter Malone H., Cellarbrations H., 2d Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 4 winners-

LINDERMANN (g Lonhro) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$1,670,550, to 2024-25, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Craven P., Gr.3, Sky High S., Gr.3, Quayclean H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, VRC TAB Trophy, L, ATC Vinery Stallions H., Download the TAB App H., 3d ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1-twice, 4th ATC Chelmsford S., Gr.2.

 Assertiveness. Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H., 2d AJC Metcash H., STC Tooheys New H., 3d STC Rutherford Jewellers H. Dam of 4 winners-

NEW TIPPERARY (g High Chaparral) 7 wins from 1350m to 1900m, A$474,725, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, ATC November Topaz H., Blacktown Workers H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Pro-Ride H., 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Civic S., L.

 Christmas Day. Winner at 1750m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

PUDDING (g Tavistock) 9 wins from 1250m to 1800m, A$382,125, to 2023-24, SAJC John Letts Cup, L, MRC Sportsbet H., SAJC Drinkwise H., Resourceco H.

 Assertiveobsession. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

MUSTANG MORGAN (g Preferment) Winner at 2100m, NZ$114,400, in 2024-25, Auckland TR Gingernuts Salver, L, 4th Auckland TR New Zealand Derby, Gr.1.

Ohceedee (g Power) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$110,621, Hawkes Bay Paul Bayes Livestock H., 2d Auckland TR Carlton Events H., ARC Jon Snow at Clearview Park H., 3d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L.

Race Record:

4 wins at 1000m, A$169,925, to 2023-24, WATC Petaluma H., Glenroy Chaff H., Free Entry H., 2d WATC Unite Resourcing H., Byron Bay Premium Lager H., Free Entry to Belmont Park H.