2025 MARCH (Early) Online Sale

RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) (2006). 5 wins-2 at 2, York International S., Gr.1. Sire of 819 rnrs, 491 wnrs, 35 SW, inc. Jennifer Eccles (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), Te Akau Shark, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Noverre, Klaynn, Sioux Life, Grinzinger Belle, Romagna Mia, Mr Mozart, Columbus, I'munstoppable, Indestructible, Mr Maestro, White Lavender, Bolivie, Celtic Beauty, Musical Rhapsody, Sheez Dominant, Symphony Perfect, SP Silver Sword, etc.

1st dam

STRIKER, by Van Nistelrooy (USA). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$156,403, WRC Anniversary H., L, Waikato RC Venture Thoroughbreds H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Kowhai Farm H., Manawatu RC Ashhurst Business Houses H., 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Waikato RC Raffles Farm H., ARC New Zealand Herald 3YO H. Half-sister to CALVEEN, KOSI BAY, FIREWORKS (dam of MILLANE),  Acacia Bay (dam of OKAHU BAY),  Stellar Vinia (dam of EKTIFAA),  Spanish Lake (dam of THALASSOPHILE). Dam of 9 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

FIRST IMPRESSIONS (f by Rip Van Winkle (Ire)). 3 wins. See below.

Ocean Treaty (f by Ocean Park). 7 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$294,315, BRC Sky Racing P., Stradbroke Season on Sale H., Daimler Trucks Brisbane H., Qld Tatt's RC Emma Williams H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BRC Mekka Races on Sale Now H., 3d BRC Ladbroke It! H.

 Zucchero (g by Pins). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in NZ.

 Obstructionist (g by Savabeel). Placed in 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

CALVINIA, by Varick (USA). Winner at 1400m in NZ. Half-sister to ENGLISH WONDER (dam of DR GRACE, ASIA), Hunka's Tribe. Dam of 14 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

CALVEEN (f Canny Lad) Champion Sprinter, Miler & Older Female Miler in NZ in 2004-05. 10 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$404,015, A$146,750, ARC Easter H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.2, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2. Producer.

KOSI BAY (f Spinning World (USA)) 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$336,075, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC Epona S., L, AJC Campbell's Cash & Carry H., 2d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, 4th MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3. Producer.

FIREWORKS (f Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$152,000, ATC Widden S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Hyland Race Colours 2YO P., 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

MILLANE (g Zoustar) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$447,000, to 2024-25, VRC Foundation P., L, BRC Magic Millions March H., Magic Millions P., Community Co H., 2d BRC Queensland Day S., L, 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 4th BRC George Moore S., Gr.3.

STRIKER (f Van Nistelrooy (USA)) 4 wins. See above.

 Acacia Bay. 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m, STC Wests Leagues Campbelltown H., 2d AJC Chifley H., STC TMP Adcomms H., 3d STC Data Global Technologies H. Dam of 2 winners-

OKAHU BAY (f Flying Spur) 3 wins from 1500m to 2500m, A$132,165, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 3d Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Dam of 2 winners-

PAREANUI BAY (g Lonhro) 3 wins to 1500m, NZ$155,900, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial S., L, Waikato RC NZB Ready to Run Sale 11/12 October S., 2d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Uncle Remus S., L.

 Stolen Girlfriend. Raced 3 times. Dam of 4 winners-

ARRAN BAY (g All Too Hard) 9 wins from 1050m to 2000m, A$856,250, to 2024-25, VRC Furphy P., L, Silver Bowl Series Final, Furphy Mile, Schweppes P., MRC Neds No Place H., SAJC Australian Made Advantage H., 2d Sale Cup, L.

ONE FOR ONE - HINYUEN SWIFTNESS (H.K.) (g Duke of Marmalade (Ire)) 7 wins to 1500m, A$128,600, HK$3,526,525, VRC Poseidon S., L, SAJC Quayclean H., Projection Graphics P., HKJC Peridot H., Sha Tin Heights H., Shantou H., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L.

 Stellar Vinia. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

EKTIFAA (f More Than Ready (USA)) 4 wins to 1450m, R565,000, Kenilworth Choice Carriers Championship, Gr.2, Turffontein Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3, Spectracare H. Producer.

 Spanish Lake. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

THALASSOPHILE (f Not a Single Doubt) 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$859,555, to 2023-24, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, SCTC Silk Stocking H., L, 2d ATC Epona S., Gr.3-twice, MRC Summoned S., Gr.3, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., Gr.3, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Gold Crown, L.

Race Record:

3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$192,325, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner.

2017 (c by Pierro). Died.

2019  Classic Encounter (f by Pierro). 2 wins at 1400m in Aust.

2020  Instant Impression (g by Pierro). Raced once.

2021  Glanced (f by Pierro). Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.

2022  Initially (c by Pierro). Unraced.

2023 (f by Pierro).

Missed in 2018, 2024.

Served by D'Argento. Date of last service, 09.11.2024.