2025 MARCH (Early) Online Sale

TRAPEZE ARTIST (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 7 wins-2 at 2, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2023-24. Sire of 168 rnrs, 91 wnrs, inc. SW Griff (MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1), Ducasse, Facile, SP Concello, Pleasure Artist, Spywire, Flying Trapeze, Introducing, Rebecchi, Artistic Venture, Fly Fly, Artistica and of Disneck, Flying Concello, Spin Doctor, Commanding Artist, Johnny the Kid, Queenoftheair, etc.

1st dam

ILITHYIA, by Spartacus. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Abba (f by Pendragon (NZ)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1500m, 2d SAJC Holdfast Insurance H., Express Colour Printing H., 3d SAJC Laelia S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

 Artemas. Winner at 2, 3d Ipswich TC Conversation Raceday H.

 Stockholm. 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m to 2024-25 in Aust.

 Flying Mia. Winner at 1400m in Aust.

 Farage. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Cheeky Babe (f by Bel Esprit) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$114,685, MVRC Ranvet H., MRC (Mornington) Bayside Suzuki Racing H., 2d ATC TAB Rewards H., MRC Monty Samuel H., Ballarat TC Sam Miranda Mares H., 3d ATC Hyland Race Colours H., MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

 Ashton Blair (g by Wandjina) 9 wins to 1400m, A$153,230 in Aust.

 Will be Better (g by Prince Arthur) 5 wins to 1300m in Malaysia.

 Cheeky As (f by Helmet) Winner at 2 in Aust.

 Twice as Sweet (f by Bel Esprit) Winner at 1150m in Aust. Dam of-

 Invade and Conquer. Winner at 1400m, A$83,650, in 2024-25, 3d ATC Agency Real Estate H.

 Swing Left (g by Trapeze Artist) See below.

 Madam Ilithyia (f by Sepoy) Placed at 3 in Aust.

 Gravlax (g by Pendragon (NZ)) Placed in Aust. and Singapore.

2nd dam

NORDICA, by Western Symphony (USA). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, VATC Alan Currie 2YO H., 3d VRC Ruffles H., VATC George Vowles H. Sister to MIDNIGHT SUN, half-sister to SCANDINAVIA (dam of MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT), FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun,  McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Flying Magnus. 4 wins at 1000m in Aust.

 Black Ziggy. 2 wins at 1100m, A$87,588 in Aust.

3rd dam

SONG OF NORWAY, by Vain. Unraced. Half-sister to  Song of Kingston (dam of MUIRFIELD VILLAGE). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:-

SCANDINAVIA (f Snippets) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Burt Bacharach H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC Red Roses S., L, 4th VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3. Dam of 8 winners-

MAGNUS (c Flying Spur) 4 wins to 1200m, £23,000, A$1,086,610, S$202,500, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, STC Big Sports Breakfast H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, L, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.2, MRC Heath S., L, 4th AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Sire.

WILANDER (c Exceed and Excel) Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H., 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.

SCANDIVA (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 2, A$242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P., 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

MAXIMILLIUS (g Written Tycoon) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$212,070, to 2023-24, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, MVRC Gwenda Fitzgerald H., 2d MVRC 55 Second Challenge, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MVRC 55 Second Challenge H.

ARCTIC FLIGHT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, VRC Flt Lt Peter Armytage H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3.

Lionhearted (c Fastnet Rock) Winner at 1000m, A$76,385, 2d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, MRC Thoroughbred Club Cup, L. Sire.

 Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

ICONIC (g Bel Esprit) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$520,250, MVRC Carlyon S., L, 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, SAJC National S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L.

 Sistonic. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H., 4th MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

SEMILLION (g Shalaa) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$816,825, to 2023-24, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL, Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Bletchingly S., Gr.3, MVRC Chautauqua S., L.

 Baltics. Raced once. Dam of 5 winners-

 Itameri. Winner at 900m, 2d MVRC Drummond Golf 2YO P., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

HANSEATIC (c Street Boss) 3 wins at 2, A$727,500, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Merson Cooper S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 4th MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2. Sire.

AUSTMARR (f Exosphere) 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$215,710, in 2023-24, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, MRC Sportsbet H., Ladbrokes Racing Club H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes Racing Club 2YO H.

 Skagerrak. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of-

KRAKARIB (g Ribchester) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$166,955, to 2023-24, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

 Helsinge. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BLACK CAVIAR (f Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, £283,550, A$6,922,550, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2-twice, Stanley Wootton S., Gr.2-twice, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2-twice. Producer.

ALL TOO HARD (c Casino Prince) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 4th ATC George Main S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Naturale. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

OLE KIRK (c Written Tycoon) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2020-21. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Sire.

GIMMIE PAR (f Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$308,825, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, Wilde Racing 2YO H., 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 3d SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L, 4th VRC Danehill S., Gr.2.

MIDNIGHT SUN (f Western Symphony) 4 wins from 1900m to 2400m, A$109,260, STC Winter Cup, L, MVRC Sorbent H., STC Toohey's New H., 2d TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L, AJC Harvey Norman H., 3d TRC Strutt S., L, VATC Slixpix P.H. Producer.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (g Christmas Tree) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1000m, A$85,260, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, VRC Elounda Bay H., Zabeel H., 2d MVRC Southern Cross Apartments S., L, VATC WJ Adams H., 3d VRC Andersen Consulting S., L, 4th VATC HDF McNeil S., L.

RUSSIAN TEA ROOM (c Raise a Cup) Winner at 2, VATC Rancher S., L, 3d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3.

Song of the Sun (f Desert Sun) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, SAJC Stamford Grand H., 2d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, MVRC Ausdart Picture Framing H., 3d MRC Tabaret H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Dreamy. Winner at 2, 3d MVRC Legends After the Last H., STC Caravan Camping Show H. Dam of 3 winners-

SOOTHING (f Lonhro) 7 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$440,800, VRC Century S., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, 2d ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3, 3d MRC Alinghi S., L.

 McHappy. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

GLAD (f Pins) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L, ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Taranaki RC Waterfront Hotel H., 3d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 4th ARC Sunline Vase, L. Producer.

Killin - McLucky (H.K.) (g Snitzel) Equal Third Leading NZ 2YO Colt on 2018-19 International Ratings. 4 wins to 1200m, NZ$22,000, A$97,415, HK$2,208,000, ATC De Bortoli Wines H., HKJC Hung Hom Bay H., Kat O Hoi H., 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2.

 Merrily. Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

EXUBERANT (g Savabeel) Winner at 2, WRC Wellesley S., L, 2d Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Laser Plumbing Te Puke H.

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Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.