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2025 MARCH (Early) Online Sale

Lot: 87  House of Cards (AUS)

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Buyer: Glenville Racing - $115,000

Particulars

Name:House of Cards (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Exceed and Excel (AUS)
Dam:Couredge (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:04 October 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans
GST: Yes 60%
Location:7 High Street RANDWICK NSW
 
 
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Description

PROGRESSIVE GELDING WITH PROVEN SYDNEY METRO FORM FOR UNRESERVED SALE

For unreserved sale is House of Cards, a lightly raced 4YO son of Exceed and Excel.

A highly consistent performer, House of Cards has won 3 times and placed a further 4 times from just 11 starts.

A horse with proven Sydney metropolitan form and ability, in his last 3 starts he has been highly competitive at BM 72 level, running 2.66L 5th, 1.03L 3rd and 1.16L 2nd starting favourite or 2nd favourite on each occasion.

His current benchmark rating of 69 and Class 3 eligibility gives his new owners plenty of options going forward.

House of Cards is race fit, having last raced on Feb 26th and is ready to race on for his new owners with plenty of upside to his career.

He is a very consistent horse and has won from 1200 up to 1400m. He is very easy to handle around the stable and do anything with.

Early in his career he was fractious in the barriers which resulted in the below embargoes. These issues are now behind him, with the use of the blindfold in the barriers he has had no issues loading or jumping and has raced successfully since.

26/6/24 – Suspension (fractious in barrier) - Reinstated 19/7/24 Steward T Moxon

20/11/23 - Suspension (fractious in barrier) - Reinstated 28/11/23 Steward: Sean Knight

2/6/23 - Suspension (fractious in barrier) - Reinstated 13/6/23 Steward: Scott Matthews

House of Cards is entered for genuine unreserved sale, with his current ownership group looking to race stallions prospects only.

Height: 16.2hh

Weight: 532kg

While all efforts are made to disclose any past issues, potential buyers are advised to conduct independent veterinary inspections.

For further information please call Harry Roach on 0401 970 006.

Location

7 High Street RANDWICK NSW

Pedigree

 

 

HOUSE OF CARDS (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2020 
 

EXCEED AND EXCEL Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Patrona (USA)LomondNorthern Dancer
GladiolusWatch Your Step
COUREDGE
    2009
Show a HeartBrave WarriorCossack Warrior
Miss SandmanRegal Advice (NZ)
Alternative EdgeRory's JesterCrown Jester
God's GirlGodswalk (USA)

EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2004). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2012-13. Sire of 2638 rnrs, 1871 wnrs, 219 SW, inc. Excelebration (Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1), Overreach, Guelph, Bivouac, Mr Stunning, Mawj, Microphone, Earthquake, Margot Did, Amber Sky, Flamberge, Helmet, September Run, Queen Supreme, Cylinder, Reward for Effort, Mischief Magic, Montassib, Exceedance, Outstrip, etc.

 

1st dam

COUREDGE, by Show a Heart. Winner at 1600m, 2d ATC Cecil Booth Memorial H. Blood-sister to SATSANG, half-sister to VINTEDGE, YOUTHS EDGE. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

EVERY ROSE (f by Choisir) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$382,300, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Gimcrack S., Gr.3, 2d BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, 4th ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.

 Academy (g by Shamus Award) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$338,730, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., Tresemme H., Member Tours 2YO H., 2d ATC Ranvet H., Alabama Express at Yulong H., 3d Coffs Harbour Cup, ATC Elite Sand & Soil H., TAB H., Sky Racing Active H., 4th Canberra RC National Sprint H., L.

 Smartedge (g by Smart Missile) 5 wins to 1400m, A$422,775, ATC PFD Food Services H., TAB Rewards H., Vale Noel Bracks Sprint H., Qld Tatt's RC Stav, Abby and Matt P., 2d ATC December H., Tipping Competition H., Events by ATC H., TAB Rewards H., Turf Club H., 3d ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., Owner Benefits Card H., Beersheba H., 4th GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL.

 Moon Peaks (g by Choisir) 2 wins at 1200m, HKJC Po Tin H., Wong Shek H., 2d HKJC Albatross H., Ho Sheung Heung H., Chai Wan Road H., 3d HKJC Kam Tin H.

 House of Cards (g by Exceed and Excel) 3 wins. See below.

 Hell's Fury (f by Hellbent) Winner at 1250m in Aust.

 

2nd dam

ALTERNATIVE EDGE, by Rory's Jester. 2 wins at 2, VATC Nunkalowe 2YO H., SAJC Legacy Youth 2YO H. Sister to RACER'S EDGE,  La Grange (dam of SATSANG), three-quarter-sister to SPECIAL JESTER, half-sister to SKEAPING,  How Special (dam of TRUE STEEL),  Miss Davinci (dam of PININCI). Dam of 14 named foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

VINTEDGE (f Flying Spur) 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$610,210, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., L, AJC Convention Centre H., Randwick Betting Auditorium H., Miss Comanche H., STC Champs Cafe H., 2d AJC Toy Show H., L, VRC TAB Sportsbet H., AJC Royalrandwick.com H., Friends of Royal Randwick H., Betting Auditorium H., 3d ATC Japan Racing Association P., L, Epona S., L, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, STC Green Lips Media H., AJC St George Cancer Care H., Star City H., International Passport H., John Vouris H., ATC Ingham Love 'em H., STC Bells at Killcare H., Elliott House Accountants H., 4th Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., L. Producer.

YOUTHS EDGE (g Jeune) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2500m, A$251,180, SAJC Rain Lover P., L, Scott Group of Companies H., VRC Longines P., SAJC Distinctive Homes H., Skycity Adelaide H., Stuart Crystal Distance H., 2d SAJC Smart Choice S., L, MRC Diatribe H., SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., MRC Boulevard H., SAJC Minister Carpets H., KPMG Advisory H., 3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L, Yallambee Stud H., Oakbank RC Onkaparinga Cup, SAJC The Lounge 2YO H., 4th SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3.

 Sausedge. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$251,285, ATC Eden Brae Homes H., 2d ATC Ranvet H., 3d ATC Quincy Seltzer H., TAB Highway H. Dam of-

Wiltshire Square (f Wootton Bassett) Placed at 2, A$89,500, in 2024-25, 2d MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3.

 Jeune's Edge. 6 wins from 1300m to 2050m, A$140,520, VRC Jayco H., Blue Spec H., MVRC Pacific Communications H., SAJC Port Power H., Normandy H., 2d MVRC Caduceus Club H., VRC Derrimut H., 3d VRC Tooheys Extra Dry H., SAJC Bell Potter Securities H., Skycity Adelaide H., Myer H.

 Tee Jay Ar. 2 wins at 1150m, R175,100, Turffontein Book a Table P., 3d Vaal Itsarush.co.za H., Racing It's a Rush P., Turffontein Joburg's Prawn Festival Day P., 4th Turffontein Man o' War Sprint H., Gr.3.

 

3rd dam

GOD'S GIRL, by Godswalk (USA). 4 wins from 1600m to 2600m, MVRC Fairfield H., VATC Sherbrooke H. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

RACER'S EDGE (c Rory's Jester) 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m, A$932,740, VATC CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, Blamey S., Gr.2, VATC St George S., Gr.2, VRC Rupert Steele S., Gr.3, Bobby McGee's S., L, SAJC Fulham Park P., L, VATC JD MacDonald S., L, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, VATC Debutant S., L, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, 4th MVRC Australia S., Gr.1. Sire.

SKEAPING (c Peintre Celebre) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, R213,015, Kenilworth Sophomore Sprint H., L, 4th Kenilworth Cape Classic S., Gr.3.

 La Grange. 2 wins at 1200m, 1250m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

SATSANG (f Show a Heart) 4 wins to 1400m, A$208,950, QTC J Cadell Garrick H., L, Boxing Day at Eagle Farm 3YO H., Hot to Race H., 2d QTC J Cadell Garrick H., L, Just Now H., L. Producer.

Chut (g Real Quiet) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, A$173,150, QTC Ambassador Travel 2YO H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's S., L, 4th MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2.

 How Special. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

TRUE STEEL (g Jeune) 13 wins from 1250m to 2400m, A$561,920, WATC Fruit 'n' Veg S., Gr.1, Strickland S., Gr.3, Winter Cup, L, Ascot Gold Cup, L, Southern Gazette Community H., Insulation Solutions H., V&V Walsh Trophy H., Part Pago H., 2d WATC Easter Cup, L, Ascot Gold Cup, L, Helena Vale Cup, L, 3d WATC Fruit 'n' Veg S., Gr.1, St Leger, L, Tattersall's Cup, L, Pinjarra Cup, L.

SPECIAL JESTER (g Rory's Jester) 19 wins from 1000m to 2200m, A$278,975, WATC Ascot Gold Cup, L, Easter Cup, L, 2d WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3, 3d WATC Easter Cup, L, Tattersall's Cup, L.

 Miss Davinci. Unraced. Dam of-

PININCI (g Pins) 7 wins to 1200m, A$305,080, WATC Beaufine S., L, Amelia Park Beef H., Tabtouch.mobi H., Tabtouch H., 3d WATC Miss Andretti S., L.

 

Race Record:

3 wins to 1400m, A$106,700, to 2024-25, 2d ATC TAB H., 3d ATC Victor Ludorum H., Ranvet H.

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.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

HOUSE OF CARDS (AUS) 2020 Bay gelding
by Exceed and Excel - Couredge, by Show a Heart

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
22---A$4,400
331-1A$37,500
46212A$64,800
Totals:11313A$106,700
23/Jan/20238th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 743m. Capital Heart was 1st and Turbulent 2nd and Saroyan 3rd.
13/Jun/20232nd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Costner was 1st and Max Sizzling 3rd.
26/Jun/20233rd of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Max Sizzling was 1st and Schwarz 2nd.
05/Jul/20235th of 9
(2.6)
ATC (Kensington) Precise Air Maiden 2YO P., A$55,000, 1150m, time 1:06.86. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Sicilian was 1st and King of Dubai 2nd and Listentozou 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud, Issyokennmei Racing, C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing, P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock. Jockey: K S Latham.A$2,250
27/Jul/20234th of 12
(2.8)
Illawarra TC Dapto Creek Maiden 2YO H., A$40,000, 1300m, time 1:18.46. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Andronicus was 1st and Supreme Command 2nd and Global Pivot 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud, Issyokennmei Racing, C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing, P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock. Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$2,150
03/Nov/20236th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 737m. He's All Style was 1st and Tarabeau 2nd and So Yes it Is 3rd.
28/Nov/20234th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Prince of Sepang was 1st and Captain Furai 2nd and Buffett 3rd.
09/Dec/20231st of 9
(0.2)
Illawarra TC Canadian Club Super Maiden H., A$60,000, 1200m, time 1:09.96. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Writty was 2nd and Tulle 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud, Issyokennmei Racing, C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing, P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock. Jockey: R Hutchings.A$28,400
30/Dec/20235th of 10
(2.8)
ATC (Randwick) James Squire H., A$156,000, 1300m, time 1:15.99. Track good(4). Carried 53.50kg. Sydney Bowler was 1st and King of Dubai 2nd and Dazzle Legend 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud, Issyokennmei Racing, C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing, P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock. Jockey: Rachel King.A$5,200
13/Jan/20243rd of 11
(3.8)
Illawarra TC Carlton Draught H., A$42,000, 1400m, time 1:21.55. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Tavs was 1st and Capital Heart 2nd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud, Issyokennmei Racing, C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing, P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock. Jockey: K S Latham.A$3,900
30/Apr/20246th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 742m. Famous Pedrille was 1st and Sicilian 2nd and With Your Blessing 3rd.
16/May/20244th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Missy Moola was 1st and Revolutionary Miss 2nd and Butch Cassidy 3rd.
19/Jul/20241st of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Way to the Stars was 2nd and Edited By 3rd.
01/Aug/20241st of 8
(2.7)
Hawkesbury RC Lander Toyota H., A$42,000, 1300m, time 1:16.25. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Presides was 2nd and Laurel Hill 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: Tommy Berry.A$20,550
21/Aug/20243rd of 8
(3.2)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Ranvet H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:23.23. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Yorkshire was 1st and Rock Empire 2nd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: Tommy Berry.A$5,500
12/Sep/20241st of 10
(0.9)
Hawkesbury RC Redbank H., A$42,000, 1400m, time 1:22.00. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg. Carpaccio was 2nd and Threatening 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: R Hutchings.A$20,550
09/Jan/20252nd of 4--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 908m. Spring Lee was 1st and Tashi 3rd.
23/Jan/20257th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Detendu was 1st and Drifting 2nd and Les Vampires 3rd.
05/Feb/20252nd of 9
(1.2)
ATC (Warwick Farm) TAB H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:22.41. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Don Pedro was 1st and Zoe 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: Regan Bayliss.A$10,350
19/Feb/20253rd of 9
(1)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Victor Ludorum H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:23.64. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Don Pedro was 1st and Code in Time 2nd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: Regan Bayliss.A$5,500
26/Feb/20255th of 8
(2.7)
ATC (Rosehill) All Too Hard H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:24.51. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. Flying Thinker was 1st and Mawjood 2nd and Pocketing 3rd. Trainer: Michael Freedman. Owner: Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), C W Kwok, J G Crane, D S Alderslade, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), P C Orton & Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey). Jockey: Regan Bayliss.A$2,350
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.