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Lot: 323  La Velata (JPN)

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Buyer: S Sharp - $1,500

Particulars

Name:La Velata (JPN)
Category: Broodmare
Sire:Zenno Rob Roy (JPN)
Dam:Veil of Avalon (USA)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Mare
DOB:06 April 2013
COB:JPN
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:1148 Segenhoe Rd SEGENHOE NSW
 

Broodmare's Breeding Status

In foal: No
Selling with a foal at foot: No
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Reports

  Breeding certificate  

Description

A rare chance to buy a mare very closely related to legendary Japanese sire Deep Impact.

This mare is a half-sister or three-quarter blood-sister to 6 winners of 27 races including Gr1-placed multiple SW L’Ile d’Aval and Gr2-placed SW Volsheb. Veil of Avalon, the dam of La Velata, is a half-sister to iconic Champion Sire and Japan Horse of the Year Deep Impact, both being from European Gr1-winning mare Wind In her Hair. This makes La Velata very closely related to other Gr1 winners Urban Chic, Regaleira and Champion Japanese 3YO Colt Rey de Oro.

Zenno Rob Roy, the sire of La Velata, is the sire of 26 SWs including Gr1 winner Saint Emilion and is now damsire of 13 SWs, 7 of them Group winners including Gr1-placed multiple Sydney Group winner Polly Grey.

A Danehill-free mare and proven producer, La Velata has 4 winners of 12 races from her first 4 foals to race – 3 of them winners this season – including 4yo The Autumn Sun mare Otono, a winner of 3 of her last 4 starts recently for Kerry Parker. Her yearlings have sold for up to $500,000 and La Velata has promising upside with a 2yo colt by boom sire The Autumn Sun and a weanling filly by Champion Japanese 2YO Admire Mars to run for her. Open and ready to breed.

La Velata has had a haemolytic syndrome (NI) foal in her breeding history. Recommended subsequent foals to be withheld from nursing for 24hrs post delivery and given substitute colostrum. The mare has raised all her foals without any other issues presenting

Location

1148 Segenhoe Rd SEGENHOE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

LA VELATA (JPN)
Chestnut mare       Foaled 2013 
 

ZENNO ROB ROY Sunday SilenceHaloHail to Reason
Wishing WellUnderstanding
Roamin RachelMiningMr. Prospector
One Smart LadyClever Trick
VEIL OF AVALON
    1997
Thunder GulchGulchMr. Prospector
Line of ThunderStorm Bird
Wind in Her HairAlzao (USA)Lyphard
BurghclereBusted

ZENNO ROB ROY (JPN) (2000). 7 wins, Japan Cup, Gr.1. Sire of 1065 rnrs, 759 wnrs, 26 SW, inc. Saint Emilion (Tokyo Yushun Himba, Gr.1), Pelusa, Lelouch, Trailblazer, Lia Fail, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Ask Wild More, Zennzella, Divine Force, Ipheion, Ecumenical, Highland Peak, Polly Grey, Melchior, Chance the Roses, Loch Katrine, Meisho Tensui, Gold Gear, New York Minute, SP Bel be Stallone, Mini Transat, Canicule, Sirius Colt, Verona City, etc.

 

1st dam

VEIL OF AVALON, by Thunder Gulch. 7 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 9f, £35,455, US$232,026, Gulfstream Park De La Rose H., Gr.2, Calder Solo Haina H., L, Goodwood Racegoers Club S., Newbury 2YO Fillies' S., Saratoga Allowance, Belmont Allowance, 2d Epsom Fortune S., L, Doncaster Sceptre S., L, 3d Keeneland Galaxy S., Gr.3, Belmont Just a Game H., Gr.3. Half-sister to DEEP IMPACT, BLACK TIDE, NEW BEGINNING, On Fire,  Lady Blond (dam of GOLD BLITZ),  Glint in Her Eye (dam of JEREMY). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

VOLSHEB (c by Neo Universe). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, 160,165,000¥, Tokyo Metropolitan S., L, Hanshin Midosuji S., Niigata Nihonkai S., Tokyo Ashinoko Tokubetsu, 2d Tokyo Meguro Kinen, Gr.2, Soshun S., Chukyo Malaysia Cup, 3d Tokyo Copa Republica Argentina, Gr.2, Hanshin Orion S.

L'ILE D'AVAL (c by Agnes Tachyon). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, 230,359,000¥, Kyoto Miyakooji S., L, Cassiopeia S., L, 2d Kyoto Andromeda S., L, Tokyo Ireland Trophy, L, 3d Tokyo NHK Mile Cup, Gr.1, Hanshin Naruo Kinen, Gr.3, Mainichi Hai, Gr.3, Chukyo Toyota Sho Chukyo Kinen, Gr.3, Kokura Daishoten, Gr.3, Kokura Nikkei Open, L.

 Raise a Veil (f by Heart's Cry). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, Hanshin Hotarugaike Tokubetsu, Chukyo Nishio Tokubetsu, 2d Kyoto Horikawa Tokubetsu, Hanshin Shikoku Shimbun Hai. Dam of-

 Ray Floret. 3 wins at 1400m in 2024 in Japan.

 Guns of Navarone (c by Special Week). 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 2000m, 2d Tokyo Teletama Hai.

 Days of Thunder (c by Pivotal (GB)). 2 wins at 1300m in Japan.

 Charmed Veil (f by Neo Universe). Winner at 1800m in Japan. Dam of-

 Satono Arpeggio. 4 wins at 1250m, 1400m to 2024 in Japan.

 Westray (f by Orfevre). Unplaced. Dam of-

 Trust Boss. Winner at 2400m in 2024 in Japan.

 Supreme Goddess (f by Theatrical). Raced twice. Dam of 4 winners-

 Supreme Giant. 4 wins at 6½f, 1m, US$121,355 in U.S.A.

 Burning Heart. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m in Puerto Rico.

 Love and Care. 2 wins at 5½f, 6f in U.S.A.

 Red Canova. 2 wins at 1800m, 2000m in Japan.

 Mashhuur (f by Giant's Causeway). Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Sensation (f Zenno Rob Roy) 3 wins from 1200m to 1800m, Hanshin Radio Kansai Sho Chushun Tokubetsu, 2d Kyoto Omuro Tokubetsu, 3d Hanshin Inagawa Tokubetsu.

 Cecilia. 2 wins at 1800m in Japan. Dam of 2 winners-

World Revival (c Epiphaneia) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 2000m, 2d Fukushima Radio Nikkei Sho, Gr.3, 4th Fukushima Mimpo Hai, L.

 Narita Moonlight. Winner at 1700m in Japan.

 

2nd dam

WIND IN HER HAIR, by Alzao (USA). 3 wins at 2000m, 2400m, £191,389 in GB and Germany, Gelsenkirchen Aral Pokal, Gr.1, Newbury Fillies Trial S., L, Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L, 2d The Oaks, Gr.1, 3d Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1. Half-sister to CAPO DI MONTE,  Invite (dam of WIN KLUGER),  Bella Vitessa (dam of YEHUDI). Dam of 15 named foals, 14 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

DEEP IMPACT (c Sunday Silence) Horse of the Year in Japan in 2005 & 2006. Champion 3YO Colt & Triple Crown Winner in Japan in 2005. Champion Older Horse in Japan in 2006. 12 wins-1 at 2-from 2000m to 3200m, 1,454,551,000¥, Japan Cup, Gr.1, Kyoto Takarazuka Kinen, Gr.1, Hanshin Daishoten, Gr.2, Nakayama Arima Kinen, L, Satsuki Sho, L. Champion sire.

VEIL OF AVALON (f Thunder Gulch) 7 wins. See above.

NEW BEGINNING (c Agnes Tachyon) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 2000m, 2400m, 81,912,000¥, Nakayama Hopeful S., L, Kyoto Shorai S., 3d Hanshin Mainichi Hai, L, Kyoto Koto S., 4th Tokyo Kyodo News Service Hai, L.

BLACK TIDE (c Sunday Silence) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, 162,071,000¥, Nakayama Fuji TV Sho Spring S., L, 2d Kyoto Miyakooji S., L, Australia Trophy, L, Andromeda S., L, 3d Nakayama Nikkan Sports Sho Nakayama Kimpai, Gr.3. Sire.

On Fire (c Sunday Silence) Winner at 2, 3d Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai S., L. Sire.

 Lady Blond. 5 wins at 1200m, 87,673,000¥, Nakayama September S., Sapporo TVH Sho. Dam of 4 winners-

GOLD BLITZ (c Special Week) 10 wins from 1700m to 2000m, 224,040,000¥, Kyoto Antares S., Gr.3-twice, Ohi Teio Sho, L, Hanshin Nigawa S., L, Morioka Mercury Cup, L.

 La Dorada. 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Tokyo Utopia S., 2d Nakayama Ichikawa S. Dam of 6 winners-

REY DE ORO (c King Kamehameha) Leading 3YO Male on 2017 WTR (Long). Champion 3YO Colt in Japan in 2017. Champion Older Male in Japan in 2018. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 2000m to 2400m, 881,550,000¥, 1,541,400Dhs, Tokyo Yushun, Gr.1, Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, 2d Nakayama Arima Kinen, Gr.1, Japan Cup, Gr.1. Sire.

LEYENDA (g King Kamehameha) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, 122,320,000¥, Tokyo Epsom Cup, Gr.3, 2d Nakayama Asahi Hai Saint Lite Kinen, Gr.2, Tokyo Fuji S., Gr.3, 3d Nakayama Lord Derby Challenge Trophy, Gr.3.

TIZONA (g Daiwa Major) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, 85,297,000¥, Hanshin Marguerite S., L, Tokyo Kunitachi Tokubetsu, 2d Hanshin Motomachi S., 3d Kyoto Ohara S.

 Land's Edge. Placed at 3 in Japan. Dam of 8 winners-

Roca (f Harbinger) Winner at 2, 3d Tokyo Daily Hai Queen Cup, Gr.3, 4th Hanshin Tulip Sho, Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

REGALEIRA (f Suave Richard) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1800m to 2500m, 634,381,000¥, to 2024, Nakayama Arima Kinen, Gr.1, Hopeful S., Gr.1, 3d Tokyo Ivy S., L.

 Bloukrans. 3 wins at 1800m, 2000m, Kyoto Kitaoji Tokubetsu, 3d Hanshin Tajima S. Dam of-

STELLENBOSCH (f Epiphaneia) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 1800m, HK$2,760,000, 311,768,000¥, to 2024, Hanshin Oka Sho, Gr.1, 2d Tokyo Yushun Himba, Gr.1, Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, Gr.1, 3d Kyoto Shuka Sho, Gr.1.

 Edgy Style. 3 wins at 1800m, 2000m, 2d Hanshin Hotarugaike Tokubetsu, 3d Kokura Dazaifu Tokubetsu. Dam of-

URBAN CHIC (c Suave Richard) Joint Leading 3YO Male on the WBR Rankings (Ext) in 2024. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1800m to 3000m, 350,448,000¥, to 2024, Kyoto Kikuka Sho, Gr.1, Nakayama Asahi Hai Saint Lite Kinen, Gr.2, 2d Nakayama Keisei Hai, Gr.3, 4th Nakayama Satsuki Sho, Gr.1.

 Stars in Her Eyes. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d Goodwood St John Ambulance Nursery H. Dam of 9 winners-

 Pleasant Breeze. Winner at 2 in Japan. Dam of 5 winners-

PLATINA VOICE (c Empire Maker) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m, 79,594,000¥, Kyoto Hagi S., L, Chukyo Nagoya Nikkan Sports Hai, 3d Nakayama Fuji TV Sho Spring S., Gr.2, 4th Kyoto Kisaragi Sho, Gr.3.

 Like the Wind. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Hawaiian Wind. 3 wins at 1800m, 2000m, 2d Kyoto Pearl S. Dam of 2 winners-

LUFTSTROM (g Kinshasa No Kiseki) 3 wins at 1600m, 87,846,000¥, Nakayama New Zealand Trophy, Gr.2, 2d Tokyo Valentine S.

 Lady Skipper. Placed at 3 in Japan. Dam of 7 winners-

ADMIRE MIYABI (f Heart's Cry) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2000m, 82,275,000¥, Tokyo Daily Hai Queen Cup, Gr.3, 3d Tokyo Yushun Himba, Gr.1. Producer.

 La Fiesta. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

THERMAL WIND (f Drefong) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, 103,682,000¥, Niigata Shinetsu S., L, Nakayama Shunkyo S., 2d Niigata Toki S., L, Nakayama Shunrai S., L.

 Glint in Her Eye. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

JEREMY (c Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1m, £237,142, Sandown Mile S., Gr.2, 2d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.2, 3d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1. Sire.

 

Race Record:

Raced 3 times.

 

Produce Record: Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners.

2017  Kahuka (g by Lord Kanaloa). 4 wins to 1100m, A$86,525, to 2023-24, 3d ATC Sky Racing Active H.

2018  Baldassare (g by Snitzel). 3 wins to 1400m, A$85,525, to 2024-25, BRC Ladbroke it H., 3d BRC Ken Monk H.

2019  Rocketship (c by Snitzel). Unraced.

2020  Otono (f by The Autumn Sun). 3 wins from 1400m to 1650m in 2024-25 in Aust.

2021  Xarpo (f by The Autumn Sun). 2 wins at 1400m, A$75,810, in 2024-25, VRC TAB H., 3d VRC TAB H.

2022 (c by The Autumn Sun).

2024 (f by Admire Mars (JPN)).

 

Missed in 2023, 2025.

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