2025 MARCH (Late) Online Sale

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (2006). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 1058 rnrs, 703 wnrs, 60 SW, inc. Think it Over (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Quick Thinker, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Fireburn, Puchkine, Rivellino, Kintyre, Caroline Street, Archaic Smile, Gold Bullion, Starry Heavens, SP Think Giant, Firm Agreement, Sneaky Sunrise, All Woke, Slevka, Cobra Club, Bella Montagna and of Physique, Gatekeeper, Gi Gi Pops, etc.

1st dam

BATELEUR (USA), by Gone West. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Half-sister to MANITOULIN, MUCH REJOICING, Shine Softly (dam of THE GRASS IS BLUE),  Seek to Soar (dam of SPRING TO THE SKY). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

 So She Can Fly (f by So You Think) 3 wins. See below.

 Lansbrook (g by Hinchinbrook) 2 wins at 1200m in Aust.

 Go Atti Go (g by Tivaci) Winner at 1400m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Mr Aladdin (g by Satono Aladdin (JPN)) Placed to 2024-25, 2d HKJC Jackson H., 3d HKJC To Kwa Wan H., Kwoon Chung Motors H.

2nd dam

SOARING SOFTLY, by Kris S. Champion Turf Female in USA in 1999. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 11f, US$1,270,433, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf S., Gr.1, Belmont Flower Bowl H., Gr.1, New York H., Gr.2, Sheepshead Bay H., Gr.2, Garden State Vineland H., L, Keeneland Allowance-twice, Gulfstream Park Allowance, 4th Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1. Three-quarter-sister to PLENTY OF GRACE,  Jody G (dam of DUALITY, BOUND BY HONOR, PRIVATE JOE), half-sister to  Honor Bestowed (dam of RECEPTA, TAQARUB, DEFIANT HONOR),  Graceful Wings (dam of RIVER RUSH). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

MANITOULIN (g Awesome Again) 6 wins from 9f to 1½m, US$526,393, Del Mar Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.2, Keeneland Allowance, 4th Belmont Manhattan S., Gr.1, Arlington H., Gr.3, Belmont Point of Entry S., L.

MUCH REJOICING (f Distorted Humor) 4 wins from 6f to 1m, US$160,457, Belmont Glia S., L, Keeneland Allowance, 2d Belmont Serena's Cat S., L, Caress S., L, 3d Tampa Bay Downs Manatee S., L. Producer.

Shine Softly (f Aldebaran) 2 wins at 8¼f, 8½f, US$90,489, 2d Sam Houston Distaff S., L, 4th Sam Houston Park Jersey Lilly S., L. Dam of 7 winners-

THE GRASS IS BLUE (f Broken Vow) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 5f to 9f, US$245,328, Aqueduct Busanda S., L, 2d Laurel Caesar's Wish S., L, 3d Aqueduct Busher S., L, Laurel Anne Arundel County S., L, 4th Aqueduct Gazelle S., Gr.3, Prairie Meadows Iowa Oaks, Gr.3.

 Seek to Soar. 2 wins at 1m, 8½f, Gulfstream Park Allowance. Dam of 5 winners-

SPRING TO THE SKY (g Langfuhr) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 5½f, 6f, US$710,905, Saratoga Troy S., L, Belmont Groovy S., L, Laurel Dash S., L, Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, 2d Penn National Pennsylvania Governor's Cup, L, Pimlico Jim McKay Turf Sprint S., L-twice, 3d Keeneland Woodford S., Gr.3, Saratoga Duluth S., L, Belmont Elusive Quality S., L, Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, 4th Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, Tampa Bay Downs Turf Dash S., L.

Ennobled Friend (g Malibu Moon) Winner at 1600m in U.A.E, 2d Meydan Firebreak S., Gr.3, Dubai Creek Mile, L, IPIC 1400 H., 3d Jebel Ali Mile S., Gr.3, Jebel Ali Jebel Ali Mile Prep.

Mr Know it All (g Any Given Saturday) Winner at 2, 2d Northlands Park Canadian Juvenile S., L, 3d Northlands Park Birdcatcher S., L.

3rd dam

WINGS OF GRACE, by Key to the Mint. 6 wins-2 at 2, US$121,157, Meadowlands Boiling Springs H., Gr.3, 3d Belmont Nellie Bly S., L, Lamb Chop H., L. Half-sister to Battle Creek Girl (dam of PARADE GROUND, PARADE LEADER, SPEED DIALER, TRICKY CREEK, EVERHOPE, WAVERING GIRL),  Peggibonsi (dam of PULSATILLA),  Sunyata (dam of NEW ECONOMY). Dam of 16 foals, 11 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

SOARING SOFTLY (f Kris S) 9 wins. See above.

PLENTY OF GRACE (f Roberto) Third top filly on The 1990 USA 3YO Free H. 8 wins from 8½f to 1¼m, US$744,499, Santa Anita Yellow Ribbon S., Gr.1, Belmont New York H., Gr.2, Keeneland Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, Gr.2, Saratoga Diana H., Gr.2, Meadowlands Boiling Springs H., Gr.3, Keeneland Allowance, 2d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.2, Belmont Athenia H., Gr.3, Summer Guest S., L, 3d Belmont Flower Bowl H., Gr.1, Keeneland Bewitch S., Gr.3, 4th Atlantic City Matchmaker S., Gr.2, Belmont Athenia H., Gr.3, Louisiana Downs Golden Harvest H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Park Gaily Gaily H., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Bonnie Byerly. Placed at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

DIABOLICAL (c Artax) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1700m, £33,541, €2,383, US$989,900, S$92,250, 1,288,000Dhs in U.S.A. and U.A.E, Saratoga Alfred G Vanderbilt H., Gr.2, Pimlico Maryland Sprint H., Gr.3, Nad al Sheba Mahab Al Shimaal S., Gr.3, 2d Aqueduct Carter H., Gr.1, Laurel Frank J de Francis Memorial Dash S., Gr.1, Ascot Diadem S., Gr.2, Monmouth Sapling S., Gr.3, 3d Nad al Sheba Dubai Golden Shaheen, Gr.1, Gulfstream Park Richter Scale Sprint Championship H., Gr.2, Belmont Nashua S., Gr.3. Sire.

WHAT A NAME (f Mr. Greeley) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1300m, 1400m, €188,610, Longchamp Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Imprudence, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de la Louviere, 2d Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, 3d Deauville Prix de Lisieux, 4th Longchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3. Producer.

Shell House (f Galileo) 2 wins at 1m, 10½f, 2d Curragh Sapphire 2YO Fillies S., 3d Cork Give Thanks S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

HUDSON RIDGE (g American Pharoah) 2 wins at 9f, US$181,640, Santa Anita Cinema S., L, 2d Del Mar La Jolla H., Gr.3, 4th Santa Anita Twilight Derby, Gr.2.

 Deaconess Bonnie. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Miss Bonnie. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

LOOKIN TO STRIKE (c Lookin at Lucky) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 9f, US$305,093, Woodbine Ontario Derby, Gr.3, Ocala OBS Sprint S., L, Woodbine Allowance, 3d Woodbine Bold Venture S., Gr.3, Turfway Park Forego S., L, 4th Woodbine Dominion Day S., Gr.3.

 Risky Double. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Chagall (f Successful Appeal) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 5½f, US$89,190, 2d Churchill Downs Debutante S., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners-

 Haunting. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

SCARAMOUCHE (g Munnings) 7 wins from 6f to 1m, US$476,090, to 2024, Parx Racing Gallant Bob S., Gr.2, Rittenhouse Square S., L, 3d Laurel Concern S., L, Mahoning Valley Steel Valley Sprint S., L.

 Un Blessed. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winners-

CHESS CHIEF (c Into Mischief) 5 wins at 8½f, 9f, US$931,319, Fair Grounds New Orleans Classic S., Gr.2, Tenacious S., L, 2d Mountaineer Park West Virginia Derby, Gr.3, 3d Churchill Downs Alysheba S., Gr.2, Remington Park Oklahoma Derby, Gr.3, Fair Grounds Mineshaft S., Gr.3, Saratoga Alydar S., L, 4th Churchill Downs Stephen Foster S., Gr.2, Indiana Derby, Gr.3.

 Honor Bestowed. Winner at 9f in U.S.A. Dam of 7 winners-

RECEPTA (f Speightstown) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 7f, 1m, US$696,700, Belmont Noble Damsel S., Gr.3, Chelsea Flower S., L, 2d Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1, Saratoga Diana S., Gr.1, Del Mar Matriarch S., Gr.1, 3d Belmont Beaugay S., Gr.3-twice, Keeneland Appalachian S., Gr.3.

TAQARUB (c Aldebaran) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 6½f, US$256,962, Pimlico Maryland Sprint H., Gr.3, Aqueduct Jimmy Winkfield S., L, 2d Aqueduct Bay Shore S., Gr.3, 4th Calder Smile Sprint H., Gr.2. Sire.

DEFIANT HONOR (f Speightstown) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, US$180,181, Saratoga Riskaverse S., L, Belmont Allowance, 2d Del Mar Jimmy Durante S., Gr.3. Producer.

U S Navy Cross (g Curlin) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 8½f, US$214,135, 3d Lone Star Park Texas Turf Classic S., L, 4th Aqueduct Nashua S., Gr.3, Remington Green S., L.

 Bestowed a Star. Raced twice. Dam of 4 winners-

BOURBON CALLING (c Dialed In) 9 wins from 6f to 1m, US$703,320, to 2024, Charles Town Russell Road S., L, Churchill Downs Allowance, 2d Churchill Downs Ack Ack S., Gr.3, 3d Mountaineer Park West Virginia Governor's S., Gr.3.

 Jody G. Winner at 11f in U.S.A. Dam of 11 winners-

DUALITY (c Seeking the Gold) 2 wins at 2, US$133,833, Churchill Downs Bashford Manor S., Gr.2. Sire.

BOUND BY HONOR (c Woodman) 5 wins at 8½f, 9f, US$268,618, Calder Tropical Park H., Gr.3, Turfway Park Championship H., L, Churchill Downs Allowance, Keeneland Allowance, 3d Turfway Park Kentucky Cup Classic H., L, 4th Gulfstream Park Donn H., Gr.1. Sire.

PRIVATE JOE (c Private Account) 7 wins from 7f to 9f, Assiniboia Downs RJ Speers H., L, Marquis Downs Fred Mendel Memorial H., Gulfstream Park Allowance 4YO+, 3d Marquis Downs Finale S. Sire.

 Queen Mother. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

SUPER COOL (g Fastnet Rock) 4 wins from 1300m to 2050m, A$1,537,350, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, MVRC Mitchelton Wines Vase, Gr.2, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, MRC BMW H., 3d MRC Caulfield S., Gr.1, Memsie S., Gr.1, Autumn S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2, VRC Poseidon S., L.

 Graceful Wings. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIVER RUSH (g Strodes Creek) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$222,530, Meadowlands John Henry S., L, Hollywood Park Allowance, Saratoga Allowance-twice, Belmont Allowance, 4th Meadowlands Matt Scudder S., L.

 Noble Wings. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

 Noble Agenda. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

TONADILLA (f Royal Merlot) Champion 2YO Filly in Puerto Rico in 2006. 22 wins-4 at 2-from 5½f to 9½f, US$95,738 in Puerto Rico, El Comandante Clasico Antonio R Matos, L, Clasico Criadores de Puerto Rico, L, Clasico Camarero, L, Camarero Clasico Ramon Llobet Jr, L. Producer.

 Flying Cloud. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

Angie's Grace (f El Raggaas) 2 wins-1 at 2, 2d Bay Meadows Burlingame S., L, 3d Golden Gate Sorority S., L, Longacres Lassie S., L.

Race Record:

3 wins at 1600m, 1700m in Aust.