2025 MARCH (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 450 Crystal River (AUS)

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Particulars

Name:	Crystal River (AUS)
Category:	Broodmare
Sire:	Bernardini (USA)
Dam:	Truly Wicked (AUS)
Colour:	Brown
Sex:	Mare
DOB:	29 September 2010
COB:	AUS
Disclosures:
GST:	Yes 100%
Location:	516 Nandowra Rd, Nandowra Road SCONE NSW
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Broodmare's Breeding Status

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

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Reports

Veterinary Report 18/03/25

Description

For unreserved sale in a reduction of stock is the opportunity to buy a half relation to a Group 1 winning international sprinter who is also a proven producer of 5 named foals for 4 winners. Crystal River offers pedigree, 2YO speed and a proven produce record with progeny selling at public auction for up to $200,000.

KEY POINTS:

• Crystal River is a 2YO winner and out of the Group 2 winning speed mare Truly Wicked.

• Crystal River is the half relation to Champion Griffen in Hong Kong and international Group 1 winner Amber Sky.

• Crystal River’s progeny have sold for up to $200,000 at public auction.

• Crystal River is the dam of 5 named foals for 4 winners.

• Crystal River’s weanling filly by Cosmic Force is a very classy, forward individual with size, strength and correct, she will be sold at the 2026 Yearling Sale Series.

• Crystal River is by high class broodmare sire Bernardini.

• Bernardini is the sire of the dams of 111 stakes winners, including 18 Group 1 winners, highlighted by Group 1 Australian Derby winner Angel Of Truth.

• Crystal River is not in foal and ready to be mated the stallion of choice for the 2025 breeding season.

• Crystal River had one cover in the 2024 breeding season.

• Crystal River has a club foot in front, we have not seen this pass through to her progeny.

BREEDING CERTIFICATE ATTACHED

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT – All veterinary records remain the property of the owners, every attempt is made to provide full disclosure. Perspective buyers are encouraged to seek their own veterinary advise prior to placing bids.

For any further information please contact Matt on 0481 989 661

Location

516 Nandowra Rd, Nandowra Road SCONE NSW

Pedigree



CRYSTAL RIVER (AUS)
Brown mare		Foaled 2010

BERNARDINI (USA)

A.P. Indy

Seattle Slew

Bold Reasoning

Weekend Surprise

Secretariat

Cara Rafaela

Quiet American

Fappiano

Oil Fable

Spectacular Bid

TRULY WICKED
2001

Rubiton

Century

Better Boy (Ire)

Ruby

Seventh Hussar (Fr)

Dizzy Lass

At Talaq (USA)

Roberto

Val Chimene

Twig Moss (Fr)

BERNARDINI (USA) (2003). 6 wins from 1m to 1¼m, Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1. Sire of 1719 rnrs, 1052 wnrs, 88 SW, inc. Alpha (Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1), Stay Thirsty, Cavorting, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Angel of Truth, Catholic Boy, Chancer McPatrick, Immersive, Matareya, Clairiere, Du Jour, Emblem Road, Gretzky the Great, Speaker's Corner, Colonel Liam, Maxfield, Paris Lights, Wicked Whisper, Dunbar Road, Serengeti Empress, Mo Town, etc.

1st dam

TRULY WICKED, by Rubiton. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$372,700, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2, Clamms Seaford Trophy, MRC Weary Dunlop Research Foundation H., Fire Band 2YO H., Chicquita H., 2d MVRC Ian McEwen Trophy, Gr.3, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, Geoffrey Bellmaine S., L, MVRC Ladies Luncheon H., 3d SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC Woodstock Mile Oaks, Gr.2, 4th MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2. Sister to White Mist, three-quarter-sister to Great Manners (dam of GREAT GLEN - GREAT DELIGHT (H.K.)). Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

AMBER SKY (g by Exceed and Excel). Champion Griffin in Hong Kong in 2011-12. 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, A$2,400, HK$9,033,500, 2,385,500Dhs in HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Albatross H., Broadwood H., Gallop H., Yung Shue O P., Regensburg Griffin P., 2d HKJC National Day Cup, Gr.3, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Albert H., 3d HKJC Friendship Bridge H.-twice, Social Inclusion H., 4th Meydan Al Quoz Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, National Day Cup, L.

Truly Elsa (f by Frosted (USA)). 3 wins at 900m, 1000m, A$79,900, in 2024-25, SAJC Sportsbet H., Murray Bridge RC Andrew Mills H.

Crystal River (f by Bernardini (USA)). Winner. See below.

Villa Rosa (f by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m, 3d MVRC Adapt Australia H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H. Dam of 2 winners-

Dun With Roses. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m in 2024-25 in Aust.

Broadhurst. Winner at 1600m in 2024-25 in Aust.

Little Town Blues (g by Exceed and Excel). 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$151,160, to 2024-25 in Aust.

Gulf of Aden (g by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins to 1200m, A$85,585, to 2023-24 in Aust.

Hampton Classic (f by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Lake Agawam. 3 wins at 1000m, 1050m to 2024-25, SAJC Chalk Hill Wines P.

Beaunified. Winner at 1100m in 2023-24, 3d Bendigo JC Gold Rush 2YO P.

Flash of Innocence (f by Lonhro). Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of-

Starbook. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

Villa Blanca (f by Exceed and Excel). Placed at 2, 3d MVRC Dominant Hygiene Systems 2YO P.

Truly Innocent (g by Lonhro). Placed in Aust.

Vandehere (f by Dehere (USA)). Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

Anilla. 5 wins to 1300m, A$208,750, HK$228,800, to 2023-24, VRC Leap Real Estate Sprint H., SAJC Access Hardware H., MRC Ladbrokes Same Race Multi H., 2d VRC Members Sprint H., HKJC Panasonic Inverter H., 3d VRC HQ Tavern H., MRC Catanach's Jewellers H., MRC (Mornington) Polvin Fencing H.

Movandi. 3 wins at 1350m, 1400m, 2d SAJC TAB H.

Dehero. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m to 2024-25 in Aust.

Brother Fox. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

2nd dam

DIZZY LASS, by At Talaq (USA). Winner at 1000m, SAJC Gold Kildare P.H., 2d SAJC Angas Brut Champagne H., Kokoda H., 3d SAJC Matrice H., Penny Edition P.S., Sizzler H., Adelaide Crows H. Sister to TICKET TO ROME, half-sister to Great Manners (dam of GREAT GLEN - GREAT DELIGHT (H.K.)). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

TRULY WICKED (f Rubiton) 5 wins. See above.

White Mist (f Rubiton) 4 wins from 1150m to 1600m, A$116,300, MRC Auspower P., Richfield Lady H., Lady Sybil H., 2d VRC Rosteron Staff Rostering H., 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC Lord S., L, Starlet H., Molly's Robe H., 4th VRC Blamey S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

Unblemished. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

Sister Sledge (f Uncle Mo (USA)) Winner at 1400m, 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2. Producer.

Adams Peak. 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$89,450, Oakbank RC Allan Scott Country Cup H., 2d MVRC Romanis Cant H., 3d MRC Sobar H., Katandra H., SAJC Flight Centre H.

Dubai Dizzy. 2 wins at 2, Greyville Desert Links H., 2d Turffontein Emperors Palace International H.

3rd dam

VAL CHIMENE, by Twig Moss (Fr). Placed, 2d SAJC Star Style Girl H. Dam of 7 foals, all winners, inc:-

TICKET TO ROME (f At Talaq (USA)) 7 wins to 1400m, A$186,390, VRC Frances Tressady P., Gr.3, 3d SAJC Christmas H., Gr.3. Producer.

Great Manners. 5 wins to 1400m, VRC Kittyhawk H., VATC Agua Caliente H. Dam of 6 winners-

GREAT GLEN - GREAT DELIGHT (H.K.) (g Regal Classic (Can)) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$278,410, HK$3,386,500 in Aust. and HK, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.2, MRC Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

Mont Fleuri (f Cape Cross (Ire)) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$260,513, MRC Geoff Dawson 2YO H., 3d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

Silverthorne (g Regal Classic (Can)) 13 wins from 1200m to 2050m, A$134,010, QTC Country Race Clubs Welter H., 2d Toowoomba Cup, L.

Lady Alaska. Placed in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

ALASKAN GOD (g Playing God) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$568,825, Western Australian Derby, Gr.2, 3d MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3.

Midnight Mist. Winner at 1100m, 2d VRC Nouvelle Star H. Dam of 8 winners-

Flute of Bubbly. Winner at 2200m, SAJC Tooheys New Rating H., 4th SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners-

SHIGERU SENDAN (f Denman) 2 wins at 2, A$112,125, Scone RC Woodlands S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

Winner at 2, MRC Jim Conway 2YO H.

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

2015 Zoustorm (g by Zoustar). 5 wins to 1400m, A$164,485, to 2023-24, Oakbank RC E-Cycle Solutions H., 2d SAJC Master Builders H., Irish Spring Fling H., 3d MVRC Summer Membership H.

2016 Deep Crystal (f by Deep Field). 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$77,940, 3d ATC TAB P., Heineken H.

2017 Endangered Species (g by Hinchinbrook). 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$122,495, to 2023-24 in Aust.

2018 Sir Crackle (g by Choisir). Placed, 3d ATC Astern at Darley P.

2019 Merchant Miss (f by Merchant Navy). Winner at 1550m in 2023-24 in Aust.

2021 (f by Capitalist). Died.

2022 (c by Cosmic Force). Died.

2023 (c by Hellbent).

2024 (f by Cosmic Force).

Missed in 2025; slipped in 2020.

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