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Buyer: P Cheimardinov - $22,500

Particulars

Name:Convener (FR)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Almanzor (FR)
Dam:Nimbin (GB)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:17 February 2019
COB:FR
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 30%
Location:Embrook BEAUDESERT QLD
 
 
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Description

Convener, 6yo gelding by Almanzor.

Convener has done a super job since arriving in Australia in March 2023. His performances have included a wins at Mornington, runner up in the Moe Cup and a super win at Caulfield in August 2024.

He has been in QLD for a campaign and had his most recent start at the Sunshine Coast on the 16th of March.

He is being moved in order to dissolve a large ownership group.

Approximate Height & Weight: 16.1 and 475kg.

Location

Embrook BEAUDESERT QLD

Pedigree

 

 

CHAIRMAN - CONVENER (AUST.) (FR)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

ALMANZOR Wootton Bassett (GB)IffraajZafonic (USA)
BalladoniaPrimo Dominie
DarkovaMaria's MonWavering Monarch
DarkaraHalling (USA)
NIMBIN
    2013
Champs ElyseesDanehill (USA)Danzig
HasiliKahyasi
CommentSadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
Wemyss BightDancing Brave

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 522 rnrs, 274 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Circle of Fire, Trav, Positivity, Castle Way, Athabascan, Mehzebeen, Gezora, Almara, Moonlight Magic, Sudbina, Zabmanzor, Cheval d'Or, Rise at Dawn, (Lord) Dynastic, Keeneland, Nucleozor, Ahuriri, Around Midnight, Rajapour, Katoucha, etc.

 

1st dam

NIMBIN, by Champs Elysees. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Glaring, three-quarter-blood-sister to GLOWING. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners-

Sa'ad (c by Tamayuz) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 2000m, 2400m in France and U.S.A, Saint-Cloud Prix Kantar, 2d Toulouse Derby du Languedoc, L, 4th Saint-Cloud Prix Turenne, L.

 Chairman - Convener (Aust.) (g by Almanzor) 4 wins. See below.

 Lismore (f by Australia) 4 wins from 2350m to 3100m to 2024, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix des Centaures.

 Heart of a Warrior (g by Gleneagles) Winner at 3100m in 2025, 3d Chantilly Prix de la Boucle d'En Haut.

 

2nd dam

COMMENT, by Sadler's Wells. Unraced. Sister to BEAT HOLLOW, Ancient Culture, three-quarter-sister to New Abbey, Trellis Bay (dam of BELLAMY CAY, CINNAMON BAY),  Coraline (dam of REEFSCAPE, COASTAL PATH, MARTALINE),  Spanish Wells (dam of SPANISH DON), half-sister to YARALINO,  Brightest (dam of GLOWING). Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Zozimus. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m to 2024, 2d Newmarket Jenningsbet Britain's Leading Independent Bookmakers H., Haydock Extra Places Any Day With Betfair H., Curragh Mongey Communications Nursery H., 3d Newmarket HKJC World Pool H.

 

3rd dam

WEMYSS BIGHT, by Dancing Brave. Champion 3YO filly in Ireland in 1993. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1800m to 2400m, £121,505, 780,000fr., Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de Malleret, Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Pénélope, Gr.3, Prix Cléopâtre, Gr.3, 2d Longchamp Prix Vermeille, Gr.1. Sister to  Hope (dam of OASIS DREAM, ZENDA, HOPEFUL LIGHT), half-sister to VACAMONTE, New Abbey, Trellis Bay (dam of BELLAMY CAY, CINNAMON BAY),  Coraline (dam of REEFSCAPE, COASTAL PATH, MARTALINE),  Spanish Wells (dam of SPANISH DON). Dam of 11 foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

BEAT HOLLOW (c Sadler's Wells) Champion 3YO in France in 2000 (Int.). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, £135,984, 1,200,000fr., US$1,437,150, Longchamp Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1, Belmont Manhattan H., Gr.1, Churchill Downs Turf Classic S., Gr.1, Arlington Million S., Gr.1, Newmarket S., L, 2d Del Mar Eddie Read H., Gr.1, Fair Grounds Explosive Bid H., Gr.2, 3d The Derby, Gr.1, Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.1. Sire.

YARALINO (c Caerleon) 4 wins from 1m to 1¼m, £4,866, US$179,989 in GB and U.S.A, Golden Gate Tanforan H., Gr.3, Hollywood Park Turf 3-year-olds & Up Allowance, Santa Anita Allowance, 2d Golden Gate Lafayette H., L.

Ancient Culture (c Sadler's Wells) 2 wins at 8½f, 1½m, Newmarket Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking S., 2d Calder Mataji S., L, Newmarket Racecourses.co.uk S. Sire.

 Brightest. Placed at 3, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Maurepas. Dam of 7 winners-

GLOWING (f Dansili) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, €81,696, Fairyhouse Brownstown S., Gr.3, 4th Leopardstown Nijinsky S., L. Producer.

Glaring (c Champs Elysees) 2 wins at 2400m, 3150m, £10,587, €89,725 in GB and France, Saint-Cloud Prix Amour Drake, 2d Longchamp Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, Gr.2, Prix de Lutèce, Gr.3, Prix Lord Seymour, L, Prix du Grand Palais, 3d Longchamp Prix Maurice de Nieuil, Gr.2, 4th Chantilly Prix du Lys, Gr.3.

The Anvil (c Galileo) Winner at 10¾f, 2d Newmarket Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, Curragh Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital 2YO S., 3d Newmarket Autumn S., Gr.3, Chester Vase, Gr.3, Doncaster British Stallion Studs 2YO S. Sire.

 Bimini. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Shortfin. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

GAME RUN (g Olympic Glory) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, €206,920, Chantilly Prix du Gros-Chene, Gr.2, Prix de Roissy, 2d Chantilly Prix Servanne, L, Prix du Cabinet des Livres, Deauville Prix de Saint-Ceneri-Le-Gerei, Prix des Arcades, Saint-Cloud Prix Vatellor, 3d Chantilly Prix Servanne, L.

 Biloxi. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Benelux. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

DUCK FEET - LEVEL PLAYER (H.K.) (g Aussie Rules) 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1500m to 2200m, Roma Premio Guido Berardelli, Gr.3, Milano Premio Vittorio Riva, L, HKJC Centenary Cup, Milano Premio delle Aste, HKJC Lantau Peak H., 3d HKJC Sight Winner H., Po Leung Kuk Centenary Cup.

 

Race Record:

4 wins from 1800m to 2400m, £48,104, A$195,625, to 2024-25, MRC Evergreen Turf H., MRC (Mornington) Cleanaway Sustainability H., 2d Ascot Lavazza Heritage S.H., Moe Cup, MRC Lockettled.au H., 3d VRC Readiness App Sprint.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

CONVENER (FR) 2019 Bay gelding
by Almanzor - Nimbin, by Champs Elysees

 

(in Great Britain, Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
3724-A$83,575
4812-A$115,850
581--A$61,700
64--1A$18,075
Totals:27461A$279,200
11/Mar/20222nd of 8
(4.5L)
Wolverhampton Watch Racing Free Online at Coral Novice S., £7,300, 9½f, time 1:59.14. Track standard. Carried 128.00lbs. Zain Sarinda was 1st and Benedict Wildes 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: David Probert.£1,851
01/Apr/20222nd of 6
(9L)
Leicester Leicester Racecourse Annual Badges on Sale Now Novice S., £10,000, 1½m, time 2:37.35. Track good to soft (soft in places). Carried 128.00lbs. Nahanni was 1st and Baltic Bird 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: Tom Marquand.£2,535
01/May/20221st of 4Salisbury British Ebfájn Steelstock Supporting UK Construction Maiden S., £12,000, 1½m, time 2:39.82. Track good to firm. Carried 131.00lbs. Valsad was 2nd and Ring Fenced 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: S M Levey.£6,480
24/May/20221st of 5Bath Join Casumo Today Kelston Cup H., £12,000, 10¼f, time 2:9.61. Track good to soft (soft in places). Carried 128.00lbs. Green Team was 2nd and Yarralumla 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: David Probert.£6,281
02/Jul/20226th of 15
(hd)
Sandown Coral Play Racing-Super-Series for Free H., £50,000, 1¼m, time 2:6.17. Track good to firm. Carried 126.00lbs. Arqoob was 1st and Sweet Reward 2nd and Electrical Storm 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: W Buick.£745
16/Jul/20222nd of 5
(0.75L)
Chester Camden Hells H., £26,122, 10½f, time 2:14.66. Track good (good to firm in places). Carried 135.00lbs. Sheer Rocks was 1st and Highland Premiere 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: RAYMOND DAWSON.£6,042
03/Sep/20222nd of 11
(0.5L)
Ascot Lavazza Heritage S.H., £100,000, 1½m, time 2:37.37. Track good to soft. Carried 127.00lbs. La Yakel was 1st and First Ruler 3rd. Trainer: M Meade. Owner: Aquis Farm & Manton Park. Jockey: ROB HORNBY.£24,170
29/Mar/20232nd of 12
(0.2)
MRC Lockettled.au H., A$55,000, 1600m, time 1:39.65. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Saint Bathans was 1st and Reckoning 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, B J Nally, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald & M A Slack-Smith. Jockey: John Allen.A$9,900
22/Apr/20231st of 13
(2.0)
MRC (Mornington) Cleanaway Sustainability H., A$130,000, 2000m, time 2:03.80. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Feuermond was 2nd and Sky Out 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing , C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: B Shinn.A$71,500
20/May/20239th of 12
(6.8)
VRC In Memory of Dean Holland H., A$130,000, 1800m, time 1:50.48. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Daytona Bay was 1st and Altivo 2nd and Flash Feeling 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: B Shinn.A$2,600
20/Oct/20232nd of 9
(3.0)
Moe Cup, A$130,000, 2050m, time 2:05.22. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Suizuro was 1st and Claidheamh Mor 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$23,400
08/Nov/20235th of 7
(2.9)
Kyneton Cup, A$125,000, 2006m, time 2:03.68. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Harmysian was 1st and Red Sun Sensation 2nd and Station One 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$3,750
18/Nov/202311th of 16
(4.4)
MRC Victorian Country Cups Final H., A$500,000, 2000m, time 2:02.58. Track good(3). Carried 53.00kg. Claidheamh Mor was 1st and Red Sun Sensation 2nd and Captain Envious 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: M J Dee.
10/Dec/20235th of 8
(4.7)
Latrobe Valley RC Traralgon Cup, A$70,000, 1900m, time 1:58.85. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Station One was 1st and Starspangled Baby 2nd and Samedi 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: J Mott.A$2,100
30/Dec/20238th of 9
(10.1)
MVRC Ladbrokes Blackbook H., A$130,000, 1600m, time 1:36.58. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Real Sensation was 1st and Soaring Eagle 2nd and Space Tracker 3rd. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle.A$2,600
23/Apr/20249th of 9--trial--Bendigo JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. My Boy Nick was 1st and Penultimate One 2nd and Thalursian 3rd.
15/Jun/202410th of 12
(10.5)
MRC Quayclean H., A$130,000, 1600m, time 1:37.79. Track soft(6). Carried 60.50kg. Hard to Cross was 1st and Golden Crusader 2nd and Crackerjack Prince 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$2,600
13/Jul/202411th of 14
(9.8)
MRC Sportsbet H., A$130,000, 2000m, time 2:07.69. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Jabbawockeez was 1st and My Brothers Keeper 2nd and Matron Bullwinkel 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing, K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe, R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, M A Slack-Smith & Walking Around Money. Jockey: John Allen.
31/Aug/20241st of 15
(0.8)
MRC Evergreen Turf H., A$80,000, 1800m, time 1:49.52. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Mathew was 2nd and Whisky on the Hill 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: Ben Allen.A$44,000
21/Sep/20248th of 14
(4)
MRC Lamaro's Hotel H., A$80,000, 2000m, time 2:04.32. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Whisky on the Hill was 1st and Flamin' Romans 2nd and Corona Lad 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: Ms J Kennedy.A$1,600
16/Oct/20245th of 12
(3)
MRC HKJC World Pool Saturday H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:32.74. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Whisky on the Hill was 1st and Roaring Engine 2nd and Quantum Cat 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: Ben Allen.A$3,900
05/Nov/20249th of 16
(6.4)
VRC Australian Heritage Cup, A$250,000, 2800m, time 2:56.44. Track good(4). Carried 54.50kg (allowance 0.50kg). Garachico was 1st and Newfoundland 2nd and Whisky on the Hill 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: B Melham.A$5,000
30/Nov/20247th of 14
(6.6)
MRC Vale Elvstroem H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:32.30. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Kadavar was 1st and Divus Romulus 2nd and Grand Pierro 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: M Zahra.A$2,600
21/Dec/20246th of 12
(2.8)
Southside Racing RJ Sanderson H., A$100,000, 2500m, time 2:38.46. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Divus Romulus was 1st and Mi Rock Aly 2nd and Flamin' Romans 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: B Shinn.A$2,000
11/Jan/20253rd of 10
(2)
VRC Readiness App Sprint, A$130,000, 2500m, time 2:35.39. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Taramansour was 1st and Newfoundland 2nd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: BRENDON NEWPORT.A$11,700
27/Jan/20255th of 9
(6.9)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Australia Day Cup, L, A$200,000, 2400m, time 2:27.89. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Tajanis was 1st and Taramansour 2nd and Saltcoats 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: K Mc Evoy.A$5,375
15/Feb/202512th of 12
(25.8)
BRC Chairmans Club Membership H., A$85,000, 2200m, time 2:18.24. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Age of Sail was 1st and Aldeenaary 2nd and Tappy's Lad 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: Ryan Maloney.
16/Mar/20256th of 8
(4.4)
SCTC Height 4 Hire H., A$75,000, 2400m, time 2:31.50. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. El Jasor was 1st and Jack Duggan 2nd and Roller Coaster 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), K J Payne, Brut Force Racing Europe (Mgr: T I Strong), R S Chilov, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House), C Schembri, M A Slack-Smith, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally) & T A Newman. Jockey: Ryan Maloney.A$1,000
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.