2025 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Sophie Rolfe - $3,750
Particulars
Name: | Memphis Tennessee (NZ) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Pierro (AUS) |
Dam: | Aretha (NZ) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 11 October 2021 |
COB: | NZ |
Disclosures: | Throat Surgery |
GST: | Yes 45% |
Location: | 140 Morgans Road MOUNT WHITE NSW |
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Description
Memphis Tennessee is a three-year-old gelding by Pierro out of the G2 winning mare, Aretha. The $300,000 NZB yearling has had just five career starts to date all within the competitive jurisdiction of Sydney or surrounding provincial areas, with his best performance finishing 5th behind Polymnia, who now heads toward the G3 Adrian Knox, in that same race Always Right finished second and is now a subsequent winner.
The gelding has shown plenty at home but unfortunately this has not transferred to race day, often working competitively with Saturday metropolitan horses. We do feel he has something to offer over a staying trip and will appreciate racing in a slightly easier jurisdiction.
During February 2024 Memphis Tennessee was referred to Randwick Equine Centre for a tie back procedure, which was a success and he has since raced without complications. Please see attached veterinary report.
The gelding has been spelling at Mount White since the 4/4 following his most recent run.
Weight- 520kg
***Whilst we do attempt to give full disclosure we do encourage independent veterinary inspections for all serious bidders.***
Location
Pedigree
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MEMPHIS TENNESSEE | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2021 |
PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2016-17. Sire of 728 rnrs, 508 wnrs, 38 SW, inc. Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Arcadia Queen, Regal Power, Shadow Hero, Pierata, Pinot, Furore, Osipenko, Dragon Leap, Paris Dior, Reelem in Ruby, Action, Roy Had Enough, Persan, Rock, Tulip, Queen of Dragons, Pierossa, Uncorked, Bellevue Hill, Gamay, Rocha Clock, etc.
1st dam ARETHA (NZ), by Charm Spirit (Ire). Equal Third Leading NZ 2YO Filly on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$184,250, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, BOP RC NZB Insurance Pearl Series H. Dam of 1 named foal, 1 to race.
2nd dam TSIKORY, by Stravinsky (USA). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Baltika ARETHA (f Charm Spirit) 2 wins. See above. Lennon
3rd dam LATTE (NZ), by Maroof (USA). Placed at 3 in NZ. Half-sister to BREW, BUBBLE, Fly the Flag FIUMICINO (g Zabeel) Top of the 2006-07 Australasian 3YO Classification (long). 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$3,102,035, Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC BMW S., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, ATC Frank Underwood Cup, L, WJ McKell Cup, L, STC Nivea Visage H., 2d ATC Winter Cup, L, 3d AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, ATC Christmas Cup, L, Sky High S., L, Bendigo Cup, L, AJC Balmoral H., 4th AJC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Randwick City S., L. Tallat Kona Hilo (g Lonhro) 5 wins to 1300m, A$402,835, ATC Southern Cross H., Sky Racing Active H., MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost P., 2d MRC Gothic S., L, ATC Bisley Workwear H., BRC TAB Venue Mode H., ATC Vale Rick Worthington H., BRC Gotransit Media Group H., 3d ATC South Pacific Classic, L, Darby Munro S., L, Cerrone H., 4th BRC Hinkler H., L, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, SCTC Glasshouse H., L. Frothed Espresso to Go
4th dam HORLICKS, by Three Legs (GB). Top filly on The 1989-90 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 17 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$3,411,682, A$625,000, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1-twice, DB Draught Classic, Gr.1-twice, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, Wanganui JC Tim Rogers S., Gr.3, ARC Alison S., L, Cambridge JC Dulcie S., L, Japan Cup, L, ARC Fay, Richwhite H., Waikato RC White Horse Whisky H., Paeroa RC Daily Freightways H., 2d ARC Air New Zealand S., Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.2, Taranaki S., Gr.3, HBJC Byerley Thoroughbred S., L, Avondale JC Allegra Park S., L, Marton JC Metric Mile, L, 3d STC BMW S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L, 4th BOP RC Owens Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2. Half-sister to Hit the Mark, Scotch and Water BREW (g Sir Tristram) Champion Stayer in Australia in 2000-01. 7 wins from 1600m to 3200m, NZ$200, A$2,384,290, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Saab H., Gr.2, Japan Trophy H., L, Birthday H., MVRC Slattery Australia H., Strathayr H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, VRC Birdcage Carpark H., Stayers' H., Flemington Hill Stand H., VATC Yangtze H., Beer Street H., MVRC Kevin Langby H., 4th QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1. BUBBLE (f Sir Tristram) Champion Older Female Stayer in NZ in 1997-98. 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$184,960, A$6,000, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Fricante H., Hawkes Bay Panache Hair Designs 3YO Fillies H., 2d ARC Japan Racing Association Classic, Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Matamata RC Jack Lindsay H. Fly the Flag SOLO FLYER (c Belong to Me) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$480,825, STC Ajax S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, AJC Canon Employees Rock 2YO H., St Patrick's Raceday H., 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, BTC Lord Mayor's Cup, Gr.3, 3d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2. Sire. Tipple TREMEC (g Zabeel) 9 wins from 1900m to 3500m, A$711,295, ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2-twice, Randwick City S., L, Canterbury Park H., Like Us on Facebook H., Valhalla Village H., 2d ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2, 3d ATC NE Manion Cup, Gr.3, 4th Wyong Gold Cup, L. Zambuca Baltika SACRED ELIXIR (g Pour Moi) Champion 2YO in NZ in 2015-16. Top Male on The 2015-16 NZ 2YO Free H. 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$80,575, A$943,150, HK$409,200, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, BRC Bundaberg Rum 2YO H., ARC NZ Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series 2YO S., 2d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, WRC Anniversary H., Gr.3, HKJC BOC Life H., 4th ARC Karaka 3YO Mile, RL. Stella Artois MY TUSKER (f Volksraad) Joint third top filly on The 2004-05 NZ 3YO Free H. 6 wins from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$266,675, A$16,000, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, Waikato RC Seafood Bazaar H., ARC Ellerslie.co.nz 3YO H., 2d Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, 3d WRC Wellington S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners- GAME KEEPER (g Fastnet Rock) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$286,115, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 3d VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3. Special Favour MR QUICKIE (g Shamus Award) 11 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$2,071,300, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, Victoria H., Gr.3, VRC Seppelt Wines H., MRC VOBIS Gold Heath S., MRC (Mornington) Mornington Guineas, SAJC Wolf Blass Wines H., 2d MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, 3d VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, South Australian Derby, Gr.1. QUICKSTER (f Shamus Award) 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$274,495, in 2023-24, SAJC Clare Lindop S., L, 2d ATC Angst S., Gr.3. Platinum Passion (f Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$3,050, A$208,763, MRC Perri Cutten P., 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners- TRIBAL WISDOM (g Makfi) 4 wins to 1400m, A$281,175, Gosford Guineas, L, VRC Off the Track Subzero H. Carib Sade FORCE OF WILL (f Power) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$83,000, A$17,825, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, ARC PGG Wrightson, Vetmed S., BOP RC Ray White Bayfair H. Star Tycoon Courte Noire COURTE ZARINDI (f Any Suggestion) 4 wins from 1350m to 2000m, NZ$93,335, Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L, CJC Warstep S., L.
Race Record: Unplaced. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE (NZ) 2021 Bay gelding
by Pierro - Aretha, by Charm Spirit
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 1 | - | - | - | A$1,050 |
3 | 4 | - | - | - | A$4,700 |
Totals: | 5 | - | - | - | A$5,750 |
31/May/2024 | 5th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 742m. Fortingall was 1st and Bartolf 2nd and Flying Boom 3rd. | |
14/Jun/2024 | 5th of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Bartolf was 1st and Scintilla 2nd and Comic Culture 3rd. | |
25/Jun/2024 | 7th of 10 (4.3) | Hawkesbury RC Motel Maiden 2YO H., A$42,000, 1400m, time 1:25.58. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Verona's Cleopatra was 1st and Sacred Fort 2nd and Inception 3rd. Trainer: J A O'Shea. Owner: Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Coolmore, Crestbeat, Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Madoff Money, Lightning Thoroughbreds, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Asco International, G J McCarthy, R A Aboud, N A Benjamin, Mrs F J O'shea, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker & Ms I Satur. Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | A$1,050 |
13/Sep/2024 | 8th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 787m. Sunny Galaxy was 1st and Expeditiously 2nd and Lyles 3rd. | |
14/Jan/2025 | 9th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Majorca Sunset was 1st and Flying From Above 2nd and Varazze 3rd. | |
03/Feb/2025 | 6th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1030m. Written Gold was 1st and Shirvington 2nd and Little Girl 3rd. | |
12/Feb/2025 | 11th of 11 (8.2) | Hawkesbury RC Irresistible Pools & Spas Maiden P., A$40,950, 1400m, time 1:23.36. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Island Dream was 1st and Queen Strada 2nd and Cavalry 3rd. Trainer: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton. Owner: Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Coolmore, Crestbeat, Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Madoff Money, Lightning Thoroughbreds,Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Asco International, G J McCarthy, R A Aboud, N A Benjamin, Mrs F J O'shea, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker & Ms I Satur. Jockey: R P Whelan. | |
05/Mar/2025 | 7th of 7 (11) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Drinkwise Mile Maiden H., A$90,750, 1600m, time 1:38.30. Track soft(6). Carried 56.00kg. Majorca Sunset was 1st and Polymnia 2nd and Bendrodt 3rd. Trainer: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton. Owner: Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Coolmore, Crestbeat, Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Madoff Money, Lightning Thoroughbreds,Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Asco International, G J McCarthy, R A Aboud, N A Benjamin, Mrs F J O'shea, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker & Ms I Satur. Jockey: Tom Sherry. | A$2,250 |
18/Mar/2025 | 5th of 11 (5.9) | Hawkesbury RC Jacob's Creek Maiden P., A$40,950, 1800m, time 1:49.28. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Polymnia was 1st and Always Right 2nd and Cheval Gris 3rd. Trainer: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton. Owner: Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Coolmore, Crestbeat, Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Madoff Money, Lightning Thoroughbreds,Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Asco International, G J McCarthy, R A Aboud, N A Benjamin, Mrs F J O'shea, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker & Ms I Satur. Jockey: Tom Sherry. | A$1,400 |
01/Apr/2025 | 9th of 12 (6.3) | Gosford RC New Era Technology Maiden P., A$42,000, 1890m, time 2:00.34. Track heavy(8). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Always Right was 1st and Hampden 2nd and Tommy Thug 3rd. Trainer: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton. Owner: Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Coolmore, Crestbeat, Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Madoff Money, Lightning Thoroughbreds,Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Asco International, G J McCarthy, R A Aboud, N A Benjamin, Mrs F J O'shea, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker & Ms I Satur. Jockey: Benjamin Osmond. | A$1,050 |