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GRUNT (NZ) (Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 5 wins to 1600m, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of 160 rnrs, 63 wnrs, inc. SW Veight (ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1), Pocketing, Miraval Rose, SP Rhythm of Love, All Grunt, Siberian Siren and of Manolo Bling, Aratiri, Mount Rinjani, Perfect Beth, Reach the Peak, Cinematic Star, Dragoon, Etincelle, Hong Lok Golf, Inaugural, Never Peter Out, Our Cracklin Rosie, Pure Grunt, Yuen Long Elite, Mastretta, Akicita, etc.

1st dam

TE AKAU ROSE (NZ), by Thorn Park. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$131,335, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 2d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, Wanganui JC Fillies' S., L, 3d Gore Guineas, L. Three-quarter-sister to ALBERTON PARK, MAGIC BRIAR, half-sister to Alberton Princess (dam of BRUTAL, TALARIA), Dancing Bridges (dam of TESTARHYTHM),  Alberton Rose (dam of CAVALRY ROSE). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Wassergeist - Zanjabeel (Mal.) (g by Fastnet Rock) 6 wins to 1400m in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, MRC Chandler Macleod P., 2d MRC Chef's Hat P., 3d MRC Gothic S., L.

Shapita (f by Foxwedge) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$91,790, WATC Iron Jack 2YO H., Olga Daws H., Yellowglen H., 2d WATC Placid Ark S., L, D'Orsogna 2YO P., Demerit at Rangeview Stud H., 4th WATC Burgess Queen S., L. Dam of-

Thunderlips (g Zoustar) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$266,600, to 2023-24, ATC Chandon Garden Spritz H., TAB H., 2d ATC Bookmakers Recognition Day 2YO H., 3d Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Nick Moraitis Trophy.

 Rosewedge (f by Foxwedge) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, 2d MRC Ladbrokes H., 3d MVRC IGA Supermarkets H. Dam of-

 Shihab. 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$210,350, to 2024-25, GCTC Washpool Lodge H., 2d ATC TAB H., 3d BRC Gold Coast March H.

 Indicators - Zeus Warrior (Mal.) (g by Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1200m in Malaysia and Singapore.

 Tamala Rose (f by Grunt (NZ)) Winner. See below.

 Lanks (g by Flying Artie) Winner at 1000m in Aust.

 Sombreuil (f by Flying Spur) Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

PROVENCE (f Savabeel) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$817,115, to 2024-25, Auckland TR New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Auckland TR Royal Descent S., SNG Media H., Waikato TR Allied Security S., 2d Manawatu RC Flying H., L, 4th Auckland TR Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2.

DAMASK ROSE (f Savabeel) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, NZ$2,228,335, to 2024-25, Auckland TR NZB Kiwi, RL, Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, Waikato TR Wentwood Grange H., 2d Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million, RL, 3d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3.

 Whisky Mac. 2 wins at 1650m, 2000m to 2023-24 in NZ and Aust.

 Te Jina Rose (f by Wandjina) Placed, 2d BRC Mount Franklin H.

2nd dam

STRAUSSBRIDGE, by Straussbrook. 2 wins at 2, Counties Challenge S., L. Half-sister to ALBERTON STAR (dam of LADY ALBERTON, ALBERTON PARK), SIR ALBERTON,  Alberton Magic (dam of MAGIC BRIAR). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

TE AKAU ROSE (f Thorn Park) 3 wins. See above.

Alberton Princess (f Golan) 2 wins at 1400m, Counties RC Briscoes Pukekohe H., 3d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, ARC Piazza d'Oro H., Avondale JC Equine Veterinary Services 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

BRUTAL (c O'Reilly) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$2,632,150, ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2, VRC Antler Luggage P., L, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, MRC Ladbrokes.com.au 2YO H., 2d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, Southern Cross S., Gr.3. Sire.

TALARIA (f O'Reilly) Winner at 2, Counties RC Murdoch Newell S., L. Producer.

Dancing Bridges (f Danske) Winner at 2, STC Vodka Cruiser 2YO H., 2d AJC Reginald Allen H., L, 3d AJC TL Baillieu H., L. Dam of-

TESTARHYTHM (g Testa Rossa) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$342,250, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, ATC Latch-On Education Program H., Perfection Fresh H., Hyland Race Colours H., STC Freeway Hotel Texas Poker H., 2d STC Spring Valley Smart Energy 2YO H., 3d STC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3.

 Alberton Rose. 3 wins at 1200m, Avondale JC Carol's TAB & Deli's Bar H., Waikato RC Ready to Run Sale H., 2d ARC Graeme Thomson Jewellery H., 3d ARC Lindauer Rose Juvenile S. Dam of 2 winners-

CAVALRY ROSE (f Charge Forward) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, A$437,750, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, Styletread.com.au 2YO H., 2d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in 2024-25 in Aust.