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BETTER THAN READY (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2009-Stud 2015). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Sire of 592 rnrs, 397 wnrs, 14 SW, inc. Apache Chase (BRC Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1), Port Lockroy, Chrysaor, Hidden Wealth, Alpine Edge, Tiger Legend, Lim's Bighorn, Skirt the Law, Steady Ready, The Vowels, Better Get Set, Better Reflection, Jagged Edge, The Odyssey, SP Gin a Tonic, Trifling, Ana Jaahza, Coco Rox, Paredo, Iced and of Shamedy, etc.

1st dam

YUKON DANCE, by So You Think (NZ). Unraced. Blood-sister to NORTHWEST PASSAGE. Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Kenyada (f by Kermadec (NZ)) 2 wins at 1500m, 1700m, A$99,775, in 2023-24, Ipswich TC Grason Park H., 2d ATC James Squire H., Hyland Colours H., 3d BRC Stradbroke Calcutta H., 4th ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3.

2nd dam

SHANIA DANE, by Danehill (USA). 5 wins to 1500m, A$846,450, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Premiere S., Gr.2, AJC South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H., Gr.3, STC Cathay Pacific H., 2d AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, STC Apollo S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, MRC Twilight Glow S., L, STC De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., 3d VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, Myer Classic, Gr.1, AJC All-Aged S., Gr.1, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1. Sister to SCINTILLATION, Danevade (dam of NORTHWEST PASSAGE), Puzzle Book, three-quarter-sister to Liatris, half-sister to RISK AVERSION,  Sequin (dam of BEAUTY, GET TO WORK, ORDER OF THE SUN). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

 Kristy Lee. 6 wins to 1200m, A$472,495, ATC Sportsyear H., Coolmore Australia H., Theraces.com.au H., Ranvet H., Instagram at ATC Races H., Tab.com.au P., 2d ATC Wilson Asset Management H., Tab.com.au H., TAB Rewards H., Theraces.com.au H., Mantra Group Sprint H., Vinery Stud H., Allan Denham Racing H., 3d ATC Blackwoods Apex Tools H. Producer.

3rd dam

SUBTERFUGE (GB), by Machiavellian. Winner at 2, Newmarket Dexa'Tex S. Half-sister to SANDMASON, SARDEGNA (dam of SARDONIC),  Spa (dam of PERSIAN MAJESTY). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

SHANIA DANE (f Danehill) 5 wins. See above.

SCINTILLATION (g Danehill) 12 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, HK$24,831,850, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L-twice, Chinese Club Challenge Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, 2d HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize, L, GOME Sprint, L.

RISK AVERSION (f Encosta de Lago) 5 wins to 1350m, A$215,000, BRC Juanmo S., L, Pink Ribbon Race for Research Quality H., Lyndhurst Stud H., Mount St Michael's College P., Hidden Dragon at Lyndhurst Stud H., 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.3, 3d BRC Bright Shadow H., L. Producer.

Liatris (f Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d CJC Race Images H., 4th Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Daring. Winner at 1450m, 3d MVRC Vic Wide Towing H. Dam of 4 winners-

PACIFIC DRAGON (f Charm Spirit) 3 wins at 2, NZ$155,525, Taumarunui RC Ryder S., L, Whangarei RC Winter Championship 2YO Final, 2d Auckland TR Eclipse S., Gr.2, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders S., Gr.3.

Danevade (f Danehill) 3 wins at 1400m, A$161,090, MRC WJ (Bill) Adams H., 2d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, MVRC RSL Victoria H., MRC Rokk Ebony Cup, Tralee H., 3d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

NORTHWEST PASSAGE (g So You Think) 5 wins from 1300m to 2500m, A$394,250, Moonee Valley Night Cup, L, TRC Hobart Guineas, L, Tasmanian Derby, L, ATC Theraces H., 2d Geelong Cup, Gr.3.

Puzzle Book (f Danehill) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$101,500, AJC Honda Accord 2YO P.H., STC Rebecca Lancaster H., 2d AJC TJF EBC Materials Handling 2YO H., Safilo Eyewear H., 3d Gosford Classic, L, STC Madison Resources H.

 Mothwing. 2 wins at 1350m, 1550m, AJC Randwick Autumn Carnival H., 2d AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., Kingsgrove H., Alexandria H. Dam of 3 winners-

Skydance Eclipse (g Foxwedge) 8 wins from 1200m to 1700m, 297,317Rgt., S$3,375 in Malaysia, 2d Selangor TC Sports Toto Supreme Challenge Cup, L, 3d Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L, 4th Perak TC Coronation Cup, L.

 Sequin. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

ORDER OF THE SUN (g Encosta de Lago) 11 wins from 1200m to 2800m, A$262,665, 72,180Rgt., S$366,567 in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, VRC St Leger, L, Singapore TC Colonial Chief S., L, 2d Singapore TC New Year Cup, L, El Dorado Classic, L, 3d Bendigo Cup, L.

BEAUTY (f Smart Missile) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$219,650, MVRC William Crockett S., L, Ladbrokes Sizzle Final H., SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., 2d MRC Allan Wicks H., 3d VRC Furphy Ale Trophy.

GET TO WORK (f Snippets) Winner at 2, SAJC Cinderella S., L, 2d MVRC Paraquad Victoria Trophy 2YO H., 3d SAJC Jansz S., Gr.3, South Australian S., L, Walter Brown S.H., L. Producer.

 Subsequent. Winner at 1500m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

SUMMER PASSAGE (g Snitzel) Top Male on The 2016-17 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$206,725, A$232,500, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., L, Comag H., 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, Counties Bowl, L, Manawatu RC Ashhurst Pohangina Cup, BOP RC Triton Pacific Owens P., Counties RC Haunui Farm 2YO S.

 Sponsored. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Hollywood Mistress. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

AARDVARK (g Capitalist) Winner at 2, A$137,300, in 2023-24, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d MRC Debutant S., L.

 Pizzazz. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

ALL THAT PIZZAZZ (g Spirit of Boom) 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$854,275, to 2023-24, BRC Bribie H., L, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L, 2d BRC Ascot H., L, 3d GCTC Goldmarket H., L.

 Sequential. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

EXCITABLE BOY (g More Than Ready) Winner at 2, A$98,150, HK$840,000, VRC Festival of Racing S., L, 2d HKJC Revlon H., 3d VRC Herald Sun Superracing S., L, MVRC St Albans S., L.

 London Rebel. Raced once. Dam of 2 winners-

Handsome Rebel (g Denman) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$32,750, HK$3,565,330, HKJC Longines International Jockeys Championship H., Mong Kok H., 3d Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3.

 Hides. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

 Derelique. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

MAN FROM UNCLE (g Uncle Mo) 4 wins from 1000m to 2000m, A$523,915, to 2023-24, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Theraces H., 3d VRC Hilton S, L, Ballarat TC No Fuss Event Hire Tonks H., Bendigo JC RSN 945AM H.

HEAD OF STATE (g American Pharoah) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2200m, A$335,725, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Stud & Stable Staff Awards 2YO P., BRC XXXX Dry H., Jewel Raceday H., 2d ATC Admire Mars at Arrowfield H., 3d SCTC Mooloolaba Cup.

Race Record:

Unraced.