2025 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Gangemi Thoroughbreds - $95,000
Particulars
Name: | Aardvark (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Capitalist (AUS) |
Dam: | Hollywood Mistress (AUS) |
Colour: | Chestnut |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 23 September 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 68.85% |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
Aardvark is a stakes-winning son of Golden Slipper winner Capitalist.
He was an impressive winner of the Listed Talindert Stakes at Flemington on just his second start, and was recently close up in a strong handicap at Canterbury, beaten just over a length.
He is being sold as he is a gelding and his owners are interested in racing stallion prospects only.
A full set of Hong Kong X-rays and a video scope has been uploaded to the repository, please call Dr Johnnie Walker on +61 412 501 999 with any veterinary questions.
Height: 16.1HH
Weight: 530kg
He carries a rating of HK66.
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Pedigree
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AARDVARK (AUS) | ||||
Chestnut gelding | Foaled 2021 |
CAPITALIST (AUS) (Chestnut 2013-Stud 2017). 4 wins at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Sire of 537 rnrs, 343 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. Captivant (ATC Champagne S., Gr.1), Comrade Rosa, Encap, Lazzago, Marine One, Cannonball, Memo, Holmes a Court, Kaizad, Sebonack, Kalashnikov, I'mlovin'ya, To Cap it All, Aardvark, Amazing Eagle, Castanya, Appin Girl, Sovereign Fund, Economics, Ka Bling, King Kapa, Profiteer, Tycoon Humma, SP Quietly Arrogant, etc.
1st dam HOLLYWOOD MISTRESS, by All American. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:- AARDVARK (g by Capitalist) Winner. See below. Outback Playboy
2nd dam SPONSORED, by Redoute's Choice. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to BEAUTY, GET TO WORK, ORDER OF THE SUN, Subsequent Dusty Tycoon Rush Attack Hollywood Mistress
3rd dam SEQUIN, by Lure (USA). Placed at 3 in Aust. Half-sister to SHANIA DANE, RISK AVERSION, SCINTILLATION, Danevade (dam of NORTHWEST PASSAGE), Liatris, Puzzle Book. Dam of 11 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:- 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, Panasonic Commitment S., Benchmark 89 H., ATC Klink H., Moetmoment H., 2d Singapore TC New Year Cup, L, El Dorado Classic, L, Auckland Racing Club Trophy, 3d Bendigo Cup, L, Singapore TC Kranji A S., Benchmark 83 H., ATC Become an ATC Sponsor H., 4th Singapore TC Chairman's Trophy, 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., SAJC Fleurieu Milk Company 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. Sikka Subsequent 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. Pizzazz 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, BRC QTIS Jewel, Celebrating Grace Innes H., Cascade 2YO H., 2d BRC Ascot H., L, Ladbroke It H., Qld Tatt's RC Des Lambart Memorial P., 3d GCTC Goldmarket H., L, SCTC Bat Out of Hell H., 4th BRC Moreton Cup, Gr.2. Sequential 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, HKJC Tai Shue Wan H., Suisse Programme H., Yin Kong H., Pak Tam Chung H., Lung Wui H., Nanjing H.
4th dam SUBTERFUGE (GB), by Machiavellian. Winner at 2, Newmarket Dexa'Tex S. Half-sister to SANDMASON, SARDEGNA (dam of SARDONIC), Spa SHANIA DANE (f Danehill) 5 wins to 1500m, A$846,450, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Premiere S., Gr.2, 2d AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, STC Apollo S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, Myer Classic, Gr.1, AJC All-Aged S., Gr.1, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1. Producer. 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. RISK AVERSION (f Encosta de Lago) 5 wins to 1350m, A$215,000, BRC Juanmo S., L, Pink Ribbon Race for Research Quality 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 PACIFIC DRAGON (f Charm Spirit) 3 wins at 2, NZ$155,525, Taumarunui RC Ryder S., L, 2d Auckland TR Eclipse S., Gr.2. Danevade (f Danehill) 3 wins at 1400m, A$161,090, MRC WJ (Bill) Adams H., 2d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, 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, 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., 3d Gosford Classic, L. Hides Derelique 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.
Race Record: Winner at 2, A$137,300, in 2023-24, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d MRC Debutant S., L. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
AARDVARK (AUS) 2021 Chestnut gelding
by Capitalist - Hollywood Mistress, by All American
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | A$127,950 |
3 | 3 | - | - | - | A$9,350 |
Totals: | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | A$137,300 |
18/Oct/2023 | 3rd of 8 (4.1) | MRC Debutant S., L, A$175,000, 1000m, time 0:58.46. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Coleman was 1st and Arabian Summer 2nd. Trainer: Leon & Troy Corstens. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding And Racing Pty Ltd, Highgrove Stud, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang & P T McMahon. Jockey: Craig Williams. | A$15,750 |
29/Jan/2024 | 3rd of 7 | --trial--MRC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Flyer was 1st and In Her Eyes 2nd. | |
17/Feb/2024 | 1st of 10 (1.3) | VRC Talindert S., L, A$176,200, 1100m, time 1:04.70. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Reasonable Point was 2nd and Bittercreek 3rd. Trainer: Leon & Troy Corstens. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding And Racing Pty Ltd, Highgrove Stud, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang & P T McMahon. Jockey: Damian Lane. | A$106,200 |
09/Mar/2024 | 7th of 14 (6.1) | VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, A$311,100, 1400m, time 1:25.00. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Traffic Warden was 1st and Rue de Royale 2nd and Bosustow 3rd. Trainer: Leon & Troy Corstens. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding And Racing Pty Ltd, Highgrove Stud, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang & P T McMahon. Jockey: Damian Lane. | A$6,000 |
26/Aug/2024 | 6th of 8 | --trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Nadal was 1st and Dublin Down 2nd and Gumdrops 3rd. | |
22/Sep/2024 | 8th of 12 (3.9) | VRC Welcome to Our World H., A$50,000, 1100m, time 1:03.12. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Isthmus was 1st and Dual Pressure 2nd and Capper Thirtynine 3rd. Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing, Highgrove Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang, P T McMahon, Love Racing, The Northerly, S Langdon & Mrs M R Blair. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$1,000 |
05/Oct/2024 | 8th of 10 (4.4) | VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, A$300,000, 1100m, time 1:04.54. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. First Settler was 1st and Reserve Bank 2nd and Enriched 3rd. Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing, Highgrove Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang, P T McMahon, Love Racing, The Northerly, S Langdon & Mrs M R Blair. Jockey: Damian Lane. | A$6,000 |
07/Jan/2025 | 1st of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Enter the Dragon was 2nd and Lilac 3rd. | |
23/Jan/2025 | 4th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Shezanalister was 1st and Givemethebeatboys 2nd and Traffic Warden 3rd. | |
21/Feb/2025 | 5th of 7 (1.3) | ATC (Canterbury) Schweppes H., A$60,000, 1250m, time 1:13.34. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Tenderize was 1st and Koios 2nd and So Good So Cool 3rd. Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott. Owner: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing, Highgrove Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang, P T McMahon, Love Racing, The Northerly, S Langdon & Mrs M R Blair. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$2,350 |
10/Mar/2025 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Fearless was 1st and Estriella 3rd. |