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ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) (1993). 3 wins to 1600m, VATC VicHealth Cup, Gr.1. Champion Sire of Broodmares in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1630 rnrs, 1156 wnrs, 115 SW, inc. Chautauqua (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Princess Coup, etc. Sire of the dams of 3826 rnrs, 2483 wnrs, 22 Gr.1 wnrs, inc. SW Marhoona, Coco Sun, Lady Laguna, Fangirl, Sword of State, Alabama Express, Alligator Blood, Lombardo, Mariamia, Hasahalo, Invader, Mighty Boss, Summer Passage, Walton Street, Divine Prophet, Impending, Japonisme, Sofia Rosa, Peeping, etc.

1st 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 (f by Encosta de Lago). 6 wins. See below.

 Animoso (g by Encosta de Lago). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$133,990, 2d ATC Envirobank Behind 4tracks4kids H., Mark Roufeil H., Drummond Golf H., Big Brown is Back in 2013 H.

 Sophomore (f by So You Think (NZ)). 2 wins at 1600m, 3d ATC Quayclean H.

 Natanya (f by Pierro). Winner at 1300m, 3d ATC Bowermans Office Furniture H. Dam of-

 French Wish. Winner at 850m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 High Valyrian (f by High Chaparral (Ire)). Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of-

 Valley of Queens. 4 wins from 1300m to 1700m, A$80,805, to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Reprieve (g by Encosta de Lago). Winner at 2400m in Aust.

 Shierro (g by Pierro). Placed in Aust.

 Elite Pride (g by Street Cry (Ire)). Placed at 3, 3d HKJC Tai Tan H.

 Yukon Dance (f by So You Think (NZ)). Unraced. Dam of-

 Kenyada. 2 wins at 1500m, 1700m, A$99,775, in 2023-24, Ipswich TC Grason Park H., 2d ATC James Squire H., Hyland Colours H., 4th ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3.

2nd 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 (USA)) 5 wins. See above.

SCINTILLATION (g Danehill (USA)) 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.

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., 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.3, 3d BRC Bright Shadow H., L. Producer.

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

 Daring (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 1450m, 3d MVRC Vic Wide Towing H. Dam of 4 winners-

PACIFIC DRAGON (f Charm Spirit (Ire)) 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 (USA)) 3 wins at 1400m, A$161,090, MRC WJ (Bill) Adams H., 3d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

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

Puzzle Book (f Danehill (USA)) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$101,500, AJC Honda Accord 2YO P.H., 3d Gosford Classic, 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.

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., 3d VRC Furphy Ale Trophy.

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

 Subsequent (f Encosta de Lago) 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, 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

 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 (f Encosta de Lago) 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 (USA)) 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.

 Hides. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

 Derelique. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

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

HEAD OF STATE (g American Pharoah (USA)) 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:

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., Become an ATC Sponsor H., Become a Sponsor H., Fairfield RSL Club H., Mick Kerr Memorial H., Cellarbrations H., Onemorenomore First Crop P., Gosford RSL H., Tab.com.au P., VRC Dean Palmby & Scott Millson H.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner.

2017  Smarty Lee (g by Smart Missile). 6 wins to 1300m, A$94,075 in Aust.

2018  Leen Fox (g by Foxwedge). Placed at 2, 3d ATC Pinatubo New to Darley 2YO P., Darley 2021 Roster 2YO H.

2019 (c by So You Think (NZ)). Died.

2022  Blenheim Girl (f by Churchill (Ire)). Unraced.

2023 (c by St Mark's Basilica (Fr)).

2024 (c by D'Argento).

Missed in 2020, 2021; not served in 2024.