2025 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Campbell Baker - $6,500
Particulars
Name: | Cotton Tree (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Shamus Award (AUS) |
Dam: | Acqua de Parma (AUS) |
Colour: | Brown |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 17 October 2020 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 73% |
Location: | 180 Monomeith Rd MONOMEITH VIC |
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Reports

Description
Two time winner and Metro placed gelding by Shamus Award.
Very athletic and good mover.
Only 8 starts and already won just over $91k.
Beautiful nature and temperament.
Lovely to train, ride and handle.
Stands approximately 16.3hh and weighs approximately 500kgs.
See parade video for full description.
**See vet report attached.**
Ultrasound scans available on request.
Has been schooled and can jump should you want a low level equestrian eventer.
Location
Pedigree
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COTTON TREE (AUS) | ||||
Brown gelding | Foaled 2020 |
SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 2 wins at 1600m, 2040m, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Sire of 455 rnrs, 286 wnrs, 27 SW, inc. Incentivise (MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1), El Patroness, Duais, Mr Quickie, Quintessa, Media Award, Brutality, Soul Patch, Etana, Sovereign Award, Roll on High, Swats That, Distrustful Award, Kiss Sum, Willaidow, Mimi's Award, Ethical Solution, True Detective, Shamino, Irish Songs, Noname Lane, Quickster, Served Cold, etc.
1st dam ACQUA DE PARMA, by Encosta de Lago. Raced once. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:- Lulu Express Crosley Hotshot Cotton Tree Seel the Deel Miracle Mountain
2nd dam ALL THE BEST (NZ), by Kenmare (Fr). Unraced. Half-sister to BINT MARSCAY (dam of BOLLINGER, MANNINGTON, SHERATON), FILANTE, KENNY'S BEST PAL, EAU D'SCAY, Temple Fire (dam of STELLA CADENTE). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 2 winners, inc:- Countess Chloe La Zuma (f Zabeel) Winner at 1200m, 3d SAJC Schweppes Oaks, Gr.1. Euro Chic Alburq (g Rubick) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$581,080, VRC Candy Cane Lane P., BRC MacMahon H., Channel 7 H., Nova 106.9 P., GCTC Men Matter Raceday H., 2d VRC Bagot's Cowshed H., MRC Salute Frontline Workers H., MVRC Punters.com.au 2YO P., VRC Santa Ana Lane H., Summer Twilight Series H., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Ballarat TC Magic Millions 2YO Clockwise Classic, 4th VRC AR Creswick S., L. Seventhchic ROYAL MERCHANT (f Merchant Navy) 5 wins to 1250m, A$809,870, to 2023-24, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Tobin Bronze S., Gr.2, Wyong RC Magic Millions 3YO & 4YO S., ATC Munch Express H., Hall Chadwick H., 2d MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, ATC Microphone Yearlings H., 3d ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, MRC Bill Collins H., 4th ATC Hot Danish S., Gr.2, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3. Shalaka Dark Universe - New Universe (Aust.) (g Darci Brahma) 9 wins from 1100m to 1800m, NZ$10,000, A$634,625, MVRC Ladbrokes H., BRC Canadian Club H., GCTC Might and Power H., ATC Rise Up at the Championship H., Freshmark H., Saintly Hall of Fame H., Ballarat TC Maxitrans H., 2d ATC Bowness Stud Mile H., Octagonal H., BRC Roku Gin H., 3d ATC Maurice McCarten H., Gr.3, 4th Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, Scone Cup, L. Miss Knightley Knight Wager (g Casino Prince) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$26,600, S$243,945, Singapore TC Kranji B S., ARC Maserati H., 2d Singapore TC Benchmark 83 H., 3d Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, Benchmark 89 H., Benchmark 83 H.
3rd dam EAU D'ETOILE (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, WRC Thorndon H., 2d STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, 3d Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC National Caravan Rally H., 4th Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Vin d'Etoile BINT MARSCAY (f Marscay) Head of The 1992-93 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,505,838, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Magic Night S., Gr.2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, AJC Kindergarten S., L, 2d BATC Robins Kitchen Cup, Gr.2, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, 3d BATC Doomben Ten Thousand H., Gr.1, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 4th NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L. Dam of 3 winners- BOLLINGER (f Dehere) 5 wins to 1500m, A$681,330, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, STC Matador Bullbars H., Sine Industries H., 3d NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners- FRIESAN FIRE (c A.P. Indy) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$679,356, Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby, Gr.2, Risen Star S., Gr.3, Le Comte S., Gr.3, Louisiana H., L, 3d Belmont Futurity S., Gr.2, 4th Aqueduct Nashua S., Gr.3, Lone Star Park Texas Mile S., Gr.3, Fair Grounds Mineshaft H., Gr.3. Sire. VILLERMONT (c All Too Hard) 3 wins from 1600m to 1650m, A$330,360, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, 3d MRC Chandler Macleod P., 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3. Sire. Vintage Strike AIM (g Star Witness) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,668,825, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, ATC Silver Eagle, TAB Venue Mode 2YO H., 3d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2. Champagne Run FLYING EVELYN (f Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$276,950, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, MVRC Quest 2YO P., 2d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, Cap d'Antibes S., L. SHERATON (g Woodman) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$134,850, VATC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), Gr.3, 2d MRC Lobster Cave P., 3d MRC Flying Halo H. MANNINGTON (f Danehill) Joint third top filly on The 1999-2000 Australasian 2YO Classification. 3 wins at 2, A$390,100, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, Super Value Raceday 2YO H., 2d VATC Schillaci S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC Emirates Classic S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners- BENICIO (c More Than Ready) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2500m, A$978,250, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, MVRC Godings Kubota H., 2d VRC Anzac Day S., L, 3d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2. Sire. ROMNEYA (f Red Ransom) 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1500m, A$521,150, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, SAJC Oaklands P., L, MRC Snitzel at Arrowfield Stud H., Cardinia 2YO H., 2d VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, VRC Desirable S., L, MVRC William Crockett S., L. Producer. ROHERYN (g Lonhro) 8 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$787,900, ATC Show County H., Gr.3, BRC Falvelon H., L-twice, ATC Dynaton Sales & Hire H., Jockey Celebration Day H., Hyland Race Colours H., 3d ATC Star Kingdom H., Gr.3. Rhema ALWAYS ALLISON (f More Than Ready) 2 wins at 2, A$141,475, ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2, TAB Rewards 2YO P. Producer. Rose Trail ROSA IMPERIAL (f Pivotal) 4 wins from 1000m to 1600m, €157,000, 110,100Dhs, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Ris-Orangis, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de la Calonne, L, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Hampton, L, 2d Chantilly Prix Anabaa, 3d Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1. Producer. OFF TRAIL (c Farhh) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1800m, 113,047,000¥, to 2024, Fukushima Radio Nikkei Sho, Gr.3, 2d Kyoto MBS Sho Swan S., Gr.2, Shirayuri S., L, 3d Kyoto Hanshin Cup, Gr.2. ROSENTAL (f Pivotal) 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m, £16,605, €113,500, Saint-Cloud Prix Dahlia, L-twice, Deauville Prix de la Cauviniere, 3d Toulouse Prix Fille de l'Air, Gr.3, Salisbury Upavon S., L. Producer. FILANTE (c Star Way) Joint third on The 1996-97 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (1500m-2050m). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$1,814,938, AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, VATC Yalumba S., Gr.1, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2-twice, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, STC Corporate Computer Sales H., Castrol Agri H., 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, AJC George Main S., Gr.1-twice, STC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, VATC Coongy H., Gr.3, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, 4th AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1. Sire. KENNY'S BEST PAL (c Bletchingly) 3 wins from 1400m to 2050m, A$350,775, Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MVRC BMW Vase, Gr.3, AJC Tudor Hill H., 2d VATC Tralee H., 3d VRC AR Creswick S.H., L, Mollison H., L, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark Crown Lager S., Gr.2, VRC Debonair S., L. Sire. EAU D'SCAY (c Marscay) 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$170,175, Gosford Guineas, L, AJC Boss Hog Hot Dogs P., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H., Gr.3, Gosford Classic, L, 3d STC Peter Pan S., Gr.2, West Leagues Ashfield 2YO H., 4th STC Gloaming S., Gr.2. Temple Fire (f Bletchingly) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, AJC Sanctuary Cove H., Douglas Smith H., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L, 3d AJC James HB Carr S., L, STC Saratoga H. Dam of 7 winners- STELLA CADENTE (f Centaine) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$395,165, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, AJC Maroubra 2YO H., STC Sir Ivor 2YO H., 3d STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, BTC Courier-Mail Classic S., Gr.3, 4th VATC Rubiton S., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners- BRILLIANT BISC (f Elvstroem) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$155,350, ATC Gimcrack S., L, 3d ATC Widden S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L. Producer. Moon Fever (f Fusaichi Pegasus) Winner at 1100m, 3d MVRC St Albans S., L, VRC More Rain H., MVRC Owners' Gold Card Apply Now H. Dam of 3 winners- DASHING FELLOW (g Duporth) 8 wins at 1000m, 1400m, HK$12,917,700, HKJC National Day Cup, Gr.3, Hong Kong Macau Trophy, L, Panasonic Cup, Ambitious Dragon H., 2d HKJC Chinese Club Challenge Cup, Gr.3, Premier Cup, L. AERONAUTICAL (g Encosta de Lago) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$547,140, ATC Rosebud H., L, 2d ATC Shorts H., Gr.2, VRC TAB Rewards S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Blushful Brilliant Blush KAI (f Ocean Park) 5 wins to 1300m, NZ$137,365, to 2023-24, Otago RC Hazlett S., L, Waikato TR NZB Ready to Run Sale H., Auckland TR Pukekawa Pony Club H., 3d Manawatu RC Manawatu ITM Door Department H. Starwish GRAIL SEEKER (f Iffraaj) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$737,215, to 2024-25, WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, 2d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Waikato TR Trevor Eagle Memorial S., L, 3d Auckland TR Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2. DEEP IMAGE (g Testa Rossa) 8 wins to 1400m, A$510,100, BRC Lough Neagh S., L, 1300m-in track record time, 2d BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, BRC Keith Noud H., L, 3d BRC Victory S., Gr.2. Bella Stella Flibbertigibbet ALISON OF TUFFY (f Manhattan Rain) 5 wins to 1300m, A$253,825, BRC Just Now H., L, ATC Quincy Seltzer H., 2d ATC John R Turk Shop Online H., 3d ATC Metro H. Devils Marble Spirit of Karlu MYSTIC PARK (g Ocean Park) 7 wins to 1400m, NZ$239,120, to 2024-25, CJC Stewards S., L, Yaldhurst Sprint, Pryde's Easifeed H., Helston & Associates H. On Hallowed Ground AT THE OASIS (g Desert Sun) 7 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$192,825, Kilmore Cup, L, MRC Poetic King H., Bramerton H., 2d VRC Comedy King H.
Race Record: 2 wins at 1700m, 2000m, A$91,110, to 2024-25, 2d VRC Jane Baker H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
COTTON TREE (AUS) 2020 Brown gelding
by Shamus Award - Acqua de Parma, by Encosta de Lago
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | A$59,860 |
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | A$31,250 |
Totals: | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | A$91,110 |
12/Apr/2024 | 3rd of 11 (1.8) | Geelong RC Valley Inn Maiden P., A$27,000, 1500m, time 1:32.14. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Hiyaam Proud was 1st and Thunder Hawk 2nd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: Beau Mertens. | A$2,160 |
01/May/2024 | 1st of 10 (2.3) | Warrnambool RC City Volkswagen Maiden P., A$52,600, 1700m, time 1:45.46. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Boga Legend was 2nd and Eyes to Me 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: Beau Mertens. | A$27,700 |
18/May/2024 | 6th of 15 (9.6) | VRC Sir Henry Bolte H., A$156,000, 2000m, time 2:03.82. Track soft(7). Carried 54.50kg. Navy King was 1st and Saban 2nd and Desert Anthem 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: Beau Mertens. | A$3,000 |
08/Jun/2024 | 2nd of 14 (0.4) | VRC Jane Baker H., A$150,000, 2000m, time 2:03.23. Track good(4). Carried 54.50kg. Lady in Pink was 1st and Burlington Gate 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: Damian Lane. | A$27,000 |
05/Dec/2024 | 2nd of 8 (2.5) | Geelong RC Mt Moriac Hotel H., A$35,000, 1726m, time 1:43.87. Track good(3). Carried 60.00kg. The Western Front was 1st and Murray Factor 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$6,300 |
01/Jan/2025 | 8th of 12 (8.3) | VRC George Watson H., A$65,000, 1800m, time 1:49.30. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Inevitable Award was 1st and Blushing Tycoon 2nd and Et Tu Brute 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock (Mgr: M R Kent Jnr), D W Barham & P C Cunningham. Jockey: B Shinn. | A$1,300 |
30/Jan/2025 | 1st of 11 (1.3) | Southside Racing Pro Lift Garage Doors H., A$40,000, 2000m, time 2:05.15. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Socially Sassy was 2nd and Gemini Dancer 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock, D W Barham, P C Cunningham & L J Gillings. Jockey: Ethan Brown. | A$22,000 |
26/Feb/2025 | 5th of 11 (2) | MRC Sportsbet H., A$55,000, 2400m, time 2:30.53. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Romans Luck was 1st and Gemini Dancer 2nd and Lodbrok 3rd. Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr. Owner: S P Hedge, M Price, Michael Kent Bloodstock, D W Barham, P C Cunningham & L J Gillings. Jockey: Ethan Brown. | A$1,650 |