2025 APRIL (Late) Online Sale

RELIABLE MAN (GB) (Grey 2008-Stud 2013). 5 wins from 2000m to 2400m, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Sire of 799 rnrs, 487 wnrs, 27 SW, inc. Miami Bound (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Inspirational Girl, Erle, Miss Sentimental, Ardakan, Lekvarte, Hypnos, Akribie, Reliable Team, Belle du Nord, Erasmus, Renaissance Woman, Adrian, Annavisto, North Reliance, De la Terre, Kinane, Narella, Derida, Benaud, Essonne, Nest Egg, Quiet Times, Naida, etc.

1st dam

RED IS THE ROSE, by Fastnet Rock. 3 wins to 1500m, A$97,560, MVRC Ranvet H., MRC Elaren Security Services P., 3d Mornington Guineas, MRC Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds P., 4th VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2. Sister to Twilight Song, three-quarter-sister to Cao Cao - First Chief (Sing.), half-sister to FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD, Rule the River, Repose,  Riviere (dam of ESSONNE),  Serenada (dam of MCLAREN). Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

 Demon Darb (g by Pierro) 5 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$205,615, to 2024-25, BRC Larry Cassidy H., XXXX H., Sky Racing H., 2d BRC Become a Member H., SCTC Double R Group H., 3d BRC Sky Racing H.

 Mars (f by Zoustar) 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, NZ$75,015, in 2023-24, 2d Auckland TR Head to Trackside.co.nz H., 3d Auckland TR Barfoot & Thompson S.

2nd dam

RIVER SERENADE, by Hurricane Sky. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA),  River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 14 named foals, 13 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, Mal Seccull H., Geoff Murphy H., Rokk Ebony H., MVRC Marsh Pty Ltd H., MRC Waratah H., 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Century S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L, Doveton S., L, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Kevin Heffernan S., L.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., Cheung Fat H., Chow Tai Fook Aura Series H., Anna Sui Flight of Fancy H., Flamingo H., Billion Win H., Yan Chau Tong P., 2d Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl, L, Super Fit H., 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Sha Tin Raceourse Anniversary Cup, 4th HKJC Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, L, Chairman's Sprint Prize, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L. Sire.

Rule the River (f Commands) 5 wins to 1200m, A$234,080, ATC De Bortoli Wines H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Farewells Alan Thomas H., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Drummond Golf H., 3d City Tatt's RC Nivison S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L. Producer.

Twilight Song (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., Ladbrokes Cash in P., 3d VRC Incognitus S., L. Producer.

Repose (f Russian Revolution) Placed at 2 in 2023-24, 3d ATC Gimcrack S., Gr.3.

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H., 2d MVRC Tatts Group H., 3d MVRC Printhouse Graphics H. Dam of 4 winners-

MCLAREN (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Cao Cao - First Chief (Sing.) (g Fastnet Rock) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$174,150, S$154,775, HK$105,800 in Aust. and Singapore, MVRC Whiteman Property 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, 3d VRC Members Pavilion H., HKJC Po Toi H., 4th Bendigo Guineas, L.

 Red is the Rose. 3 wins. See above.

 Riviere. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H., 2d MRC City Of Glen Eira H. Dam of-

ESSONNE (f Reliable Man) 7 wins to 1400m, A$451,475, to 2024-25, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, ATC Midway H., Racing and Sports H., SCTC Barrier Reef Pool H., 2d BRC Just Now H., L, SCTC Sunshine Coast Cup, L, ATC Midway H., BRC Sky Racing H., 3d ATC Civic S., L.

 Cosmo Adirato. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2025, 3d Tokyo Shonan S.

3rd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Dam of 7 winners-

HEADWATER (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

Fare Well (f Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$238,515, ATC Gallipoli H., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, 3d VRC Gucci S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L.

River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H. Dam of 5 winners-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Medgrinda. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

BAND OF BROTHERS (g Omaha Beach) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$257,950, to 2024-25, MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 2d Geelong RC Brandt Colac H., 3d MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, Chairman's Club 2YO H., 4th MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer.

 River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

 River Pebbles. Raced 3 times. Dam of 2 winners-

ACQUARELLO (f Written Tycoon) 5 wins to 1400m, NZ$245,900, A$34,210, to 2024-25, CJC Canterbury Breeders S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis H., Waikato TR Champion Freight H., Matamata RC Trainers Series H., 2d Matamata RC Lisa Chittick Champagne S., L, Auckland TR Royal Descent S.

 River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Dam of 9 winners-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

 River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Speedboat. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.

 Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

Peace No War (g War Pass) 7 wins to 1400m, S$420,444, Singapore TC Magic Millions Mr Big 2YO S., Benchmark 89 H., Canada Cup, 3d Singapore TC Juvenile Championship, L.

 Lanikai. 3 wins at 1100m, A$76,650, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC United Voice Qld H. Dam of 3 winners-

KALINO (g Pierro) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$661,400, to 2023-24, VRC Sofitel H., L, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., ClubsNSW H., Furphy H.

Race Record:

Unplaced.