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Lot: 28  Skilful Artist (AUS)

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Buyer: E. B. Highfield - $4,500

Particulars

Name:Skilful Artist (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Trapeze Artist (AUS)
Dam:Berry Delicious (AUS)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Gelding
DOB:31 October 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans
GST:No
Location:188 Blackhill Rd TOOLERN VALE VIC
 
 
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Description

Lightly raced 4YO gelding.

Better suited to a less competitive grade

Selling to dissolve ownership

Location

188 Blackhill Rd TOOLERN VALE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

SKILFUL ARTIST (AUS)
Brown gelding       Foaled 2020 
 

TRAPEZE ARTIST SnitzelRedoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)
Snippets' LassSnippets
TreppesDomesdayRed Ransom (USA)
TraipseBletchingly
BERRY DELICIOUS
    2011
BlevicScenic (Ire)Sadler's Wells
BloomsBiscay
Magic HeavenMagic Ring (Ire)Green Desert
Talk to AngelsDon't Say Halo (USA)

TRAPEZE ARTIST (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 7 wins-2 at 2, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2023-24. Sire of 175 rnrs, 97 wnrs, inc. SW Griff (MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1), Ducasse, Facile, SP Concello, Pinito, Pleasure Artist, Spywire, Flying Trapeze, Introducing, Rebecchi, Artistic Venture, Dream Side, Tupakara, Fly Fly, Artistica and of Disneck, Flying Concello, Spin Doctor, Pleasure Queen, etc.

 

1st dam

Berry Delicious, by Blevic. 5 wins to 1500m, A$422,345, ATC Dissident at Newgate Farm P., Heritage Society Anniversary H., Cellarbrations H., Alpha Flight Services H., Shop With the TAB App H., 2d ATC Thomson Reuters Tax H., Can Assist Charity Racing2win H., TAB Rewards H., Winx Hall of Fame H., First Australian Imperial Force H., Rexel H., TAB Early Quaddie 2YO H., 3d ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, Your Local Greengrocer H., Drummond Golf 2YO P., Cal Rei H. Half-sister to  Pure Heaven (dam of LORDHELPMERUN). Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner-

 Saskatoon (g by Star Turn) 6 wins to 1400m, A$190,276, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising Industries H., Grand Syndicates H., Thomas Farms H., Murray Bridge RC TAB H., 2d Oakbank RC Simon Tolley Wines the Vintage H., 3d Murray Bridge RC Carlton Draught H.

 Skilful Artist (g by Trapeze Artist) See below.

 

2nd dam

MAGIC HEAVEN, by Magic Ring (Ire). 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$137,975, WATC Gimcrack S., L, Julian Car Company H., Emu Draught Initial 2YO P., Qantas Holidays H., 2d WATC Importune H., 3d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, AJC William Inglis 2YO Classic. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

Berry Delicious (f Blevic) 5 wins. See above.

 Pure Heaven. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$97,285, WATC Nobu Perth Westspeed H., Phoenix Holden H., Perthracing.com.au H., Facebook.com Perthracing H., 2d WATC Westspeed H., Tabtouch.mobi H., Perth Racing H., Tabtouch.com.au H., 3d WATC Westspeed 3YO H., Belmont Oaks Ladies Day H., Smartline Home Loans H. Dam of 4 winners-

LORDHELPMERUN (g Playing God) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$629,490, WATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Magic Millions 2YO P., I Spagnolo 50th BirthdayH., Gareth Hall Farewell H., Pinjarra RC Joseph Charles Learmonth H., 2d WATC Fairetha S., L, Happy 90th Leo Loughnan P., Mouritz Blitz 2YO P., Barry McGougan 70th H., Amelia Park H., 3d WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Pinjarra RC Mandurah Cup, WATC Australia Day Trophy H., Crown Towers H., Joseph O'Dea 60th Birhtday H., Ascot Racing Carnival H., Glenroy Chaff H.

 Smashing. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$81,100, WATC Free Entry to Belmont Park H., Salinger H., Olsen's Wedding Anniversary. P., 2d WATC Tabtouch Platinum H., Mumm Champagne H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., Tabtouch Better Your Bet 2YO P.

 Overdrive. Winner at 2, A$82,385, in 2023-24, WATC Amelia Park 2YO P., 2d WATC Bisley Workwear H., Drummond Golf H., Mrs Mac's H., 3d WATC Glenroy Chaff 2YO P.

 Botanist. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Miang. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

 Inordinate. 5 wins from 1600m to 1950m, A$142,250, to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Shemada. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Berry Bellagio. Unraced. Dam of-

 Magnus Bellagio. 5 wins to 1400m, A$194,595, BRC XXXX Dry H., 2d BRC Sky Racing H., Channel 7 H., 3d BRC RQ Summer Provincial Final H., Channel 7 H.

 

3rd dam

Talk to Angels, by Don't Say Halo (USA). Winner at 2, WATC San Toy H., 2d WATC Gimcrack S., L, Gleneagle H., 3d SAJC Abcos Adelaide Million S., 4th SAJC Walter Brown S., L. Half-sister to POTENTIAL. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

MAGIC HEAVEN (f Magic Ring) 4 wins. See above.

 Top of the Top. 3 wins to 1550m, A$112,411, STC Schweppes Ciata H., De Bortoli Wines H., 2d AJC Bel Mondo Sprint H., STC Sydney Roosters H., WATC Barrosa Boy H., 3d AJC Marriott Hotels Australia H., STC John Cootes Furniture H., Theraces.com.au H., Escape to the Races H., NSW Tatt's RC Hat Studio H., MVRC Advanced Mailing Solutions H., WATC Real Magic H.

 Hear My Prayer. Winner at 1800m in South Africa. Dam of 4 winners-

 Saint Philip. 3 wins at 2200m, 2400m, R227,500, Scottsville Highland Night Cup.

 

4th dam

SIXPENCE (NZ), by One Pound Sterling (GB). Placed at 2 in Aust. Half-sister to Lucky. Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

POTENTIAL (f Southern Appeal) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$81,550, WATC Ngawyni S., L, Lord Forrest Quality S., DJ Carmichael & Co H., 3d WATC Perth S., L. Producer.

Talk to Angels (f Don't Say Halo) Winner. See above.

 Rollover. Placed at 2 & 3 in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Sovereign Charm. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1450m, SAJC AWU The Hon Jack Wright AO Memorial H., Scott Group Of Companies H. Dam of 5 winners-

SOVEREIGN AWARD (f Shamus Award) 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$580,475, VRC Matron S., Gr.3, MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Roger Booth & Donna Philpot H.

NONAME LANE (g Shamus Award) 9 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$459,000, Seymour Cup, L, Balaklava Cup, L.

 

Race Record:

Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

SKILFUL ARTIST (AUS) 2020 Brown gelding
by Trapeze Artist - Berry Delicious, by Blevic

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
35--1A$6,345
41---A$675
Totals:6--1A$7,020
14/Dec/20234th of 7
(4.5)
Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Hygain Maiden P., A$43,650, 1103m, time 1:05.67. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Frosty Dawn was 1st and Hypothermia 2nd and Anglesea Tilda 3rd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$1,875
12/Jan/20245th of 13
(1.9)
Hamilton RC Bet365 Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:11.24. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Thailess was 1st and All the Way Baby 2nd and Nienna 3rd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: Fred W Kersley.A$810
13/Jun/20247th of 9
(7.9)
Echuca RC Carlton Draught Maiden P., A$37,500, 1100m, time 1:07.33. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Loafer was 1st and Minesite 2nd and Highlands 3rd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: J Bowditch.A$750
27/Jun/202410th of 12
(18.2)
Bendigo JC Workforce Extensions Maiden P., A$37,500, 1300m, time 1:19.76. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Small Town Hero was 1st and Highlands 2nd and Scorched Lane 3rd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: W Egan.A$750
13/Jul/20243rd of 11
(3.3)
Warracknabeal TC Hitotsu Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:12.20. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Maximum Power was 1st and Centre Square 2nd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: B Rawiller.A$2,160
17/Sep/20248th of 12
(7.3)
Wodonga TC Leneva Park Thoroughbreds Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:11.15. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Laminar was 1st and Tribal Lands 2nd and Hollerloud 3rd. Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh. Owner: Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh). Jockey: Fred W Kersley.A$675
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.