2025 APRIL (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 428 Andromache (NZ)

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Buyer: J Frankhuisen - $60,000

Particulars

Name:	Andromache (NZ)
Category:	Broodmare
Sire:	Charge Forward (AUS)
Dam:	Mythical Play (NZ)
Colour:	Bay
Sex:	Mare
DOB:	02 November 2007
COB:	NZ
Disclosures:
GST:	Yes 100%
Location:	516 Nandowra Rd, Nandowra Road SCONE NSW
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Broodmare's Breeding Status

In foal:	Yes
Covering sire:	Bivouac (AUS)
Date of last service:	17 November 2024

Selling with a foal at foot:	No

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Reports

Andromache Pregnancy Certificate 23/4/25

Description

For unreserved sale as part of a stock reduction is the opportunity to purchase Andromache, a proven stakes placed mare who is out of a multiple Group 1 winner and has thrown 7 foals to race for 6 winners including 2 stakes performers.

Andromache is carrying a positive pregnancy to the Group 1 winning son of Exceed And Excel, Bivouac. Bivouac is currently 6th on the first season sires table (25/4/25) less than $30,000 behind 5th, Bivouac is proving to be a highly commercial and successful sire with his first 2YO’s having had 3 stakes winners including 2 at group 2 level.

KEY POINTS:

• Andromache is a 5 time winner and was listed placed twice in her racing career.

• Andromache was a $270,000 Sydney Easter Yearling Graduate.

• Andromache is out of dual Group 1 winner Mythical Play.

• Andromache is the dam of 7 foals to race for 6 winners, highlighted by Listed placed filly Pageantry as well as Hellish who ran 4th in the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate and won 8 races.

• Andromache’s unraced 3YO by I Am Invincible named I Am Brave won her first and only trial on 24/4/25 defeating Mayfair and Fully Lit. (Follow link for trail) https://racing.racingnsw.com.au/InteractiveForm/HorseFullForm.aspx?HorseCode=MTUzMTAwNjUwMDA%3d&src=horsesearch

• Andromache’s weanling is a stunning Brave Smash Filly that will be retained to race.

• Progeny out of Andromache have sold for up to $750,000 at public auction.

• Andromache is by elite broodmare sire Charge Forward, who is running at over 60% winners to runners, has had 16 stakes winners and 3 individual Group 1 winners, 2 of the 3 won the Group 1 Golden Slipper.

• Andromache is carrying a positive pregnancy to Bivouac.

• Bivouac was an outstanding performer, crowned the World Champion Sprinter and Champion three-year-old.

• He was one of the best 2YOs of his generation, winner of the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes, then trained on in spectacular style as a 3YO, where he won both the Group 1 Golden Rose and, emulating his Champion Sire Exceed Excel, the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap.

• Bivouac is currently represented by his first 2YOs, who have hit the ground running in tremendous style. He is already represented by four metropolitan winners, headed by the very impressive Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes winner Beiwacht and the Group 2 Wakefield Challenge winner Intention.

• Bivouac is currently 6th on the first season sire table.

PREGNANCY CERTIFICATE ATTACHED

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT – All veterinary records remain the property of the owners, every attempt is made to provide full disclosure. Perspective buyers are encouraged to seek their own veterinary advise prior to placing bids.

For any further information please contact Matt on 0481 989 661

Location

516 Nandowra Rd, Nandowra Road SCONE NSW

Pedigree



ANDROMACHE
Bay mare		Foaled 2007

CHARGE FORWARD

Red Ransom (USA)

Roberto

Hail to Reason

Arabia

Damascus

Sydney's Dream

Bletchingly

Biscay

Dream Appeal (USA)

Valid Appeal

MYTHICAL PLAY
1996

Defensive Play (USA)

Fappiano

Mr. Prospector

Safe Play

Sham

Kate's Myth

Kaoru Star

Star Kingdom (Ire)

Mia Lisa

Denizen (USA)

CHARGE FORWARD (AUS) (2001). 4 wins-2 at 2, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1. Sire of 569 rnrs, 372 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. Headway (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Response, Shrapnel, Slightly Sweet, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Estijaab, She Will Reign, Sunlight, Time to Reign, Clean Energy, Libertad, Remarque, Sisstar, Limestone, Spicy Lu, Amazing Eagle, Dream of the Moon, Star of Yiu Cheung, Traces, Precious Memories, Starvoia, SP Ready to Charge, Redbreast, etc.

1st dam

MYTHICAL PLAY (NZ), by Defensive Play (USA). Champion 3YO Filly in South Africa in 1999-2000. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1800m, R443,250, Kenilworth Paddock S., Gr.1, Greyville South African Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, 2d Greyville Woolavington S., L, 3d Kenilworth Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, 4th Kenilworth Paddock S., Gr.1. Half-sister to FALLS THE SHADOW. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 7 winners-

Andromache (f by Charge Forward). 5 wins. See below.

Natural Nine (g by Mark of Esteem). 5 wins from 1600m to 2000m, HK$4,053,175, HKJC Skol Cup H., Super Kid H., Mount Cameron H., Tong Fuk H., Ninepin Group H.

Adonis (g by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, HK$2,714,260, HKJC Chevalier Car Dealership H.-twice, Mount Parker H., 2d HKJC Dendrobium H., Island H., Medic Kingdom H.

Roy's Stingray (f by Charge Forward). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, R231,525, 2d Scottsville Follow Gold Circle on Facebook H.

Nufoos (f by Elusive Quality (USA)). Winner at 1600m, 2d MRC Volley 2YO H., MVRC Tatts Group H. Dam of 5 winners-

Estidraaj (f Hard Spun (USA)) 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R242,000, Turffontein Racing. It's a Rush Allowance P., 2d Greyville Gold Bracelet, Gr.2, Turffontein M3 Construction H., 3d Turffontein Knutton Consulting S., 4th Turffontein Syringa H., L. Dam of 3 winners-

Seven Patriots. 5 wins from 1400m to 1800m, R351,400, Vaal Egoli Mile.

Big Myth. 3 wins from 1600m to 1800m, R244,575, Vaal Next Racemeeting Thursday H., 3d Turffontein Mustek Limited H.

Ultimate. 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m to 2024-25, 2d SCTC Access Insulation P.

Aussie Austin. Winner at 2, 3d Turffontein Gold Rush Sprint, Scottsville Rockafellas Restaurant H.

Broadwater. 2 wins at 1200m in Aust.

Awaayed. Placed in Aust. Dam of-

Stardom Awaayts. 4 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$184,680, to 2024-25, 2d MVRC Reliable Service Energy H.

Ffrench Rules (g by Aussie Rules (USA)). 2 wins at 1400m, 2000m in Aust.

Saint James (g by Danzero). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

Smoker's Lounge (g by Eurozone). Placed in Aust.

Serafina (f by Snitzel). Unplaced. Dam of-

Heavenly Waters (f Headwater) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$188,336, WATC Crystal Slipper S., Amelia Park Lodge H., 2d Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic, RL, WATC Crown Perth 2YO P., 3d Bunbury TC City & Regional Fuels H.

Onetangi (f by Exceed and Excel). Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

Oneroa. 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, Manawatu RC Capture Signs H., 2d Waikato RC Nutritech H., BOP RC Dominator Garage Doors H., 3d Auckland TR Barfoot & Thompson H., Hawkes Bay Colliers Commerical Hawkes Bay S.

Classico. Winner at 1200m in NZ.

Razz and Red (f by Red Ransom (USA)). Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

Bouffon. 4 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$87,732 in Aust.

Babz. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

KATE'S MYTH, by Kaoru Star. Champion 3YO filly in NZ in 1988-89. Joint Wrightson Filly of the Year. 10 wins-5 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, NZ$326,525, A$24,375, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, HBJC Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, Avondale JC Kampala S., L, VATC Teppo H., CJC Overture 2YO H., Pioneer H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, 3d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.2, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.2, VATC Tristarc S., L, CJC Welcome S., L. Three-quarter-sister to BROSBERG, half-sister to SPEEDY KIDS, Eliza Park (dam of GABBIDON). Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

MYTHICAL PLAY (f Defensive Play (USA)) 5 wins. See above.

FALLS THE SHADOW (g Dance Floor (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$3,250, A$228,560, AJC Dulcify H., L, Function Centre H., 2d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, 4th VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2.

Race Record:

5 wins to 1400m, NZ$32,000, A$83,338, MRC Northerly H., Counties RC Delph Common H., 2d Gore Guineas, L, CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance H., 3d CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.

Produce Record: Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners.

2013 Yuseonggeom (c by Hinchinbrook). Unplaced.

2014 Pageantry (f by I Am Invincible). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$83,065, 3d SAJC Cinderella S., L, VRC Rivette Series Final H., 4th MVRC Valley Pearl, L.

2015 Farthing Wood (f by Hinchinbrook). 3 wins to 1300m, A$76,065 in Aust.

2016 Good View Clarico (g by I Am Invincible). 4 wins at 1000m, 1200m, HK$4,020,485, HKJC Pak Sha O H., Lai Chi Chong H., Fung Mo H., King's Park H., 2d HKJC Shanghai H., Better Future H., 3d HKJC Fan Lau H., Bedford H., Panashop H.

2017 Brooks Battle (f by Hinchinbrook). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in Aust.

2018 Warrioress (f by I Am Invincible). 3 wins at 900m, 1000m, 2d BRC Remembering Richard Hoffman H.

2020 Hellish (g by Hellbent). 8 wins to 1300m, A$176,890, to 2024-25, 2d VRC Summer Fun Sprint 2YO H., 4th VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

2021 I Am Brave (f by I Am Invincible). Unraced.

2022 (f by Hellbent).

2023 (f by Hellbent).

2024 (f by Brave Smash (JPN)).

Missed in 2019.

Served by Bivouac. Date of last service, 17.11.2024.

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