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TESTA ROSSA (AUS) (1996). 13 wins-5 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1045 rnrs, 785 wnrs, 67 SW, inc. Ortensia (WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1), Enzo's Lad, etc. Sire of the dams of 1092 rnrs, 699 wnrs, 17 GW, inc. SW Vow and Declare, Cool Aza Beel, Prince Fawaz, Global Glamour, Marky Mark, Coeur Volante, Serasana, Rey Magnerio, Anaheed, Xilong, Elliptical, Pierossa, Tuchel, Dirty Thoughts, Bonvicini, Disposition, Snippets Land, Saltaire, Tin Chooks, Kai, etc.

1st dam

STEAMHEAT (USA), by Broad Brush. Unraced. Half-sister to NORTHERN METEOR, QUEEN OF THE HILL, RABBUKA, Justlikedawg,  Comical Smile (dam of SMART MISSILE, KISS FROM A ROSE, SURGE AHEAD). Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

Fight and Defend (g by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1400m, 1550m, A$82,150, AJC Stylish Century H., 3d STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 4th AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1.

 Manila Heat (g by Zabeel). 5 wins from 1800m to 3600m, A$87,020, SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., Oakbank RC Scott Group of Companies Quality H., SAJC Distinctive Homes Distance H., 2d Oakbank RC Jansz of Tasmania H.

 Stand Strong (g by Choisir). Winner at 1200m, ATC Jim Beam P.

 Muzareta (f by Fasliyev (USA)). 2 wins at 1500m, 1600m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Cristalina Lago. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, MRC Polytrack H., 2d MRC Heading Out Hair & Beauty H., 3d MRC Mypunter.com H., MRC (Mornington) Melbourne Truck Centre 2YO H.

 Phoenix Sunrise. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Producer.

 Molten Rock (f by High Chaparral (Ire)). Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of-

 Mount Rinjani. Winner at 1500m in 2024-25, MVRC Drummond Golf P.

 High Impulse (f by High Chaparral (Ire)). Winner at 1800m in Aust.

 Mixed Emotions (f by Testa Rossa). Winner. See below.

 Fumaroles (g by Dreamscape). Placed at 3 in Aust.

 Hot Asset (c by Encosta de Lago). Placed, 2d HKJC Elizabeth Arden H., Midland Sharing Joy With You H., Lucky Star H., Perfect Partner H.

2nd dam

Explosive (USA), by Fappiano. 2 wins at 6½f, 1m, 2d Sam Houston Park Prairie Dawn S., L. Three-quarter-sister to EBROS, half-sister to  Forli Niner (dam of THE NINER ACCOUNT). Dam of 13 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

NORTHERN METEOR (c Encosta de Lago) 3 wins at 1200m, 1250m, A$532,480, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, 1200m-in track record time, STC Grand Pavilion H., 1250m-in track record time, 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Sire.

QUEEN OF THE HILL (f Danehill (USA)) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$296,000, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, How Now S., Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, Phar Lap 75th Anniversary H., 2d VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3. Producer.

RABBUKA (g Giant's Causeway (USA)) 16 wins from 1400m to 3550m, A$620,930, STC Festival S., L, Frank Underwood Cup, L, Green Day at the Gardens Welter H., 2d BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, QTC Peter Gallagher S., L.

Justlikedawg (c Unaccounted For) 4 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$186,885, Churchill Downs Allowance, 2d Fair Grounds South Mississippi Owners & Breeders S., L. Sire.

 Comical Smile. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

SMART MISSILE (c Fastnet Rock) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$541,150, ATC Todman S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, AJC Breeders' P., L, 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1. Sire.

SURGE AHEAD (g Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 5 wins from 1100m to 1800m, A$257,450, VRC Connoisseur S., L, Flemington 1840-2016 H., ATC Become an ATC Sponsor H., 3d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.

KISS FROM A ROSE (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins to 1250m, A$184,100, ATC Triscay S., L, STC Schweppervescence H., 3d AJC Nivison H., L, ATC Wiggle H., L. Dam of 3 winners-

 Touch of Red. Unraced. Dam of-

PALAISIPAN (f So You Think (NZ)) 7 wins to 1400m, A$1,116,900, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1.

 My Moccasin. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Shawnee Girl (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins from 1300m to 2400m, A$231,410, STC Freeway's Great Steaks H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

SURE KNEE (f Snitzel) 7 wins from 1300m to 1700m, A$531,940, BRC Sapphire S., Gr.3, VRC Macedon & Goldfields H., TAB Trophy H., ATC TAB Rewards H.

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 3 winners.

2015  Daily Beauty (g by All American). 5 wins at 1200m, 1650m, HK$4,603,700, HKJC Orchid H., Wang Tak H., Wong Nai Chung Gap H., Beacon Hill H., Murray H., 2d HKJC Magnolia H., Staunton H., Fa Hui Park H., Cameron H., Lotus H., Waglan Island H., 3d HKJC Shek Pik H., Oi Man H., Graham H., Yi O H.

2016  Intense Passion (f by Reset). 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m in Aust.

2017  Crown Her (f by Hallowed Crown). Raced twice.

2018 (f by Kermadec (NZ)).

2021  Insist (g by Extreme Choice). 2 wins at 900m, 1000m, A$78,975, in 2024-25, 3d ATC James Squire 2YO P., Lawn Shed H.

2023 (f by Tiger of Malay). Died.

2024 (f by Stay Inside).

Missed in 2019, 2020, 2022.

Served by Anders. Date of last service, 29.10.2024.