2025 MAY (Early) Online Sale

ROCK HERO (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2015). 2 wins at 1550m, 1600m, A$146,285, ATC Dulcify H., L, 2d MRC Autumn S., Gr.2. Out of SW Gallant Tess (AJC Breeders’ Classic, Gr.2), a half-sister to the dam of SP Absolute Pleasure. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Little Brianne. Sire of 56 rnrs, 20 wnrs, inc. SP Bellx and of Angel Rock, Ballroom Dancer, Roacci, Speed Rock, Desert Lass, Little Brother, Macs Relaxed, Obsidian, Tennessee Whiskey, Madam Rock, Smashing Ruby, Black Allover, Folk Hero, Shezourcash, etc.

1st dam

CHOICE SUNDAY, by Duporth. Placed at 3, 3d ATC Pro-Ride H. Half-sister to ACE HIGH. Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

ROMANTIC CHOICE (f by Toronado (Ire)) 6 wins to 1200m, A$317,745, to 2024-25, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L, MRC Thoroughbred Club of Australia H., Ive H.

 Fun Sunday (f by Sebring) 5 wins from 1350m to 2250m, A$293,775, to 2024-25, ATC Furphy H., 2d MRC Edward Bode H., ATC Petaluma H., 3d ATC Agency Real Estate H.

 Sun Beauty (f by Rock Hero) See below.

2nd dam

COME SUNDAY, by Redoute's Choice. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Rezyana, half-sister to DAY OF REST - WINNER'S WAY (H.K.), KNEELING (dam of BEND THE KNEE, DASHING LEGEND), THAT'S A GOOD IDEA. Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

ACE HIGH (c High Chaparral) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2500m, A$2,269,325, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, Gloaming S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, ATC Pierro 2YO P., 3d MRC Peter Young S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1. Sire.

 A New Dawn. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, Kenilworth Interbet.co.za H., 4th Kenilworth Selangor Cup, Gr.2.

 Shuffled. Unraced. Dam of-

 Turf War. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 800m to 1600m, NZ$97,950, to 2023-24, CJC Pryde's Easifeed H., ODT Southern Mile Qualifier, Otago RC Speight's 2YO S.

3rd dam

Sunday Service, by Sunday Silence. 3 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$143,800, STC De Bortoli Wines H., Singapore Turf Club Trophy, Project Sales (Qld) H., 2d STC Sky High S., L, AJC Ellesmere H., 3d AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, QTC Members H., L, AJC Grandstand H., STC Parramatta Leagues Club H., AJC Waverley College Family H., Kogarah H., 4th STC Frank Underwood Cup, L. Half-sister to EXPRESS POWER, Rezyana. Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

DAY OF REST - WINNER'S WAY (H.K.) (g Starcraft) 8 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$41,560, HK$14,518,350, HKJC Sha Tin Vase, Gr.3, HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup H., SAJC Resourceco H., HKJC MacWhinnie Cup, Lion City H., Kate H., Jim and Tonic H., 2d HKJC Premier Cup, Gr.3, Kwangtung Cup, Shan Kwong H., Lusitano Challenge Cup, Mui Wo H., 3d HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Singapore Turf Club Trophy, 4th HKJC Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Celebration Cup, Gr.3, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L.

THAT'S A GOOD IDEA (g Flying Spur) 9 wins to 1400m, A$721,375, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, 1100m-in track record time, ATC Wilson Asset Management H., Lee Curtis & Chris Waller Racing 4tracks4kids Welter H., Turf Club H., Australian Turf Club H., Sydney City Toyota H., Bob Ingham H., Indigopop Aluminium Production P., Canterbury Park H., 2d BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2, ATC Lightning H., L-twice, Carrington S., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush H., 3d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Maurice McCarten S., Gr.3, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, ATC Bowermans Furniture H., Ibis Milano Dinner Specials H., Tab.com.au H.-twice, 4th ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3, Show County H., Gr.3, Hall Mark S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3.

KNEELING (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$308,520, MRC William Crockett S., L, Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, BRC Sky Racing World H., SCTC XXXX H., 2d SAJC Penny Edition S., L, MRC Cath White Memorial H., Sportsbet.com.au Thing H., MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 3d TRC Bow Mistress Trophy, Gr.3, ATC June S., L, MRC Christmas S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

DASHING LEGEND (f Snitzel) 5 wins at 1100m, 1250m, A$531,800, to 2023-24, ATC Fireball S., L, Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation H., Agency Real Estate H., Schweppes H., 2d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Brian Crowley S., L, Tapp-Craig P., Precise Air Choisir H., Schweppes 2YO P., 4th ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2.

BEND THE KNEE (g Snitzel) 3 wins to 1400m, A$300,641, to 2024-25, VRC Amanda Elliott H., L, 2d ATC Ranvet H., Keeneland H., 3d ATC South Pacific Classic, L, Rosehill Bowling Club H., Agency Real Estate H., Midway H., Vinery Stud 2YO H.

Race Record:

Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.