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Lot: 144  By the Book (AUS)

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Buyer: Luciano Signore - $17,000

Particulars

Name:By the Book (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Written By (AUS)
Dam:Blue Ocean (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Filly
DOB:19 October 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 35%
Location:Coghills Creek Road COGHILLS CREEK VIC
 
 
 
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  Veterinary Report - 8.5.2025  

Description

BY THE BOOK

4yo Chestnut Mare by WRITTEN BY out of BLUE OCEAN

• This is an exclusive chance to buy into a very active and exciting young Australian pedigree.

• BY THE BOOK is out of the winning FASTNET ROCK mare, BLUE OCEAN. BLUE OCEAN is a half-sister to LITTLE SURFER GIRL (Encosta De Lago). This mare was a three-time listed winner, but more impressively, she is the dam of the superstar FANGIRL (Sebring). FANGIRL was the joint Leading Older Female on the WBR Rankings in 2024. She has won four G1 races - the G1 ATC King Charles III Stakes, the G1 Winx Stakes, the G1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes and the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes. She is truly an elite race mare and has been a flagbearer for her owners during the past four racing seasons, racing consistently at the highest level during the major Sydney racing carnivals.

• This pedigree is jampacked with high-class race fillies, including BY THE BOOK’s granddam, SPECIAL HARMONY (Spinning World), who herself won three G1s – the G1 VRC Oaks, the G1 MRC Thousand Guineas and the G1 STC Arrowfield Stud Stakes. Her daughters have gone on to be top producers, including LITTLE SURFER GIRL who produced the aforementioned FANGIRL, and SPECIAL MELODY (Encosta De Lago) who produced the listed second ALLOWAY (Wandjina).

• BY THE BOOK won over 1200m and placed over 1000m. On her winning outing she led the race. When she placed third by a narrow margin, she stalked the field, proving that she is versatile in her racing style.

• BY THE BOOK’s owners have decided to move her on as they prefer to be racing stakes class horses and would like to make way for their younger stock coming through. Having only raced seven times, she has the ability to continue to race on, earn some prize money and make her way through the grades for her new owners.

• She retains plenty of residual fitness, having last raced on the 6th of May.

• Whilst all efforts are made to disclose previous issues, we take no responsibility after the sale and suggest you undertake independent vetting prior to auction completion if you so require.

Location

Coghills Creek Road COGHILLS CREEK VIC

Pedigree

 

 

BY THE BOOK (AUS)
Chestnut mare       Foaled 2020 
 

WRITTEN BY Written TycoonIglesiaLast Tycoon (Ire)
Party MissKenmare (Fr)
Yau ChinTobougg (Ire)Barathea
Tilla's DaughterUmatilla (NZ)
BLUE OCEAN
    2013
Fastnet RockDanehill (USA)Danzig
Piccadilly CircusRoyal Academy (USA)
Special HarmonySpinning World (USA)Nureyev
Marooned LadyMarooned (GB)

WRITTEN BY (AUS) (Chestnut 2015-Stud 2019). 6 wins at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire of 141 rnrs, 76 wnrs, inc. SW Straight Charge (ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2), The Playwright, The Novelist, Ripcord, Bona Sforza, Wind and the Lion, SP Buffalo, Gangitano, Scorsese and of Samangu, Ritualize, Harrumph Harrumph, Manuscript, Scripted, Autora, Bright Blonde, Edited By, Instagood, Nosie by Nature, Steps Ahead, Sunday Mail, Super Sixty, etc.

 

1st dam

BLUE OCEAN, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 1600m, 3d MVRC Metcash H. Three-quarter-sister to Pickin' Time, half-sister to LITTLE SURFER GIRL (dam of FANGIRL). Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

 The Problem With - Eighty Light Years (H.K.) (g by Dream Ahead (USA)) 4 wins to 1400m, A$45,275, HK$4,082,325, to 2023-24 in Aust. and HK, HKJC Barker H., Flame Tree H., 2d HKJC Tai Hing H., Cosmos H., SH Ho and CW Chu Alumni H., Nam Kok H., BOCHK Wealth Management H., 3d HKJC Prosperity H., Beauty Generation H.

 She Smashes (f by Brave Smash (JPN)) Winner at 2 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 By the Book (f by Written By) Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

SPECIAL HARMONY, by Spinning World (USA). 10 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2500m, A$1,879,580, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, MRC Autumn S., Gr.3, MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L, MRC Shame 2YO H., 2d VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, VRC Drumstick Royale P., 3d MVRC Visy Closed Loop H., 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2. Half-sister to KING CANUTE, REDWOLDT, Jabal Tarik,  Gambei (dam of REPRISAL),  Harpoon (dam of SHE'S FIT),  Sad Eyed Lady (dam of DOUBLE HEART). Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

LITTLE SURFER GIRL (f Encosta de Lago) 7 wins to 1400m, A$421,520, AJC Reginald Allen H., L, ATC Civic S., L, Angst S., L, Riviana Foodservice H., AJC Soho Square H., STC Club Liverpool H., Rydges World Square H., 2d VRC Herald Sun S., Gr.3, STC Freeway Republic Beer 2YO H., Hylands Race Colours H., 3d STC Madura Earl Grey Tea H., 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

FANGIRL (f Sebring) Joint Leading Older Female on the WBR Rankings (Mile) in 2024. 11 wins from 1200m to 1850m, A$10,113,065, to 2024-25, ATC King Charles III S., Gr.1, Winx S., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2-twice, Light Fingers S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, 7+ Sport S., 2d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1-twice, Winx S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1-3 times, Golden Eagle, 3d VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, ATC Winx S., Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, 7 S., Earthlight at Darley H., 4th VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2.

 Palmateer. 3 wins at 1600m, A$121,105, ATC TAB Rewards H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 2d MVRC Catanach's Jewellers H., 3d ATC On Top of the World H., Precise Air H., Farewell Encosta de Lago H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., Scone RC Newgate Stallions H. Dam of-

Cigar Flick (f Churchill) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$508,175, to 2023-24, ATC Agency Real Estate 2YO H., Bisley Workwear H., Too Darn Hot First Yearlings 2YO H., Qld Tatt's RC Life Members P., 2d BRC Just Now H., L, ATC Hot Rod & Custom Show H., 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Captivant at Kia Ora H., 4th VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, ATC Widden S., Gr.3, VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, ATC Rosebud H., L.

 Slater. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$96,880, STC Jeans for Genes H., Theraces.com.au 2YO H. Sire.

 Special Melody. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Alloway (g Wandjina) 3 wins from 1600m to 2000m, A$120,663, 2d Tasmanian Derby, L, VRC Lexus Summer Event Trophy H.

 Masculino. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$609,820, VRC Henry Bolte H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., Keno Heads or Tails H., MVRC Sweeney We Know West H., VRC Employee Volunteer H., 2d VRC CRV Cup Tour Trophy H., KA Morrison H., MVRC Dynamic Print Group H., Dominant 60 Years H., Events at the Valley H., MRC Le Pine Funerals H., Ladbrokes Cash In H., 3d VRC Rod Johnson H.

 

3rd dam

MAROONED LADY, by Marooned (GB). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, WATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Edwards & Chaffey H., 3d WATC Keith Biggs H., Princess H. Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

SPECIAL HARMONY (f Spinning World) 10 wins. See above.

KING CANUTE (c King of Kings) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 3200m, A$356,360, WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, Penfolds Thomas Hyland H., Food for Fitness H., Acropolis H., Dawn Aptly 2YO H., Opening Twist H., 2d WATC Aquanita S., L, VRC Coolalinga Welter H., WATC Alpine Wind H., 3d WATC GA Towton Cup, L, Budget Mini Bus Rental H., 4th WATC Derby, Gr.1.

REDWOLDT (g King of Kings) 3 wins at 2, A$317,540, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Perth S., L, Helen McCoy 2YO H., 2d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.2, Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Supremacy S., L, 3d WATC Smirnoff Lime & Soda Welter H., Part Pago H., 4th WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2.

Jabal Tarik (g Rock of Gibraltar) 7 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$138,438, S$260,887, VRC Scalzo Food Industries H., Singapore TC Causeway Classic S., Open H., MRC Private Talk H., 2d Singapore Derby Trial, L, 3d VRC Super Impose S., L.

 Gambei. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m, A$151,485, WATC Magic Millions Perth 2YO Classic, Eat More Fruit'n'Veg H., Sandy's Pleasure H., 4th WATC Gimcrack S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

REPRISAL (g Galileo) 7 wins from 1700m to 2250m, A$345,283, TRC Hobart Guineas, L, Broome Cup, 2d Tasmanian Derby, Gr.3, SAJC Chairman's S., L, Bunbury Cup, L.

Hifalutin (f Peintre Celebre) 6 wins to 1400m, A$199,115, WATC Sharks FC Trevor Sprigg Memorial H., SAJC Mortgage Force 131497 H., WATC Westspeed 3YO H., 2d WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3. Producer.

Europa Point (f Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$170,138, MVRC W&P Truck Sales Premium P., Inglis Series 2YO P., 2d VRC Desirable S., L, MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Reveille. 4 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$215,710, WATC Freo Group H. Dam of 2 winners-

BUCKETS RIDGE (g Pride of Dubai) 5 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$352,295, to 2024-25, WATC Melvista S., L, Northam Cup, L, WATC Morley Growers Market H., 2d WATC Western Australian Derby, Gr.2.

Pickin' Time (f Fastnet Rock) Placed at 2 & 3, 2d SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, MRC TMB Printing H., 3d VRC Taj Rossi 2YO Series Heat P. Producer.

 Leitmotif. Winner at 1000m, SAJC Myer Centre P., 2d WATC Crown Gold H., Alice Holmes 26 Years H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Leitfaden. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$90,675, WATC James Boags Premium 2YO P., Young Membership H. Dam of 3 winners-

SAINTORIO (g Oratorio) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$549,725, WATC Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic, L, Amelia Park 2YO P., 3d WATC Western Australian Guineas, Gr.2, Challenge S., L.

 Harpoon. 2 wins at 1500m, 2000m, 2d WATC Hahn Ultra Dry H., 3d WATC Amelia Park H. Dam of-

SHE'S FIT (f Pride of Dubai) 2 wins at 2200m, 2400m, A$417,605, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, WATC Natasha S., L, 2d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, WATC Free Entry to Belmont H., 3d Western Australian Derby, Gr.2, WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L.

 Sad Eyed Lady. Raced twice. Dam of 4 winners-

DOUBLE HEART (g Lion Heart) 2 wins at 2, A$98,600, QTC JF Meynink S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Hamilton Hotel 2YO H.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m 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

BY THE BOOK (AUS) 2020 Chestnut filly
by Written By - Blue Ocean, by Fastnet Rock

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
331-1A$18,225
44---A$3,105
Totals:71-1A$21,330
04/Aug/20234th of 5
(7.0)
Ballarat TC Global Turf Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:14.13. Track synthetic. Carried 56.00kg. Roo Dash One was 1st and Solitary Pete 2nd and Attaboom 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: H Coffey.A$1,215
19/Aug/20233rd of 12
(0.9)
Warracknabeal TC Emmett's John Deere Maiden P., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:59.09. Track soft(6). Carried 55.00kg. Whistlefield was 1st and Rich Glow 2nd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: Will Price.A$2,160
02/Sep/20231st of 8
(1.8)
Emmett's John Deere Warracknabeal Branch Maiden P., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:10.94. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. No Outcast was 2nd and Major Makeover 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: Patrick Moloney.A$14,850
05/Feb/20258th of 9--trial--Horsham DRC Barrier Trial, 800m. Mr Hansel was 1st and Skybird 2nd and Tom the Star 3rd.
07/Mar/20257th of 9
(4.2)
Ballarat TC Hygain H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:11.57. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Lucky Duck was 1st and Fugacity 2nd and Absolute Sunshine 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: H Coffey.A$675
27/Mar/20255th of 11
(2)
Ararat TC Ords Motorcycles H., A$27,000, 1306m, time 1:17.30. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Maximum Power was 1st and World Action 2nd and Absolute Sunshine 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: John Allen.A$810
17/Apr/20255th of 8
(2.8)
Kilmore TC Carlton Draught H., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:40.26. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Pat's Bro was 1st and On Broadway 2nd and Queen of Tayrona 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: John Allen.A$810
06/May/20255th of 9
(4)
Bendigo JC Dunlop Pitson and Jenkins Civil H., A$27,000, 1400m, time 1:23.94. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. The Maggstar was 1st and Regal Tycoon 2nd and Elizabass 3rd. Trainer: T & C McEvoy. Owner: Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), W A Savage, P Cunningham, B Cruise, Mrs V A Bain, O R Pettingill, P M Routledge, H A Ledowsky, M Routledge, A Di Troia, Mrs J M Routledge & Mrs C J Ledowsky. Jockey: H Coffey.A$810
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.