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ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) (1993). 3 wins to 1600m, VATC VicHealth Cup, Gr.1. Champion Sire of Broodmares in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1630 rnrs, 1156 wnrs, 115 SW, inc. Chautauqua (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Princess Coup, etc. Sire of the dams of 3853 rnrs, 2505 wnrs, 22 Gr.1 wnrs, inc. SW Marhoona, Coco Sun, Lady Laguna, Fangirl, Sword of State, Alabama Express, Alligator Blood, Lombardo, Mariamia, Hasahalo, Invader, Mighty Boss, Summer Passage, Walton Street, Divine Prophet, Impending, Japonisme, Sofia Rosa, Peeping, etc.

1st dam

CATEGORICAL (USA), by Hennessy. Unraced. Half-sister to FIT TO LEAD,  Forli's Secret (dam of BOLD CALEB, SECRET LAUNCH). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

KRUPT (c by Flying Spur). Winner at 2, A$217,450, STC Todman S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, 3d AJC Soho Square 2YO P. Sire.

ANEVAY (f by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$117,330, VRC Talindert S., L, ATC Tab.com.au H., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L, City Tattersalls 2YO P. Dam of 5 winners-

 Akecheta. 7 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$219,370, MVRC Behind the Barriers H., Wodonga Gold Cup, 2d MRC (Mornington) Rosebud Country Club H., 3d MVRC Rendr H.

 Yiska. 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$283,850, to 2024-25, BRC Stradbroke Ball 2YO H., Aristocrat 2YO H., ATC Stud and Stable Staff Awards H., Midway H.

 Mix. 6 wins to 1400m, A$171,640, BRC Zousain First Yearlings H., 2d BRC Croser H., Channel 7 H., 3d SCTC Kendrick Racing P.

 Pallaton. Winner at 2, A$115,800, in 2024-25, ATC Shinzo 2YO P.

 Sycorax. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust.

 Huvafen (g by Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1000m, SAJC Adelaide Casino P., 3d MRC Chortle 2YO H.

 Medellin (g by Eurozone). 3 wins to 1500m in Aust.

 Murungal (g by Wandjina). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1250m in Aust.

 Without Exception (f by Flying Spur). Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

POIFECT (f Pierro) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1250m to 1600m, A$246,070, to 2024-25, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, VRC Colonel Sybil Irving MBE H., MRC Classic Hits Magic H., 2d MRC Sportsbet H., 3d MRC Jim Moloney S., L.

 Unanimous. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, A$393,300, to 2023-24, VRC Villa Paradiso Trophy H., MRC Big Screen Company H., Ladbrokes Back Yourself 2YO P., Illawarra TC Canadian Club H.

 Universally. Winner at 1600m in 2023-24, MVRC MSC Signs P.

 La Capita. Winner at 1400m, Taranaki RC Daily News H.

 Absolute Puzzle. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Befuddle (f Hanseatic) Winner at 2, A$269,000, in 2024-25, MVRC Normie Jones 2YO H., 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

 Kiwi Spirit. Winner at 1250m in 2024-25, Ipswich TC Brookvale Union P.

 Prairy Kat (f by Flying Spur). Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 I Fought the Law. 4 wins to 1350m in Aust.

 Onthisharvestmoon. 3 wins to 6½f, US$123,630, to 2025 in U.S.A.

 Absolvent (f by Encosta de Lago). See below.

2nd dam

ISLANDS, by Forli. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to SMACKOVER CREEK, Lode,  Salvora (dam of AUBE INDIENNE, MARE NOSTRUM, RAISONNABLE, SPECIAL GALLERY),  Nice Dancing (dam of MUSIDORA),  Rolls (dam of FLYING SPUR). Dam of 11 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

FIT TO LEAD (f Fit to Fight) 7 wins-2 at 2-from 5½f to 9f, US$595,776, Hollywood Park Princess S., Gr.2, Churchill Downs Louisville Breeders' Cup H., Gr.2, Santa Anita Santa Ynez S., Gr.2, 2d Hollywood Oaks, Gr.1, Hollywood Park Railbird S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

 Leading the Way. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Dance Lead. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

TRUST OR BUST (c Trust n Luck) 8 wins to 5½f, US$415,456, Charles Town Invitational Dash H., L, Charles Town Webb Snyder S., L, Mountaineer Park Panhandle H., L, 2d Charles Town Webb Snyder S., L.

 Honoris Causa. 2 wins at 1000m in Brazil. Dam of 3 winners-

 Historia. Unraced Broodmare of the Year in Argentina in 2015-16. Dam of 9 winners-

HINZ (c Pure Prize) 14 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m in Chile, Hipódromo Chile Clasico Dos Mil Guineas, Gr.1, Clasico República del Perú, Clasico Bomberos de Chile-3 times, 2d Hipódromo Chile Clasico Selección de Velocistas, Gr.3. Sire.

HI HAPPY (c Pure Prize) Horse of the Year, Champion 3YO Colt, Stayer & Triple Crown Winner in Argentina in 2015-16. 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2500m, US$845,145, 4,414,000Arg$ in U.S.A. and Argentina, Belmont Man o' War S., Gr.1, San Isidro G.P. Carlos Pellegrini, Gr.1, G.P. Jockey Club, Gr.1, G.P. Dos Mil Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

HISPANIDAD (f Pure Prize) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m in Argentina, Palermo Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas, Gr.1, 2d San Isidro G.P. Mil Guineas, Gr.1, Palermo G.P. Seleccion, Gr.1, G.P. Criadores, Gr.1. Producer.

HIPER HAPPY (c Cityscape) 3 wins at 1600m in Argentina, San Isidro Clasico Ecuador, Gr.2, 2d San Isidro G.P. Joaquin S de Anchorena, Gr.1.

 Forli's Secret. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

BOLD CALEB (g Kris S) 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$157,721, Keeneland Hopemont S., L, Allowance.

SECRET LAUNCH (g Relaunch) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$173,802, Emerald H., L, 3d Fairplex Pomona Derby, L, Golden Gate Albany H., L, Emerald Downs Derby, L.

 Unbridled Temper. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

UNBRIDLED COURAGE (f Leroidesanimaux) 7 wins from 5f to 1m, US$245,011, Gulfstream Park Treasure Coast S., L, 2d Gulfstream Park Ginger Punch S., L, 4th Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf S., L, Gulfstream Park Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf S., L. Producer.

 A.P. Indy's Lady. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Unbridled Echo (f Unbridled's Song) 4 wins from 1m to 8½f, 2d Arlington Park Flawlessly S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

HONEY HUES (f Henny Hughes) 10 wins from 5½f to 8½f, US$328,822, Churchill Downs Mint Julep H., Gr.3, Ellis Park Turf S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

Placed in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 4 winners.

2014  All Too Soft (f by All Too Hard). Placed at 3 in Aust.

2015  Direct Action (g by More Than Ready (USA)). 2 wins at 2, Ipswich TC Ray White Ipswich 2YO P.

2016  Rich Princess (f by All Too Hard). 4 wins from 1350m to 1600m in Aust.

2017  Confessed (f by Press Statement). 5 wins to 1450m, A$197,500, to 2023-24, BRC Silk Laser Clinics H., 2d SCTC Apache Chase at MM March H., 3d ATC Buy Better at Inglis H., BRC SP Quality Concrete H.

2018 (f by All Too Hard). Died.

2019  Absolute Victory (g by More Than Ready (USA)). Unplaced.

2020  Stop the Water (g by Headwater). 6 wins to 1400m to 2025 in Malaysia and Singapore.

2023 (f by Time to Reign). Died.

2024 (c by Tassort).

Missed in 2021; slipped in 2022.

Served by State of Rest. Date of last service, 09.10.2024.