2025 MAY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: S Jeffreys - $7,500
Particulars
Name: | Bullets High (NZ) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Ace High (AUS) |
Dam: | Sororia (NZ) |
Colour: | Brown |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 27 August 2020 |
COB: | NZ |
Disclosures: | Other Defects - Tendon Injury, Previous Embargo |
GST: | No |
Location: | 154 Old Argyle Rd EXETER NSW |
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Reports

Description
Bullets High is a lightly raced gelding by Ace High from a strong staying family. A neat, athletic type, he was showing encouraging signs in his recent preparation and trialled at Warwick Farm in April with a view to returning to the races in the winter.
Unfortunately, he sustained a tendon injury following that trial. A full veterinary report is attached to the listing. The injury will require time and management, but a return to racing is considered possible with the appropriate rehabilitation.
He has always been a sound horse with no prior issues and handled his work in a professional manner. Prior to the injury, he was showing the right signs to develop into a genuine staying prospect.
Bullets High is currently spelling at Thenford Farm and is offered as-is, with full transparency provided.
Location
Pedigree
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BULLETS HIGH | ||||
Brown gelding | Foaled 2020 |
ACE HIGH (AUS) (Black or Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 5 wins-1 at 2, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 81 rnrs, 47 wnrs, inc. SW Molly Bloom (New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), My Lips are Sealed, Drakaina, SP Kitty Flash, Dealt With, She's a Hustler, Texas Dolly and of Croupier, Garnacho, She's a Dealer, Angland, Bak da Angel, Ballistic Win, Bezique - Winning Day (H.K.), Bullets High, Espadas, High Dandy, Leroy Brown, O'Ziggy, Prometheus, etc.
1st dam SORORIA (NZ), by Iffraaj (GB). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m in NZ. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:- Bullets High Frenetic Thunder Hero Chasing Warrior
2nd dam YOLANDA, by Bertolini (USA). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to SOLVINI, half-sister to EILEEN DUBH, Porotene Park, Trickle Sympathique Sororia Seeking Affection
3rd dam VINGTAINE, by Centaine. Placed in NZ. Half-sister to CULMINATE, Paris Sky EILEEN DUBH (f Storm Creek) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$267,310, Levin Classic, Gr.1, Levin RC Courtesy Ford Juvenile H., 2d Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, WRC Lightning H., L, 3d WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Egmont RC Taranaki Breeders S., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, Wanganui JC Fillies' S., L, ARC Gucci 3YO H., WRC NZRC Executive Reunion 2YO H., 4th ARC Westbury Classic, L, Waikato RC Star Way S., L. Producer. Porotene Park (f Thorn Park) 5 wins from 1350m to 1600m, Wanganui JC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance H., Taranaki RC Ekraar & Echoes of Heaven at Linwood Park H., 2d CJC Warstep S., L, 3d CJC Inglewood S., L, Taranaki RC Coca Cola Oaks Prelude H. Trickle SACRED MASTER (g Mastercraftsman) 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$196,275, A$181,525, ARC Avondale Cup, Gr.2, Newcastle Gold Cup, Gr.3, ARC Dunstan Feeds Qualifer, Hawkes Bay Master Plumbers H., Westbury Club H., Matamata RC Redoubts Matamata H., 2d Wyong Gold Cup, L, 3d Auckland Cup, Gr.1, 4th ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1. Kia Ora Jewel (f Turn Me Loose) 2 wins at 1600m, A$117,393, 2d WATC Schweppes H., Salinger H., Crown Towers H., Pinjarra Cup March H., 3d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L, All Flags Signs & Banners H. Tears of an Angel (f Echoes of Heaven) Winner at 1200m, 2d Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, Terry Kennedy S., 4th Gore Guineas, L.
4th dam Solstice, by Marceau. 9 wins from 1400m to 2200m, NZ$197,790, ARC Baker Corporation H., Waikato RC DFC Financial H., Highview Stud H., Thames JC Gold Cup, Paeroa Cup, 2d ARC Queen Elizabeth H., Gr.3, Plunket Society H., National Yearling Sales H., Force Corporation H., Avondale JC Henderson RSA Improvers H., North City Travel Improvers H., Waikato RC Kalgoorlie Improvers H., 3d Waikato RC International S., Gr.2, WRC President's H., L, ARC Letz Go to Sydney H., Nathans Memorial H., Waikato RC Highview Stud H.-twice, 4th Avondale Classic, Gr.3. Half-sister to SOLVEIG (dam of GREIG, LADY SOLVIL), SOLTANTO (dam of TEMPLE HILLS), QUIBBLE (dam of CROSS SWORDS), REASONING. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:- CULMINATE (f Elnadim) 12 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$632,115, A$276,000, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, 2d STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1-twice, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, ARC Great Northern Challenge S., Gr.3, Egmont RC Postponed Classic, Gr.3, 3d ARC Easter H., Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Rotorua S., L. Producer. Paris Sky SOLVINI (f Bertolini) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, NZ$133,375, A$2,240, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., Gr.3, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, Taranaki RC Schweppervescence H., 1100m-in track record time, 3d Waikato RC Star Way S., L. Producer. Cappie CAPTIVATE (f Stravinsky) 7 wins from 1150m to 1600m, NZ$172,125, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, ARC Radio Network H., Avondale JC Auckland 24hour Glass H., BOP RC Motorsports Car Sales H., 2d ARC New Zealand Herald H., Avondale JC John Woods Auto H. Producer. Soltina SAKURA GIRL (f Iffraaj) 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, NZ$124,965, A$36,900, Waikato RC Sunline Vase, Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, 3d BRC The Roses, Gr.2. Trilby Jaffari SHOWEMHOWITSDONE (f Showcasing) 3 wins to 1500m, NZ$84,725, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, Gore Guineas, L.
Race Record: 4 wins from 1400m to 2150m, A$324,910, to 2024-25, ATC Best of Bordeaux at Coolmore H., Native Trail at Darley H., TAB H., Wyong RC De Bortoli Wines H., 2d ATC City Tattersalls Club H., TAB H., Ole Kirk First Yearlings H., James Squire H., Newcastle JC Legend Mile, 3d ATC TAB H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
BULLETS HIGH (NZ) 2020 Brown gelding
by Ace High - Sororia, by Iffraaj
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | A$103,210 |
4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | A$221,700 |
Totals: | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | A$324,910 |
24/Jul/2023 | 7th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 795m. Legolas was 1st and Tavs 2nd and Tawfiq Star 3rd. | |
04/Aug/2023 | 8th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 813m. Darling Downs was 1st and Incivility 2nd and Namoi River 3rd. | |
22/Dec/2023 | 7th of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 806m. Detendu was 1st and La Momento 2nd and Simply Nutbush 3rd. | |
02/Jan/2024 | 3rd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1207m. Merchant Speed was 1st and Ocean Kingdom 2nd. | |
10/Jan/2024 | 1st of 10 (0.4) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Best of Bordeaux at Coolmore Maiden H., A$100,000, 1400m, time 1:23.05. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Listentozou was 2nd and Ghaznavi 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, T P J Conn, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: Reece Jones. | A$48,000 |
26/Jan/2024 | 2nd of 7 (2.6) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Ole Kirk First Yearlings H., A$65,000, 1600m, time 1:37.90. Track good(4). Carried 61.50kg. Franz Josef was 1st and Zarrose 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: R Hutchings. | A$12,200 |
18/Mar/2024 | 8th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Kandinsky Abstract was 1st and Bambi Belle 2nd and Up to Mischief 3rd. | |
27/Mar/2024 | 2nd of 10 (0.9) | ATC (Kensington) James Squire H., A$58,500, 1400m, time 1:22.64. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Groundrush was 1st and Makena 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: J Ford. | A$10,350 |
10/Apr/2024 | 5th of 10 (3.6) | ATC (Gosford) Premises AUS H., A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:39.04. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Zouatica was 1st and Yet He Moves 2nd and Vadamos Queen 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: J Ford. | A$2,350 |
27/Apr/2024 | 6th of 9 (1.7) | Illawarra TC Carlton Dry H., A$39,900, 2000m, time 2:03.52. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Excellence Value was 1st and Vadamos Queen 2nd and Nyota 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: R Hutchings. | A$1,150 |
08/May/2024 | 6th of 10 (2.1) | BRC Sky Racing H., A$38,000, 1800m, time 1:51.93. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Hiyaam Proud was 1st and Ring Me Up 2nd and Kadavar 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: J Ford. | A$760 |
22/May/2024 | 1st of 10 (0.1) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Native Trail at Darley H., A$60,000, 2130m, time 2:12.77. Track soft(6). Carried 56.00kg. Gottabesavvy was 2nd and Marsabit 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$28,400 |
01/Jun/2024 | 12th of 18 (20.6) | BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, A$1,000,000, 2400m, time 2:32.04. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Warmonger was 1st and Moonlight Magic 2nd and Felix the Scat 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | |
13/Sep/2024 | 7th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 794m. McHale was 1st and Astero 2nd and Soldier of Rome 3rd. | |
30/Sep/2024 | 4th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1207m. Iknowastar was 1st and Territory Express 2nd and King of Thunder 3rd. | |
16/Oct/2024 | 1st of 10 (0.2) | ATC (Warwick Farm) TAB H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:22.27. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Edited By was 2nd and Bat Out of Hell 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: N Rawiller. | A$28,400 |
02/Nov/2024 | 2nd of 9 (0.3) | ATC (Rosehill) City Tattersalls Club H., A$160,000, 1500m, time 1:30.37. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Battleton was 1st and Magnatear 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: N Rawiller. | A$29,200 |
16/Nov/2024 | 2nd of 9 (0.1) | Newcastle JC Legend Mile, A$160,000, 1600m, time 1:36.48. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Dazzle Legend was 1st and High Dandy 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: N Rawiller. | A$29,200 |
30/Nov/2024 | 5th of 14 (0.9) | ATC (Rosehill) Chandon Garden Spritz H., A$160,000, 1800m, time 1:52.33. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Ring Me Up was 1st and Zaphod 2nd and Haaracaine 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: Tim Clark. | A$5,200 |
07/Dec/2024 | 2nd of 8 (0.9) | ATC (Rosehill) TAB H., A$160,000, 2000m, time 2:06.35. Track heavy(10). Carried 59.50kg. be Real was 1st and Good Banter 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: N Rawiller. | A$29,200 |
28/Dec/2024 | 3rd of 13 (1.3) | ATC (Randwick) TAB H., A$160,000, 2000m, time 2:03.18. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Saltcoats was 1st and Claim the Crown 2nd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: Reece Jones. | A$14,000 |
11/Jan/2025 | 1st of 10 (0.1) | Wyong RC De Bortoli Wines H., A$160,000, 2100m, time 2:10.16. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Unlimited was 2nd and Fulfilled 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: A B Collett. | A$82,500 |
27/Jan/2025 | 6th of 9 (7.1) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Australia Day Cup, L, A$200,000, 2400m, time 2:27.89. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Tajanis was 1st and Taramansour 2nd and Saltcoats 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Pride. Owner: A Vasili, A Damirdjian, J J Norris, B J Willis, C B Norris, J Hedges, W C Gibson, B H Norris & Mrs A L Norris. Jockey: A B Collett. | A$4,000 |
17/Apr/2025 | 5th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 822m. Passeggiata was 1st and Kin 2nd and Astero 3rd. |