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TAVISTOCK (NZ) (2005). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Sire of 774 rnrs, 569 wnrs, 53 SW, inc. Werther (HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Asterix, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Mercurial, Mr Brightside, Straight Arron, Dragon Queen, My Lips are Sealed, Bellacontte, Annavisto, Dionysus, SP Bedtime Story, Quintabelle, Swiftie Harriet, Chonky Potato and of Grinzinger Bishop, Will Power Lad, Azafran, Express Payment, etc.

1st dam

SUPEREFFICIENT, by Street Sense (USA). Placed at 3 in NZ. Half-sister to NEW TIPPERARY,  Christmas Day (dam of PUDDING). Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Bedford Square (f by Tavistock) 5 wins. See below.

 Power of Strength (f by Power (GB)) Placed at 3 in NZ.

2nd dam

ASSERTIVENESS, by Danehill (USA). Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H., 2d AJC Metcash H., STC Tooheys New H., 3d STC Rutherford Jewellers H. Sister to La Boisselle, half-sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), Colony Sound,  Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA),  Assertiveobsession (dam of MUSTANG MORGAN). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

NEW TIPPERARY (g High Chaparral) 7 wins from 1350m to 1900m, A$474,725, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, ATC November Topaz H., Blacktown Workers H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Pro-Ride H., 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, Turner Freeman H., 3d ATC Civic S., L, 4th ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L.

 Resetable. 3 wins from 1300m to 2200m, MRC Ahern's at Highways After the Last H.

 Christmas Day. Winner at 1750m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

PUDDING (g Tavistock) 9 wins from 1250m to 1800m, A$387,385, to 2023-24, SAJC John Letts Cup, L, MRC Sportsbet H., SAJC Drinkwise H., Resourceco H., Junction H., Canadian Club H., Fleurieu Milk Company P., Murray Bridge RC Fred Vella Tyre & Crash H., 2d SAJC Haigh's Chocolates H., 3d SAJC Thomas Farms H., Croser H.

3rd dam

SOMMES SOUND (USA), by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (g Zeditave) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. Joint Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2000-01. Head of The 1999-2000 2YO & 2000-01 3YO (joint) Australasian Classifications. 8 wins-5 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Empirelink 2YO Quality H., STC Bet with a Bookmaker 2YO H., 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS (f Zeditave) Joint third top filly on The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Rex White 2YO H., STC Jardine Insurance Brokers 2YO H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, STC Invictus H., 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

RESET (c Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Brian Green H., Moonga H., Deakin H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.) (g Elusive Quality) 10 wins to 1200m, A$39,870, HK$4,354,500, M$288,000, 441,600Dhs in Aust., HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3, HKJC Hong Kong Racing Journalists H., Barker H., Association of Hong Kong Journalists H., MRC Ark Regal H., HKJC HKU JC Clinical Research H., 3d Macau Sand Premier Cup, L.

SO ASSERTIVE (g Zabeel) 5 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.3.

Assertive Choice (c Redoute's Choice) Winner at 2, STC Tooheys 2YO H., 3d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.

La Boisselle (f Danehill) Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, Carlton Draught H. Producer.

Colony Sound (g Pleasant Colony) 21 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$200,336, 3d Hoosier Park Corydon Starter H., L.

 Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H., 2d STC May's Hill H. Dam of 8 winners-

SAKIMA (g More Than Ready) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L, 2d Singapore TC Benchmark 89 H.

 More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (f Swiss Ace) 4 wins to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Quest Breakfast Creek 2YO H. Producer.

 Very Dogmatic. Winner at 1150m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

AITCH TWO OH (f Headwater) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1100m, A$469,570, to 2023-24, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, Without Fear S., L, 2d SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Dequetteville S., L, 3d SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

 Sounds Assertive. Raced once. Dam of 8 winners-

Self Esteem (f Stratum) 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$155,090, ATC Peter Malone H., Cellarbrations H., 2d Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 4 winners-

LINDERMANN (g Lonhro) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$2,108,550, to 2024-25, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Craven P., Gr.3, Sky High S., Gr.3, Quayclean H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Ranvet S., Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, VRC TAB Trophy, L, ATC Vinery Stallions H., Download the TAB App H., 3d ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1-twice, Sky High S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Chelmsford S., Gr.2.

 Assertiveobsession. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

MUSTANG MORGAN (g Preferment) Winner at 2100m, NZ$114,400, A$3,000, in 2024-25, Auckland TR Gingernuts Salver, L, 4th Auckland TR New Zealand Derby, Gr.1.

Ohceedee (g Power) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$110,621, Hawkes Bay Paul Bayes Livestock H., 2d Auckland TR Carlton Events H., ARC Jon Snow at Clearview Park H., 3d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L.

Race Record:

5 wins from 1550m to 2400m, A$309,255, to 2024-25, ATC China Horse Club H., BRC Stradbroke Season H., Qld Tatt's RC Sky Racing H., 2d ATC Stud & Stable Staff Award H., BRC Seven H., Mekka Raceday August H., 3d BRC Road to Magic Millions H., Mount Franklin H., Channel 7 H., Channel 7 P., Qld Tatt's RC Weddings H., 4th ATC Epona S., Gr.3.