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DESERT KING (IRE) (1994). 5 wins-2 at 2, Irish Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 1194 rnrs, 663 wnrs, 27 SW, inc. Makybe Diva (VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1), Desert War, Mr Dinos, Darsalam, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Kew Gardens, Eagle Falls, Bocca Baciata, Mango Diva, North Reliance, Snow, Olorda, Fabrizio, Kalsa, Thawaany, Mahara, Real Stolle, Topeka, Prima Luce, Aldrodovar, Sea Raider, Bloomfield, Hebah, Jason the Militant, Rosay, Thank You Bye Bye, etc.

1st dam

TUGELA (USA), by Riverman. Raced twice. Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

MAKYBE DIVA (f by Desert King (Ire)). Australian Horse of the Year twice. Champion stayer in Australia in 2003-04 & 2005-06. Champion middle distance horse in Australia in 2005-06. Head of The 2005-06 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 15 wins from 1400m to 3200m, A$14,526,685, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1-3 times, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, STC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, 2000m-in track record time, AJC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.2, MRC Memsie S., Gr.2, Werribee Cup, L, VRC Jezabeel H., 2d MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2-twice, MRC St George S., Gr.2, 3d STC BMW S., Gr.1, Ranvet Rawson S., Gr.1, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, 4th MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

Divanation (f All Too Hard) 2 wins at 1650m, 1750m, A$77,200, 2d MRC Bill Collins H., SAJC Sepoy at Darley H., 3d Warrnambool Cup, L, MVRC Gallagher Bassett H.

 La Dolce Diva. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

Touch of Mink (f Not a Single Doubt) 3 wins from 1400m to 2050m, A$232,945, ATC Supporterhub H., 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2.

MUSKET (c by Redoute's Choice). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$308,250, STC Shannon S., Gr.2, AJC Wales Truck Repairs Welter H., National Jockeys Celebration Day H., STC Spring Carnival H., 2d AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, STC Royal Parma S., L, Sky High S., L, 3d STC Fairfield RSL H., Furniture One Group H., 4th Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3. Sire.

VALKYRIE DIVA (f by Jade Robbery (USA)). 8 wins from 1200m to 1700m, A$208,275, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, MRC Shirley Evans H., Solution H., VRC Sunny Lane H., MRC Chatham H., 2d MRC Leonia Harcourt's 40th Birthday H., 3d MRC Waranton H., 4th VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2. Dam of 9 winners-

WONDER KID - JOLLY BANNER (H.K.) (g Lonhro) 8 wins to 1400m, A$22,000, HK$20,481,450, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, Premier Cup, Gr.3, Kwangtung Cup, MRC (Mornington) Toronado at Swettenham P., HKJC La Colline H., Chevalier Senior Housing H., Tin Shui Wai H., Hopeful Future for Youth H., 2d HKJC Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, National Day Cup, Gr.3-twice, Chief Executive's Cup H., Chinese New Year Cup, 3d HKJC Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup, Flamingo Flower H., 4th HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, Premier Cup, Gr.3.

C'EST BEAU LA VIE (f Bernardini (USA)) 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$244,100, SAJC Laelia S., L, Holdfast Insurance H., Schweppes P., Oakbank RC Harcourt Adelaide Hills H., 2d SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, Graeme Conron H., Book Your Event at Morphettville 2YO H., 3d SAJC Schweppes Oaks, Gr.1, 4th MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, SAJC Hill Smith S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

CAP FERRAT (g Snitzel) Winner at 2000m, A$576,950, HK$18,970,500, in 2024-25, Hong Kong Derby, L, 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, HKJC Lukfook Jewellery Dear Q H., 3d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Gloaming S., Gr.3, BRC The Phoenix S., L.

WALES (c Redoute's Choice) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, A$217,110, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, MVRC Campolina H., MRC Catanach's Jewellers H., 2d Ballarat Cup, L, MVRC World Racing Tours H., 3d MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

 Compass. 3 wins at 1300m, 1900m, ATC Onemorenomore at Vinery H., 2d ATC WED Group H., MVRC Sportingbet H., MRC Schweppes H.

 Kentucky Diva. 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, MRC Le Pine Funerals H., 2d ATC Bowermans Furniture H., 3d ATC Bowermans Furniture H.

 Boondocks. 3 wins at 1600m, A$82,775, to 2024-25, 3d MRC Foundation P.

LA AMISTAD (f by Redoute's Choice). 6 wins from 2100m to 3200m, A$337,240, VRC Andrew Ramsden S., L, ATC WJ McKell Cup, L, Pro-Ride H., 2d ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, 3d VRC Lexus S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 4th ATC Hill S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

 Effort. 5 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$108,495, to 2024-25, 2d Ipswich TC Barn Family Restaurant H.

Shadowofexcellence (g by Redoute's Choice). 3 wins from 1400m to 2100m, 3d VRC Super Impose S., L.

 Rodway (g by Street Cry (Ire)). 3 wins at 1600m, 2050m, A$80,985, MVRC Sportingbet William Hill H., 2d VRC Bitalli H., MRC (Mornington) Bayside Automotive Group H.

 Mykaetob (f by All Too Hard). Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Talisay (f Pride of Dubai) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1550m, A$110,430, to 2024-25, SAJC Quayclean H., Skycity 2YO P., 3d SAJC Hill Smith S., L, Sportsbet H.

 Optimist (f by Red Ransom (USA)). Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Believe (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1300m, 1500m, A$176,975, ATC Staff Recognition Day H., 3d Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2. Producer.

Rinjani (c Choisir) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, R175,102, 2d Fairview East Cape Guineas, L.

Race Record:

Unraced.

Produce Record: Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 1 winner.

2018  Just Get it Done (f by Brazen Beau). Raced once.

2019  Dictionary (g by All Too Hard). 5 wins from 1600m to 2450m, A$186,905, to 2024-25, MRC Quayclean H., 2d MRC Sportsbet H., 3d MRC VOBIS Gold Stayers.

2020  Saywhatyouthink (g by So You Think (NZ)). Placed to 2024-25 in Aust.

2021  Young Bravo (g by All Too Hard). Raced once.

2022  Collective Thought (f by So You Think (NZ)). Unraced.

2023 (c by Wild Ruler).

2024 (c by State of Rest (Ire)).

Served by State of Rest. Date of last service, 03.11.2024.