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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

LARROCHA, by Danehill (USA). 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$240,540, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, Veuve Clicquot S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 4th MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Sister to BLACKFRIARS, MANTON, LIONS GATE, WATERFORD ROAD. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

ROCHA (f by Encosta de Lago). Winner at 2000m, A$238,150, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Alm H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H., 3d AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners-

ROCHA CLOCK (f Pierro) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,115,765, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic H., Gr.3, VRC Inglis Bracelet, ATC TAB Venue Mode H., Yarraman Park H., Ranvet's Power Formula H., TAB H., 2d ATC Hot Danish S., Gr.2, Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L, ATC Invitation P., Schweppes H., 3d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, BRC Magic Millions National Classic.

 Blackcomb. 4 wins from 1600m to 1850m, A$239,665, to 2023-24, BRC Sky Racing H., 2d VRC Kennedy Oaks Preview, MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., 4th Albury Gold Cup, L.

 Whiskey Shooter. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$142,020, ATC Tab.com.au H., Ranvet H., Win $10k Cash 2YO H., MRC Ladbrokes Switch H.

 China Gale. 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m, 2d ATC Easy Lane H.

 Rock Together. 3 wins to 1400m to 2023-24 in Aust.

 Nova Rocha. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Nova Lights. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$91,415, to 2024-25, MRC Sportsbet H.

 Announcing. 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$96,075, to 2024-25, 3d Wyong RC TAB Highway H.

 Carajillo. Winner at 1700m in Aust. Producer.

 Granados (f by Encosta de Lago). Winner. See below.

 Encosta Larrocha (f by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1400m, 2200m, 3d Te Aroha JC Waikato Thoroughbred Breeders H. Dam of-

 Almo Costa. Winner at 1600m in NZ.

 Goyescas (f by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

 Tonadillas. 4 wins to 1400m in NZ.

 Saint Winifred. Winner at 1950m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 Granados. Winner at 2100m in NZ.

 Grande Roche (f by High Chaparral (Ire)). Winner at 1200m in South Africa. Dam of 3 winners-

GALLA VANTING (f Querari) 2 wins at 2, R193,750, Turffontein Pretty Polly S., Gr.3, Athina Juvenile P.

KING OF THE GAULS (c Vercingetorix) 5 wins to 1200m, R531,282, in 2023-24, Scottsville In Full Flight H., L, Greyville Umngeni H., L, Kenilworth Pamela Isdell, 2d Greyville Durban Dash, 3d Kenilworth Taking the Reins S.

Vanakkam (f Vercingetorix) Placed at 2 in 2024-25, 2d Turffontein Protea S., Gr.3.

 Omnipotent. Winner at 1000m in 2024-25 in South Africa.

 Ferrero Rocha (f by High Chaparral (Ire)). Winner at 1600m in South Africa. Dam of-

 Opulence. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m in South Africa.

2nd dam

Kensington Gardens (NZ), by Grosvenor. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, A$151,055, AJC Ladysan Welter H., Rego H., Belmura Lad H., 2d STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L, 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Burke & Wills H., Tooheys Draught H., STC Tooheys Draught Welter H. Half-sister to Kremlin. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

BLACKFRIARS (c Danehill (USA)) Third on The 1999-2000 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$809,950, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Flag Choice Hotels H., VATC Boer War Centenary H., 2d VATC Yallourn Energy 2YO P. Sire.

LARROCHA (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins. See above.

MANTON (c Danehill (USA)) 2 wins at 1200m, 2000m, A$217,225, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Kookaburra H., 2d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L. Sire.

WATERFORD ROAD (c Danehill (USA)) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$273,515, QTC Exhibition H., L, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L. Sire.

LIONS GATE (c Danehill (USA)) 3 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$160,760, Geelong Classic, L, MRC Corps of Commissionaires H., SAJC Gold Ace at Glenrae Stud P., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Hill-Smith S., L.

 Curzon Place. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Curzon Dancer. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of 8 winners-

MASTER EIGHT (g Oamaru Force) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$12,810, HK$8,838,175, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, BOC Life H., Spoonbill H., 3d HKJC Sprint Cup, Gr.2-twice.

Race Record:

Winner at 2250m, BRC Gallopers $1 Membership P., 3d MRC (Mornington) Sportingbet Best Tote Plus P.

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

2016  Central America (f by Sebring). Placed, 2d BRC IPG Marketing Solutions P., 3d SCTC Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks P.

2017  Enrique (g by Sebring). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in Aust.

2018  La Campanella (f by All Too Hard). Placed in Aust.

2020  Epic Statement (f by Press Statement). Placed in 2024-25 in Aust.

2021  Spanish Night (g by Star Turn). Unraced.

2022 (f by Star Turn).

2023 (c by Supido).

Missed in 2015; not served in 2018.