2025 MAY (Late) Online Sale

RIBCHESTER (IRE) (Bay 2013-Stud 2018). 6 wins-1 at 2, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1. Sire of 381 rnrs, 203 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. Facteur Cheval (Meydan Dubai Turf, Gr.1), Red Card, Krakarib, Anthaia, Championofmyheart, Maliparmi, Flaming Rib, Ruthin, Snooze n You Lose, Willem Twee, SP Pisanello, Clitheroe, Emperor of Love, Garachico, Portray, Great David, Harpsichord, Pretty Lavish, Mamaea, Orso, Rebel Music, Michaela's Boy, Veritable, etc.

1st dam

THE KEEPT LADY, by Keeper. Winner at 1400m, 3d WRC Platinum Homes Taranaki H. Three-quarter-sister to Ruthless Lady (dam of RUTHLESS DAME), half-sister to Bullish Stock, Lady Iris. Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Usurer (g by Tavistock) Winner at 1300m, 2d Wanganui JC Platinum Homes S., 3d CJC Racecourse Hotel and Motor Lodge H., BOP RC Matamata Veterinary Services S.

2nd dam

THE LADY, by Stravinsky (USA). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1600m, NZ$97,450, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, Counties Challenge S., L, ARC DA Peake P., 2d Waikato RC Esker Lodge 2YO H., Avondale JC First Sovereign Trust 2YO S., 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Oak Tree Restaurant Greerton 3YO P. Three-quarter-sister to ORATORIO, half-sister to ORACY, LADY MAROAL, Ruthless Lady (dam of RUTHLESS DAME). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Bullish Stock (g Tavistock) 5 wins from 1500m to 3000m, A$185,780, VRC Ken Cox H., MRC Cove Hotel H., MVRC K Line Australia H., 3d VRC St Leger, L, North East Region H., MRC Ladbrokes.com.au H., MVRC Merlin Garage Door H., 4th MRC Galilee Series Final H., L.

Lady Iris (f U S Navy Flag) Winner at 2 in 2024-25, 2d Auckland TR Star Way S., L.

 Bucky. 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, WRC Lunch Club Members Support H., 3d Manawatu RC Ricoh H., Hawkes Bay Farewell Butch & Tess H.

 The Keept Lady. Winner. See above.

 Willpower. 2 wins at 1200m in NZ.

 Use Your Voice. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

3rd dam

LADY DEHERE, by Dehere (USA). Second top filly on The 2001-02 NZ 2YO Free H. 4 wins at 2, NZ$349,450, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Super Bonus Classique, RL, ARC Huntaway Reserve Juvenile S., 2d WRC Wellesley S., L, Waikato RC Pacesetter Screenprint 3YO H., 4th Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Half-sister to SEA SIREN (dam of WARM HEART), ORATORIO, DISCORSI. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

ORACY (c Zabeel) 7 wins from 1450m to 1800m, R1,285,000, Turffontein Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2, Dingaans H., Gr.2, London News S., Gr.3, Racing Association Pinnacle S., Racing Association Allowance P. Sire.

LADY MAROAL (f Power) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$119,290, ARC Champagne S., L, Waikato RC Pathways-Immigration Specialist H., Avondale JC National Security H., 2d Auckland Futurity S., L, Auckland TR Stella Artois Championship Final.

THE LADY (f Stravinsky) 3 wins. See above.

Ruthless Lady (f Keeper) Winner at 2, 2d ARC Soliloquy S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

RUTHLESS DAME (f Tavistock) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, A$1,278,625, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC Ladbroke it 2YO H., 2d ATC Surround S., Gr.1, The Invitation, 3d ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3.

4th dam

EXPRESS A SMILE, by Success Express (USA). Unraced. Sister to SNAPSHOTS, blood-sister to Durham Express. Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

SEA SIREN (f Fastnet Rock) Champion Older Female Sprinter in Ireland in 2013. 7 wins to 1350m, €43,275, A$1,681,830, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, BTC Cup, Gr.1, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Fairyhouse Belgrave S., L, ATC William's Premium Lager H., Vinery Stud H., 2d VRC Patinack Classic, Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.2, Tipperary Fairy Bridge S., Gr.3, 3d Curragh Phoenix Sprint S., Gr.3, ATC Styletread.com.au H. Dam of 4 winners-

WARM HEART (f Galileo) Champion Older Female Miler in Ireland in 2024. 6 wins from 1800m to 2400m, £457,012, €368,490, US$871,000, HK$2,760,000, to 2024, Gulfstream Park Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S., Gr.1, 1800m-in track record time, Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Prix Vermeille, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S., Gr.2, Newbury Fillies' Trial S., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Gr.1, 3d Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1.

LADY DEHERE (f Dehere) 4 wins. See above.

ORATORIO (c Stravinsky) 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$511,550, MVRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L, MVRC St Albans S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Debutant S., L. Sire.

DISCORSI (c Galileo) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, A$119,215, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, 2d MRC Shannon H., Beer Street H., Barfleur H. Sire.

 Dubai Express. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of 4 winners-

Rockadubai (f Fastnet Rock) Placed, 3d Counties Challenge S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

CHABAUD (f Lookin at Lucky) 4 wins from 1200m to 2500m, A$213,145, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L, MVRC William Hill H., 2d Ballarat TC Racing.com H. Producer.

Race Record:

Unraced.