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Lot: 280  Simply Brilliant (AUS)

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Buyer: Andrew J Moore - $2,250

Particulars

Name:Simply Brilliant (AUS)
Category: Broodmare
Sire:Starcraft (NZ)
Dam:She's a Pretender (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:25 July 2007
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:643 Springvale Rd FROGMORE NSW
 
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Broodmare's Breeding Status

In foal: Yes
Covering sire:Cool Aza Beel (NZ)
Date of last service:01 September 2024
  
Selling with a foal at foot: No
 
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Reports

  Pregnancy Certificate - 20.05.25  

Description

A lovely 3 time city winning mare by the consistent Gr1 producing broodmare sire STARCRAFT, out of a full sister to NOTHIN’ LEICA DANE.

Simply Brilliant is in foal to one of Australia’s leading first season sires in Champion NZ 2yo COOL AZA BEEL (Savabeel) on a nice early cover. Pregnancy certificate attached.

This very attractive mating could be producing the next SKEW WIFF (Savabeel, Starcraft).

Simply Brilliant is the dam of 4 winners from 5 runners, 3 of which have won multiple metro races.

COOL AZA BEEL, at time of writing, currently sits 5th on the Australian First Season Sires table behind Ole Kirk, Wootton Bassett, Farnan and Lucky Vega.

From just 17 starters to date (21/5/25) he is the sire of :

COOL ARCHIE (22c, Tale of the Cat, Gilded Time). 3 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$403,900, 1st BRC Spirit of Boom Classic, Gr.2, BRC Dalrello S., L, BRC Sky Racing Maiden 2YO P., 2nd BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3

Cobra Club (22c, So You Think, Commands). Placed, A$105,975, 2nd ATC Inglis Nursery (R), L, ATC Captivant Maiden 2YO H.

Cool Aza Rene (22f, Xtravagant, Encosta de Lago). 2 wins from 800m to 1000m, A$58,652, 1st CJC Speight's 2YO S.

Don't Tellyafather (22f, More Than Ready, Redoute's Choice). Winner at 1100m, A$22,000, 1st Ipswich TC XXXX Ultra Maiden 2YO P.

Gable (22g, Commands, Fuji Kiseki). Winner at 1400m, A$27,225

Cool Moon (22f, Written Tycoon, Flying Spur). Placed, A$14,400, 2nd BRC Racecourse Village Maiden 2YO P., Ipswich TC Great Northern Maiden 2YO P.

Kahlua Girl (22f, Flying Spur, Rory's Jester). Placed, A$14,300, 3rd Ipswich TC TAB Maiden 2YO P.

Sequel (22f, Bernardini, Lonhro). Placed, A$22,950, 3rd ATC Traffic Warden Maiden 2YO H.

STARCRAFTS leading performers as a broodmare sire include:

LADY SHENANDOAH (21f, Snitzel, Nothin' Leica Dane). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,804,500, 1st ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.1, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, ATC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, 2nd BRC Bill Carter S., L, 3rd ATC TAB Maiden 2YO P.

INSTANT CELEBRITY (17f, Not a Single Doubt, Keltrice). 5 wins from 1050m to 1400m, A$797,725, 1st SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, SAJC Oaklands P., L, SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO H., SAJC SAJA Supporting NJT H., 2nd SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, 3rd MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 4th SAJC Redelva S., L

SKEW WIFF (19f, Savabeel, Charge Forward). 4 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$695,246, 1st Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, Matamata RC Rich Hill Stud H., 2nd Matamata RC Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1, WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Auckland TR New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, Waikato TR Foxbridge P., Gr.2, Auckland TR Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, 3rd Waikato TR Foxbridge P., Gr.2, 4th WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1

STRONGER (16c, Not a Single Doubt, Nothin' Leica Dane). 6 wins from 900m to 1200m, A$3,081,371, 1st HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3, ATC No Nay Never Yearlings 2YO H., HKJC Aster H., HKJC Fanling H., 2nd HKJC Sprint Cup, Gr.2, HKJC Sha Tin Vase, Gr.3, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, HKJC Blue Pool H., HKJC Racehorse Owners Association H., HKJC Amethyst H., HKJC Peninsula Golden Jubilee H., 3rd HKJC Premier Bowl, Gr.2, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, ATC Elderton Homes Made You Look 2YO H., 4th ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, HKJC National Day Cup, Gr.3

MAKARENA (20f, Snitzel, Generous). 3 wins from 1250m to 1400m, A$1,433,000, 1st ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, ATC Toyota Forklifts Tapp-Craig P., ATC Paulele at Darley Maiden H., 2nd ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, ATC Ranvet Maiden H., 3rd ATC The Invitation, 4th ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.2

AIN'TNODEELDUN (17g, Dundeel, Nothin' Leica Dane). 7 wins from 1600m to 2040m, A$697,545, 1st MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, VRC TAB Trophy, L, SAJC Hill Smith S., L, MRC Quayclean H., MVRC Powerflo Solutions H., MVRC Ladbrokes Mates Mode H., 2nd MRC VOBIS Gold Heath, MRC Ladbrokes Same Race Multi H., 3rd VRC Chester Manifold S., L, 4th VRC Anzac Day S., L

TOKYO TYCOON (20g, Satono Aladdin, Redoute's Choice). 5 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$682,752, 1st Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million (R), L, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, Auckland TR Pukekohe Traders 2YO H., 3rd Waikato TR Wentwood Grange S.

MISSILE MANTRA (16f, Smart Missile, Generous). 4 wins from 1100m to 1500m, A$608,800, 1st MRC Summoned S., Gr.3, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, MRC Neds Filter Form H., 2nd MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic H., Gr.3, MRC Anniversary Vase H., L, 3rd VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Classic, Gr.3

SAFIN (14g, Snitzel, Anabaa). 4 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$519,345, 1st ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MVRC William Hill 2YO P., MVRC Sporting Globe After Last P., ATC Shoot Out Mile H., 2nd VRC Emirates Airline H., L, BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., Ipswich TC Channel Seven H., 3rd Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, MVRC Valley Pearl, L, MRC Jockey Celebration Day H., Pakenham RC David Bourke Memorial H.

All inspections welcome.

Location

643 Springvale Rd FROGMORE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

SIMPLY BRILLIANT (AUS)
Bay mare       Foaled 2007 
 
STARCRAFT (NZ) Soviet Star (USA)NureyevNorthern Dancer
VeruschkaVenture
Flying FlooziePompeii Court (USA)Tell
Lucky HeiressBattle-Waggon (GB)
SHE'S A PRETENDER
    1997		Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Leica Pretender (NZ)Sir Tristram (Ire)Sir Ivor
Pretend to LeicaPretendre (GB)

STARCRAFT (NZ) (2000). 11 wins, Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 671 rnrs, 385 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. Star Witness (MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1), We Can Say it Now, Hallowell Belle, Blizzard, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Lady Shenandoah, Skew Wiff, Instant Celebrity, Stronger, Makarena, Tokyo Tycoon, Ain'tnodeeldun, Missile Mantra, Safin, Sky Kingdom, Soaring Ambition, Snickerdoodledandy, Star of Bombay, Hostwin Saturn, Fox Swift, Miss Sugars, Sea King, etc.

 

1st dam

She's a Pretender, by Danehill (USA). 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 4th AJC Reginald Allen H., L. Sister to NOTHIN' LEICA DANE, three-quarter-sister to DUELLED, DANE RIVER, half-sister to THRILLING DAY, Star of Light. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

 Deregulate - Nittan's Glory (Mac.) (g by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1050m to 1800m in Aust. and Macau, MVRC Australasian Shopfitting H., 2d VRC Scalzo Food Industries H., 3d VRC Northland P., Hopper's Crossing 2YO H., MVRC Gillies Famous Pies 2YO H., Vicbookmakers.co.au H.

 Many Gains (g by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)). 5 wins at 1200m, HK$3,799,550, HKJC Wong Nai Chung Gap H., Kung Hei H., Li Yuen H., Norfolk H., Severn H., 2d HKJC Pak Tam Chung H., Hung Mui Kuk H.

 Simply Brilliant (f by Starcraft (NZ)). 3 wins. See below.

 Shamash (g by Shamardal (USA)). 2 wins at 1200m, 1250m, STC Soft as Soap H., Beverly Hills Hotel H., 2d STC Freeway Hotel Artarmon 2YO H., 3d STC Freeway Hotel Artarmon 2YO H.

 Leica Star (g by Starcraft (NZ)). 3 wins at 1600m, 1850m, 3d ATC Membership on Sale H.

 Bold Delago (g by Delago Deluxe). 3 wins at 1600m, 1800m in Aust.

 Alpine Star (f by Show a Heart). Raced twice. Dam of-

 Da Party Gal. 4 wins to 1400m, A$112,975, BRC Robinson Nielson Legal P., Racecourse Village H., Ipswich TC Need a Yarn? Tiacs P., 2d BRC Stradbroke Season on Sale H., Ipswich TC Events at Ieec.com.au H., 3d BRC RQ Supports Racing Safety P., Ipswich TC Fertpro H.

 Shezablonde (f by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)). Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

 Longford. 4 wins at 1600m, CJC Little Brown Jug H., 2d CJC Pryde's Easifeed H., 3d CJC Haase Marshall Drainage H.

 Gwen Stephani. Winner at 2, 2d BOP RC Ray White Mount Maunganui S.

 Stop the Rock. Winner at 1400m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

LEICA PRETENDER (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to  Lady Leica (dam of CANTORIST), half-sister to TELL FIBS,  Better Leica (dam of BETTA WATCH IT),  Leica Ruby (dam of LEICA WESTERN, LEICA JEWEL). Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

NOTHIN' LEICA DANE (c Danehill (USA)) Second on The 1995-96 Australasian 3YO Classification. 6 wins from 1400m to 2500m, £8,979, A$1,744,350, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, AJC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Metropolitan H., Gr.1, STC Hill S., Gr.2, 3d STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

DUELLED (c Redoute's Choice) Winner at 2050m, A$475,180, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, QTC Ambassador Travel 2YO H., AJC Quiet Little Drink H., Metcash H. Sire.

THRILLING DAY (f Prego (Ire)) 4 wins at 1150m, 1400m, ARC Guineas Trial, L, 3 Bears Sprint H., WRC Cardinal Network Premier H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L, Avondale JC Village 8 New Lynn Intermediate H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, 4th Avondale Guineas, Gr.2. Producer.

She's a Pretender (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins. See above.

Star of Light (f Star Watch) Placed at 2 & 3, 2d VRC David Cloke H., MVRC Express Post H., 3d VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

DANE RIVER (g Danehill (USA)) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$135,600, Seymour Cup, L, MRC Dubbo H., Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H.

 Night and Day. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, SAJC Mistral H., 2d SAJC Finlaysons Lawyers H., 3d STC PJ Gallagher's Parramatta H. Dam of 8 winners-

 Around the Clock. 2 wins at 1550m, 1900m, ATC Ascot Club H., Free Entry Today P., 2d ATC Rosebery P., 3d ATC Guineas Restaurant H. Dam of 3 winners-

HALL OF FAME - DANCES WITH DRAGON (H.K.) (g Savabeel) 11 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, NZ$236,450, A$2,000, HK$9,227,550, Levin Classic, Gr.1, HKJC Premier P., Gr.3, CJC Canterbury S., L, North Canterbury RC Inglewood Stud Guineas Trial, ARC Conveyancing Shop Lawyers H., HKJC Cedar H., 3d HKJC Ladies' Purse, Gr.3.

 

Race Record:

3 wins from 1150m to 1600m, ATC Theraces.com.au H., 3d ATC Tab.com.au H.

 

Produce Record: Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 4 winners.

2015  Miss Einstein (f by Dundeel (NZ)). 4 wins to 1550m, A$277,295, ATC Vale Professor Hutchins H., TAB H., XXXX H., 2d ATC Tresemme H., Bowermans Furniture H., Midway H., Calyx at Coolmore Australia H., Parra Kia Evening Star H., 3d ATC Suttons Evening Star H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., Newcastle JC Bass Floor H., Gosford RC Westpac Rescue Helicopter H.

2016  Green Jacket (g by More Than Ready (USA)). 5 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$170,150, BRC Bneraces H., TAB Venue Mode H., Roku Gin H., GCTC Titanium Sports Management P., 2d BRC Danny McGuinness Memorial H.

2017 (foal by Dundeel (NZ)). Dead.

2018  Diamond Dealer (f by Dundeel (NZ)). 7 wins to 1200m, A$409,510, to 2023-24, ATC Merrylands RSL Club H., Chandon H., TAB H., TAB Night Sprint H., 2d ATC Too Darn Hot First Yearlings H., 3d ATC Schweppes H., 4th ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3.

2019  Arpels (f by Dundeel (NZ)). Winner at 1400m in Aust.

2021  Lack of Restraint (f by Xtravagant (NZ)). Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.

 

Missed in 2020, 2022, 2024; slipped in 2023.

Served by Cool Aza Beel. Date of last service, 01.09.2024.

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