2025 JUNE (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Viva Racing / Neil Jenkinson (FBAA) - $40,000
Particulars
Name: | Chief of Staff (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Zoustar (AUS) |
Dam: | First Seal (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 16 September 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | 240 Silverdale Rd THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
- By Champion sire Zoustar out of Champion mare First Seal.
- Chief of Staff is a big, scopey, attractive-looking horse.
- He is a later maturing style of horse.
- Chief of Staff is lightly raced having only had five career starts.
- He ran third at Kembla Grange over 1600m two starts ago, and is eligible and ready to win a maiden.
- This horse is nominated for the Inglis Race Series and eligible for the 100k Maiden
- Chief of Staff is available for inspection and vetting by appointment.
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Pedigree
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CHIEF OF STAFF (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2021 |
ZOUSTAR (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 6 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2017-18. Sire of 1038 rnrs, 723 wnrs, 69 SW, inc. Sunlight (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Zougotcha, Joliestar, Schwarz, Lezoo, Mizzy, Zoutori, Starlust, King of Gosford, Ozzmosis, Climbing Star, Mgheera, Right to Party, Olentia, Madam Rouge, Glistening, Habana, Lightsaber, Kiku, Haut Brion Her, Lean Mean Machine, Zourion, etc.
1st dam FIRST SEAL, by Fastnet Rock. Champion Female Sprinter in Australia in 2015-16. 6 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,259,060, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Millie Fox S., Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, ATC Daily Press Group P., 2d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Canterbury S., Gr.1, Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Light Fingers S., Gr.2, TAB Early Quaddie H., 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. Half-sister to BOOK OF KELLS, Best Command, Sacred Sword, Special Episode Naval Seal Golden Age Chief of Staff
2nd dam EPISODE, by Scenic (Ire). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2500m, A$618,520, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, Auraria S., Gr.3, VRC Membership Year 2000 H., BTC Moet & Chandon Doomben Roses S., VATC Midnight Fever 2YO H., 2d Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, VATC Avon H., La Trobe 2YO H., 3d MVRC Spinella's Pizza H., VATC Arborea H. Sister to Possessed FIRST SEAL (f Fastnet Rock) 6 wins. See above. BOOK OF KELLS (g Rock of Gibraltar) 5 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$138,350, 125,481Rgt., S$1,350 in Aust. and Malaysia, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, March H., 3d AJC Lawn Party H. Best Command (f Court Command) 4 wins at 1000m, 1200m, ARC Christmas Parties at Ellerslie H., Waikato RC Elephant Plasterboard at HBS H., 2d ARC Service Foods H., Waikato RC Dunstan Breed & Grow S., ARC Pandoro Panatteria H., 3d Wanganui JC Fordell O'Leary S., L, 4th ARC Soliloquy S., L. Dam of- Savvy Command (g Savabeel) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$337,724, 2d Singapore TC Kranji B S., 3d Singapore Derby, L. Sacred Sword (g Exceed and Excel) Winner at 900m, 2d MRC Debutant S., L. Imagining Cisco Bay (g So You Think) 9 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$1,057,355, ATC Big Dance Wild Card H., Precise Fire H., TAB H., Precise Air H., Bowermans Office Furniture H., Shoalhaven City TC Nowra Cup, 2d ATC The Big Dance, TAB H., ACY Securities H., TAB Highway P., Bowermans Furniture H.-twice, More Than Ready at Vinery H., NSW Tatt's RC TAB Highway H., 3d ATC Civic S., L, Lynette Lamphee Memorial H., Darwin Turf Club Trophy, Sky Racing Active H., Rosehill Bowling Club H., Hyland Race Colours H., TAB Venue Mode H., Vinery Stallions H., Bowermans Office Furniture H., 4th Scone Cup, L. Special Episode TELEPLAY (f Written Tycoon) 5 wins to 1400m, A$442,150, VRC Jim Beam S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, VRC MSS Security Sprint H., L, 2d MRC Sam Segman H., 3d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VOBIS Gold Sprint, MVRC Ladbrokes VOBIS Gold Carat. Astro Fame (g Encosta de Lago) 5 wins from 1300m to 1700m in Malaysia, 3d Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, L.
3rd dam APACHE GIRL, by Best Western. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Sister to MACQUARIE PRINCE, half-sister to Miss Burton EPISODE (f Scenic) 6 wins. See above. Possessed BECERRA (f Al Maher) 2 wins at 1600m, 1900m, A$179,750, SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, 2d Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 4th BRC Doomben Roses, Gr.3. Producer.
Race Record: Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
CHIEF OF STAFF (AUS) 2021 Bay gelding
by Zoustar - First Seal, by Fastnet Rock
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | A$18,275 |
Totals: | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | A$18,275 |
11/Jun/2024 | 5th of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Gram was 1st and Theblade 2nd and Delrico 3rd. | |
21/Jun/2024 | 5th of 5 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Written Gold was 1st and Majorca Sunset 2nd and Theblade 3rd. | |
14/Nov/2024 | 6th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Fly Scotty Fly was 1st and Inside Man 2nd and Flyin' the Pin 3rd. | |
24/Feb/2025 | 9th of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Quein Step was 1st and Nami's Jewel 2nd and Ahellbenda 3rd. | |
06/Mar/2025 | 3rd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Captain Eagle was 1st and Zephirine 2nd. | |
17/Mar/2025 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Winner of Kowloon was 1st and Adeel It's a Steal 3rd. | |
22/Mar/2025 | 5th of 8 (6.1) | Illawarra TC Bailey Interiors Maiden P., A$42,000, 1400m, time 1:23.28. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Strawberry Impact was 1st and Patissier 2nd and Not So Common 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire. | A$1,400 |
03/Apr/2025 | 2nd of 11 (2.2) | Wyong RC Reward Homes Maiden P., A$52,200, 1600m, time 1:39.21. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Darn Cute was 1st and Khant Fail 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. Jockey: J R Collett. | A$7,450 |
23/Apr/2025 | 4th of 9 (8.6) | Newcastle JC New Era Technology Maiden P., A$39,900, 1850m, time 1:58.72. Track heavy(8). Carried 57.50kg. El Paso was 1st and O Cara Mia 2nd and Mikki Vain 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | A$2,300 |
10/May/2025 | 3rd of 7 (5) | Illawarra TC Skin Revival Maiden P., A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:38.22. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. Bella Montagna was 1st and Diamond Show 2nd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire. | A$5,500 |
28/May/2025 | 8th of 14 (6.4) | ATC (Canterbury) TAB H., A$60,000, 1900m, time 2:02.25. Track heavy(8). Carried 54.50kg. Kenmare Bay was 1st and Tempranillo 2nd and Millie de Lune 3rd. Trainer: C J Waller. Owner: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1g Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. Jockey: K Mc Evoy. | A$1,625 |