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REWARD FOR EFFORT (AUS) (2006). 4 wins-2 at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire of 695 rnrs, 452 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. Gold Symphony (MRC Vain S., Gr.3), Ability, Brugal Reward, etc. Sire of the dams of SP Celtic Glory, Point Barrow and of Saluted, I Love Your Smile, Gunroom, Amarlie Miss, Be Bardot, Happy Park, Inferencia, Standing Order, Night Cruiser, Always Enuff, Amarlime, Elderberry, Flambard, Wal's Angels, Amazing Ace, Destiny's Prophet, etc.

1st dam

DIVINE PRINCESS, by General Nediym. 4 wins to 1100m, A$88,400, MRC Frank O'Brien H., TR Trevaskis H., 2d MRC Leopardstown H., 3d SAJC AV Jennings H., MRC Kind Link H. Half-sister to COMMANDING HOPE. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

BLONDIE (f by Reward for Effort). 3 wins. See below.

 Divine Mr Artie (g by Artie Schiller (USA)). 4 wins to 1400m, A$392,900, MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., Australian Seating Systems H., VRC Plenary Group H., 2d MRC Le Pine Funerals H., Ladbrokes Mega Margin H., Grand Hotel Frankston H., VRC Rails H., Hong Kong JC Trophy H., MVRC McMahon's Dairy H., Excellence in Baking H., 3d MRC TAB Supports Jockeys Trust H., VRC Mitty's H., KA Morrison H., Patrobas H.

 Divine Mr Tycoon (g by Written Tycoon). 3 wins to 1200m, A$254,390, MVRC Daemco Sprint Final H., 2d MRC VOBIS Gold Dash, MVRC Fisher & Paykel Refrigeration 2YO P., Pakenham RC John Duff & Co H., 3d MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H.

 Kakanui (g by Statue of Liberty (USA)). 3 wins at 950m, 1000m, A$99,175, MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H., MRC Mordialloc Sporting Club H., 2d MRC Hamilton Reid Accountants H., 3d MVRC Summer Sprint Series Heat 1.

 Reciprocation (g by Toronado (Ire)). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Divine Miss Magnus (f by Magnus). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

DIVINE HOPE, by Prego (Ire). 6 wins to 1200m, A$129,650, VATC Adelina H., Regal Peace H., Tango Miss H., Shannon H., 2d VATC Bow Mistress H., With Me H., 3d MVRC G Young H. Half-sister to  Kidada (dam of OCEANO). Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

COMMANDING HOPE (g Commands) 4 wins to 1200m, A$271,790, MRC Bletchingly S., Gr.3, MVRC Dominant H., 2d SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, VRC Central Cleaning Supplies H., MVRC Direct Mail Marketing Quality Flying H., Clifton Formwork H., CFMEU 8 Hour Labour Day H., MRC St Covet H., 3d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz H.

 Divine Chills. 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$170,100, VRC National Hall of Fame H., MRC Hamilton Reid Chartered Accountants H., Ladbrokes H., 2d MRC Janet Brady H. Producer.

 Dash Divine. 4 wins to 1300m, A$77,970, MRC Schweppes H., 3d MRC Appelles H.

 Divine Princess. 4 wins. See above.

 Prince of Hope. 6 wins to 1400m in Aust.

 Divine Rubi. 3 wins to 1200m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

 Duty Dude. 3 wins at 1000m, 3d GCTC First National Palm Beach P.

 Divine Turf. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$82,460, to 2024-25 in Aust.

 Lasting Peace. 3 wins to 1400m in Aust.

 Manhattan Dream. Unraced. Dam of-

 Manhattan War. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$85,250, 2d MRC Tile Importer H., 3d MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Chall H.

3rd dam

DIVINE FAVOUR, by Straight Flight (USA). 2 wins at 2, MVRC Donnybrook H. Half-sister to DESALANTE,  Haughty Vain (dam of BULBASAUR). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

 Darling. 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$198,360, VATC Gippsland Sprint Final H., 0011 Rate Reducer H., Foodtown Members' H., CCI Insurances H., MVRC Guerlain H., Preliminary Final H., Melba H., SAJC Pullman Future H., 2d MVRC ANA H., 4th VRC Standish H., Gr.3. Producer.

 Divine Hope. 6 wins. See above.

 Act of Grace. 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, AJC Lester Piggot H., VRC Gerard Industries H., STC Narwee H., 2d AJC Jim Munro H., STC Cathy Freeman H., Begonia Belle H., 3d AJC Potts Point Flying Welter H., STC Maltster Welter H., AJC Beau Zam P.H., STC Burwood H. Producer.

 Kidada. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, VATC Lowland H., MVRC Sherwood H., 2d VATC William Clarke H., VRC Richmond Football Club H., MVRC Woodstock H., 3d VATC Wynette H., Rotary Community Services H., Whips N Spurs Club H., Black Shoes H. Dam of 6 winners-

OCEANO (f Portland Pirate) 11 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, A$265,748, TRC Bow Mistress Trophy, L, TTC Newmarket H., L, Jackson Motor Company 3YO Cup, Finance Brokers of Tasmania H., 2d TTC Queen of the Turf S., L, Tasmanian Oaks, L, 3d TRC Strutt S., L, One Thousand Guineas, L, Moorilla S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$200,200, MVRC William Crockett S., L, MRC Moorookyle Park H., MVRC Sweeney Estate Agents 2YO P., 2d MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, both winners.

2020  Be Bardot (f by Toronado (Ire)). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$80,080, in 2024-25, WATC Mrs Mac's H., Quayclean H., Ascend Trophies H., 2d WATC Wittens Irrigation & Design H.

2021  Blondie's Toronado (f by Toronado (Ire)). Winner at 1150m in 2024-25 in Aust.

2022  Blondie's Award (f by Shamus Award). Unraced.

2023 (f by Tagaloa).

Not served in 2023.

Served by Lofty Strike. Date of last service, 14.11.2024.