2025 JUNE (Late) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Patek Grove Bloodstock - $55,000
Particulars
Name: | Dark Arts (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Snitzel (AUS) |
Dam: | Zasorceress (NZ) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 16 October 2021 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Current/previous bans |
GST: | Yes 45% |
Location: | 40 Strathmore Road THE OAKS NSW |
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Description
LIGHTLY RACED 3YO GELDING WITH METRO SYDNEY FORM FOR UNRESERVED SALE
For unreserved sale is Dark Arts, a lightly raced 3YO son of Snitzel out of multiple Gr.3 placed Zabeel mare Zasorceress.
Dark Arts was impressive winning his maiden at Sydney metropolitan over 1550m in a $100k Super Maiden this preparation.
His subsequent start he did not handle the bottomless heavy 10 and by last start had come to the end of his preparation.
Showing good, consistent ability, Dark Arts has placed a further 3 times from 11 starts with earnings of $115k.
His current metro BM rating of 63 and proven ability to run middle distances and beyond gives his new owner plenty of race options going forward.
Being out of a Zabeel mare, he is a horse who has taken a while to mature and the stable feel he has further maturity and improvement to come.
His half-sister Zaszou (Zoustar) is a last start stakes winner over the Brisbane winter carnival. She too has continued to improve with time.
Dark Arts was a standout yearling, selling for $600k at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale and has continued to develop into a lovely gelding.
Dark Arts is entered for genuine unreserved sale as the ownership group wishes to race colts as stallion prospects only. He is currently spelling after his last start and will return better again next preparation.
Height: 16HH
Weight: 520 kgs
While all efforts are made to disclose any past issues, potential buyers are advised to construct independent veterinary inspections.
For further information, please contact Harry Roach on 0401 970 006.
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Pedigree
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DARK ARTS (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2021 |
SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1632 rnrs, 1285 wnrs, 160 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Switzerland, Shinzo, Summer Passage, Invader, Lady Shenandoah, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, Return to Conquer, In the Congo, Wandjina, Marhoona, etc.
1st dam Zasorceress (NZ), by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$130,060, MVRC Schweppes Lemonade H., 2d VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to LAFLEUR (dam of AMARYLLIS, PAPILIO), Zygadene ZASZOU (f by Zoustar) 5 wins to 1400m, A$260,210, to 2024-25, BRC Helen Coughlan S., L, MRC Sportsbet H., 2d VRC TAB H. Dark Arts Rasputina
2nd dam STAR JASMINE, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Half-sister to LAFLEUR (dam of AMARYLLIS, PAPILIO), Zygadene Zasorceress (f Zabeel) 2 wins. See above. Wild Moon Acipenser Clairiere Bantamweight Ocean Twelve
3rd dam DESERT LILY (USA), by Green Desert. Winner at 2 in Ireland. Sister to Desert Darling LAFLEUR (f Zabeel) Third top filly on The 2002-03 NZ 3YO Free H. 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, NZ$191,975, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 2d ARC Queen Elizabeth H., Gr.2, 4th New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders' S., L. Dam of 7 winners- AMARYLLIS (f Red Ransom) 8 wins to 1300m, NZ$142,888, ARC Darley P., Gr.3, Blandford Lodge Yearling Draft H., Waikato RC Lodge City Rentals H., BOP RC Pollock & Sons Crane Hire H., 2d ARC Concorde H., Gr.2, Waikato RC Fairdale Stud Fully Fledged H., 4th ARC Newmarket H., L, CJC Canterbury Breeders' S., L. Producer. PAPILIO (f Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Hawkes Bay Billy's Bar Hastings H., 2d Matamata RC Richardson Racing Stables H. Producer. Zygadene WILDFLOWER (f Keeper) 4 wins from 1500m to 1950m, NZ$227,175, Rotorua Challenge P., L, ARC Otakiri Reserve H., Manawatu RC Speight's Ale House H., 2d Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, ARC Avondale Cup, Gr.2, Waikato RC BCD H., 3d Waikato RC Riverlsey Park H., BOP RC Ultimate Motor Group H., 4th ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders S., Gr.3. Producer.
4th dam HABIBTI, by Habitat. Top of The 1983 European 3YO Classification (1000m-1200m). Top filly on The 1982 Irish 2YO Free H. 9 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, £259,812, 420,000fr., Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.1, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.2, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.2, York William Hill Sprint Championship S., Gr.2, Lowther S., Gr.2, Lingfield Leisure S., L, 2d Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.2, 3d York William Hill Sprint Championship S., Gr.1, The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Ascot Diadem S., Gr.3, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to Loralane Hameeda Desert Darling HEART OFTHE DESERT - HOSTWIN DONATELLO (Mac.) (g Show a Heart) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Guineas, L, Macau Autumn Trophy, L. Zalika HUMIDOR (g Teofilo) 9 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$149,775, A$4,307,200, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, 2d ATC BMW S., Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield S., Gr.1-twice, Underwood S., Gr.1. Marechal CYBER ATTACK (g Shamexpress) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, NZ$116,249, A$3,875, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 2d ARC Mongolian Khan Trophy, Gr.3. Diamond Darling Almost Crystal IN THE BOAT (g Nostradamus) 7 wins to 1300m, A$748,975, MVRC Abell S., L, 2d MVRC Abell S., L. Reem Albaraari MORSHDI (g Slip Anchor) Champion 3YO in Germany & Italy in 2001 (Long). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1650m to 2400m, £146,630, 765,000,013L., 1,000,000Dm., 90,000Dhs in GB, Italy, Germany and U.A.E, Grosser Preis von Baden, Gr.1, Derby Italiano, Gr.1, Abu Dhabi Championship S., L, 2d Irish Derby, Gr.1, 3d Newmarket S., L. ILITSHE (c Fastnet Rock) 6 wins from 1800m to 2850m, R574,250, Turffontein Caradoc Gold Cup, Gr.3, Derby Trial, L, Scottsville Kay Makan Roadmate H., 3d Turffontein Aquanaut H., L. Sublissime MONEGAL (f Lope de Vega) 10 wins from 1200m to 1900m, A$686,895, ATC Epona S., Gr.3, ACY Securities H., Sky Racing Active H., TAB H.
Race Record: Winner at 1550m, A$115,200, in 2024-25, ATC Broadsiding H., 2d ATC Blakes Marine H., 3d ATC James Squire 2YO H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
DARK ARTS (AUS) 2021 Bay gelding
by Snitzel - Zasorceress, by Zabeel
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 4 | - | - | 1 | A$18,450 |
3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | - | A$96,750 |
Totals: | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | A$115,200 |
05/Dec/2023 | 3rd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Tardelli was 1st and King of Roseau 2nd. | |
18/Dec/2023 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Tarpaulin was 2nd and Ekanite 3rd. | |
30/Dec/2023 | 4th of 8 (2.8) | ATC (Randwick) Precise Air 2YO H., A$149,000, 1200m, time 1:10.36. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Parkour was 1st and Vianarra 2nd and Sacred Fort 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$7,100 |
05/Apr/2024 | 2nd of 10 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Voile was 1st and Concordia Wind 3rd. | |
17/Apr/2024 | 3rd of 11 (4.5) | ATC (Canterbury) James Squire Maiden 2YO H., A$58,500, 1250m, time 1:13.47. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Imperial Force was 1st and Monte Veebee 2nd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Tommy Berry. | A$5,500 |
04/May/2024 | 8th of 10 (4.5) | Hawkesbury RC Clarendon 2YO S., A$156,900, 1400m, time 1:22.73. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Media World was 1st and Monte Veebee 2nd and Canara 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Tyler Schiller. | A$3,500 |
15/May/2024 | 5th of 12 (6.5) | ATC (Kensington) Golden Mile at Darley 2YO H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:27.37. Track heavy(9). Carried 56.50kg. Megastar Heart was 1st and Supreme Mastermind 2nd and Smashing Time 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$2,350 |
04/Oct/2024 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Revolt was 1st and Shalaa Gold 3rd. | |
23/Oct/2024 | 9th of 11 (9) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Drinkwise Maiden P., A$100,000, 1300m, time 1:16.06. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Strong Trade was 1st and Superhero 2nd and Divine Ella 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: J Ford. | A$2,250 |
18/Feb/2025 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Cordina was 1st and Hippolyte Rock 3rd. | |
26/Feb/2025 | 4th of 6 (3) | ATC (Rosehill) Asahi Super Dry Maiden P., A$52,000, 1200m, time 1:12.63. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. President was 1st and Lyles 2nd and Marais 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: J Parr. | A$3,600 |
14/Mar/2025 | 2nd of 8 (1) | Illawarra TC Henry Clive Bar Maiden H., A$50,000, 1500m, time 1:30.18. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Queen Strada was 1st and Dwayne 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$8,950 |
09/Apr/2025 | 2nd of 10 (1.8) | ATC (Hawkesbury) Blakes Marine Maiden H., A$97,500, 1600m, time 1:35.46. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Full Hao was 1st and Barbray 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$18,600 |
30/Apr/2025 | 1st of 7 (0.4) | ATC (Canterbury) Broadsiding Maiden H., A$90,750, 1550m, time 1:37.11. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.50kg. Shangri la Impact was 2nd and Ant 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$59,250 |
21/May/2025 | 8th of 8 (12.5) | ATC (Warwick Farm) Drinkwise Mile, A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:42.90. Track heavy(10). Carried 57.00kg. Good Prize was 1st and Sounds Unusual 2nd and Naval Commission 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd. | A$1,625 |
09/Jun/2025 | 5th of 5 (5) | ATC (Canterbury) Ranvet H., A$55,075, 1550m, time 1:35.84. Track soft(6). Carried 60.50kg. Barbray was 1st and Blue Willow 2nd and Lady Boss 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Dylan Gibbons. | A$2,475 |