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BEL ESPRIT (AUS) (1999). 8 wins-5 at 2, BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1. Sire of 956 rnrs, 645 wnrs, 24 SW, inc. Black Caviar (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Bel Sprinter, Bel Mer, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Beauty Generation, Costa Viva, Soldi Domani, SP Crossing the Abbey, Gongs, Humma Humma, Magnufighter, With a Bit of Dash, Gredington, Arrum Boy, Kanga's Eye, Soothing, Tarcoola Spirit, Peninsula Links, Mesa and of Liffeybeau, Asked to Leave, etc.

1st dam

Largo, by Encosta de Lago. 6 wins from 1350m to 1600m, A$235,300, VRC Riverside H., Maybe Mahal H., MRC Ascot H., Ray Ffrench H., 2d MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L, MRC Helenslea H., Nunkalowe H., VRC Maybe Mahal H., Irish Day 2YO H., MVRC Snap 2YO H., 3d VRC Sanderae H., Maidstone H., MVRC Savrocca H. Sister to GAZANIA, blood-sister to Betula. Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

 Rebel Truce (g by Bel Esprit). 9 wins to 1400m, A$253,317, VRC Auckland Racing Club H., SAJC CBS Inc H., 2d MVRC Think Big Stud H., City of Moonee Valley Celebrating 150 Years H., SAJC Burns Ceilings & Building H., Dawn of the Planet of the Apes H., Rosemary Kerr H., Mildura Cup, 3d MVRC Noor Elaine Farm H., SAJC Sportingbet H.-twice.

 Rebel Force (g by Rakti (GB)). 4 wins from 1200m to 3200m in Aust.

 Crystal Castles (f by Bel Esprit). Winner. See below.

2nd dam

VIMINARIA, by El Qahira (NZ). 4 wins at 1200m, A$193,320, SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.3, VRC Maidstone H., Panorama Restaurant H., VATC Kambrook H., 2d VRC Il Globo Rete Italia H., Maybe Mahal H., VATC Geoffrey Bellmaine P., MVRC Mentone Saab Top 500 H., VATC Kodak Gold H., Love a Show H., 3d SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.3, VATC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Tristarc S., Gr.3, Spring Racing Carnival H., MVRC Concept Sports P. Sister to GREY ALDER, MARITIMA, three-quarter-sister to ALCOVE, EAU SAVAGE,  El Jauhara (dam of AFTER BEUNE, ELATHEA),  Quiz (dam of EXAMINATION). Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winners-

GAZANIA (f Encosta de Lago) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$377,300, MRC Boronia S., L, Auspower P., Thomas North H., VRC Beachside H., MVRC Flying Halo H., Samboy H., Gazette 2YO P., 2d VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.3, Reganza H., Lou Richards 2YO H., MRC Rupert Greene 2YO H., 3d VRC Red Roses S., L, Moet & Chandon H., MVRC Carlton Draught H., Seradeka 2YO H. Producer.

Largo (f Encosta de Lago) 6 wins. See above.

 Cineraria. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Rich Faith. 3 wins from 1150m to 1850m, 2d SAJC Irish Day 1st September H.

 Worthington. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d Darwin Guineas.

3rd dam

SERRATE, by Sharp Edge (Ire). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to MUFFLER,  Eau de Fleur (dam of EAU SAVAGE),  Brigette (dam of ALCOVE),  El Jauhara (dam of AFTER BEUNE, ELATHEA). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

VIMINARIA (f El Qahira (NZ)) 4 wins. See above.

MARITIMA (f El Qahira (NZ)) 2 wins at 2, VRC Talindert H., L, Stradbroke H., 3d VRC Fleur de Lys Champagne H., Louisville H., MVRC Alister H., 4th AJC Analie H., L. Dam of 4 winners-

Richland (c Umatilla (NZ)) 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$99,615, VRC Andrew Bews Welter H., MVRC SBS Radio H., 2d VRC Andersen Consulting S., L, MVRC Angas Park Fruit Company H., TROA Carlton Draught Trophy, City of Moonee Valley H., 3d VATC Old Melburnians Football Club H., MVRC Toy Factory H., Street Beat H., 4th MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L.

Betula (f Encosta de Lago) 2 wins at 2, A$111,075, VRC Catchfire 2YO H., VATC Caulfield Tabaret 2YO H., 2d VRC Australian Cup Carnival S., L, MRC Chisholm P., VATC Kenneth McLean 2YO H., QTC Jimason H., 3d VRC Lady Mayoress' P., L, GCTC Brannigan's Tavern H., 4th VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Boursier. 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, MVRC Ringwood H., VRC Ron Barassi H., 2d VRC Rothsay H., 3d VRC Rack & File H.

 Gibernau. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$322,850, MRC Nicopolis H., Bendigo JC Country Showcase Summer H., MRC Ken Sturt H., MVRC Andale Beer Dispensing Equipment 2YO P., 2d VRC Mitch Dowd Boxers H., Phar Lap Club Kids' Day H., MRC Darrin Cain 2YO H., Unishak H., 3d VRC Sunshine Hospital H., MVRC Cathay Pacific Airways H., Tabaret After the Last H., 4th VRC Straight Six H., L.

GREY ALDER (c El Qahira (NZ)) Winner at 2, VRC Mark Sensing S., L, 2d VRC Cadbury H., Murray Cox H., 3d MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Strathayr H., Jingle Bells H.

4th dam

TEURA, by Mironton (GB). 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m, MVRC Sydenham H., 2d VATC Heatherbrae H., Regent H., 3d VATC Berwick H., Hampton H., Chisholm H., Wynette H. Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

MUFFLER (c Raffindale (GB)) 10 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$100,705, Qld Tatt's RC XXXX Mile H., L.

 Absoloodle. 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1150m to 1600m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Aboutski. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, VATC Aare H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Skidoodle. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

TUDOR (g Strategic) 3 wins to 1400m, A$393,075, VRC Chester Manifold S., L, 2d SAJC William Hill S., Gr.2.

 Zedski. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

MOSHKI (f Moshe) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 900m, 1050m, A$135,650, to 2016-17, SAJC Cinderella S., L, GCTC Simplot Foodservices H.

 Eau de Fleur. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winners-

EAU SAVAGE (g El Qahira (NZ)) Winner at 2, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, 4th SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.2.

 El Jauhara. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

AFTER BEUNE (f Jeune (GB)) 4 wins from 2000m to 2250m, SAJC OJ Smith Challenge S., L, 2d SAJC Birthday Cup, Gr.3. Producer.

ELATHEA (f Barathea (Ire)) Winner at 1800m, SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, 2d SAJC Andy Haskett Birthday H.

 Brigette. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

ALCOVE (f El Qahira (NZ)) Joint second on The 1993-94 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). Joint second top filly on The 1994-95 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, A$1,030,150, AJC Oaks, Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Quiz. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

EXAMINATION (g Encosta de Lago) Winner at 1200m, A$106,800, VRC AR Creswick S., L.

Race Record: Winner at 2 in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals.

2012  Snow Crystal (f by Gonski). Unraced.

2013 Not served previous season

2014 Not served previous season

2015  Glass Ceiling (f by Equiano (Fr)). Unraced.

2016 (c by Fighting Sun).

2017 (c by Fighting Sun).

2018 (c by Reward for Effort).

Not served in 2012, 2013.

Served by Mahuta. Date of last service, 28.09.2018.