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1 Widden Stud π 2013 π

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3 YOUR SON YOUR SONG Fastnet Rock/Zembu - Fee TBA STRATUM Redoute s Choice/Bourgeois - $38,500 inc GST. ($35k+) SEBRING More Than Ready [USA]/Purespeed - $38,500 inc GST. ($35k+) NORTHERN METEOR Encosta de Lago/Explosive [USA]- $27,500 inc GST. ($25k+) STAR WITNESS Starcraft (NZ)/Leone Chiara - $22,000 inc GST. ($20k+) Dual Group 1 winning sprinter NICCONI Bianconi (USA)/Nicola Lass - $17,600 inc GST. ($16k+) SNIPPETSON Snippets/Snowdrift [Fr] - $9,900 inc GST. ($9k+) TICKETS Redoute s Choice/Staging - $8,800 inc GST. ($8k+) DREAMSCAPE Choisir/Faith In Dreams - $5,500. ($5k+) LUCKY OWNERS Danehill/Miss Priority - $5,500 inc GST ($5k+)

4 The Valley π OF π Champions Champion sires and champion racehorses have emerged from Widden to make their mark on racing throughout the world, their success shared by people from all walks of life, who are united by a common passion for the thoroughbred. As long as there have been thoroughbred yearling sales in Australia, Widden Stud has been in the business of breeding and selling young racehorses and after 146 years, we are still at the top of our game. The art of breeding commercial thoroughbreds and champion racehorses has been passed seamlessly from father to son and Widden Stud is now progressing under the excellent stewardship of Antony Thompson, a seventh generation descendant of John Thompson, who emigrated from England in 1832 with little but a burning ambition to succeed. As much as our business revolves around the horse, it is also about the people and we love to share our success, so we invite you to come join us in our quest to breed great thoroughbreds and enjoy all that Widden Stud has to offer. 2

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6 Where π THE π Journey Begins Geography and Mother Nature have bestowed tremendous natural gifts on Widden Stud making it one of the most picturesque farms in the world, offering an unparalleled environment for young thoroughbreds. Located on 7,000 acres of spectacular horse country in the Widden Valley, our farm features rich alluvial creek flats sheltered by magnificent sandstone cliffs providing a pristine and tranquil environment in which our bloodstock can thrive and grow. A perfectly balanced environment produces well grown yearlings with good bone, strong muscles and all the physical attributes needed for success. Allowed to roam free in huge spacious paddocks our young thoroughbreds run in groups to develop the competitive instincts and mental toughness that will one day make them superior athletes. 4

7 Derek Field General Manager 29 years of service David Merrick Stud Manager 21 years of service John Critcher Administration Manager 14 years of service 5

8 Luxury Accommodation π AND π Five Star Care Horses residing at Widden receive a massive head start in life, reaping the benefits of being raised on superb pasture, combined with round the clock care from our top class team of staff and resident veterinarian. Our dedicated team of horsemen and women are led from the front by enthusiastic managers with decades of experience. Many of our staff have been with us for years and their attention to detail and love of the horses they care for is what sets Widden apart from our competitors. From conception, through to foaling and on through the weaning process towards a yearling preparation and eventual sale, the team at Widden work as one to deliver the best outcome for our clients and their horses. 6

9 Raina Scott Resident Vet 4 years of service Grant Burrill Assistant Stud Manager 8 years of service Tony Stanford Farm Manager 10 years of service 7

10 Confidence π AT π Every Level Widden Stud offers a full range of services and our experienced bloodstock staff are always available to assist clients with any and all bloodstock matters ranging from pedigree analysis and mating advice, to sales planning, preparation, agistment (long and short term) and acquisition of new stock. We see our clients as our partners and leave no stone unturned in our quest to provide great service in helping you to achieve your goals. Advice, support, ideas, knowledge, experience and strategies - we can make it happen! Widden is also an industry leader in terms of modern technology and communications with an outstanding website and social media platform to facilitate distribution of news in the pursuit of building close and fruitful relationships with clients from all over the world. 8

11 Ryan McEvoy Client Relations and Nominations 9 years of service Rae-Louise Farmer Yearling Manager Matt Comerford Nominations and Mares 9

12 π THE π Journey Continues Widden Stud is a major yearling consignor in Australia and whether your yearling is worth $20,000 or $2million, we are happy to give our clients horses the quality preparation that will see them sell for the maximum return in the sale ring. Placement into the correct sale is an important part of the equation and we can help you choose the right sale for your horse and then have it there on the day in sparkling condition to ensure a satisfying result. Marketing and presentation of our yearling drafts is second to none and strong clearance rates indicate our ability to negotiate, meet the market and achieve good outcomes for our clients. Widden Stud also consign drafts of weanlings and broodmares to the major breeding stock sales every year, so our sales coverage is comprehensive and covers the full spectrum of thoroughbred breeding. 10

13 Mike Harris Stallions 6 years of service Ian Hansen Stallions Nathan Curry Stallions Simon Baxter Stallions 11

14 Ride π THE π Wave Our stallions are on a roll and the farm has real momentum. Golden Slipper winner Stratum has already sired Group I winners Crystal Lily, Streama and Southern Lord, from just four crops to race. Also a winner of the Golden Slipper, Sebring has started his stud career in explosive fashion and has three stakes-winners already in Criterion, Bring a Ring and Dissident. Not to be out done Northern Meteor has matched his barn mate s success by number of winners, five stakeshorses and Group 1 performer Equator. Their burgeoning success is the source of much excitement for all at Widden. The Champion Two year old and Three year old colt Star Witness and dual Group 1 performed Tickets will be well represented with outstanding first crop yearlings next year. With great excitement we will see Nicconi and Dreamscape first crops debut in 2yo races across the land. The addition of Fastnet Rocks Group 1 winning son Your Song completes a stunning line up, the best sons of the best sires at competitive fees! Our sales graduates continue to race up a storm with past Group I stars such as Whobegotyou, Anacheeva, Typhoon Zed, Triple Honour and Helenus joined this year by the likes of Budriguez, Kutchinsky, I m All the Talk, Shamal Wind, Testarhythm, Golden Sunshine, Sea Diamond, etc. Success for Widden Stud comes from the horses we breed and sell as well as through our outstanding roster of stallions, who sire winners every day of the week. You can join our team and share our success. 12

15 Crystal Lily by Stratum winning the Golden Slipper Whobegotyou raised and sold by Widden winning over $3.2 million International Champion Sun Classique raised at Widden Stud 13

16 YOUR SON Bay hh Service Fee TBA Dominant Group One winning 3yo by FASTNET ROCK from an outstanding European family. 5 length winner of the 1200m BTC Cup Gr 1 the greatest margin in a Group 1 WFA this season. Defeated Group One winners ALL TOO HARD and EPAULETTE in the Gr 3 Run To The Rose Oustanding type; Magnificent. Would be one of the best looking horses in Australia. Alan Thomas 12/5/2013. The 13th individual Group One winner by Champion Sire Fastnet Rock and the most dominant son of his at stud. 14

17 FASTNET ROCK PETER ROBL (Jockey) A machine! A beautiful animal, beautiful attitude, beautiful mover. He s a real Group One power-house! 11/5/13 YOUR SON RICHARD FREEDMAN (Commentator) He s a Beauty! Clearly a good looking colt with a great relaxed attitude and being by the Champion stallion he s ticking all the boxes! 12/5/13 ANTHONY CUMMINGS (Trainer) Always been a Group One class colt but we ve just taken our time. I haven t trained many with better ability. He s a clear standout on type to the majority of horses you see on a racetrack. 11/5/13 Fastnet Rock s outstanding colt YOUR SONG becomes his sire s 13th individual Group One winner with a 5 length victory in the 1200m W.F.A BTC Cup Gr 1. Without doubt the most dominant Gr 1 winning son of Australia s Champion Sire, Your Song s brilliance is matched only by his magnificent physique. ALAN THOMAS (Racecaller) He is a magnificent looking animal. It s ok to be a good horse, but when you look like one it s even better! I d go as far saying he s the best looking horse in the country. An absolute stand-out with the ability to match. 12/5/13 15

18 YOUR SON Progeny FASTNET ROCK (AUS) (Bay 2001-Stud 2005). Champion 3YO Colt & Sprinter in Australia in wins to 1200m, A$1,724,100, VRC Lightning S., Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, Sire of 519 rnrs, 341 wnrs, 45 SW, 13 Gr 1 wnrs inc. YOUR SONG (09c, Fuji Kiseki, Mr. Prospector). See opposite. MOSHEEN (08f, Stravinsky, Kaapstad). Joint Top Filly of Australasian 2YO Classifications.8 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2500m to , A$2,780,350, VRC Oaks, Gr 1, ATC Royal Randwick Guineas, Gr 1, Vinery Stud S., Gr 1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1. SEA SIREN (08f, Success Express, Haulpak). 6 wins to 1350m to , A$1,551,830, BTC Cup, Gr 1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr 1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr 1. ATLANTIC JEWEL (08f, Zabeel, Nashwan). 7 wins from 1100m to 2000m in , A$927,925, ATC All Aged S., Gr 1, MRC 1000 Guineas, Gr 1, ATC Sapphire S., Gr 2, VRC Wakeful S., Gr 2. FOXWEDGE (08c, Forest Wildcat, Water Bank). 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m to , A$952,450, MVRC William Reid S., Gr 1, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr 2, San Domenico S., Gr 3. SUPER COOL (09g, Kingmambo, Roberto). 4 wins from 1300m to 2050m in , A$1,205,350, VRC Australian Cup, Gr 1, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr 2, MVRC Mitchelton Wines Vase, Gr 2. LONE ROCK (07f, Lion Cavern, Night Shift). Joint Top Filly of Australasian 3YO Classification (Sprint).4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m to , A$597,178, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr 1, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr 3, MVRC Champagne S., Gr 3. NECHITA (09f, Peintre Celebre, Marscay). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m to , A$457,300, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr 1, ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr 3. ROCK N POP (08c, Sir Tristram, In the Purple). Head of the NZ 3YO Free H.3 wins at 1200m, 1600m in , NZ$458,175, A$6,000, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr 1. WANTED (06c, Snippets, Southern Appeal). Joint Third Colt on Australasian 3YO Classification.3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,216,000, VRC Newmarket H., Gr 1. IRISH LIGHTS (06f, Hennessy, Affirmed). 3 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$492,950, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr 3. ROCK CLASSIC (06g, Peintre Celebre, Luskin Star). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$669,600, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1. Race Record Winner of 3 races and $447,180 First BTC Cup (WFA) Gr 1 (1200m) at Eagle Farm (by 5 lengths defeating Sea Siren, Rain Affair, Buffering etc) ATC 2yo Hcp (1300m) at Warwick Farm ATC 2yo Hcp (1400m) at Rosehill Second ATC Run To The Rose Gr 3 (1200m) at Rosehill (to Pierro, defeating Epaulette & All Too Hard) Third ATC Roman Consul Stakes Gr 2 (1200m) at Randwick. Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 2-YO YO Total

19 THE ULTIMATE ROCK SON Nicks Your Song is a spectacular WFA Group One winning sprinter. An individual with an exceptional physique, he is by Danehill s brilliant son, Fastnet Rock. Fastnet Rock carries Nijinsky II through Royal Academy, a very close relative to Storm Bird and Fastnet Rock has been exceptional with Storm Bird line mares, including through Storm Cat and Bluebird. Fastnet Rock has done extremely well over mares descending from Nureyev (including through Peintre Celebre and Stravinsky. There is also a grade two winner by Fastnet Rock out of a mare by Dehere, a son of Deputy Minister. The cross of Fastnet Rock over Mr. Prospector line mares has been a very successful one with 11 stakes winners. Successful branches of this line include Lion Cavern (a brother to Gone West), Kingmambo and Woodman. Other good sources of Mr. Prospector would include Umatilla, Secret Savings, Dubawi, Street Cry, Unbridled s Song and Geiger Counter. It could also prove worthwhile to cross Your Song over mares from his own broodmare sire line, that of Halo, through daughters of More Than Ready. Nijinsky II also combines extremely well through Tom Fool, whose line is prevalent in Australia through Lunchtime, and his son, Snippets, who is broodmare sire of four Fastnet Rock Group winners. Snippets is sire of Pins, Snowland, Snippetson, Picnicker and Spartacus. Fastnet Rock sired Smart Missile out of a mare by Comic Strip, who is by Red Ransom, and that horse s sire-sons such as Charge Forward would work well. From the Sir Tristram line there are Group One winners from mares by Sir Tristram himself, and Zabeel (broodmare sire of Atlantic Jewel). Multiple Group One winning filly Sea Siren also highlights the success of the Fastnet Rock - Success Express cross & this sire-line would also appear to be nicely suited to Your Song s paternal & maternal pedigree. Further analysis on Your Song can be found at Fastnet Rock, 2001 Zembu Danehill Picadilly Circus Fuji Kiseki Wanice Danzig Razyana Royal Academy Gatana Sunday Silence Millracer Mr Prospector Jood Northern Dancer Pas De Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Nijinsky Crimson Saint Marauding Twigalae Halo Wishing Well La Fabuleux Marston s Mill Raise A Native Gold Digger Nijinsky Kamar Pedigree First Dam ZEMBU, by Fuji Kiseki (JPN). Winner at 2 at 1200m, MVRC Concept Sports International 2YO P., 2d MVRC Schweppes H. Dam of 5 named foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:- YOUR SONG (c by Fastnet Rock) 3 wins. See opposite. Ditas (f by Don Eduardo) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1006, 1200m, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Entries 2YO H. Second Dam WANICE (USA), by Mr. Prospector. Winner at 1800m in France. Three-quarter-sister to GOLDEN ATTRACTION (dam of GOLD TRADER), CAPE CANAVERAL, RED CARNIVAL (dam of DESERT LORD, FUNFAIR, CARNIVAL DANCER), Sweetheart, Dreamboat (dam of MUSIC SHOW), half-sister to FANTASTIC LIGHT, HI DUBAI, Hawsa. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Ninety Four. 7 wins 1000 to 1200m, MVRC Paccar Trucks Melbourne H., 2d VRC Iramoo H. Zembu. Winner. See above. Sapphire Girl. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners inc- Against the Sky - Art of Speed (Sing.). 5 wins at 1200, 1400m, $205,699, Singapore TC Open H.-twice, Initiation P., Canadian Alumni S., Class 3 H., 2d WATC Westspeed 2YO P., Singapore TC Open H. Third Dam JOOD, by Nijinsky. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d Goodwood New Ham S., Sandown Forte Airport Services S. Three-quarter-sister to DANCING ON A CLOUD (dam of ANTITRUST), MUNNAYA (dam of ALPHA, MYSTIC MELODY), Augusta Springs (dam of BUFFYTHECENTERFOLD), half-sister to GORGEOUS (dam of STUNNING), SEASIDE ATTRACTION (dam of CAPE TOWN, GOLDEN ATTRACTION, CAPE CANAVERAL, RED CARNIVAL), HIAAM (dam of MALL QUEEN, SHEER REASON), KEY TO THE MOON, Wilayif (dam of MORNING PRIDE), Forlis Key (dam of CLEVER RETURN). Dam of 14 foals, 12 to race, 7 winners, inc:- FANTASTIC LIGHT (c Rahy) Champion turf colt USA in wins-2 at 2-7f to 1½m, 3,654,044 in Great Britain, Ireland, U.S.A., Hong Kong and U.A.E, Breeders Cup Turf S., Gr 1, Irish Champion S., Gr 1, Belmont Man o War S., Gr 1, Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr 1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales s S., Gr 1, Hong Kong Cup, Gr 1, York Great Voltigeur S., Gr 2, Nad al Sheba Dubai Sheema Classic S., Gr 3, Newbury Arc Trial, L, Sandown Carshalton 2YO S., 2d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond S., Gr 1-twice, Sire. HI DUBAI (f Rahy) Winner at 1¼m, 114,144, Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L, 2d Longchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr 1, Newmarket 2YO S., 3d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr 1, 4th Goodwood Nassau S., Gr 1. 17

20 Bay hh Service Fee $38,500 inc GST Race Record Winner of $2,224,500 First STC Golden Slipper Gr 1 (1200m) at Rosehill STC Pago Pago Stakes Gr 2 (1200m) at Rosehill (Race Record) Second Tatts NSW Roman Consul Stakes Gr 2 (1200m) at Randwick VRC Age Classic Stakes Gr 2 (1200m) at Flemington MVRC Bill Stutt Stakes Gr 2 (1600m) at Moonee Valley AJC Up and Coming Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Randwick STC Skyline Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Canterbury Third VRC Newmarket Handicap Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington VRC L Oreal Paris Rory s Jester Plate Gr 3 (1200m) at Flemington Highweighted 2YO Colt 2005 Sire Record Crops: 4 Runners: 334 Winners: 214 Stakes winners: 17 Stakes Horses: 42 Earnings: Over $19 million as at 14th May 2013 Southern Lord storms home to win the Gr 1 Levin Classic 1600m Progeny STRATUM. Champion Aus 2YO Sire & Champion Aus First Season Sire From 4 crops sire of 214 Winners (64% w/r), earnings of over $19 million, 17 Stakes Winners, 25 Stakes placed inc: STREAMA (08f, Sovereign Red, Glenstal). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m to , A$1,477,750, ATC Flight S., Gr 1, Australian Oaks, Gr 1, Surround S., Gr 2, Tea Rose S., Gr 2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr 2, NSW Tatt s RC Furious S., Gr 2, ATC Keith Mackay H., L, 2d ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr 1, Light Fingers S., Gr 2, Sweet Embrace S., Gr 3, 3d ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr 1, Silver Shadow S., Gr 3, Sheraco S., L, 4th ATC Doncaster H., Gr 1. CRYSTAL LILY (07f, Snippets, Century). Head of Australasian 2YO Classification. Joint Top Filly of Australasian 3YO Classification (Sprint).4 wins at 2, A$2,695,000, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr 3, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L, Chairman s S., L, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr 1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr 1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr 1. SOUTHERN LORD (09g, Rory s Jester, Danehill). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m to , NZ$199,010, S$9,798, Levin Classic, Gr 1, 2d Hawke s Bay Guineas, Gr 2. RUNNING TALL (08g, Touch Gold, Avenue of Flags). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m to 2013, A$252,375, S$239,766, VRC Sires Produce S., Gr 2, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr 3, 3d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr 3. I M ALL THE TALK (10c, Hussonet, Quiet American). 2 wins at 2 in , A$229,650, ATC Skyline S., Gr 3, Warwick Farm 2YO P., 2d ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO H. ECLAIR MYSTIC (07g, At Talaq, Best Western). 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, A$279,875, MRC Zeditave S., L, 3d MRC D Urban S., Gr 2, VRC Standish H., Gr 3. 18

21 Redoute s Choice s best son; Champion 2yo sire with 42 stakes horses Sired a Group 1 winner in first three crops including winners of the Golden Slipper Gr 1 & ATC Oaks Gr 1 2yo s this season incl; GODIVA ROCK 3rd Gr 1 Blue Diamond S. & ALL THE TALK winner of the Gr 3 Skyline S. Consistent source of 2yo stakes performers from just 4 crops of racing age has over 50 2yo winners Top 10 Australian sire of individual winners, Top 5 Australian Sire of individual 3yo winners An established, commercial stallion. Yearlings have sold for up to $500k, $450k, $425k, $400k, $370k etc. Nicks Champion Australian Two-Year-Old and Golden Slipper winner, Stratum is now the outstanding stallion son of sire of sires, Redoute s Choice. Stratum is ideally-bred to cross with mares from the Sir Tristram line, and he has Australasian Oaks (Gr I) heroine STREAMA out of a mare by Sovereign Red. The Sir Tristram strain can also be brought in through Zabeel, Lonhro and Reset From Star Kingdom line mares, Stratum already has two stakes winners from daughters of Marscay, Stratum s Champion CRYSTAL LILY, is out of a daughter of Snippets, and his Group One winner SOUTHERN LORD is out of a mare by Rory s Jester. Stratum is a Northern Dancer line horse, but that strain will be in the fifth generation of his foals, and he could cross well over Northern Dancer through such lines as Nijinsky II, Nureyev and Redoute s Choice affinity sire Last Tycoon however the Danzig sire line is also proving successful. Stratum stakes winners include mares by Grand Lodge (by Chief s Crown) and Blackfriars. Anabaa, and Cape Cross are two sires that would also work nicely. From Mr. Prospector line mares, Stratum has stakes winners out of mares by Hussonet and Geiger Counter. Other strains that appeal include Roberto, including At Talaq, and Red Ransom; Halo through Don t Say Halo, More Than Ready, and Sunday Silence. Further analysis on Stratum can be found at The Leading Sons of REDOUTE S CHOICE at Stud: Crops Wnrs SW SP Gr 1 Wnrs Prize money STRATUM $19m+ NOT A SINGLE DOUBT $18m+ SNITZEL $16m+ BRADBURY S LUCK $8.4m+ GOD S OWN $5.7m+ AL SAMER $3.8m+ Southern Hemispehere - Career statistics. (Source: Arion Pedigrees 16/5/13) I m All The Talk wins by a huge margin in the Skyline Stakes Gr 3 Redoute s Choice 1996 Bourgeois 1991 Danehill Pedigree Shantha s Choice Luskin Star Brave New World Danzig Razyana Canny Lad Dancing Show Kaoru Star Promising Vain Undaunted Northern Dancer His Majesty Bletchingly Nijinsky Star Kingdom Idomeneo Wilkes Le Cordonnier First Dam BOURGEOIS, by Luskin Star. Unraced. Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:- STRATUM (c by Redoute s Choice) 2 wins. See opposite. DYSTOPIA (f by Redoute s Choice) 6 wins 1100 to 1300m, $432,230, to , ATC Triscay S., L, Toy Show H., L, 2d VRC GH Mumm S., L, 3d ATC Theo Marks H., Gr 2, MRC Kevin Hayes S., L. Grand Performance (f by Palace Music (USA)) 4 wins 900 to 1200m, $100,955, AJC Randwick Convention Centre H., STC Cabramatta Rugby League Club H., Hahn Premium Light H., 4th AJC June S., L. Dam of 5 winners- BURGEIS (f Catbird) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000, 1200m, $216,845, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MVRC Melbourne Aquarium 2YO P., 2d MRC Holmesglen H., 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1, VRC Sires Produce S., Gr 2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr 3, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr 3, MVRC Champagne S., Gr 3. French Cut (f by Snippets) 2 wins at 900, 1100m, 2d AJC Liverpool P., STC Toongabbie P. Dam of 5 winners- Jiale (f Royal Academy) 3 wins 900 to 1400m, AJC Rose Maree Chain Memorial H., 2d AJC Convention Centre H., Sunday Joy H., STC Freeway Hotel Texas Poker H., 3d AJC Widden S., L. Lemieux (g Redoute s Choice) 6 wins 1100 to 1800m to , BRC Terry Mays Lia H., STC Goldners Horse Transport P. Chevington (g by Snippets) 7 wins-1 at to 1550m. Second Dam BRAVE NEW WORLD, by Vain. 3 wins at 2 at 1000, 1200m, TRC Champagne S., L, MVRC Derrimut H., VATC Chicquita S., 2d MVRC Kinrose H., 4th SAJC Dequetteville S., L. Half-sister to Bravado Wonder (dam of BODACIOUS BABE, TONICITY, CECONI), Rare Perfume (dam of RIPPER). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Our Discretion. 2 wins at 2 at 1004, 1100m, SAJC Town Hall H., Nomis Electronics H. Dam of 7 winners- Scelto (g Pentire) 2 wins at 1400, 2080m, $127,980, to , 3d MVRC Mitchelton Wines Vase, Gr 2, VRC Secondbite 2YO P., MRC Carlton Draught Racing Sweep H., 4th VRC UCI S., L. Joontoo Gemini (f Deputy Governor) 7 wins 1400 to 2400m, $172,077, MRC Nunkalowe H., Anna Carlovna H., Uncle Sam H., Lord Reims H., 2d VRC Mentor H., 3d Warrnambool Cup, L. 19

22 Chestnut hh Service Fee $38,500 inc GST Race Record Winner of 5 races from 6 starts and $2,537,060 First STC Golden Slipper Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Rosehill AJC Sires Produce Stakes Gr 1 (1400m) at Randwick (defeating Samantha Miss) AJC Canonbury Stakes L (1000m) at Randwick AJC Breeders Plate L (1100m) at Randwick STC Darley Guineas Day 2YO Handicap (1100m) at Rosehill Second AJC Champagne Stakes Gr 1 (1600m) at Randwick (beaten a nose by Samantha Miss) Champion Australasian 2YO 2007/08 Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 2-YO Total Sire Record Crops: 1 Runners: 36 Winners: 11 Stakes winners: 3 Stakes Horses: 8 Earnings: Over $1million as at 14th May 2013 Todman Stakes Gr 2 winner CRITERION, one of the best juveniles in Sydney. Progeny SEBRING. Co-Leading Aus First Season Sire (Winners) Sire of 11 Winners, 12 placed, earnings of $1million, (97% earners/runners), 3 Stakes Winners, 5 Stakes placed inc: CRITERION (10c, Bite the Bullet, Afleet). 3 wins at 2 in , A$450,950, ATC Todman S., Gr 2, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, ATC Lidoran Group 2YO P., 3d ATC Canonbury S., L. BRING A RING (10f, Hennessy, Sovereign Red). 2 wins at 2 in , A$88,200, SAJC Sportingbet S., L, Centrebet 2YO P., 3d SAJC Breeders S., Gr 3, Dequetteville S., L. DISSIDENT (10c, Anabaa, Western Symphony). Winner at 2 in , A$106,000, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr 3. Australia Day (10f, Dante s Fury, Be My Guest). Winner at 2 in , SAJC One Solution Mobile Data 2YO P., 3d SAJC Sportingbet S., L. Kona Breeze (10f, Red Ransom, Mr. Prospector). 2d MRC Chairman s S., L. Rightoncue (10g, Belong to Me, Mi Preferido). Placed at 2 in , 3d ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3. Frill Seeking (10f, Admiralty, Danger). 2d Wyong Magic Millions 2YO S.(R), L. Tonyboy (10g, Picnicker, River Rough). 2d MRC Catanach s Jewellers S., L, Crimson Arow (10f, Marju, Westminster). Winner at 2 ATC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H. Kiss a Rose (10f, Redoute s Choice, Canny Lad). Winner at 2 MRC Legatee Baker 2YO P. Florid Affair (10f, Danehill, Dehere). Winner at 2 ATC Become an ATC Sponsor 2YO P. Patricia Dawn (10f, Forest Camp, Victorious). Winner at 2, 2d MRC Eric Baker 2YO P. She s a Danica (10f, Rock of Gibraltar, Citidancer). Winner at 2, 3d BRC Sirromet 2YO H. Flying Sebring (10g, Gone West, Cox s Ridge). Winner at 2 in Shebrings Diamonds (10f, Rory s Jester, Catrail). Winner at 2 in

23 Golden Slipper Gr1 winning, Champion 2YO of Australasia. By Dual Champion 2YO Sire More Than Ready Xxxxxxxx from a daughter of Golden Slipper winner Flying Spur. A Top 5 stallion at the sales in 2012 by number of yearlings sold for $100,000 or more. The Leading First Season Sire by number of Stakes Winners & Stakes Performers in 2012/13 8 stakes performers (inc 3 Stakes winners) already more than each of the last four Champion First Season Sires achieved in a season. An elite sire in the making has quality books to follow on from this season. Nicks The cross of More Than Ready over Northern Dancer line stakes winners has already produced nearly 50 stakes winners. Sebring is sire of stakes winner BRING A RING out of a mare by Hennessy, a son of Storm Cat (by Storm Bird, also sire of Bluebird). Sebring is a product of the phenomenally successful More Than Ready/ Danehill cross, but he already has a stakes performer out of a Danehill line mares and reintroducing this strain, particularly through Danehill/Star Kingdom, Danehill/Mr. Prospector and Danehill/Hail to Reason cross could also be interesting. Danzig, in particular through Anabaa, has also worked already with Sebring producing stakes winner DISSIDENT. More Than Ready has a strong record with a wide range of Mr. Prospector line mares, and branches to consider here Elusive Quality, Seeking the Gold (via Secret Savings and Dubawi) and Street Cry and sons. Mares by Rory s Jester, would bring together the threeparts-sister and brother, Far Vista and Baguette. We can also note that Sebring already has first crop Group winner CRITERION, out of mare by Bite the Bullet, a son of Spectacular Bid and very closely related to Spectacular Spy. Further analysis on Sebring can be found at The last decade s TOP 5 First Season Sires by number of Stakes Performing 2yo s in Australia (5/5/2013) Stallion Wnrs SW SP Earnings A$ 2013 Service Fee More Than Ready ,473,580 $99,000 Exceed and Excel ,053,680 $88,000 Fastnet Rock ,479 $275,000 Sebring ,083,400 $38,500 Redoute s Choice ,770 $137,500 Top: Brilliant Cinderella Stakes winner BRING A RING Left: A Stakes winning debut for DISSIDENT More Than Ready [USA] 1997 Purespeed 1998 Pedigree Southern Halo Woodman s Girl Flying Spur Lady Moulin Halo Northern Sea Woodman Becky Be Good Danehill Rolls Luskin Star Willowy Hail To Reason Northern Dancer Mr Prospector Naskra Danzig Mr Prospector Kaoru Star Better Boy First Dam PURESPEED, by Flying Spur. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d AJC Konami Australia Pty Ltd 2YO H., STC Ashfield C & H., Cordina 2YO H. Halfsister to SURTEE. Dam of 7 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:- SEBRING (c by More Than Ready (USA)) 5 wins. See Opposite. PURENESS (g by Tale of the Cat (USA)) 5 wins 1200 to 1500m, $244,750, to , ATC Ajax S., Gr 2, AJC Paddington H., Convention Centre H., STC Soft as Soap H., Hyland Race Colours P., 3d ATC Liverpool City Cup, Gr 3, Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, ATC Greenwood Hotel H. Flingitnow (g by Peintre Celebre (USA)) Winner at 1200m in Aust. Skorost (g by Charge Forward) 4th STC Pago Pago S., Gr 2. Second Dam LADY MOULIN, by Luskin Star. Winner at 2 at 1200m, AJC Te Poi H. Blood-sister to Atatari, Great Temptation (dam of MORE THAN GREAT), half-sister to GIOSTRA. Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:- SURTEE (c Memento) 11 wins 5 at to 1400m, $434,800, AJC San Domenico S., Gr 2, BATC Coca-Cola Classic, Gr 3, VATC Victoria H., Gr 3, Illawarra TC Brambles Classic H., Gr 3, WATC Australia Day S., L, Ngawyni S., L, Perth S., L, Gold Coast Classic H., L, Mornington RC RM Ansett S.H., L, WATC Maniana Quality H., 3d AJC Up and Coming S., Gr 3. Sire. Geology. 7 wins 1200 to 1900m, STC Prospect H., 2d STC Yarrawarrah H., 3d STC Greystanes H. Third Dam WILLOWY, by Better Boy (Ire). 2 wins at 2 at 1200, 1600m, AJC Fernhill H., 2d AJC Hobartville S., L, Gimcrack S., Gr 2, 3d AJC Flight S., Gr 1. Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:- GIOSTRA (f Imperial Prince) 2 wins at 2 at 900, 1000m, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr 2, City Tatt s RC George Negus S., 3d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr 3, AJC Widden S., L. Dam of 3 winners- Denizen (g State Dinner) 12 wins 2 at 2, 3d Risen Star S., L. She s a Gun - Natural Talent (H.K.) (f Danzatore) 5 wins 1100 to 1400m, RHKJC Cheung Chau H., STC May s Hill H., 3d AJC Reginald Allen H., L. Dam of- Alzarino. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d AJC Safilo Eyewear H. Dam of- Tzarina (Tobougg). Winner at 2, 2d MRC Merson Cooper S., L. 21

24 Bay hh Service Fee $27,500 inc GST Race Record Winner of 3 races and $529,980 First VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington City Tatt s RC Brian Crowley Stakes L (1200m) at Randwick (by 5 lengths in course record) STC Grand Pavilion Maiden H (1250m) at Canterbury (by 4½ lengths in 1m 12.47s course record) Second AJC TJ Smith Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Randwick (to Takeover Target, Apache Cat 3rd) Third STC SLE Handicap (1250m) at Canterbury Fourth VRC Newmarket Handicap Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington 22 Sire Record Crops: 1 Runners: 32 Winners: 12 Stakes winners: 1 Stakes Horses: 5 Earnings: over $770,000 as at 20th May 2013 THE VOICE finishes powerfully to win the Gr 3 SA Sires Produce Stakes Progeny NORTHERN METEOR. Co-Leading Aus First Season Sire (Winners) - Sire of 12 Winners, 13 placed, earnings of over $770k, (96% earners/runners), 1 Stakes Winner, 4 Stakes placed inc: THE VOICE (10g, King s Theatre, Key to the Mint). 2 wins at 2 in , A$100,900, SAJC Sires Produce S., Gr 3, 2d SAJC Sportingbet 2YO P., Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic. Equator (10g, Desert Sun, Sir Tristram). 2 wins at 2 in , A$87,130, ATC Become an ATC Sponsor H., 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr 1. Swing Vote (10f, Danehill Dancer, Marscay). Winner at 2 in , A$79,550, ATC Tab Number One Club 2YO P., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L. Mount Zero (10f, Royal Academy, Vain). Winner at 2 in , MVRC Sportingbet 2YO P., 2d VRC Festival of Racing S., L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L. Northern Glory (10f, Viscount, Canny Lad). Winner at 2 in , 3d Scone RC Woodlands S., L, 4th BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr 3. Zoustar (10c, Redoute s Choice, Star Shower). 2 wins at 2 in , A$107,830, Hawkesbury RC Evergreen Turf 2YO H., ATC TAB Ipad App 2YO P. Samarmeteors (10f, Secret Savings, Touching Wood). Winner at 2 in , MRC Queen of the Turf High Tea 2YO H. Romantic Touch (10g, Snippets, Canny Lad). Winner at 2 in , ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P. Bound for Earth (10f, Belong to Me, Crested Wave). Winner at 2 in , ATC 2YO H. Ticket to Toorak (10c, Stravinsky, Miswaki). Winner at 2 in , 2d Ballarat TC Magic Millions Clockwise 2YO Classic. Starenzo (10c, Machiavellian, Wolfhound). Winner at 2 in

25 A Leading first season sire - stakes horses include; THE VOICE, SWING VOTE & MOUNT ZERO Gr 1 winner of the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington m Dual track record breaker, including the Randwick 1200m Gr 1 W.F.A performer at 3 & the fastest son of Champion Sire Encosta de Lago Descendent of the immortal Rough Shod, from family of Champion Sires Sadler s Wells and Nureyev Dubbed by the Australian racing media as the Equine Usain Bolt Nicks Northern Meteor has already sired first crop Group winner THE VOICE out of a mare by a son of Sadler s Wells, a brother to Northern Meteor s grandsire, Fairy King. This also suggests mares descending from other relatives such as Nureyev, Yeats and Perugino (sire of Testa Rossa) would suit, others from this female line such as Thatch/Thatching, Geiger Counter and Jade Robbery also look interesting. The cross of Encosta de Lago over mares descending from Danehill & sons such as Redoute s Choice & Flying Spur has been a successful one. It could also be worth considering bringing in Danzig through sires such as Anabaa and Green Desert. Encosta de Lago has also enjoyed success with mares descending from that other great domestic strain, Star Kingdom, particularly with mares descending from Biscay, through Bletchingly (Canny Lad and Kenny s Best Pal) and Marscay. Northern Meteor is out of a mare by Fappiano, one of the most outstanding sons of Mr. Prospector, and it may pay to try Northern Meteor back over Mr. Prospector line mares. Further analysis on Northern Meteor can be found at /2013 Top 5 1st Season Sires - by Winners (Current 20/5/2013) Stallion Wnrs SWnrs SPerf s AUS$ Top Earner Northern Meteor (AUS) Sebring (AUS) Real Saga (AUS) Eavesdropper (USA) Street Boss (USA) ,173 The Voice, $100, ,083,400 Criterion, $450, ,475,895 Real Surreal, $1,265, ,600 Charlie Boy $158, ,235 Trichologist, $192,700 Undefeated Group winning 2yo colt ZOUSTAR Encosta de Lago 1993 Explosive [USA] 1990 Fairy King Pedigree Shoal Creek Fappiano Scuff Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Star Way Rolls Mr. Prospector Killaloe Forli Moccasin Nearctic Bold Reason Star Appeal Mr. Prospector Raise a Native Dr Fager Aristophanes Nantallah First Dam Explosive (USA), by Fappiano. 2 wins at 6½f, 1m, 2d Houston Prairie Dawn S., L. Three-quarter-sister to EBROS, half-sister to Forli Niner (dam of THE NINER ACCOUNT). Dam of 12 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:- NORTHERN METEOR (c by Encosta de Lago) 3 wins. See record. QUEEN OF THE HILL (f by Danehill (USA)) 5 wins 1 at to 1200m, $296,000, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr 3, How Now S., Gr 3, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d VRC Rory s Jester P., Gr 3. RABBUKA (g by Giant s Causeway (USA)) 8 wins 1400 to 2000m, $397,650, to , STC Festival S., L, Frank Underwood Cup, L, 2d BTC Chairman s H., Gr 3, QTC Peter Gallagher S., L. Justlikedawg (c by Unaccounted For) 4 wins at 1m, 8½f, $186,885, Churchill Downs Allowance, 2d Fair Grounds Sth Mississippi Owners/Breeders S., L. Activate (g by Capote) 5 wins-1 at 2-6f to 8½f in U.S.A. Paris Connection (c by French Deputy) 2 wins at 6f, 7f in U.S.A. Steamheat (f by Broad Brush) Unraced. Dam of 3 winners, inc- Fight and Defend (g Encosta de Lago) 2 wins at 1400, 1550m, AJC Stylish Century H., 3d STC Gloaming S., Gr 3. My Moccasin (f by Belong to Me) Unraced. Dam of 4 winners, inc- Shawnee Girl (f Encosta de Lago) 3 wins at 1300, 1550m to , STC Freeway s Steaks H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr 2. Comical Smile (f by Comic Strip) Unraced. Dam of 3 winners- SMART MISSILE (c Fastnet Rock) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000, 1200m, $541,150 in , ATC Todman S., Gr 2, Run to the Rose H., Gr 3, AJC Breeders P., L., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr 1. KISS FROM A ROSE (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins 1100 to 1250m, $184,100, to , ATC Triscay S., L. Emotional Outburst. 4 wins 1200 to 2000m, $111,210, to , AJC Fairway H., STC Vincents Forensic Accounting H. Second Dam SCUFF, by Forli. 6 wins, $110,723, Hollywood Kilijaro H., L, Atlantic City Bally-Park Place S., L, Ocean City S., L, 2d Santa Anita Dancing Femme H., L, 4th Monmouth Little Silver H., Gr 3. Blood-sister to THATCH, LISADELL (dam of FATHERLAND, GOLDEN DOME, YEATS), Special (dam of NUMBER, NUREYEV, BOUND), half-sister to APALACHEE, BELTED EARL, BRAHMS, NANTEQUOS, FLIPPERS (dam of HAIL ATLANTIS), INDIAN, Aztec (dam of TOLTEC). Dam of 4 winners. 23

26 Chestnut hh Service Fee $22,000 inc GST Race Record Winner of over $1,366,889 First MRC Blue Diamond Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Caulfield Coolmore Stud Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington VRC Talindert Stakes L (1100m) at Flemington MVRC Tatts Group Plate (1000m) at Moonee Valley Second King s Stand Stakes W.F.A Gr 1 (1000m) at Royal Ascot, UK Patinack Classic W.F.A Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington (to Black Caviar) Third Golden Jubilee Stakes W.F.A Gr 1 (1200m) at Royal Ascot, UK MRC Manfred Stakes L (1200m) at Sandown MRC Vain Stakes L (1100m) at Caulfield First Foals Crystal Whip Colt sold for $80,000 to Ascot Farm Fourth MRC Schillaci Stakes Gr 2 (1000m) at Caulfield Champion 2-YO Colt Champion 3-YO Colt Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 4tth 2-YO YO Total Dane Julia Colt Lady Larissa Filly This Magic Moment Filly I have a dozen foals on the farm by Star Witness and there are some absolute beauties here! They are strong fast looking types. Craig Anderson Amarina Farm 24

27 Champion Australian 2yo Colt & stunning winner of the Gr 1 Blue Diamond Stakes Australia s Highest Rated 2yo of his generation (ANZ Classifications) Champion Australian 3yo Colt & Dominant winner of the Gr 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes Australia s Highest Rated 3yo Sprinter in (ANZ Classifications) Multiple Gr 1 performer internationally; 2nd King s Stand Gr 1, 3rd Golden Jubilee Gr 1 Runner up to Champion BLACK CAVIAR in Gr 1 WFA Patinack Classic (Defeating HAY LIST, ALL SILENT, ORTENSIA, EAGLE FALLS, MELITO etc.) Nicks Star Witness is from the Nureyev male line, via classic winner Starcraft and Champion Sprinter Soviet Star, but his pedigree suggests that he may forge his own course. Star Witness is inbred three times to Northern Dancer, and is free of Mr. Prospector, an excellent foil for that strain This suggests trying mares by such as Elusive Quality, Zafonic, Machiavellian (through Street Cry),Thunder Gulch, Woodman, Kingmambo, El Moxie, Seeking the Gold (sire of Secret Savings). The cross of Star Witness over mares descending from Sir Tristram, appears to have good potential. Particularly interesting are Zabeel, and Lonhro. From the Star Kingdom line, Star Witness s sire, Starcraft has graded stakes winner STARCHEEKA out of a mare by Canny Lad. As mentioned, Star Witness has three crosses of Northern Dancer, but those strains will be in the fifth and sixth generations of his foals, therefore he may cross well over certain Northern Dancer lines. Obvious targets will include Fairy King (Encosta de Lago) and Perugino (sire of Testa Rossa). Star Witness does carry Danehill, but that strain will be back in the fourth generation of his foals, opening Star Witness to crosses with mares from that line. Further analysis on Star Witness can be found at Yearlings to look out for in 2014 DANE JULIA BELLA INEZ BELLA MADDELENA CULMINATE LA ITALIA ANGELIC BELLE SOLVINI LADY LARISSA Champion 2yo and 3yo Sprinter Star Witness C First foal of Dual Gr 1 winner F 3/4 sister to SW HALOWELLE BELLE C 1/2 to MM 2yo winner MILITARY ROSE. C First foal of Gr 1 winning sprinter F Dam a Gr 2 winning, Stravinsky mare. 1/2 to SW HERE DE ANGELS, MISS C STELLABELLE. F Dam a MS winning 2yo sprinter. From a 1/2 to Gr 1 winner CASINO F PRINCE. Starcraft (NZ) 2000 Leone Chiara 1999 Pedigree Soviet Star Flying Floozie Lion Hunter Chiara Nureyev Veruschka Pompeii Court Lucky Heiress Danehill Pure Of Heart Last Tycoon Etoile d Or Northern Dancer Venture Tell Battle-Waggon Danzig Godswalk Try My Best Diplomatic Star First Dam LEONE CHIARA, by Lion Hunter. 7 wins at 1000, 1100m, $349,050, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr 3, WH Wylie H., L, VRC Mitty s Sprint H., Canon Sprint H., Sally Malay Sprint H., MRC Holmesglen H., TROA Sport 927 H., 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr 3, VRC Century S., L, MRC Michael Casper H. Sister to CHINCHILLA ROSE, FEROCITY, half-sister to High Roller. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 1 winner, inc:- STAR WITNESS (c. by Starcraft (NZ)) 4 wins. See record. Elusive Leone (f, by Elusive Quality (USA)) Placed to , 3rd MRC Dream Thoroughbreds H. Second Dam CHIARA, by Last Tycoon (Ire). Winner at 2 at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:- CHINCHILLA ROSE (f. Lion Hunter) 5 wins 2 at to 1400m, $609,200, AJC Surround S., Gr 2, QTC Cup, Gr 2, AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr 3, QTC Dane Ripper S., Gr 3, 2d BTC Glenlogan Park S., L, 3d MRC Quezette S., L, 4th STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr 1. BRC Victory S., Gr 2, STC Canterbury S., Gr 2, VRC Danehill S., Gr 3. FEROCITY (c. Lion Hunter) 3 wins 2 at 2 at 1100, 1200m, $656,500, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr 2, Festive Season 2YO P., SAJC Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic S., 2d VRC Australian Cup Carnival S., L, 3d VRC Sires Produce S., Gr 2, Talindert S., L, Poseidon S., L. Sire. LEONE CHIARA (f. Lion Hunter) 7 wins. See above. High Roller (g. Thunder Gulch) 5 wins 1000 to 1400m, $214,911 in Macau, 3d Macau Guineas, L. CHIARAMONTE. (c Redoute s Choice) 5 wins 1000 to 1200m, $195,090, in , ATC Darby Munro S., L, Australian Turf Club H., Sydney Markets Limited H., Canterbury Park H., 2d ATC Australian Turf Club H. Tea Roses. Winner at 1000m in , BRC Toyota Material Handling H., 2d BRC Australian Special Metals P., Hardy Brothers P. Lord Serengeti. Winner at 1000m, 2d VRC Neville Gay H., SAJC Blackwoods H., 3d MRC Turf Ruler H. Lumina. Winner at 1200m in , 2d AJC Canley Heights H. Third Dam ETOILE D OR (NZ), by Diplomatic Star (USA). 9 wins 1 at to 1600m, Wellington S., Gr 3, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr 3, Waikato RC P&M Plaza Purse H., L, Feilding JC Ratanui Bacon H., Rangitikei RC Mr Illusion Sprint H., HBJC Apprentice School H., Nursery H., 2d AuRC Ladies Mile, Gr 3, 3d New Zealand Oaks Gr 1. 25

28 Dual Group 1 winning sprinter Bay hh Service Fee $17,600 inc GST Oustanding First Crop Yearlings include: Murphy s Arch C $200,000 Defrere s Venture F $180,000 Race Record Winner of 6 races and $1,035,791 First VRC Lightning Stakes Gr 1 (1000m) at Flemington AJC The Galaxy Gr 1 (1100m) at Randwick MVRC McEwan Stakes Gr 3 (1000m) at Moonee Valley MRC Manfred Stakes L. (1400m) at Caulfield MRC Fairfax 2YO Handicap (1000m) at Caulfield MVRC Valley Events Handicap (1000m) at Moonee Valley Second MRC D Urban Stakes Gr 2 (1400m) at Caulfield Third MVRC Manikato Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Moonee Valley VRC Danehill Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Flemington STC Darby Munro Stakes L. (1200m) at Rosehill Fourth King s Stand Stakes Gr 1 (1000m) at Royal Ascot, UK AJC TJ Smith Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Randwick VRC Australian Guineas Gr 1 (1600m) at Flemington Joint Top of Australasian Sprint Classification Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 2-YO YO YO Total Fantasy World C $300,000 San Lorenzo C $160,000 Without doubt I have been most impressed by the first crop of Nicconi. They are athletic, well-muscled, good actioned horses. I can t remember when I was more impressed with a first season sire. James Bester ANZ

29 Dual Gr 1 winner of the Lightning Stakes (Flemington) & The Galaxy (Randwick) Co-Champion Australian 3yo Sprinter and Gr 1 winning 3yo against open company Arguably Australia s best looking stallion Covered full book of mares in first 3 seasons at stud Outstanding first crop yearlings stamped unmistakably; sold for up to $300k, $200k, $180k $175k etc. Out of blue hen Nicola Lass and is a ½ brother to three stakes performers incl: 5 x Gr 1 winning NICONERO David Hayes: The fastest colt to have come out of Lindsay Park, the best sprinter I ve ever trained Nicks Nicconi s sire, Bianconi, has a group one winner from a mare by At Talaq, and a group two winner, out of a mare by Prized, both from the Roberto line, which suggests trying mares descending from this sire through Red Ransom, Charge Forward, Domesday and Brocco. From the same Hail to Reason/Turn-to line, as Roberto comes Halo, whose Australian representatives include Don t Say Halo and More Than Ready. The Danzig cross with mares descending from Sir Tristram has been a hugely successful one, and Bianconi would be well suited from mares by Zabeel, Reset and Lonhro. From the Mr. Prospector line, Bianconi has worked successfully and daughters of Woodman, Umatilla, Thunder Gulch, Elusive Quality, Seeking the Gold and Street Cry would suit. Bianconi has a stakes winner out of a mare by Snippets, and notable female inbreeding could be achieved here through General Nediym. Further analysis on Nicconi can be found at Nicconi s First Crop Highlights Mare: Buyer: Price: Multiple of Service fee Fantasy World C Danny O Brien $300,000 x 15 Murphy s Arch C Ultra T Breds $200,000 x 10 Defrere s Venture F Danny O Brien $180,000 x 9 Mizzle F Segenhoe $175,000 x 8.75 T Breds San Lorenzo C M.Wallace / $160,000 x 8 M.Freedman Sobraine C McEvoy Mitchell $150,000 x 7.5 Rcg. Apologies C Liam Birchley $150,000 x 7.5 Dual Gr 1 winner Nicconi Bianconi (USA) 1995 Nicola Lass 1995 Danzig Fall Aspen Scenic Pedigree Dubai Lass Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Pretense Change Water Sadler s Wells Idyllic Bletchingly Frivolous Lass Nearctic Admiral s Voyage Endeavour II Swaps Northern Dancer Foolish Pleasure Biscay In The Purple First Dam Nicola Lass, by Scenic. 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$275,330, VATC Love a Show H., Information & Technology P., IGA H., Kilshery H., Vitalic H., Hyland Sportswear H., Swinburne University Chancellors P., 2d VATC Tristarc S., Gr 3. Half-sister to Eastern Charm (dam of ZIP ZIP ARAY, ZIPANESE). Dam of 7 named foals, 6 raced, 5 winners, inc:- NICONERO (g. by Danzero). Joint second on Australasian 4YO+ Classification (intermediate). 13 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$3,081,680, 920,000Dhs, to , VRC Australian Cup, Gr 1, MRC Futurity S., Gr 1 -twice, WATC Fruit n Veg S., Gr 1-twice, MVRC Waterford Crystal Mile H., Gr 2, VRC Aurie s Star H., L, MRC Autumn S., L, Anniversary Vase, L, 2d AJC All-Aged S., Gr 1, VRC Emirates S., Gr 1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr 1, Toorak H., Gr 1, CF Orr S., Gr 1, 3d MRC Toorak H., Gr 1, WATC Railway S., Gr 1. NICCONI (c. by Bianconi). 6 wins. See opposite. Recooperate (f. by General Nediym). 3 wins at 1050m, 1250m, SAJC Elected Members H., Guinness H., 2d MRC Debutant S., L, Holly Go Lightly (f. by Desert King). Placed, 2d SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, Niconoise (c. by Redoute s Choice) 4 wins 1100 to 1800m, $154,870, to , VRC Swisse Wellness Trophy H., Elms H. Nicodora (f by Stratum) Winner at 1250m in , SAJC Melbourne Cup at Morphettville P. Second Dam DUBAI LASS, by Bletchingly. Winner at 2, SAJC Bianco Lady H. Sister to WILD RAMPAGE, Dubai Centre. Dam of 4 winners, inc:- Nicola Lass (Scenic). 7 wins. See above. Eastern Charm. Unplaced. Dam of- ZIP ZIP ARAY (Bellotto). 5 wins to 1200m, A$333,340, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr 1, Distinctive Homes H., Volunteers Day H., PMP Print H., 3d SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr 2, Spring S., Gr 3. ZIPANESE (Bellotto). 4 wins to 1200m, A$246,740, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MRC Five Mile Press H., 2d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr 1, Matrice S., L, Oakbank S., L, MRC Umrum H., 3d Oakbank S., L. Third Dam FRIVOLOUS LASS (NZ), by In the Purple. 4 wins at 1450m, 1600m, WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr 2, 4th SAJC Queen of the South, L. Sister to Ultraviolet (dam of MILITARY PLUME, CON AIR), half-sister to SEALEGS. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:- WILD RAMPAGE (Bletchingly). 4 wins to 1400m, A$78,710, VRC WJT Clarke S., L, VATC Show Day S.H., L, 2d VRC Linlithgow S., Gr 2. 27

30 Bay hh Service Fee $9,900 inc GST Race Record Winner of 4 races Sire Record Progeny First Eskimo Prince Stakes L (1100m) at Canterbury (Race Record) STC Maurice McCarten S. L (1200m) at Rosehill STC Winning Edge Cup Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill AJC Whatton Manor 3yo Handicap (1200m) at Warwick Farm Second AJC Challenge Stakes Gr 2 (1000m) at Warwick Farm STC Missile Stakes Gr 3 (1100m) at Rosehill AJC Maytag Plate Handicap (1000m) at Randwick Fourth STC Theo Marks Stakes Gr 2 (1300m) at Rosehill Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 3-YO YO Total Crops: 4 Runners: 279 Winners: 158 Stakes winners: 6 Stakes Horses: 17 Earnings: Over $8.1million as at 14th May 2013 Only centimetres separated Snippetson s FUERZA & Champion 2yo GUELPH in the Gr1 Champagne Stakes SNIPPETSON. From four crops - Sire of 158 Winners (57.3% w/r), earnings of over $8.1 million, 3 Group One performers, 6 Stakes Winners, 11 Stakes placed inc: FAST CLIP (07g, Honour and Glory, Al Hareb). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m to , A$502,030, ATC Tulloch S., Gr 2, Doncaster Mile Prelude, Gr 3, 2d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr 2, Shannon S., Gr 2, STC Cleanevent H., 3d ATC Theo Marks H., Gr 2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr 3. THAT S THE ONE (08g, Redoute s Choice, Westminster). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m to , A$257,013, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr 3, 2d MRC Manfred S., L, Warrnambool Wangoom H., L, 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1, MVRC Chandler Macleod S., L. REBELSON (09g, Falbrav, At Talaq). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m to , A$314,700, WATC Fairetha S., L, Aquanita S., L, 2d WATC JC Roberts S., L, St Leger, L,. NOBBY SNIP (08g, Pine Bluff, Affirmed). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m to , A$303,350, ATC Fireball H., L, Eskimo Prince H., L, 2d ATC Galaxy H., Gr 1. MISS UPSTART (08f, Danzero, Semipalatinsk). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m to , Counties Challenge S., L, 3d ATC South Pacific Classic, L. MISTER MILTON (08c, Spinning World, Marauding). 2 wins at 1100m 1200m to , A$299,775, VRC Straight Six H., L, MRC John Moule H., 2d MRC Allan Wicks H., VRC Auckland Racing Club H., 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1. Fuerza (10c, Nothin Leica Dane, County). Placed at 2 in , A$220,000, 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr 1, Inglis Nursery S. (R), L, Inglis 2YO Classic (R), L, Fernhill H., L,. Snipzu (09f, Danehill, Marscay). 4 wins at 2 in , A$475,400, BRC Qantac Blackwater 2YO H., BCD Technologies 2YO H., SCTC LJ Hooker Caloundra 2YO P., 3d BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr 3, Calaway Gal S., L. 28

31 Widely regarded as Australia s Best Value Sire 15 stakes horses incl. NOBBY SNIP, THAT S THE ONE, REBELSON & FUERZA The quintessential Australian sire; tough, fast, strong types - suited to Australian conditions From Blue Hen mare Snowdrift & full brother to Gr 1 winner Snowland Yearlings have sold for up to $185,000, $180,000, $180,000, $170,000 etc. An imposing, beautifully balanced individual ideally suited to Danehill line mares Nicks Snippetson represents what is already established as the strongest cross for his sire Snippets, that with Northern Dancer line mares. Snippetson already has two Northern Dancer crosses, but they will be 5 x 5 in his foals, so further Northern Dancer can work here. Crossing Snippetson back over mares from his Danzig branch should also work well. The cross with Danehill via Redoute s Choice has already produced a Snippetson group winner, and Danzig might also work well here through Chief s Crown, Grand Lodge, Snaadee and Anabaa. Other than Northern Dancer, the most successful cross for Snippets has been with mares from the Star Kingdom line, including through Biscay, via Marscay and Bletchingly; Kaoru Star (through Luskin Star) and Zephyr Bay. It could also be worth experimenting with daughters of Canny Lad. Other influences that could prove positive include Red Ransom, Quest For Fame, Gilded Time, Crown Jester/Rory s Jester and Zeditave/Strategic. Further analysis on Snippetson can be found at Snippetson x Danzig/ Danehill... a great cross! 50% of Snippetson's Stakes performers are from Danzig line mares: ex Nothin Leica Dane Group One placed 2yo FUERZA mare. Stakes winning 2yo MISS UPSTART ex Danzero mare. Multiple Stakes winner NOBBY SNIP ex Danzig line mare. Stakes performing 2yo KENJORWOOD ex Flying Spur mare. Group winning 3yo THAT S THE ONE ex Redoute s Choice mare Stakes performing 2yo SNIPZU ex Danehill mare Stakes performing 2yo DANSONATE ex Commands mare That s The One Gr 3 winner Gr I performer Snippets 1984 Snowdrift [Fr] 1994 Lunchtime Easy Date Pedigree Polish Precedent Snowtop Silly Season Great Occasion Grand Chaudiere Scampering Danzig Past Example Thatching Icing Tom Fool Hornbeam Northern Dancer Misty Day Northern Dancer Buckpasser Thatch Prince Tenderfoot First Dam SNOWDRIFT (FR), by Polish Precedent. Placed at 2 in France. Halfsister to Flurry (dam of FIDELIO S MIRACLE, SNOW ALERT), Snow Peak (dam of ASSET), Freeze Frame (dam of GRAND REPORTER - CLASSIC PARTNER (H.K.)), Climbing High (dam of ADAMILE), Dulceata (dam of MYBOYCHARLIE). Dam of 10 named foals, 7 to race, all winners, inc:- SNOWLAND (c by Snippets) 9 wins-6 at to 1200m, $1,140,660, AJC Galaxy H., Gr 1, Up and Coming S., Gr 2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr 2, AJC Kindergarten S., Gr 3, NSW Tatt s RC Roman Consul S., Gr 3, AJC Canonbury S., L, Gosford Slipper, L. PORTILLO (f by Red Ransom (USA)) 3 wins-2 at to 1400m, $681,075, AJC Surround S., Gr 2, STC Magic Night S., Gr 2, AJC Gimcrack S., L, 2d AJC Flight S., Gr 1, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, AJC Furious S., Gr 2, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L. SNIPPETSON (c by Snippets) 4 wins. See oppositee. Snowden (g by Octagonal (NZ)) 3 wins 1000 to 1121m, $121,400, 2d NSW Tatt s RC Widden S., L. Freeze (c by Marscay) Winner at 1100m, AJC Rockdale H., 2d AJC Brian Crowley S., L. Eucumbene (g by Encosta de Lago) 5 wins 1200 to 1400m, $139,800, to , ATC Champs Cafe H., Scream H., Ranvet H. Snowgums (f by Redoute s Choice) Winner at 1200m in Second Dam SNOWTOP, by Thatching. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, Leopardstown Joe McGrath Memorial H., L, Curragh Morny Wing Apprentices H., 2d Phoenix Park Sunday World H. Half-sister to AL HAREB, DR SOMERVILLE, RISING, Cerussite, Meringue, Mahasin (dam of ELHAYQ, SHIBL (MUAELA)). Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 7 winners, inc:- Flurry (f Groom Dancer) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1700, 1800m in France and U.S.A, Longchamp Prix de la Faisanderie, 2d Longchamp Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix d Angerville, L. Dam of 4 winners- SNOW ALERT (g Red Ransom) 7 wins-1 at to 1800m, $523,680, to , STC Premier s Cup, L, Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 2d Newcastle Gold Cup, Gr 3, STC Heritage S., L, Scone Cup, L, 3d AJC Villiers S., Gr 2, ATC HKJC S., Gr 3. 29

32 Bay hh Service Fee $8,800 inc GST Race Record First STC Pago Pago Stakes Gr 2 (1200m) at Rosehill (At Two) STC Phar Lap Stakes Gr 2 (1500m) at Rosehill (At Three) AJC Canonbury Stakes L (1100m) at Randwick (Defeating MANHATTAN RAIN & WANTED) VRC Poseidon Stakes L (1400m) at Flemington Second AJC Sires Produce Stakes Gr 1 (1400m) at Randwick AJC Champagne Stakes Gr 1 (1600m) at Randwick Fourth VRC Ascot Vale Stakes Gr 1 (1200m) at Flemington (Beaten less than 1L, unlucky for run with interference) AJC Skyline Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Randwick First Foals Scenerama F Kiss A Halo F Sire Line REDOUTE S CHOICE (AUS) (Bay 1996-Stud 2000). 5 wins-2 at 2, MVRC Manikato S., Gr 1. Champion Aus Sire twice. Sire of 662 winners (76% W/R), Earnings of over $92million. 105 Stakes Winners (60 Group Winners) inc: MISS FINLAND (03f, Woodman, Sadler s Wells). 11 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 2500m, A$4,632,775, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, VRC Oaks, Gr 1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr 1. SAMANTHA MISS (05f, Zabeel, Bold Venture). Top filly on Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1150m to 2500m, A$1,763,260, VRC Oaks, Gr 1, AJC Champagne S., Gr 1, Flight S., Gr 1, STRATUM (02c, Luskin Star, Vain). Joint third on The Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 2 wins at 2, A$2,244,500, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, Pago Pago S. SNITZEL (02c, Snippets, Storm Bird). Second on The Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint).7 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,031,550, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, AJC Challenge S., Gr 2, Up and Coming S., Gr 3, STC Skyline S., Gr 3, AJC Breeders P., L. ROYAL DESCENT (09f, Kaapstad, Palace Music). 4 wins from 1200m to 2400m in , A$559,530, Australian Oaks, Gr 1, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr 3. NADEEM (03c, Sound Reason, Oncidium). 2 wins at 2, A$747,500, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1. UNDOUBTEDLY (02c, Don t Say Halo, Manihi). 2 wins at 2, A$765,200, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1. ABSOLUTELY (07f, Catrail, Pleasant Colony). Winner at 2400m, A$469,500, Australian Oaks, Gr 1, 2d SAJC Schweppes Oaks, Gr 1, MVRC Arrow Training Services S., L, 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr 2, SAJC Auraria S., Gr 3. 30

33 One of the best performed 2yo s by Champion Sire of Sires Redoute s Choice At Two, Brilliantly won the Gr 2 Pago Pago Stakes & Canonbury Stakes L Runner-up in the Gr 1 AJC Sires Produce & Gr 1 AJC Champagne Stakes A multiple Stakes winner at Three, from Flemington to Rosehill including the Gr 2 Phar Lap Stakes The only son of REDOUTE S CHOICE at stud to have won from 1100m 1500m at Stakes level From one of Australia s greatest producing families Dam is the Blue Hen mare STAGING Nicks Tickets half-brother, Duporth, is a son of Red Ransom (by Roberto, from the Hail to Reason line) and Tickets should also be suited by Red Ransom and his sons. There are also Group one winners by Redoute s Choice out of mares descending from this line through Sound Reason, and Halo (out of a mares by Don t Say Halo and More Than Ready). Out of mares from the male line of Turn-to (sire of Hail to Reason), through Sir Tristram, Redoute s Choice and sons have 26 stakes winners, including from daughters of Zabeel, Kaapstad, Sovereign Red, Military Plume and Marauding. The cross of Redoute s Choice and his sons over mares from the Mr. Prospector line has been a productive one, and successful sources include Woodman, Kingmambo, Thunder Gulch and Street Cry. Redoute s Choice is a product of the Danehill/Star Kingdom cross, but he and his sons have done well when crossed back over mares from the Star Kingdom line, sources include Luskin Star and Biscay (including through Bletchingly and his sons). There are also group one winners for the Redoute s Choice line out of mares by Snippets and Rory s Jester (by Crown Jester). Further analysis on Tickets can be found at Kats Clause C Jazzee C Redoute s Choice 1996 Staging 1994 Danehill Pedigree Shantha s Choice Success Express Cinerama Danzig Razyana Canny Lad Dancing Show Hold Your Peace Au Printemps Best Western Bold Bridget Northern Dancer His Majesty Bletchingly Nijinsky Speak John Dancing Champ Bletchingly Bold Flip First Dam STAGING, by Success Express (USA). 10 wins-4 at to 1600m, $1,133,500, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr 2, Surround S., Gr 2, Emancipation S., Gr 2, BTC Carlton Cup, Gr 2, Courier-Mail Classic S., Gr 3, Coca-Cola Classic, Gr 3, AJC Breeders Classic, L, BTC Golden S., L, QBBS Breeders 2YO Classic, AJC Rex White 2YO H., 2d BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr 1, QTC Sires Produce S., Gr 1, AJC Shorts H., Gr 3, Qld Tatt s RC Winter S., Gr 3, 3d QTC Stradbroke H., Gr 1, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr 1, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr 2, AJC Governor Macquarie 2YO H., 4th VATC Vic Health Cup, Gr 1, BTC Carlton Cup, Gr 2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr 2, VRC Chivas Regal S., Gr 3, STC Millie Fox S., L. Sister to DASHING IMAGE, half-sister to Special Effects. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:- DUPORTH (c by Red Ransom (USA)) 3 wins 1100 to 1400m, $1,126,475, BTC Cup, Gr 1, STC Golden Rose S., Gr 2, AJC San Domenico S., Gr 3, 3d AJC Up and Coming S., Gr 3, 4th MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr 1, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr 2, VRC Gilgai S., Gr 2, STC Pago Pago S., Gr 2. Sire EXCITES (c by Danewin) Winner at 2 at 1400m, $528,050, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr 1, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr 1, AJC TL Baillieu H., L, 3d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr 2, VRC Poseidon S., L, 4th STC Premiere S., Gr 2. Sire. TICKETS (c by Redoute s Choice) 4 wins. See opposite. Succeeding (f by Flying Spur) 3 wins at 1400, 1615m, $111,700, BTC Terry Young The Good Guys H., Qld Tatt s RC Hardy Brothers Jewellers H., QTC Cougar Bourbon H., 2d QTC JM Gray-Buchanan H., XXXX Gold P., STC De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., 3d BTC Finance Solutions Doomben Bracelet P., AJC Royal Supplier H., QTC Subfusco H. Dam of- DELAGO DELUXE (c Encosta de Lago) Champion 2YO Male in South Africa in wins-4 at to 1200m, $202,787, to , Scottsville Gold Medallion, Gr 1, Golden Horse Casino Sprint, Gr 1, Turffontein South African Nursery P., Gr 2, Protea S., Gr 3, 3d Kenilworth Betting World Merchants S., Gr 2, Cape Classic, Gr 3. Studio (f by Flying Spur) Winner at 1100m, AJC Bacardi & Cola H. Dam of- Studious. 4 wins m to , 2d STC Slipper on Sale P. 31

34 Bay hh Service Fee $5,500 inc GST Race Record Winner of 4 races and $390,200 First AJC Stan Fox Stakes Gr 2 (1400m) at Randwick AJC Up and Coming Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Warwick Farm (defeating DUPORTH) AJC Liverpool City Cup Gr 3 (1300m) at Warwick Farm (defeating TRIPLE HONOUR) AJC Jim Beam Hcp. (1200m) at Randwick (defeating RANGIRANGDOO) Second AJC Southern Cross Stakes Gr 3 (1200m) at Randwick Third STC Ming Dynasty Quality L (1400m) at Rosehill Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 3-YO YO Total Sire Line CHOISIR (AUS) (Chestnut 1999-Stud 2003). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr 1. Sire of 612 winners (60% W/R), earnings of over $50 million, 50 Stakes Winners (26 Group Winners) inc: STARSPANGLEDBANNER (06c, Made of Gold, Vain). Second Colt on Australasian 3YO Classification.7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, 544,645, 12,125, A$1,326,875, Newmarket July Cup, Gr 1, Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr 1, 2d York Nunthorpe S., Gr 1, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr 1. SACRED CHOICE (05f, Sir Tristram, Motavato). 9 wins from 1300m to 2100m, A$2,151,890, ATC Doncaster H., Gr 1, VRC Myer Classic, Gr 1, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Aspiration H., L, 2d ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr 1, VRC Myer Classic, Gr 1, AJC Princesses Stop at Nothing 2YO H., 3d AJC Epsom H., Gr 1, ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr 1. OLYMPIC GLORY (10c, Alzao, Shirley Heights). 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m to 2013, 123,588, 199,990, Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr 1, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr 2, Newmarket Superlative S., Gr 2, Newbury Greenham S., Gr 3, 2d Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr 2. CHOICE BRO (09c, Palace Music, Godswalk). Joint Head of the NZ 2YO Free H.5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to , NZ$324,975, A$10,000, Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr 1, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr 3, ARC Karaka Mile (R), L, 3d BRC Hampden S., L. HISTORIAN (07g, Marauding, Zeditave). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m to , NZ$548,675, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr 1, ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1. HURRIED CHOICE (04f, Catrail, Sir Tristram). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$592,050, AJC Challenge S., Gr 2, STC Theo Marks S., Gr 2, AJC Gimcrack S., L, STC Golden Slipper Day 2YO H., AJC Blues Point Hotel H., 2d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr 2, Apollo S., Gr 2, Concorde S., Gr 3. DREAMSCAPE (05c, Ferdinand, Sir Ivor). 4 wins to 1400m, A$390,200, (see above). 32

35 Powerful sprinter & multiple Group winning son of outstanding sire CHOISIR Won the Gr 3 Up & Coming Stakes on debut & dominant winner of the Gr 2 Stan Fox Stakes at just third start Closely related to Champion Sires SADLER S WELLS, NUREYEV & 2010 s Champion US Male BLAME Family of record breaking Gr 1 winner NORTHERN METEOR & class sprinters SMART MISSILE & KISS FROM A ROSE Stamping his progeny with an abundance of strength, size & scope In short career, defeated Gr 1 winners RANGIRANGDOO, DUPORTH, TRIPLE HONOUR, etc. Nicks Dreamscape is a member of the stallion producing family of Thong, and will do well with reinforcement of that strain through such as Sadler s Wells, Fairy King (including Encosta de Lago), Nureyev, and Thatch. Other sources of this family include Perugino (sire of Testa Rossa), Geiger Counter and Jade Robbery. Dreamscape s sire, Choisir, has done well over several other branches of Northern Dancer, in addition to those mentioned above. These would include Storm Bird through Storm Cat and Bluebird and Nijinsky II. Like many Danehill stallions, Choisir has enjoyed success when crossed over mares from the Sir Tristram line, including daughters of Zabeel and Marauding. From Star Kingdom line mares, Choisir sired Champion Starspangledbanner from a daughter of Made of Gold (by Green Forest, from the Noholme II branch), and stakes winners out of daughters of the Bletchingly line horses Star Watch and Hurricane Star. For Further analysis on Dreamscape please visit John Foote and Darren Weir combined to secure this stunning colt out of Centaure for $55,000 at the Inglis Classic Sale. Choisir Faith In Dreams Pedigree Danehill Dancer Great Selection Ferdinand Handsewn Danehill Mira Adonde Lunchtime Pensive Mood Nijinsky II Banja Luka Sir Ivor Thong Danzig Sharpen Up Silly Season Biscay Northern Dancer Double Jay Sir Gaylord Nantallah First Dam FAITH IN DREAMS, by Ferdinand. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. ½ sister to FESTIVAL HALL, HYMN. Dam of 5 winners, inc:- DREAMSCAPE (c. by Choisir). 4 wins. See opposite. Whittingham (g. by Peintre Celebre). 2 wins at 1200m in Aust. Mahathir (c by Zabeel) Winner at 1200m. Real Future (g by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) Winner at 1400m. Second Dam HANDSEWN, by Sir Ivor. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Half-sister to KING PELLINORE, THATCH, LISADELL (dam of FATHERLAND, GOLDEN DOME, YEATS), ESPADRILLE, Dusty Boots, Marinsky, Stratford, Special (dam of NUMBER, NUREYEV, BOUND). Dam of 7 winners, inc:- HYMN (Fairy King). 3 wins at 1m, 9f, Hawthorne Derby, Gr 3, Sire. FESTIVAL HALL (Sadler s Wells). Winner at 2, Curragh Beresford S., Gr 3, 3d Curragh National S., Gr 1. Sire. Third Dam Thong, by Nantallah. 5 wins-2 at 2, 2d Keeneland Alcibiades S., Gr 3-twice, 3d Laurel Selima S., Gr 1, Churchill Downs Golden Rod S., Gr 3. Sister to MOCCASIN (dam of APALACHEE, BELTED EARL, BRAHMS, NANTEQUOS, FLIPPERS, INDIAN, SCUFF) Dam of 13 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:- KING PELLINORE (Round Table). 11 wins-1 at 2, US$529,890. Anita Oak Tree Invit l S., Gr 1, Champions Invit l H., Gr 1, Sire. THATCH (Forli). 7 wins-3 at 2, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr 1, Sire. Special. Raced once. Dam of- NUMBER (Nijinsky). 8 wins, US$301,793, Aqueduct H., Gr 2, Belmont Hempstd H., Gr 2, Aqueduct First Flight H., Gr 3, Dam of- JADE ROBBERY (Mr. Prospector). 2 wins at 2, Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr 1, Deauville Prix du Haras de la Huderie, L, NUREYEV (Northern Dancer). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1500m, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr 3, Champion sire. BOUND (f Nijinsky) 4 wins 2 at 2, Churchill Downs Breeders Cup H., L, 2d, 3d Belmont Acorn S., Gr 1,. Dam of 9 winners inc- ARCHIPENKO (c Kingmambo) 6 wins, 1,245,354, 9, HKJC Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr 1. Liable (f Seeking the Gold) 6 wins, 2d Keeneland S., L, Dam of- BLAME (c Arch) Champion Older Male in USA in wins, $4,368,214, Breeders Cup Classic S., Gr 1, Sire Fairy Bridge.Joint top filly on The Irish 2YO Free H. Dam of- SADLER S WELLS (Northern Dancer). Champion sire. 33

36 Progeny Bay hh Service Fee $5,500 inc GST Race Record Winner of over $A4,837,238 First Hong Kong International Mile Gr 1 (1600m) at Sha Tin Hong Kong Derby HK Gr 1 (2000m) at Sha Tin International Mile Trial HK Gr 1 (1600m) at Sha Tin Fashion Stakes (1600m) at Sha Tin Fukushima Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin Lok Fu Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin Ho Pui Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin Connaught Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin Second Hong Kong Classic Mile HK Gr 1 (1600m) at Sha Tin Sha Tin Racecourse Silver Jubilee Cup (1600m) Kowloon Cricket Club Challenge Cup (1400m) The Yan Oi Tong Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin Starts 1st 2nd 3rd 3-YO YO Total The Heckler Masquerader LUCKY OWNERS (NZ) (1999). 8 wins, Hong Kong Mile, Gr 1. Champion 2YO Sire in NZ, Sire of 220 rnrs, 100 Winners, earnings of over $6.7 million, 3 Stakes Winners, 8 Stakes placed inc: THE HECKLER (06g, Rory s Jester, Without Fear). Head of NZ 2YO Free H.4 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$724,800, Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr 1, ARC Karaka Million (R), L. MASQUERADER (07g, Geiger Counter, Covetous). 2 wins at 2, A$350,800, HK$648,000, STC Todman S., Gr 2, Theslipper.com.au 2YO H., 2d STC Run to the Rose H., Gr 3, HKJC Chak On H., 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr 1, HKJC Venus H., 4th ATC Hobartville S., Gr 2. THE HOMBRE (06g, Defensive Play, Tights). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m to , NZ$220,125, A$113,350, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr 3, ARC Newmarket H., L, Manawatu RC Carters Ashhurst Pohangina Cup, Hawke s Bay Thomson s Suits H., Mettre en Jeu 3YO H., Te Aroha JC First Credit Union 3YO H., 2d ARC Railway S., Gr 1. Lucky Eighty Eight (05g, Jeune, At Talaq). 7 wins from 1400m to 2100m to , A$308,038, VRC Western Health Cup H., Kyneton Cup, VRC Bitalli H., 3d MRC Naturalism S., Gr 3. Lucky Thunder (05c, Thunder Gulch, Danehill). 2 wins at 1300m, 1550m, A$285,900, MVRC Pulse Pharmacy H., 2d VRC Carbine Club S., Gr 3, Phar Lap Club P., MRC Chairman s Retirement H., 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr 2, Blue Sapphire S., L. Lucky Lucky Lucky (09g, Vettori, Palace Music). Winner at 2100m in , 2d BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr 3. King s Pact (08g, Carnegie, Brocco). Winner at 2, ATC Zetland 2YO H., 2d HKJC Great Profits H., 3d ATC Gloaming S., Gr 3.

37 Champion 2yo sire by the immortal Danehill Sire of Gr 1 winning, Champion 2yo THE HECKLER & multiple Gr 1 performer DEEP POCKETS Sire of Gr 2 winning 2yo and Gr 1 performer MASQUERADER Sire of Gr 3 winner THE HOMBRE and the emerging KING S PACT From the family of Champion MIGHT AND POWER and Superstar fillies MOSHEEN & BEAUTY PARLOUR The only horse to win the HK International Mile Gr 1 and Mercedes Benz HK Derby Gr 1 double Nicks Lucky Owners is himself already sire of a juvenile Champion in The Heckler, who is out of a mare by Rory s Jester (by Crown Jester), with a second dam by Without Fear (bringing in a third cross of Round Table, a horse already duplicated in Lucky Owner s pedigree). From a mare by Mr. Prospector son, Geiger Counter (a close relative to Jade Robbery and Chequer), Lucky Owners is sire of group two winning and classic placed Masquerader, while his group winner The Hombre is out of a mare by Defensive Play. From other branches of the Mr. Prospector line, Lucky Owners is sire of group one performer Deep Pockets out of a mare by El Moxie; and other stakes performers from daughters of Thunder Gulch; Vettori (by Machiavellian, also sire of Street Cry) and Woodman. Combining Danehill and Sir Tristram, Lucky Owners should cross particularly well over mares from the Star Kingdom line, including through Biscay/Bletchingly, Kaoru Star and Nodouble branches. Further analysis on Lucky Owners can be found at Danehill [USA] 1986 Miss Priority 1991 Danzig Pedigree Razyana Kaapstad Benediction [Ire] Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Sir Tristram Eight Carat Day is Done Cathedra Nearctic Admiral s Voyage Ribot Buckpasser Sir Ivor Pieces of Eight Artaius So Blessed First Dam MISS PRIORITY (NZ), by Kaapstad. Winner at 1550m, STC Otaki H. Half-sister to MIGHT AND POWER, MATTER OF HONOUR, BASTET (dam of BAROCCI), Buenos Aires (dam of BUENOS DIAS). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:- LUCKY OWNERS (c by Danehill (USA)) 8 wins. See opposite. MISS POWER BIRD (f by Mukaddamah (USA)) 5 wins 1 at 2 at 1000, 1200m, $211,000, VATC Dairy Farmer s Milk S., L, VRC New Atlantis 2YO H., 2d SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr 2, VRC Let s Elope S., L, 3d MRC Mannerism S., Gr 3. Dam of- Lady Zabelia. 3 wins at 1600, 1800m in South Africa. Fast Ruler (g by Viking Ruler) 3 wins 1600 to 2000m, 2d MVRC Budget Car & Truck Rental H., 3d VRC St Leger, L. Sumehra (f by Stravinsky (USA)) Winner at 1580m, STC Winning Edge Presentations H., 2d AJC Bronte H. Dam of- MOSHEEN (f Fastnet Rock) 8 wins-1 at to 2500m, $2,780,350, VRC Oaks, Gr 1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr 1, ATC Royal Randwick Guineas, Gr 1, Vinery Stud S., Gr 1, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr 2, Blazer S., Gr 2, MRC Manfred S.,L, Swettenham Stud 2YO H., 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr 1. Second Dam Benediction (GB), by Day is Done. Winner at 7f, 2d Curragh McLoughlin Ashlee Equi-Tred H., 3d Phoenix Park Fasig-Tipton S.,L & 1999 NZ B mare of the Year. Half-sister to TANTUM ERGO, Starry Typhoon. Dam of 14 foals, 11 to race, 10 winners, inc:- MIGHT AND POWER (g Zabeel) Twice Aust. Horse of the Year. Twice Champion older horse in Australasia. 15 wins 1 at to 3200m, $5,220,890, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr 1, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr 1, VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr 1, STC Mercedes Classic, Gr 1, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr 1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr 1. MATTER OF HONOUR (g Casual Lies) 7 wins 1100 to 1400m, $404,695, VRC Yallambee Stud S., Gr 3, Chester Manifold S., L. BASTET (f Giant s Causeway) 2 wins at 2000, 2100m, 104,500, Saint-Cloud Prix de la Pepiniere, L. Dam of- BEAUTY PARLOUR (f Deep Impact) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 554,730, to 2012, Longchamp Poule d Essai des Pouliches, Gr 1, Prix de la Grotte, Gr 3, Saint-Cloud Prix Allee d Amour, Prix Esmeralda, 2d Chantilly Prix de Diane, Gr 1. 35

38 Sarah Office 8 years of service Jean Office 21 years of service Kat - Vet Nurse 6 years of service Laura Office Vicki - Office 14 years of service Igor Broodmares Anna - Office Lis - Night Watch 11 years of service Jessie Broodmares Brooke Yearlings Daniel Broodmares Jeannie - Gardening 6 years of service Daniel Yearlings Alan Farm Crew Daniel Farm Crew Xxx 20xx xxhh Service Fee xx,000 inc GST Barry - Farming 6 years of service w xxxxxxxx Chris Broodmares 5 years of service Mitch - Farm Crew Asten - Farm Crew Bonza Security 13 years of service Cymanthia - Broodmares 36

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