“He’s right up there with the best I’ve ever trained. He’s a serious horse and is in the same class as Lonhro. He’s an absolute athlete and he’s got the family, the temperament, the pedigree, and a big heart.”
– trainer John Hawkes
OVERVIEW
Sire of multiple Group 1 winners ALLIGATOR BLOOD, HK Champion Sprinter WELLINGTON, $4.1million broodmare FORBIDDEN LOVE, and BEHEMOTH.
Yearlings sold to 10x service fee in 2023.
Australian Champion 3YO colt.
Second to his half-sister Black Caviar in Horse Of The Year honours. Rated the equal highest 3YO colt in the world – World Thoroughbred Rankings (Jan 2013).
Four-time Group 1 winner.
Dual Group winning 2YO.
“He’s right up there with the best I’ve ever trained. He’s a serious horse and is in the same class as Lonhro. He’s an absolute athlete and he’s got the family, the temperament, the pedigree, and a big heart.” – trainer John Hawkes
Champion First Season Sire by winners.
Champion Second Season Sire by winners. He sired more winners as a Second Season Sire (75) than all bar Northern Meteor from the previous 13 year’s worth of Second Season Sires.
The youngest sire to reach a century of winners in Australia in 2018-19. He amassed 107 Australian winners for the season, which is incredible when you consider that the only third season sires in the previous decade to tally 100 winners or more for a season are: Smart Missile (113), Pierro (107), Stratum (100) and Lonhro (100).
“(Vinery) have had All Too Hard, the half-brother to Black Caviar, pass 100 winners for the season which is a phenomenal effort. He is an underestimated stallion in my book” – Peter Moody.
Half-brother to Champion BLACK CAVIAR and the dam of Champion 3YO OLE KIRK.
All Too Hard has been a Top 10 Sire by winners for the last four seasons – over 100 winners each season.
All Too Hard has sired 24 individual Stakes winners, 54 Stakes performers, and over $89.3million in earnings from 7 crops racing and already has a high 69.4% winners-to-runners strike rate.
Trainers constantly rate All Too Hard’s progeny as being tough, trainable and having excellent temperaments.
LEADING PROGENY
ALL TOO HARD Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 4th ATC George Main S., Gr.1. He entered stud in Aust. in 2013. Sire of 740 progeny to race, 506 winners (68.0%), earnings of over $96 million, 27 stakes winners, 34 stakes placegetters, inc.
ALLIGATOR BLOOD (16g, Encosta de Lago, Red Ransom). 16 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m to 2023-24, A$9,275,525, VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, Australian Guineas, Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1-twice, Might and Power S., Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, BRC Gold Edition P., L, AQWA Construction H., SCTC Coastline BMW 8 Series 2YO Classic, 2d VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1-twice, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, ATC Silver Eagle, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, BRC XXXX Dry H., 4th MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, GCTC Goldmarket H., L.
WELLINGTON (16g, More Than Ready, Danehill). Champion Sprinter in Hong Kong in 2021-22.12 wins to 1400m, HK$68,626,440, HKJC Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1-twice, Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, Gr.1, Premier Bowl, Gr.2, Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Lantau Island H., Fat Choi H., Long Ke H., Citi Insurance Services H., Luger H., Prosperity H., 2d HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Flamingo H., 3d HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1, Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, Gr.1, Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 4th HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.1.
BEHEMOTH (15g, Zedrich, Twig Ruler). 10 wins to 1400m, A$3,291,005, MRC Memsie S., Gr.1-twice, Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3-twice, DC McKay S., Gr.3, Durbridge S., L, Penny Edition S., L, MVRC Santa's Workshop H., SAJC James Boags P., 2d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Durbridge S., L, Lightning S., L, Redelva S., L, Gawler & Barossa JC Freeling Football Club 2YO H., 3d MVRC All-Star Mile, 4th MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MRC Regal Roller S., L.
FORBIDDEN LOVE (17f, More Than Ready, Thunder Gulch). 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$2,230,050, ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, Canterbury S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.1, Guy Walter S., Gr.2, Reginald Allen H., L, Gosford Guineas, L, ATC Bisley Workwear 2YO P., Sky Racing Active H., 2d ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, ATC Furious S., Gr.2, Heritage S., L, Invitation P., All Too Hard at Vinery 2YO H., 4th ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Toy Show H., Gr.3.
STEFI MAGNETICA (20f, Oamaru Force, Nassipour). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2023-24.3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2023-24, A$3,400,800, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, 2d ATC Surround S., Gr.1, Shorts H., Gr.2, VRC Be a Mate Trophy, 3d BRC Fred Best Classic, Gr.3, ATC Expect it All H., Furphy 2YO P., 4th VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2.
DEMONETIZATION (14g, Zabeel, Centaine). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$436,122, ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, Easter H., Gr.2, BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC Eagle Technology S., Gr.3, Counties RC Haunui Farm H., Counties Agri H., Matamata RC Colchester Engineering H., BOP RC Fertco S., 2d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Matamata Cup, L, Counties RC Franklin Long Roofing H., 3d Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2, Auckland TR Balmerino S., Gr.3, ARC Trevor Eagle Memorial S., L, Waikato RC CK Treeworks H., 4th Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, ARC Easter H., Gr.2, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2, BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.2, ARC Eagle Technology S., Gr.3.
FROSTED GOLD (16c, Verglas, River Mist). Champion Miler in Mauritius in 2022.13 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2024, R1,721,431, 1,457,500Rup, Turffontein South African Nursery, Gr.2, Graham Beck S., Gr.3, Storm Bird S., L, Champ de Mars Hinterland Cup, Barbe Cup, Duke of York Cup, Princess Margaret Cup, Solidarite Marye Pike Trophy, Vaal Book for Classic Day on 2 March Juvenile P., 2d Scottsville Gold Medallion, Gr.1, Turffontein Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2, Dingaans H., Gr.2, Protea S., Gr.3, Champ de Mars People's Super Mile Cup, Solidarite Marye Pike Cup, 3d Champ de Mars Duke of York Cup, Maryse Justin Memorial Cup.
VILLERMONT (14c, Dehere, Marscay). 3 wins from 1600m to 1650m, A$330,360, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, 3d MRC Chandler Macleod P., 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3.
DAWN DAWN (14f, One Cool Cat, Sir Tristram). 5 wins to 1400m, A$369,860, ATC Guy Walter S., Gr.2, Theraces H., Pluck at Vinery H., MRC Nitto Denko H., 2d ATC Cabra Bowls H., TAB H., 3d MRC How Now S., Gr.3, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., MRC Blue Star Print Group H., 4th ATC Triscay S., Gr.3.
TARKA (15c, Galileo, Intikhab). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 1600m, A$218,750, ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, TAB 2YO H., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Pluck at Vinery 2YO H., 4th ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1.
ALLIBOR (17g, Exchange Rate, Irish Castle). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2023-24, A$208,635, HK$839,650, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, 3d HKJC Franck Muller Excellent H., BOCHK Wealth Management H., Racing Club 15th Anniversary H., 4th VRC Amanda Elliott H., L.
BABYLON BERLIN (17f, Fusaichi Pegasus, Khozaam). 10 wins to 1200m to 2024-25, NZ$712,887, A$23,125, Auckland TR Concorde H., Gr.3-twice, Waikato RC King's P., Gr.3, Cambridge Breeders S., Gr.3, Waikato TR Sprint H., L-twice, CJC Pegasus S., L, ARC JR Webb S., Waikato RC BCD Group S., 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Railway S., Gr.1, Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, Auckland TR Counties Bowl, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, ARC Mufhasa S., L, Auckland TR Eagle Charters H., ARC Dunstan Feeds H., Waikato RC NZB Breeze Ups 12-13 October S., 3d Auckland TR Railway S., Gr.1, ARC Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Counties Bowl, L, Rangitikei RC Happy 80th Birthday Garry Chittick H.
ROY'S RIVIERA (14f, Anabaa, Sir Tristram). 5 wins from 1600m to 2000m, R720,500, Greyville Flamboyant S., Gr.3, East Coast Cup, L, Durban View Restaurant S., Racing It's a Rush H., 2d Greyville Flamboyant S., Gr.3, 3d Greyville Flamboyant S., Gr.3, Turffontein Yellowwood H., Gr.3, Greyville Kings Cup, L, Scottsville Fever Tree S., Greyville KZN Fillies Guineas Trial, 4th Greyville KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Turffontein Fillies Mile, Gr.3.
AMANGIRI (15f, Fastnet Rock, Centaine). 4 wins from 1500m to 1600m, A$372,400, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, ATC Rise Up at The Championships H., Easy Lane H., 2d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, ANZ Bloodstock News H., 3d ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Angst S., Gr.3.
HARD LANDING (17g, Snitzel, Fraar). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m to 2023-24, A$302,150, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, MVRC Jockey Celebration Day H., 2d VRC Schweppervescence P.
OUTRAGEOUS (15g, More Than Ready, Marscay). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$608,370, ATC Festival S., Gr.3, VRC Autumn Trophy H., ATC Wisdom Homes H., VRC Grinders Coffee Roasters H., 2d ATC Octagonal H., TAB 2YO P., 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Snitzel Sprint H., Catanach's Sprint H., TAB H., 4th MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, WATC Scenic Blast S., L.
ALL TOO HUIYING (14c, Perugino, Warmington). 10 wins from 1600m to 1950m, A$747,455, VRC Seppelt Wines S., L, Seymour Cup, L, Sale Cup, L, MRC Neds Money Back Odds H., Ladbrokes H., Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., SAJC Terry Howe Printing H., Barossa Fine Foods H., 2d BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P., GCTC Aquis Farm Ladies Day H., ATC Zyrtec Spring H., 3d ATC Fernhill H., L, GCTC Spill the Beans First Weanlings H., ATC Schweppes H., SAJC Jockey Celebration Day H., 4th MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3.
HARD TOO THINK (16g, Hussonet, Zabeel). Champion 4YO in Singapore in 2021.5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$600, S$771,704, Singapore Derby, L, Singapore TC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, L, 2d Singapore Gold Cup, L, 3d Singapore TC Class 1 H., Kranji A S., 4th Singapore TC Kranji Mile, Gr.3.
UNFAIR DISMISSAL (15g, Exceed and Excel, Sir Tristram). 10 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1750m to 2024-25, A$402,330, SAJC Oaklands P., L, Terry Howe Printing 2YO H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes Cash in H., Membership Renewal H., Ladbrokes Easy Form H., Good Friday H., Sale TC Country Trainers Series Final, 3d MRC Ladbrokes Bet Ticker H., Ladbrokes Switch H., SAJC M&J Chickens 2YO H.
FAR TOO EASY (18g, Hussonet, Zabeel). 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m to 2024-25, A$2,342,925, BRC Lough Neagh S., L, ATC The Kosciuszko, BRC Sky Racing Winning Rupert P., Mekka Festival H., GCTC Quinn Family Law H., 2d BRC Moreton Cup, Gr.2, Gold Edition P., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, ATC The Kosciuszko, 3d ATC The Kosciuszko, 4th GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, Magic Millions Cup, RL.
ARRAN BAY (18g, Canny Lad, Rodrigo de Triano). 9 wins from 1050m to 2000m to 2024-25, A$856,250, VRC Furphy P., L, Silver Bowl Series Final, Furphy Mile, Schweppes P., MRC Neds No Place H., SAJC Australian Made Advantage H., Energetic Lighting & Nordlux P., MRC (Mornington) News Group H., Pakenham RC Sportsbet Future Stars H., 2d Sale Cup, L, VRC Silver Bowl Series H., Benalla Gold Cup, VRC Asian Racing Fed Trophy H., Maluckyday Living Legends H., MVRC Ladbrokes Mates Mode H., MRC Behind the Barriers H., 3d MRC Victorian Country Cups Final, VRC Efficient Living Legends H., 4th VRC Sofitel H., L, SAJC John Letts Cup, L.
CUBA (14g, Redoute's Choice, Euclase). 8 wins to 1500m, A$527,115, Canberra RC National Sprint H., L, ATC Filante H., Schweppes H., Australian Turf Club H.-twice, McGrath Estate Agents Qld P., MVRC Crown Resorts H., 2d ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, Star Turn at Vinery H., TAB H., 3d ATC TAB H., Pluck at Vinery H.
ALL TOO ROYAL (14g, Bel Esprit, At Talaq). 8 wins to 1200m, A$418,285, MRC Christmas S., L, ATC Eric 'Mo' Conlon H., Rise Up This Autumn H., Winter Racing H., Canterbury Night Sprint H., 2d ATC Turf Club H., Agency Real Estate H., 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC M&D Dillon Contructions H., 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1.
DANNY'S ST DARCI (18f, Darci Brahma, Royal Academy). 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m to 2024-25, A$515,250, BRC Just Now H., L, MVRC Lawn Rules H., Dynamic Print Group H., MRC Redoute's Choice H., 2d ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L, MVRC VOBIS Gold Carat, Front Runner Membership H., 3d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3.
VIVA VIENNA (20f, Snitzel, Canny Lad). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m to 2023-24, NZ$137,275, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, NZ Cup Meeting Tickets S., Waikato RC Website Angels 2YO H., SVS Starting Gates 2YO S., 2d Ashburton RC Barneswood Farm S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Pukekohe Traders 2YO H.
CURDLED (14g, Lonhro, Seattle Dancer). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1350m, A$221,200, Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge S., L, BRC Canadian Club H., Ipswich TC Follow ITC at Ipswichturfclub P., 2d ATC Membership H., Ascot Restaurant Sale H., TAB Rewards 2YO H., BRC TAB P., 3d ATC Cellarbrations H., Schweppes 2YO P., SCTC Summer Bright H.
HARD ROCK GIRL (17f, Fastnet Rock, Dr Grace). 2 wins at 2, A$151,730, SAJC Cinderella S., L, MVRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself 2YO P., 2d SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, 3d SAJC National S., Gr.3.
Superhard (14g, Royal Academy, The Minstrel). 8 wins to 1400m, A$400,325, VRC Kiis 101.1 Jase & PJ H., MRC Sheamus Mills Bloodstock H., 2d Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, VRC Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final H., MRC (Mornington) Thebigscreencompany.com H., 3d VRC Standish H., Gr.3.
Too Good Too Hard (15f, Redoute's Choice, Prego). 6 wins to 1200m, A$296,525, MRC Neds Toolbox H., Murray Bridge RC ATA SA H., MRC (Mornington) Thebigscreencompany.com H., 2d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L, MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., MRC (Mornington) Mercedes-Benz H., 3d VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., L, City of Marion H., L.
Titan Blinders (15g, Redoute's Choice, Strawberry Road). 6 wins to 1500m, A$607,820, Ballarat TC Haymarket H., Event Aid H., 2d WATC Eurythmic S., Gr.3, Scenic Blast S., L, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Hannan's H., L, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds 2YO H., VRC Say Hello to Summer H., Rokon P., MVRC M Claridge & M Tyndall H., Seppelt Wines H., MRC Drinkwise H., 3d WATC Black Heart Bart S., L, Bunbury S., L, VRC Donate to Njtappeal.com.au H., MRC Ken Sturt H., SAJC Leconfield H., Furphy H., MVRC BCNA Pink Lady H., 4th WATC Gold Rush, Gr.3, Carbine Club of WA S., L, Black Heart Bart S., L.
His sire sons include Villermont, etc.
RACE RECORD
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | A$418,700 |
3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | A$1,869,500 |
Totals: | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | A$2,288,200 |
At 2 : | ATC (Rosehill) Pago Pago S., Gr.2 (1200m beating Narcissus and Limes), VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2 (1400m beating Pronto Pronto and Road Trippin'), Talindert S., L (1100m beating Liberty Rock and Timely Truce), 2d ATC (Randwick) Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m to Pierro and beating Limes) |
At 3 : | ATC (Randwick) All Aged S., Gr.1 (1400m beating Rain Affair and Fiorente), MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1 (1400m beating Mawingo and Mr Moet), Futurity S., Gr.1 (1400m beating Glass Harmonium and King Mufhasa), Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m beating Pierro and Epaulette), 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1 (2050m to Ocean Park and beating Pierro), 3d ATC (Rosehill) San Domenico S., Gr.3 (1100m to Snitzerland and Driefontein), 4th ATC (Randwick) George Main S., Gr.1 (1600m) |
Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13.
World Thoroughbred Ranking: 119 (in 2012), 122 (in 2013).
PEDIGREE TABLE
CASINO PRINCE (AUS) B. 2003 GW 5 wins f:759 r:652 w:450 SW:24 | Flying Spur B. 1992 GW 6 wins f:1708 r:1506 w:1026 SW:99 | Danehill B. 1986 GW 4 wins f:2414 r:2083 w:1631 SW:347 | Danzig | Northern Dancer | 2 |
Pas de Nom | 7 | ||||
Razyana | His Majesty | 4 | |||
Spring Adieu | 2 | ||||
Rolls Ch. 1984 NR f:3 r:2 w:2 SW:1 | Mr. Prospector | Raise a Native | 8 | ||
Gold Digger | 13 | ||||
Grand Luxe | Sir Ivor | 8 | |||
Fanfreluche | 4 | ||||
Lady Capel Br. 1993 SP 4 wins f:12 r:10 w:9 SW:4 | Last Tycoon B. 1983 GW 8 wins f:1591 r:1345 w:924 SW:80 | Try My Best | Northern Dancer | 2 | |
Sex Appeal | 8 | ||||
Mill Princess | Mill Reef | 22 | |||
Irish Lass | 8 | ||||
Kew Gardens B. 1981 SP 2 wins f:9 r:9 w:8 SW:2 | Kenmare | Kalamoun | 9 | ||
Belle of Ireland | 1 | ||||
Garden Green | Pinturischio | 4 | |||
Focal | 21 | ||||
HELSINGE (AUS) B. 2001 NR f:6 r:4 w:4 SW:2 | Desert Sun B. 1988 SP 3 wins f:982 r:860 w:507 SW:32 | Green Desert B. 1983 GW 5 wins f:1125 r:962 w:644 SW:89 | Danzig | Northern Dancer | 2 |
Pas de Nom | 7 | ||||
Foreign Courier | Sir Ivor | 8 | |||
Courtly Dee | Am. | ||||
Solar Ch. 1973 SP 3 wins f:10 r:8 w:7 | Hotfoot | Firestreak | 2 | ||
Pitter Patter | 1 | ||||
L'Anguissola | Soderini | 5 | |||
Posh | 10 | ||||
Scandinavia Ch. 1994 GW 4 wins f:13 r:10 w:8 SW:4 | Snippets B. 1984 GW 9 wins f:828 r:739 w:602 SW:57 | Lunchtime | Silly Season | 1 | |
Great Occasion | 7 | ||||
Easy Date | Grand Chaudiere | 19 | |||
Scampering | 20 | ||||
Song of Norway Gr. 1982 NR f:12 r:11 w:11 SW:4 | Vain | Wilkes | 13 | ||
Elated | A9 | ||||
Love Song | Warpath | 21 | |||
Folk Song | 1 |
PEDIGREE DAM LINE
DESERT SUN 3 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 9f, £32,491, US$131,188, Doncaster Sun Princess S., Variety Club Sunshine Coach S., Hollywood Park Allowance Race, 2d Newmarket Craven S., Gr.3, Golden Gate Fields Breeders' Cup H., L, 3d Hollywood Park Bel Air H., Gr.2, Sandown Mile S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Jersey S., Gr.3. Champion Aust. Sire (AEI) in 1998-99, 1999-2000, second in 2000-01, 2001-02. Second on NZ Sire List (Aust. & NZ figures combined) in 1999-2000, 2000-01, third in 1998-99, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04. Third on NZ Sire List in 2001-02. Sire of winners of over $56 million - 32 stakes winners, inc. SUNLINE, LA BELLA DAMA, OUR EGYPTIAN RAINE, LACEY UNDERALL, MORALEE, SALFORD CITY, DESERT ACE, THEE OLD DRAGON, DANCEINTHESUN, STRIKELINE, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $76 million - 26 stakes winners, inc. BLACK CAVIAR, NATURE STRIP, ROCKDALE, ALL TOO HARD, GRANDEUR, MEGABLAST, LA ROCKET, JUST FOLK, POLAND, SISTA.
1st Dam
HELSINGE, by Desert Sun. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Song of the Sun, half-sister to MAGNUS, SCANDIVA (dam of MAXIMILLIUS), WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT, Lionhearted, Danavia (dam of ICONIC). Dam of six foals, four to race, all winners, inc:-
BLACK CAVIAR (f by Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, £283,550, A$6,922,550, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2-twice, Stanley Wootton S., Gr.2-twice, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2-twice, Blue Sapphire S., L, MVRC William Crockett S., L, VRC Cromwell H. Producer.
ALL TOO HARD (c by Casino Prince) Subject horse.
Naturale (f by Bel Esprit) Unraced. Dam of-
OLE KIRK (Written Tycoon) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2020-21. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Sire.
GIMMIE PAR (Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$308,825, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, Wilde Racing 2YO H., 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 3d SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L, MRC VOBIS Gold Dash, 4th VRC Danehill S., Gr.2.
2nd Dam
SCANDINAVIA, by Snippets. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Burt Bacharach H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC Red Roses S., L, 4th VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to Bit of a Ride (dam of BOOM TIME), half-sister to FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, MIDNIGHT SUN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun, McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-
MAGNUS (Flying Spur) 4 wins to 1200m, £23,000, A$1,086,610, S$202,500, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, STC Big Sports Breakfast H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, L, MRC BSB Packaging P., 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.2, MRC Heath S., L, 4th AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1. Sire.
WILANDER (Exceed and Excel) Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H., 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.
SCANDIVA (Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 2, A$242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P., 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Dam of-
MAXIMILLIUS (Written Tycoon) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$192,120, to 2023-24, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, MVRC Gwenda Fitzgerald H., 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3.
ARCTIC FLIGHT (Flying Spur) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, VRC Flt Lt Peter Armytage H., MRC Sandown Park (UK) H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3, 4th VRC AR Creswick S., L.
Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of-
ICONIC (Bel Esprit) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$520,250, MVRC Carlyon S., L, MRC Nine West P., Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush 2YO S., SAJC James Boag's Premium H., 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, SAJC National S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L.
Sistonic. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H., 2d MRC Spotlight H., 4th MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3. Dam of-
SEMILLION (Shalaa) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$806,325, to 2023-24, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL, Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Bletchingly S., Gr.3, MVRC Chautauqua S., L.
Baltics. Raced once. Dam of-
Itameri. Winner at 900m, 2d MVRC Drummond Golf 2YO P., 3d ATC TAB Ipad App 2YO P., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of-
HANSEATIC (Street Boss) 3 wins at 2, A$727,500, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Merson Cooper S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 4th MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2. Sire.
AUSTMARR (Exosphere) 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$201,510, in 2023-24, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, MRC Sportsbet H., Ladbrokes Racing Club H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes Racing Club 2YO H.
Skagerrak. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of-
KRAKARIB (Ribchester) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$165,695, to 2023-24, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.
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