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ProgenyHistory
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Spot The Diff is a mare by leading broodsire Snitzel, out of the winning mare Salty Sal (Salt Lake). She hails from a proven blacktype family, which includes multiple Stakes winners such as Ain’t Here. A highly consistent performer on the racetrack, Spot The Diff won six races, including five as a two-year-old and was also Stakesplaced, earning over $328,700 in prizemoney.
Spot The Diff has an unraced two-year-old filly by leading sire Zoustar currently in training with top trainer Ciaron Maher. She also has a yearling by emerging young sire Lucky Vega and a weanling by dual Gr.1-winning miler Grunt. Grunt's yearlings have commanded impressive prices, with sales reaching $350,000, $340,000, $220,000, $205,000, and more. His runners have shown consistent form on the track, headed by Gr.1 George Ryder winner Veight and Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes winner Pocketing.
Spot The Diff is offered back in foal to Gr.1 sire Grunt again this season.
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Surfacing is a young mare by European sire Akeed Mofeed, out of Arrival (Choisir). She is a full sister to Stakes-winner Assertive Approach. She hails from a strong producing family, including her grandmother Firenza, a Stakes-winning mare and proven producer of multiple Stakes performers. Her pedigree also features Single View, dam of Gr.3 winner and Gr.2-placed Kiwia.
Surfacing is a winner herself over 1200m. As a broodmare, her young progeny are already active on the track, including Hang Out, a threeyear-old by Gr.1-producing stallion Alabama Express, who broke his maiden on May 9. Her second foal is a two-years-old filly by the same sire, who is quickly establishing himself as a sire of elite performers, including three-times Gr.1 winner Treasurethe Moment, multiple Group winner Alabama Lass, and Stakes winner Glasgow Lass. His early success especially with fillies highlights his growing influence at the highest levels. She also has a yearling by dual Gr.1-winning miler Grunt, sire of Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes winner Veight and recent Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes winner Pocketing.
In 2024, Surfacing was covered by the exciting young stallion Diatonic, whose first foals have already received glowing praise. A Japanese multiple Group winning sprinter miler by Lord Kanaloa, Diatonic earned over $5.2 million in career earnings. He hails from the direct female line of breed shapers Halo and Northern Dancer and was supported with some of Yulong’s best mares in his first season at stud, including Snapdancer, In Her Time and Melody Belle.
2wins-1at2-at1000m,1100m.
Damofonenamedfoal.
2022-g.Silvaloa,byTagaloa. 2023-c.byTagaloa. 2024-f.byGrunt.
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Wide Awake is a young mare by Not A Single Doubt out of Emily Mia (Reset).
She hails from a strong family of black-type performers and producers. Her dam, Emily Mia, is a half-sister to Linton (Galileo), a multiple Group winner including the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap and Gr.2 Herbert Power Stakes, among others. Linton also earned multiple Stakes placings, notably finishing second in the Gr.1 Australian Cup.
Emily Mia is also a half-sister to Dancing Heather, a high-class producer whose progeny includes incredible performers such as Gr.2 winner and Gr.1-placed Heatherly (Lonhro), dam of Gr.3 winner and Gr.2-placed Red Resistance (Russian Revolution).
Wide Awake is a winner herself, including a victory as a juvenile. Her two-year-old Silvaloa (Tagaloa) has shown promise in jump outs and she also has a yearling by Tagaloa and a weanling filly by dual Group.1-winning miler Grunt.
In 2024, Wide Awake was covered again by promising young sire Tagaloa, whose early runners are already making an impression. Among them is the Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3-placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-yearolds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
Placedat2&3
Damofoffournamedfoals,allraced,threewinners.
2017-g.LordThunder,byNightofThunder.2winsat 1200m
2018-g.ManhattanForce,byManhattanRain.2winsat 1250m,1600m.
2019-f.WorldAction,byCaravaggio.2winsat1200m 1400m.
2021-g.SeaEmerald,byGrunt.Placedat3.
InglisMelbournePremierSale;Sold$140,000 2022-f.Tagaloa 2023-f.Tagaloa(NorthernHemisphere)
Missedin2020,2023
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Xanthippe is a well-bred filly by the influential broodmare sire Street Cry, out of the Danehill mare Virago, a proven and highly successful cross responsible for producing multiple Gr.1 winners, including Shocking, winner of the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup, and Pride of Dubai, winner of the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes, among many others.
Her dam, Virago, has produced a strong line of successful progeny, including the Stakes-winning and multiple Group-placed Federal (Medaglia d’Oro). Virago is a half-sister to Steflara, a Gr.3 winner and multiple Stakes performer, and to Squalls, the dam of Tropical Squall, an exceptional filly who captured both Gr.1 Flight Stakes and Gr.1 Surround Stakes.
As a broodmare, Xanthippe has made an excellent start. She is the dam of four foals to date, with three winners from her first three runners. Her three-years-old by Grunt, who realised $140,000 at the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, has made two promising starts in Hong Kong, placing second on debut this season.
She currently has a two-year-old filly and a Northern Hemisphere-bred yearling filly by promising young sire Tagaloa, whose early runners are already making an impression. Among them is the Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3-placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
Damofthreenamedfoal,allraced,twowinners. 2018-g.GreatWeek,byFrankel,5winsfrom1500mto2000m 2019-f.HollyLolly,bySnitzel,3winsat1200m 2020-g.TheRoseDragon,byGrunt.Raced3times 2024-f.AlabamaExpress.
Missedin2022,2023;notservedin2020
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Zaina Rizeena is a well-bred mare by the influential broodmare sire Shamardal. She is out of Sweet Lily, a multiple Stakes-winning mare who was also placed in the Gr.1 Nassau Stakes.
A juvenile winner in the UK, Zaina Rizeena has already proven herself as a broodmare. Her first foal, Great Week (Frankel), is a five-time winner, while her second foal, Holly Lolly (Snitzel) is a three-time winner who has earned over $270,000. These early results showcase Zaina Rizeena's ability to produce competitive, commercially appealing offspring.
She currently has a weanling filly by Alabama Express, a rising star in the stallion ranks whose first crop are now three-year-olds. Alabama Express is already the sire of three-time Gr.1 winner Treasurethe Moment, as well as multiple Group winner Alabama Lass and Stakes winner Glasgow Lass. His strong start, particularly with fillies, underlines his growing impact at the elite level.
In 2024, Zaina Rizeena visited Tagaloa, a promising young sire who is already making his mark with early winners. Among them is Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3placed Salty Pearl.
Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
Unraced
ProgenyHistory
Damoffournamedfoals,twotorace.
2015-f.OnTheZak,byCapeBlanco.
2016-f.Zylina,byCharmSpirit.
2017-g.NotaZak,byElRoca.Winnerat1200m.
2019-g.SoEfficient,byTurnMeLoose.Racedtwice.
2020-f.Grunt.
2024-c.Grunt. Missedin2021,2022,2023;notservein2017.
Description
Zakelina is a New Zealand-bred mare by the legendary Zabeel, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential broodmare sires. She hails from a deep, blue-blooded family that includes Champion Stayer Efficient (Zabeel), winner of the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup, and Guillotine (Montjeu), a Gr.2 winner and multiple Gr.1-placed performer.
This prolific family also features outstanding producers, including the unraced mare Cold Shoulder, dam of On The Rocks, a multiple Group winner in New Zealand, including the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes.
As a broodmare, Zakelina has produced Not a Zak (by El Roca), a winner and metro-placed two-year-old. She has a yearling by Gr.1 sire Grunt and a weanling on the ground by the same exciting sire.
In 2024, Zakelina was covered by Tagaloa, a promising young sire who is already making his mark with early winners. Among them is Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3-placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, have been well received at auction, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
RacedOnce
ProgenyHistory
Damoffournamesfoals,threetorace,twowinners.
2016-f.BellaRubino,byRubick.Winnerat1200m
2017-f.GlobalInsight,byExceedandExcel.Unraced 2019-g.Connecticut,byWrittenTycoon.2winsat 1750m,1800m.
2020-f.byGrunt.
2021-f.Culatello,byGrunt.Racedonce(t:CJWaller) 2023-f.byAlabamaExpress
2024-f.byAlabamaExpress Missedin2018,2022
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Zibello is a New Zealand bred mare by outstanding broodmare sire Zabeel. Out of Wave To Lottie (Crested Wave), she is a half-sister to Gr.1 winner and multiple Group-placed Veloce Bella (Volksraad), now a broodmare herself and dam of multiple Stakes-placed Walking Flying (Tavistock)
Even though Zibello did not perform on track, it’s important to highlight that numerous elite performer - including Militarize, Celestial Legend, Kimochi, and Bella Nipotina - were produced from mares who did not win on the track themselves.
As a broodmare, Zibello have produced two winners including Connecticut, a son of Champion sire Written Tycoon and dual winner who remain in training in 2025.
She has yearling and weanling fillies by boom Sire by Alabama Express, a rising star in the stallion ranks whose first crop are now three-year-olds. Alabama Express is already the sire of three-time Gr.1 winner
Treasurethe Moment, as well as multiple Group winner Alabama Lass and Stakes winner Glasgow Lass. His strong start, particularly with fillies, underlines his growing impact at the elite level.
In 2024, Zibello was covered by dual Gr.1-winning miler Grunt, a son of Champion stallion O’Reilly (NZ). Grunt's yearlings have commanded impressive prices, with sales reaching $350,000, $340,000, $220,000, $205,000, and more. His runners have shown consistent form on the track, headed by Gr.1 George Ryder winner Veight. Grunt has a strong affinity with mares carrying Zabeel, with four Stakes performers including Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes winner Pocketing all carrying a second line within four generations.
Winnerat1400m,A$139,110,2ndVRCThoroughbred BreedersS.,Gr.3,4thMRCBlueDiamondPrelude(f),
ProgenyHistory
Damoffournamesfoals,threetorace,allwinners.
2018-g.PrivateBanker,byCapitalist.5winsfrom 1300mto1600m.
2019-g.AirBentley-PacificHunter(Sing.)Winnerat 1400minSingapore.
2020-f.Manhattan’s,byHellbent.2winsat1200m, 1400m.MMGoldCoastYearlingSale,Sold$250,000. 2021-f.MissBonBon,byPierata.Trialled. 2024-c.byDiatonic. Missedin2022,2023.
Description
Air Apparent is a quality mare by leading sire Snitzel, out of the American-bred Elusive Air (Elusive Quality). On the track, she proved herself a talented racehorse, earning multiple Group placings, including a strong second in the Gr.3 Breeders Stakes and a placing in the Gr.2 Blue Diamond Prelude.
As a broodmare, Air Apparent has excelled, with all her progeny to race being winners. Her first foal, Private Banker (Capitalist), is a five-time winner who realised $120,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Her second foal, Air Bentley (Hellbent), is a winner over 1200m and 1400m and sold for $240,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Her third foal Manhattan’s (Hellbent) is a dual winner having sold for $250,000 through the Magic Millions Sale.
Air Apparent has a current weanling by Diatonic who’s first yearlings sell in 2026. Diatonic is a multiple Group-winning sprinter-miler by the renowned Lord Kanaloa and earned over $5.2 million in prize money. He hails from the direct female line of influential sires Halo and Northern Dancer, and covered an elite first book of mares, including the likes of Snapdancer, In Her Time, and Melody Belle. Air Apparent returned to Diatonic in 2024, giving buyers the benefit of another quality foal from this exciting young stallion.
This is a great opportunity to secure a proven broodmare who produces athletic, attractive progeny that excel in the sale ring and performed on the racetrack. With an active page and further updates imminent, and in foal to a stallion on the rise, she represents a valuable addition to any broodmare band.
ProgenyHistory
2017-g.MrShelby,byStreetBoss.Placed 2018-g.ShiningFortune,byStreetBoss.2winsat 1200m 2019-g.PopUp,byShaala. 2020-g.Grunge,byGrunt.
2021-g.Vetwelve,byGrunt.Placed24/25. 2022-g.byAlabamaExpress.NZBloodstockReadyto RunSale;$300,000 2023-f.byDiatonic
Description
Catwalk Kitty is by elite broodmare sire Exceed and Excel, out of Mrs Slocombe (Tale of the Cat), and hails from one of Australia’s most elite producing families. Her dam is a half-sister to Cannarelle, none other than the dam of Champion Sire I Am Invincible.
Further down the pedigree, the page features a host of high-class mares including Mamzelle Pedrille, a multiple Group winner, and Damzelle Pedrille, dam of Diamond Drille, winner of the Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes. This is a deep, proven family that continues to produce at the highest level
As a broodmare, Catwalk Kitty has already shown her value. She is the dam of Shining Fortune (Street Boss), a dual winner in Hong Kong. Her three-year-old by dual Gr.1-winning miler Grunt has been consistent on the track, placing in all his metropolitan starts in 2025. She also has a two-year-old by boom sire Alabama Express, who realised an exceptional $300,000 at the New Zealand Ready to Run Sale.
Adding to the page, Catwalk Kitty has a weanling from the first crop of young sire Diatonic, a Japanese multiple Group winning sprinter miler by Lord Kanaloa. Renowned for his speed and consistency, Diatonic earned over $5.2 million in career earnings. He hails from the direct female line of breed shapers Halo and Northern Dancer and was supported with some of Yulong’s best mares in his first season at stud, including Snapdancer, In Her Time and Melody Belle. She was covered again in 2024 by the exciting young stallion Diatonic, whose first crop will be presented at the 2026 yearling sales.
ProgenyHistory
2020-f.Grunade,byGrunt.Placed.
2021-g.ReachthePeak,byGrunt.Winnerat1800min24-25. Missedin2022.
2023-f.byTagaloa. 2024-f.byAlabamaExpress. **Barren**
Description
Chaminade is a quality mare by top American sire Medaglia d’Oro, and she hails from a deep black-type family. She is out of the Danehill Dancer mare Classic Music with her granddam being none other than Pipalong (Pips Pride) - Champion Sprinter in Europe. Pipalong was a multiple Group winner, including victory in the prestigious Gr.1 Haydock Sprint Cup, and is also the dam of Group-winning filly Walk On Bye.
Chaminade was a winner herself under the care of David Hayes. As a broodmare, she has already produced a winner in Reach The Peak, a three-year-old by Grunt, who has shown talent under trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman. He is now heading to Hong Kong to join the stable of Mark Newnham.
Chaminade also has a two-year-old by Tagaloa, a promising young sire who is already making his mark with early winners. Among them is Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3placed Salty Pearl.
Additionally, Chaminade has a weanling by boom sire Alabama Express, adding further excitement to her progeny record. In 2024, she was covered by young sire Diatonic, a multiple Groupwinning Japanese sprinter-miler by Lord Kanaloa. Known for his brilliance, toughness, and versatility, Diatonic earned over $5.2 million on the track. He boasts a powerful pedigree, descending from the direct female line of Halo and Northern Dancer - two of the most influential bloodlines in modern breeding.
Description
Le Designe is a young mare by the outstanding European sire Siyouni, one of Europe’s most influential stallions and renowned as a top-class broodmare sire. She is bred on the highly successful Siyouni x Galileo cross - the same proven genetic combination responsible for multiple Gr.1 winners such as St Mark’s Basilica, Sottsass, and the rising star Shin Emperor.
Le Designe is out of the high-quality race mare Oh Goodness Me, a Gr.3 winner and third in the prestigious Gr.1 Irish 1,000 Guineas. Oh Goodness Me has demonstrated her value as a broodmare. Most notably her daughter Gymnast (More Than Ready), who has gone on to become a successful broodmare herself as the dam of Victorem, a multiple Group-placed performer.
Further strengthening this exceptional female line, Oh Goodness Me is a half-sister to Colima (Authorized), the dam of Brimham Rocks, a dual Gr.3 winner and runner-up in the Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap, as well as the Stakes-winning juvenile Chamade.
This is a rare opportunity for breeders seeking to acquire a well-bred European mare from a deep and active black-type family. Notably, European-bred mares continue to make a significant impact at the highest level in Australia and beyond - producing recent Gr.1 winners such as Linebacker, Militarize, Colette, and Hungry Heart.
Description
Lost Impact is a beautifully bred Japanese mare by the legendary Deep Impact, one of the most influential sires of the modern era. She is out of Siren’s Song (Azamour), a Stakes-winning mare and half-sister to the highclass European Group performer Centennial (Dalakhani), winner of the Gr.2 Great Voltigeur Stakes and placed in multiple Group races. Another half-sister, Heaven Peak, produced the Stakes-winning James’s Delight, further underlining the strength and depth of this family. The pedigree also traces back to multiple Gr.1 winners and producers, making it a valuable and internationally proven lineage.
Lost Impact herself was a three-time winner in Australia, now early in her broodmare career, she has already been supported by leading stallions from the Yulong roster. She has a weanling by Champion sire Written Tycoon, whose progeny are consistently in demand both in the ring and on the track, and a yearling by rising sire Tagaloa, whose first crop runners are attracting strong attention from Australia’s top trainers.
In 2024, Lost Impact was covered by Panthalassa, one of the most exciting young stallions to stand in Australia. Panthalassa is a Japanese-bred, dual international Gr.1 winner and the highest-earning horse ever to retire to stud in Australia, with over $21 million in prizemoney. He was heavily supported in his first season, covering an elite book of mares including Gr.1 winners Miss Sentimental (NZ), Pennyweka (NZ), Montefilia, and Autumn Angel.
Importantly, the Lord Kanaloa x Deep Impact cross has already proven to be a successful and great genetic combination in Japan, producing multiple Gr.1 winners. Since Panthalassa is a son of Lord Kanaloa, using him on a Deep Impact mare like Lost Impact brings valuable pedigree synergy and strong potential for producing elite performers.
Description
Loveknot is a well-bred young mare by Champion Sire Written Tycoon and out of Gretna (Snitzel). She is bred on the highly successful Written Tycoon x Snitzel cross, responsible for producing multiple Gr.1 winners such as Private Life, Velocious, and Captured Love.
She comes from a strong and active female family. Her dam, Gretna, is a full sister to Ends in Tears, dam of Lavish Girl, a Gr.2 winner and multiple Group performer. Gretna is also a half-sister to Snogging, a four-time winner who was multiple Group placed, including second in the Gr.2 Queen of the South Stakes.
While Loveknot did not perform on the racetrack, it’s important to note that many elite racehorses - including Militarize, Celestial Legend, Kimochi, and Bella Nipotina - descend from mares who did not win themselves.
She has a yearling by promising young sire Tagaloa, whose early runners are already making an impression. Among them is the Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3-placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
In 2024, Loveknot visited for the second time Tagaloa, adding exciting upside to her future as a broodmare through this dynamic young Gr.1winning sire.
Description
Lyrical is a young broodmare by sire Poet’s Voice and out of the American mare Reaching Ahead. She hails from a distinguished family of multiple Stakes winners and producers. Her half-brother Grey Britain (Arcano) was a Listed winner in the UK and placed at Group level. She is also a half-sister to Full of Beauty (Motivator), who was Gr.2-placed and has become a successful broodmare, producing multiple Group winner Wally and Stakes winner Empress of Beauty.
Lyrical was an impressive performer on the track herself, winning at Stakes level and earning multiple Group placings in both Italy and the UK, including dual placing in Groupe races.
She is dam of one foal by promising young sire Tagaloa, whose early runners are already making an impression. Among them is the Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3-placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a young Stakes-winning mare with significant commercial upsides. Gr.3 winner and Gr.1 Australasian Oaks-placed My Whisper is herself out of a mare by Poet’s Voice, whilst recent Gr.1 winners Linebacker, Militarize, Colette and Hungry Heart were all produced from European-bred mares.
Description
Maia Ty is a young mare by Champion sire Written Tycoon, out of the Stakes-placed Choix de Maia (Choisir), a half-sister to Naantali, a Stakes winner and multiple Gr.3-placed mare.
While Maia Ty didn’t reach the winner’s circle during her racing career, it’s important to recognise that recent Group.1 winners such as Think It Over, Hayasugi, Mr Brightside, and Ole Kirk were all produced from unraced or non-winning mares - a clear reminder that class and potential often run deeper than racetrack results alone.
As a broodmare, Maia Ty is the dam of two foals, both by boom sire Alabama Express - a Gr.1 producing stallion whose first crop are now three-year-olds and already delivering impressive results. His headline performers include three-time Gr.1 winner Treasurethe Moment, multiple Group winner Alabama Lass, and Stakes winner Glasgow Lass.
With a proven sire line and an active pedigree, Maia Ty offers strong upside as a young broodmare with the foundations to produce quality stock.
Description
Mambo Magic is an eight-year-old mare by the legendary Redoute’s Choice, out of Mandistana, a multiple Group-placed performer bred by The Prince Aga Khan - a name synonymous with excellence in European bloodstock. This is a deep, internationally proven family, rich with black-type and success.
Mambo Magic hails from the immediate family of Manighar, a multiple Group .1 winner in both Europe and Australia, and the Stakes-winning mare Mila. Her female line also includes exceptional broodmares such as Minamya, dam of Gr.3 winner and Gr.1-placed Verona Rose, and Mintaka, dam of European Gr.3 winner Cartiem.
Adding to her appeal, Mambo Magic has a current weanling by Pierata, sire of Group.2 winner and Golden Slipper second Coleman. Pierata has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most consistent young sires in Australia, ranking just behind Too Darn Hot on the second-season sires’ table by winners this year. His yearlings have been well received in the sales ring, with prices reaching up to $330,000 in 2025.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a mare with a great international page and current commercial appeal.
4winsto1500m,$195,295.
ProgenyHistory
Damoffournamedfoals,allraced.
2019-g.O’Tycoon,byWrittenTycoon.9winsto1200m, $228,000.
2020-f.Tycoonette.byWrittenTycoon.Placed24/25.
2021-g.ProperTwelve,byWrittenTycoon.Placed24/25. 2022-g.KingTagaloa.Racedtwice. 2023-f.byTagaloa. Missedin2024.
Description
Miss Ballantine is a quality mare by the legendary Redoute’s Choice, one of Australia’s greatest sires, and out of Glendelvine, a daughter of Sunday Silence. Glendelvine is a half-sister to several high-class performers, most notably Alverta - the Champion Older Sprinter in GB and multiple Group winner, including the Gr.1 Coolmore Classic. The family also includes Aerobatics, a dual Gr.3 winner and Gr.2-placed mare, reinforcing the black-type depth in this elite female line.
On the track, Miss Ballantine was a four-time winner, amassing nearly $200,000 in prizemoney. As a broodmare, she has already proven her ability to produce talented and commercial stock. Her first foal, O’Tycoon (Written Tycoon), is a nine-time winner, showcasing durability and talent. Her second foal sold for $230,000 as a weanling and later sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $450,000, underlining her appeal in the sale ring.
Miss Ballantine has a two-year-old by Gr.1 Blue Diamond winner
Tagaloa as well as a yearling filly by the same sire who was retained by Yulong and currently being broken in - offering plenty of exciting updates to come. In 2024, she was covered by Diatonic, a multiple Group-winning sprinter-miler by Lord Kanaloa. Diatonic earned over $5.2 million and is renowned for his brilliance, consistency, and toughness. His pedigree is equally impressive, descending from the direct female line of Halo and Northern Dancer, two of the most influential bloodlines in modern breeding. Diatonic has been strongly supported in his first season at stud and has covered an outstanding book of mares, including Snapdancer, In Her Time, and Melody Belle. His first weanlings have already received glowing reviews for their type and quality.
Description
Newzou is a young maiden mare by leading sire Zoustar, out of the Redoute’s Choice mare Dark Hedges. She hails from a strong black-type family, descending from multiple Stakes-winning mare Pasar Silbano (Elnadim), dam of Zousain — winner of the Gr.2 Champagne Classic and runner-up in several Gr.1 races including the Gr.1 Golden Rose Stakes and Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes.
Newzou was a winner herself at 1400m and was covered in her first season at stud by young sire Diatonic, a multiple Groupwinning Japanese sprinter-miler by Lord Kanaloa. Known for his brilliance, toughness, and versatility, Diatonic earned over $5.2 million on the track. He boasts a powerful pedigree, descending from the direct female line of Halo and Northern Dancer - two of the most influential bloodlines in modern breeding.
Diatonic covered a stellar book of mares in his debut season at stud, including elite race mares Snapdancer, In Her Time, and Melody Belle, and first weanlings have already received strong early reviews from breeders, with his first crop due to be presented at the 2026 yearling sales.
Winnerat1350m.
Damoftwonamedfoals,bothraced.
2020-f.LottaGrunt,byGrunt.Raced3times.
2021-f.SwingLow,byAlabamaExpress,Placedat3 in24/25.
2022-f.byWrittenTycoon. 2023-c.byGrunt. Missedin2024.
Description
November is a New Zealand-bred mare by Tavistock out of the Zabeel mare Tuesday’s Child. She descends from one of the most influential families of the Australian breeding history. Her granddam is none other than the legendary broodmare Dancing Show (USA), whose first foal was the multiple Gr.1 winner and sire Hurricane Sky. She went on to establish herself as one of the most influential broodmares, most notably through her daughters who have become exceptional producers in their own right -most notably Shantha’s Choice, the dam of several exceptional racehorses including Manhattan Rain, Platinum Scissors, and the outstanding sire Redoute’s Choice.
These are just a few of the many outstanding individuals from this remarkable lineage, which continues to leave a lasting impact on Australasian breeding.
November was a winner over 1350m and has since been supported by some of Yulong’s exciting stallions as a broodmare. Her progeny includes a two-year-old filly by Champion Sire Written Tycoon, and a yearling colt by dual Gr.1-winning miler Grunt.
In 2024, November was covered by promising young sire Tagaloa, whose early runners are already making an impression. Among them is the Stakes winner Spicy Lu, and the exciting recent winner and Gr.3placed Salty Pearl. Tagaloa’s first crop of two-year-olds are in the stables of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Chris Waller, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman, and Ciaron Maher, with his second-crop yearlings outselling his first, with prices reaching up to $270,000 this year.
