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Hunter Valley for a series of open days too, a clear indication that we might be down, but hardly out for the count.

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Industry Industry observers observers will will often often delight delight in in the the progress progress of of the the humbly humbly bred bred horse horse that that defies defies heritage heritage by by capturing capturing some some of of racing’s racing’s elite elite events. events. Maybe Maybe the the purists purists not not so so much. much. But But occasionally occasionally there there are are horses horses that that meet meet our our lofty lofty standards standards by by not not only only being being bred bred in in the the purple, purple, but but race race right right up up to to their their pedigree pedigree too. too. Rain Rain Affair Affair is is certainly certainly bred bred for for stardom stardom … … and and he he took took aa step step closer closer to to it it at at Randwick Randwick on on 66 August. August.

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Rain Affair took up his usual position in front from the get go, and hence giving no obvious cause for concern – particularly as in his previous six wins he’d led early and never let go. Indeed, the winning mares prior to the Missile were 5, 3.3, 2.8, 5.8 and 5.8 lengths and his only defeat to date was when shuffled back to midfield over 1100m at Canterbury.

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But the 4YO flyer showed there was plenty of ticker under the hood and prevailed by the shortest of margins. Trainer Joseph Pride was clearly relieved when the number went up, promptly announced that the son of Commands had put in his last performance for this campaign. But what – apart from being blindingly fast – makes Rain Affair the wheat among everyone else’s chaff?

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Well, that would be his pedigree: a son of Commands out of the Octagonal mare, I Believe. Right away that sets any buff’s bells ringing.

(It’s not quite kissin’ cousins, but emanating from the bottom half of the pedigree too is a 4 x 4 to Sir Tristram through the aforementioned Zabeel and his Golden Slipper winner Marauding). She was some mare that Eight Carat: linebred, in her own right to Nearco through a son and daughter, she would produce six winners from seven to race including Group One winners Diamond Lover, Kaapstad, Our Marquise, Mouawad and 10-time G1 winner Octagonal. Although Octagonal hasn’t exacted replicated his track deeds in the breeding barn, he is after all the sire of 11time Group One winner and Australia’s newest Champion Sire in Lonhro. But back to Eight Carat … her other descendants include Danewin and Commands – both brothers – both Group Ones – both leading sires, Group One winners Tristalove, Viking Ruler, Don Eduardo, Kempinsky, De Beers, Emerald Dream, Viscount, Marquise and Shower of Roses, plus a host of ‘lesser’ black type winners. But that’s just the top half … so to speak.

Commands is of course by super sire, Danehill, from the My Swanee mare, Cotehele House, in turn a daughter of the British born mare Eight Carat.

Rain Affair was bred by Don Storey, whose contribution to the Australian thoroughbred industry has been substantial: as a breeder, owner and administrator.

Octagonal, on the other hand, is by Zabeel out of Eight Carat, giving Rain Affair a 3 x 3 to one of Australasia’s most influential mares in the past four decades.

Now 80, Don was a committeeman of the Sydney Turf Club for many years and – via his interest in breeding – was instrumental in nurturing a number of prominent fillies

and mares events on the turf calendar. And he has certainly been instrumental in nurturing the family that is Rain Affair! Now only did he breed Rain Affair and his multiple Sydney winning three quarter brother, Anything, Don also bred the dam, I Believe, the granddam Rain In Spain, the third dam, Rain Cloud, the fourth dam, Little Shower, the fifth dam, Rain Shadow – all sourced from his Helios mare Rain Mist (1955).

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It’s probably not a record, but certainly some merit points for persistence on Don’s part.

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That said, the ‘family’ has managed to give Don more thrills than the majority of owners would experience in a lifetime with two members almost landing him with the most prized possession that any Sydney Club Turf club committeeman could aspire to … the Golden Slipper.

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Joseph Pride’s stables, trainer his first Group One winner when Padstow took out the 2001 Galaxy.

The lightning fast Vain filly, Rainbeam, put a Silver Slipper on the Storey mantelpiece but could only manage fifth in Vivarchi’s 1976 Golden Slipper. Then six years later, Boucher speedster, Been There (ex. Little Shower) gave him his best shot to date when taking out four of his first five – including another Silver Slipper. Sadly, Silver failed to turn Gold when Sir Dapper held off Been There in the 1982 edition. Been There would go to stud, but due to limited numbers he never set the world on fire: his best being the nine time winner and multiple stakes placed Night After, which was

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Notably, Rain Affair’s and his antecedents have picked up quite a bit of speed in the last half century or so, with his seventh dam being the 1945 Melbourne Cup winner Rainbird.

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T THE TURN into the new season, the Australian Racing Board Pattern Committee released its recommendations for 2011/12 and it looks a safe bet that there won’t be too much fur flying at their findings.

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From an outsider’s perspective, it would appear that some of the group’s calls are clouded by state or club parochialism, but on the whole, this committee is represented by dedicated professionals who spend many hours, above and beyond, crunching stats as to why a race is deserving of elevation or relegation. This year the axe has fallen on the WATC Derby (probably a bit overdue), but what the west lost on the swing they picked up on the roundabout when the Winterbottom Stakes was lifted from Group Two to Group One status. Hardly surprising really when you consider Winterbottom winners in the past six years include Ortensia (Group winner in three states), Takeover Target (9 Group One victories), Marasco (9 Group victories) and Miss Andretti (5 G1s).

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Trust me though when I say that a quick glance over the winner’s form to make a determination is far from the case … more likely what the last horse had for breakfast

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NO.

MEETDATE STATE

CLUB

VENUE

RACE NAME

9/10/2011

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

GOLDEN ROSE STAKES

9/17/2011

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

GEORGE MAIN STAKES

9/17/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

UNDERWOOD STAKES

9/24/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

SIR RUPERT CLARKE STAKES

9/30/2011

VIC

MVRC

MOONEE VALLEY

MANIKATO STAKES

10/1/2011

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

EPSOM HCP

10/1/2011

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

THE METROPOLITAN

10/1/2011

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

SPRING CHAMPION STAKES

10/1/2011

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

FLIGHT STAKES

10/2/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

TURNBULL STAKES

10/8/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

THE AGE CAULFIELD GUINEAS

10/8/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

CAULFIELD STAKES

10/8/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

TOORAK HANDICAP

10/12/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

SCHWEPPES THOUSAND GUINEAS

10/15/2011

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

BMW CAULFIELD CUP

10/22/2011

VIC

MVRC

MOONEE VALLEY

TATTS COX PLATE

10/29/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

VICTORIA DERBY

10/29/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

COOLMORE STUD STAKES

10/29/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

MACKINNON STAKES

10/29/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

MYER CLASSIC

11/1/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP

11/3/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

CROWN OAKS

11/5/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

EMIRATES STAKES

11/5/2011

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

PATINACK FARM CLASSIC

11/19/2011

WATC

ASCOT

RAILWAY STAKES

11/19/2011

WATC

ASCOT

WINTERBOTTOM STAKES

12/3/2011

WATC

ASCOT

KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC

2/11/2012

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

C.F.ORR STAKES

2/18/2012

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

LIGHTNING STAKES

2/25/2012

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

FUTURITY STAKES

2/25/2012

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

BLUE DIAMOND STAKES

2/25/2012

VIC

MRC

CAULFIELD

OAKLEIGH PLATE

3/3/2012

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

AUSTRALIAN GUINEAS

3/10/2012

NSW

ATC

WARWICK FARM

CHIPPING NORTON STAKES

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GROUP ONE RACING

DIST

PRIZE$$

AGE

SEX

COND

PREVIOUS WINNER

1400

1,000,000

3-Y-O

TOORAK TOFF

1600

350,000

3YO&Up

WFA

MORE JOYOUS

1800

350,000

3YO&Up

WFA

SO YOU THINK

1400

350,000

Hcp

RESPONSE

1200

500,000

WFA

HAY LIST

1600

500,000

3YO&Up

Hcp

CAPTAIN SONADOR

2400

400,000

3YO&Up

Hcp

HERCULIAN PRINCE

2000

400,000

3-Y-O

EREWHON

1600

400,000

3-Y-O

SECRET ADMIRER

2000

500,000

4YO&Up

SWP

ZIPPING

1600

1,000,000

3-Y-O

ANACHEEVA

2000

400,000

3YO&Up

WFA

SO YOU THINK

1600

350,000

Hcp

MORE JOYOUS

1600

500,000

3-Y-O

YOSEI

2400

2,500,000

Hcp

DESCARADO

2040

3,000,000

3YO&Up

WFA

SO YOU THINK

2500

1,500,000

3-Y-O

LION TAMER

1200

500,000

3-Y-O

STAR WITNESS

2000

1,000,000

WFA

SO YOU THINK

1600

500,000

3YO&Up

F&M

WFA

SACRED CHOICE

3200

6,000,000

Hcp

AMERICAIN

2500

1,000,000

3-Y-O

BRAZILIAN PULSE

1600

1,000,000

Qlty

WALL STREET

1200

1,000,000

WFA

BLACK CAVIAR

1600

1,000,000

3YO&Up

Qlty

GATHERING

1200

500,000

3YO&Up

WFA

HADABECLORKA

1800

500,000

3YO&Up

WFA

PLAYING GOD

1400

400,000

WFA

TYPHOON TRACY

1000

750,000

WFA

BLACK CAVIAR

1400

500,000

WFA

MORE JOYOUS

1200

1,000,000

2-Y-O

SEPOY

1100

350,000

Hcp

EAGLE FALLS

1600

750,000

3-Y-O

SHAMROCKER

1600

350,000

3YO&Up

WFA

DANLEIGH

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GROUP ONE RACING

NO.

MEETDATE

STATE

CLUB

VENUE

RACE NAME

3/10/2012

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

LEXUS NEWMARKET HANDICAP

3/10/2012

VIC

VRC

FLEMINGTON

DUBAI AUSTRALIAN CUP

3/17/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

RANDWICK GUINEAS

3/23/2012

VIC

MVRC

MOONEE VALLEY

WILLIAM REID STAKES

3/24/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

COOLMORE CLASSIC

3/24/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

RANVET STAKES

3/31/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

ROSEHILL GUINEAS

4/7/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

THE BMW

4/7/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES

4/7/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

GEORGE RYDER STAKES

4/7/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES

4/7/2012

NSW

ATC

ROSEHILL

STORM QUEEN STAKES

4/14/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

AJC AUSTRALIAN DERBY

4/14/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

AJC SIRES PRODUCE STAKES

4/14/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

T J SMITH STAKES

4/21/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

DONCASTER HANDICAP

4/21/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

AJC OAKS

4/21/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

THE GALAXY

4/28/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

SYDNEY CUP

4/28/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

CHAMPAGNE STAKES

4/28/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

ALL AGED STAKES

4/28/2012

NSW

ATC

RANDWICK

QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES

4/28/2012

SAJC

MORPHETTVILLE

SCHWEPPES OAKS

4/28/2012

SAJC

MORPHETTVILLE

ROBERT SANGSTER STAKES

5/5/2012

SAJC

MORPHETTVILLE

SA DERBY

5/12/2012

SAJC

MORPHETTVILLE

THE GOODWOOD

5/12/2012

QLD

BRC

DOOMBEN

BTC CUP

5/19/2012

QLD

BRC

DOOMBEN

DOOMBEN CUP

5/26/2012

QLD

BRC

DOOMBEN

DOOMBEN 10,000

6/2/2012

QLD

BRC

EAGLE FARM

QUEENSLAND OAKS

6/9/2012

QLD

BRC

EAGLE FARM

QUEENSLAND DERBY

6/9/2012

QLD

BRC

EAGLE FARM

STRADBROKE HANDICAP

6/9/2012

QLD

BRC

EAGLE FARM

THE T J SMITH

6/23/2012

QLD

TATTS

EAGLE FARM

TATTERSALL’S TIARA

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HORSEMAN’S CORNER

GROUP ONE RACING

DIST

PRIZE$$

AGE

SEX

COND

PREVIOUS WINNER

1200

1,000,000

Hcp

BLACK CAVIAR

2000

1,000,000

WFA

SHOCKING

1600

500,000

3-Y-O

ILOVETHISCITY

1200

500,000

WFA

BLACK CAVIAR

1500

600,000

3YO&Up

F&M

Qlty

ALOHA

2000

400,000

3YO&Up

WFA

ZAVITE

2000

500,000

3-Y-O

JIMMY CHOUX

2400

2,250,000

3YO&Up

WFA

CEDARBERG

1200

3,500,000

2-Y-O

SEPOY

1500

400,000

3YO&Up

WFA

RANGIRANGDOO

1500

400,000

3YO&Up

F&M

WFA

MORE JOYOUS

2000

400,000

3-Y-O

MIRJULISA LASS

2400

1,500,000

3-Y-O

SHAMROCKER

1400

500,000

2-Y-O

HELMET

1200

1,000,000

WFA

BLACK CAVIAR

1600

2,000,000

3YO&Up

Hcp

SACRED CHOICE

2400

550,000

3-Y-O

ABSOLUTELY

1100

350,000

Hcp

ATOMIC FORCE

3200

500,000

Hcp

STAND TO GAIN

1600

400,000

2-Y-O

HELMET

1400

400,000

WFA

HAY LIST

2000

500,000

WFA

MY KINGDOM OF FIFE

2000

350,000

3-Y-O

LIGHTS OF HEAVEN

1200

350,000

F&M

WFA

RESPONSE

2500

350,000

3-Y-O

SHADOWS IN THE SUN

1200

350,000

SWP

LONE ROCK

1200

400,000

WFA

BLACK CAVIAR

2020

500,000

3YO&Up

WFA

SCENIC SHOT

1350

650,000

WFA

BEADED

2400

400,000

3-Y-O

SCARLETT LADY

2400

500,000

3-Y-O

SHOOTOFF

1400

1,000,000

Hcp

SINCERO

1600

500,000

2-Y-O

BENFICA

1400

500,000

F&M

WFA

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STATISTIC AL FEATURE

Breeding theories abound in the thoroughbred world … really, they are a dime a dozen. And until such time as we can ‘lift the hood’ or cosy up to a real-life Dr Doolittle, then all us will have to continue guessing. That said, one theory – while hardly failsafe – still gains credence in many quarters … ‘nicks’.

HILE perhaps not as complex as other ‘pursuits’, the study of nicks has warranted many a night burning the midnight oil. Nothing comes easy in this game. Or does it? We refer you to Andrew Stewart of the N Z-based/internationally renowned, Arion Pedigrees, a veritable wealth of online information. “One of the new sire reports available on Arion Pedigree’s relaunched website (www. arion.co.nz) is the Grid Based Nick Report,” Andrew explains, “If you are a broodmare owner,

ENCOSTA DE LAGO

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it allows you to enter the sire of your broodmare and test various sire crosses. “As a stallion owner/studmaster you can see which crosses work with your stallion, whether you are promoting a newly retired horse or an established sire. The blank tabulated pedigree allows you to enter stallion names in any spot to test the success or failure of that cross. Best of all, what you get are factual results – a statistical summary together with a list of the best horses resulting from that particular cross.” As an example of what’s available, Arion has supplied a run down of the cross between two powerhouses

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of Australasian breeding – Encosta de Lago and Sir Tristram. Clearly it’s a match that’s made heaven for quite a few breeders. And while the Grid Based Report comes with the usual disclaimer, one thing is for sure … a couple of mouse clicks is a whole lot quicker than spending hours under a desk lamp. Hoofnote. Also check out the Bel Esprit x Snippets nick which has produced 14 individual winners from 14 starters (taking into account both Snippets mares and daughters of Snippets mares: the first line throws up new sprint sensation Bel Sprinter, while Black Caviar (out of a Desert Sun mare, out of a Snippets mare) is another product of the nick. Oh, and one more … Lonhro over Night Shift has produced 12 named foals – 10 of them raced – eight of them winners including Group winners Beaded, Parables, Trim and Dysphonia.

STATISTIC AL FEATURE

Statistics courtesy of Arion Pedigrees.

Gr id Ba se d N ick in g Re por t for En cost a de La go ( s) , Sir Tr ist r a m ( dss) Se x Colts Fillies Total

Nam ed Foa ls

Rn r s

Ru n s

W nrs

W n r s/ Rn r s

W in s

AEI ( a n z )

63 70 133

50 50 100

960 847 1807

35 38 73

70.0% 76.0% 73.0%

100 117 217

2 6 8

3 9 12

2 7 9

1.758898 6.142416 3.969075

PRI N CESS COUP (AUS) 2003 f, by Encosta de Lago - Stoneyfell Road, by Sovereign Red. 12 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, $3,738,098, Hawke's Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1 -twice, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1 , Hawke's Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1 , MRC St George S., Gr.2 , WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3 , Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3 , Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S., L, Banks Peninsula RC Canterbury S., L, CJC First Sovereign Trust 3YO S., Manawatu RC New Zealand Bloodstock 2YO H., 2d VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1 , STC BMW S., Gr.1 , New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 , VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1 , STC Ranvet S., Gr.1 , ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2 , Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2 , 3d MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1 , New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 , Hawke's Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1 , 4th MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1 . [aei:65.16] APERCU (AUS) 2004 f, by Encosta de Lago - Making Fey, by Zabeel. 2 wins at 2, $414,225, QTC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1 , BTC Golden S., L, 2d City Tatt's RC Omega 2YO P., 3d AJC La Caissiere 2YO H., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L. [aei:11.08] D ELAGO BROM (AUS) 1999 c, by Encosta de Lago - Brompton Cross, by El Qahira. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, $ 888,500, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1 , Carbine Club S., Gr.3 , MRC Vain S., L, Rancher 2YO P., 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 , Debonair S., Gr.3 , 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1 . Sire. [aei:42.78] COUN T EN COSTA (AUS) 2006 g, by Encosta de Lago - Sovereign Countess, by Sovereign Red. 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, $221,025, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2 , AJC Rosedale Park H., Bronte H., 2d AJC Soho Square H., 3d BRC Chairman's H., Gr.3 , 4th AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1 , ATC Chairman's H., Gr.2 . [aei:11.23] D REAM TH E D REAM (AUS) 2002 f, by Encosta de Lago - Dream of the Dance, by Islero. 5 wins from 1300m to 2650m, $ 153,350, South Australian Oaks, Gr.2 , VRC Patrobas H., 2d MRC Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce H. [aei:6.22] BROM FELI N I TY (AUS) 2001 f, by Encosta de Lago - Brompton Cross, by El Qahira. 3 wins at 1000m, 2000m, $547,100, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2 , Werribee Cup, L, 2d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2 , MRC Shirley Evans H., So Called H., Florence H., Geelong RC Briseis Gold Cup, MRC Coal Pak H., 3d VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3 , MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3 , VRC Chester Manifold S., L, MRC Summoned S., L, Victorian Wakeful Club P., MVRC Night Racing Christmas Parties H., 4th VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1 , Matriarch S., Gr.2 , MVRC JRA Cup, L. [aei:11] VOCABULARY (AUS) 1999 f, by Encosta de Lago - Lady Linguist, by Marauding. 5 wins to 1400m, $486,700, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2 , VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.3 , MVRC Schweppes H., Jenny Hoo Fashion Luncheon H., 2d MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1 , Futurity S., Gr.1 , JJ Liston S., Gr.2 , MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2 , 3d MVRC Valuebet H., 4th MRC Bletchingly S., Gr.3 . [aei:14.78] WATCH ES (AUS) 2003 f, by Encosta de Lago - Wellington Dreamer, by El Qahira. 2 wins at 1600m, 2500m, $105,595, South Australia Oaks, Gr.3 , 2d MRC Falbrav H., 3d VRC Kokoda Track H., MVRC Mannway Transport & Distribution H. [aei:2.83] D I ZLAGO (AUS) 2007 f, by Encosta de Lago - Dizelle, by Zabeel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2000m to 2010-11, MRC Sportingbet S., L, Shoobra 2YO P. BACCH AN AL W OM AN (AUS) 2003 f, by Encosta de Lago - M'Lady Fonteyn, by Zabeel. 9 wins from 1100m to 1600m, $ 319,190, to 2010-11, Canberra RC National Sprint, L, AJC Jim Beam H., Mamma Mia DVD H., STC Daily Press H., Scruffy Murphy's Hotel H., 2d Canberra RC National Sprint H., L, ATC Bungalow 8 H., 3d STC Summer Racing H., Bacardi Breezer H. [aei:3.46] EXAM I N ATI ON (AUS) 2002 g, by Encosta de Lago - Quiz, by El Qahira. Winner at 1200m, $106,800, VRC AR Creswick S., L, 2d VRC Hanan Displays H., 3d VRC Murray Cox 2YO H., MVRC Balcopine 2YO H., Radio Sport 927 H. [aei:4.38] GAZAN I A (AUS) 1999 f, by Encosta de Lago - Viminaria, by El Qahira. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, $377,300, MRC Boronia S., L, Auspower P., Thomas North H., VRC Beachside H., MVRC Flying Halo H., Gazette 2YO P., Samboy H., 2d VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.3 , Reganza H., Lou Richards 2YO H., MRC Rupert Greene 2YO H., 3d VRC Red Roses S., L, Moet & Chandon H., MVRC Seradeka 2YO H., Carlton Draught H. [aei:8.91] Win for Wilson (AUS) 2008 g, by Encosta de Lago - Mohave Dancer, by Zabeel. Winner at 2 in 2010-11, SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville 2YO H., 2d SAJC Jansz S., Gr.3 , Sires' Produce S., Gr.3 , 3d SAJC Oaklands P., L. Sa sa - Be a u t y Glow ( H.K.) (AUS) 2007 f, by Encosta de Lago - Zatella, by Zabeel. Winner at 2, $181,179, 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1 , 3d STC Rosehill Gardens Event Centre 2YO H., 4th STC Gloaming S., Gr.3 , TL Baillieu H., L. [aei:6.12] Zu t a r a (AUS) 2007 f, by Encosta de Lago - Matras, by Zabeel. Winner at 2, $137,000, AJC Autumn Carnival Package on Sale Now 2YO H., 2d AJC Reginald Allen H., L, 3d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 , AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3 , STC Bacardi Breezer H., 4th MRC Sportingbet S., L. [aei:6.47] Classic de La go (AUS) 2003 c, by Encosta de Lago - Classic Plume, by Military Plume. Winner at 1100m, $133,640, SAJC Longwood Football & Netball Club H., 2d South Australia Derby, Gr.1 , SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, Chairman's S., L, MRC www.tracktotrack.com Plush H., Not a Single Doubt H., SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., Allan Scott Morphettville Park H. [aei:3.58] Fa ir e ssa (AUS) 1999 f, by Encosta de Lago - Tonzazip, by Kaapstad. 3 wins at 1600m, $164,300, MVRC Frank Gibson H.,

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Tough times call for innovative measures and as KRISTEN MANNING discovers, a lot of studs are coming up with new ways to entice breeders.

ustralian Stud Book statistics show that, for each of the last five years, there has been a decline in the number of mares returned: and if word of mouth is anything to go by, the industry could be in for another tough year. Thus, never has the competition for broodmares been stronger and this is reflected in the number of deals being offered by studs for the 2011 spring. And not just the usual reduced prices – stud masters are racking their brains to come up with different approaches to selling stallion nominations. One popular method of getting the mares in is the “early bird” deal. Several studs have put this out there for 2011, i.e. a discounted rate for those who book in early. Swettenham Stud introduced the concept four years ago.

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Lynden Park Thoroughbreds, which stands four times Group One winner Golden Snake at Bombora Downs on the Mornington Peninsula, is also trying out an early bird deal … the first 25 mares booked getting in for half price. “The reality of the current climate is that everyone is doing it tough,” Lynden’s Julie Nairn explains. “We realise that we need to jump into the fray and offer a very competitive deal on our stallion if we want to give him a good opportunity to cover another good book of mares. “A lot of our clients are not really sure if they are going to breed their mares: some breeders just can’t afford to pay more, and some may only want to send out one mare this season. “So if breeders are prepared to help us by entrusting their mares into our care, we are prepared to tighten our belts

and provide the best service and deal we can offer.” Whilst Nairn is prepared to offer such a deal, she is concerned that some deals may not prove good ones in the long run: “some sound great at the time but in reality do not help out the stallion or the breeder long term – if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! “It’s got so competitive at present,” she added, “that you may be offered a free set of golden steak knives with ever booking!” It has been so far, so good with Nairn’s offer though: “we’ve had a good response from both local clients and interstate – people from as far up as northern Queensland who are prepared to send their mares down.” Other studs are crafting their deals in an effort to lure multiple bookings, with Swettenham Stud offering mare owners >>

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a $20,000 fee for three nominations to Bianconi, Dash For Cash, Host, Kaphero, Keep The Faith and Soldier’s Tale. Widden Stud has two such deals on offer this year – “The Golden Slipper winners” ($71,500 for two mares to Stratum and Sebring) or two mares to either Northern Meteor, Sebring and Star Witness for $55,000 … sizeable savings on the advertised fees. “We’ve been listening to our clients and have been looking at ways we can help breeders to get their mares covered by the best possible sires at a price that is affordable,” Widden’s Antony Thompson said. “We expect these new packages to generate considerable interest.” Eliza Park’s concept is a little different – the “Eliza Park Filly Bonus” which allows a breeder to use any two stallions from a selection of five (Astronomer Royal, Bushranger, Sharkbite, Dissolved and Shinzig) for $11,000 and if the mare produces a filly, the owner is offered a free return for the following season. “We’re not sexist, the market is!” being their slogan.

“The simple matter is the market – from a commercial perspective – is prejudiced against fillies. They don’t sell as well as colts and in this climate you need as much going in your favour as possible. “That said, we’re taking plenty of bookings from people who can’t believe their luck because they prefer fillies anyway. I can’t imagine anyone complaining if they ended up with a Black Caviar!” Eliza Park’s usual terms – no service fee payable until March 31 next year – apply as well as a free return even if the mare is sold in the meantime. Meanwhile, Three Bridges Thoroughbreds’ Peter Liston, keen to promote his first season sire Stryker, is offering breeders a lifetime breeding right if they send a mare to him in each of his first three seasons at the $11,000 service fee. “If they help us get him going, we’ll reward them with a lifetime breeding right and that gives them plenty of encouragement to send a nice mare,” Liston said. A common complaint from breeders is that, when a

“It’s tough out there for breeders,” Eliza Park’s nominations manager Mark Lindsay said, “and hopefully the Fillies Bonus will provide the impetus for broodmare owners to breed their mares rather than leave them in the paddock for a year. “Not surprisingly, we’ve fielded a lot of calls about the bonus – some of them curious as to why Eliza Park would let them come back for free if they end up with a filly. ASTRONOMER ROYAL 30

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BONUS FEATURE stallion’s fee drops drastically from one year to the next, they have paid overs. Swettenham Stud recognise this and have in place a “Capital Investment Protection Scheme.” “For example,” said Swettenham’s Ian Rimington, “you pay $16,000 one year and the fee then drops to $12,000. Instead of losing

along with interstate travel rebates. Two other alluring enticements are those being offered by Grange Thoroughbreds, home to Pillar Of Hercules and Recast. For those sending mares to the former, there is a 50% reduction in price if the

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THE SIMPLE MATTER IS THE MARKET – FROM A COMMERCIAL PERSPECTIVE – IS PREJUDICED AGAINST FILLIES. THEY DON’T SELL AS WELL AS COLTS AND IN THIS CLIMATE YOU NEED AS MUCH GOING IN YOUR FAVOUR AS POSSIBLE.”

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$4,000 before the foal is born you can take a $2,000 credit into the next year.” And Swettenham is happy for this to work both ways: if a stallion’s fee increases, that is “if he is $10,000 and rises to $20,000, you get in for $15,000”. Swettenham offers several other deals also, including the “Swettenham Loyalty Bonus” (rewarding those using their stallions three years running)

broodmare owner pays the fee within 30 days of invoicing – a good way Grange’s Gary Mudgway feels, “to get the cash flow going”. And for Recast, a fixed priced deal on a 12 month contact is on offer: “I describe it as similar to a mobile phone contract,” Gary said, “pay a fixed price per month and you get the handset for free!” In other words, by sending a mare to Grange Thoroughbreds for a year and pre-paying each monthly bill, the breeder gets a nomination to Recast, all agistment for mare and foal (including hard feed), worming, farrier trims, foaling and weanling fees and started vet costs. And so, whilst at first glance it looks a difficult time for breeders, they may well be able to turn the situation to their advantage by placing their mare at the right stud … with the right deal.

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GENERAL SIRES' PREMIERSHIP

LONHRO Outstanding effort by Darley’s headliner who has jumped from # 153 on the billboard to the premier spot in just three seasons. Beaded was the main money spinner for the son of Octagonal but ultimately was just one of 14 stakes winners for the new champ: henceforth Lonhro was leading sire by earnings and by individual stakes winners.

Special mention also to …

COMMANDS Most winners for the second year in a row, edging out Encosta de Lago by four. Between them the pair have sewn up the premiership – by winners – for the past four seasons.

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SIRE CHARTS

Stallion

Rnrs/ Wnrs

SWs/ SWins

Earnings AUS$

Top Earner, Season Earnings

Lonhro (AUS), 1998, by Octagonal

241/129

14/20

8,743,094

Beaded, $1,002,100

Redoute's Choice (AUS), 1996, by Danehill

265/123

13/16

7,531,971

Absolutely, $447,000

Commands (AUS), 1996, by Danehill

328/155

10/13

7,287,576

Erewhon, $336,250

Encosta de Lago (AUS), 1993, by Fairy King

324/143

13/16

7,196,707

Aloha, $697,076

Bel Esprit (AUS), 1999, by Royal Academy

252/112

3/10

7,099,233

Black Caviar, $2,990,800

High Chaparral (IRE), 1999, by Sadler's Wells

52/31

4/9

7,095,665

So You Think (NZ), $3,478,500

More Than Ready (USA), 1997, by Southern Halo

242/103

9/22

7,078,727

More Joyous (NZ), $1,492,500

Testa Rossa (AUS), 1996, by Perugino

279/124

7/9

6,207,770

Pane in the Glass, $550,500

Zabeel (NZ), 1986, by Sir Tristram

167/74

7/11

6,178,808

Maluckyday (NZ), $1,242,350

Fastnet Rock (AUS), 2001, by Danehill

196/95

4/6

5,650,554

Mosheen, $662,700

Elusive Quality (USA), 1993, by Gone West

136/61

3/7

5,406,672

Sepoy, $2,908,500

Street Cry (IRE), 1998, by Machiavellian

152/77

6/8

5,405,579

Shocking, $1,086,750

Choisir (AUS), 1999, by Danehill Dancer

228/94

5/6

5,368,171

Sacred Choice, $1,740,750

Flying Spur (AUS), 1992, by Danehill

252/104

8/10

5,096,605

Satin Shoes, $344,650

Exceed and Excel (AUS), 2000, by Danehill

219/115

8/10

4,981,280

Helmet, $677,300

General Nediym (AUS), 1994, by Nediym

240/96

5/6

4,839,047

Night War, $378,696

Mossman (AUS), 1995, by Success Express

172/83

8/9

4,532,972

Love Conquers All, $787,500

Not a Single Doubt (AUS), 2001, by Redoute's Choice

122/60

4/6

4,511,544

Karuta Queen, $1,514,000

Galileo (IRE), 1998, by Sadler's Wells

181/77

6/6

4,283,642

Linton, $570,750

Show a Heart (AUS), 1997, by Brave Warrior

217/89

4/6

4,176,472

Toorak Toff, $810,275

Dynaformer (USA), 1985, by Roberto

3/1

1/2

3,934,100

Americain (USA), $3,925,000

Anabaa (USA), 1992, by Danzig

135/57

3/8

3,556,699

Anacheeva, $946,750

Hussonet (USA), 1991, by Mr Prospector

211/88

1/1

3,555,986

Eagle Falls, $318,000

Reset (AUS), 2000, by Zabeel

168/79

9/10

3,554,096

Pinker Pinker, $378,750

Magic Albert (AUS), 1998, by Zeditave

204/101

3/6

3,445,885

Ilovethiscity, $724,400

Blackfriars (AUS), 1996, by Danehill

146/52

6/9

3,361,717

Playing God, $953,575

Danzero (AUS), 1991, by Danehill

163/72

3/5

3,305,930

Zero Rock, $442,800

O'Reilly (NZ), 1993, by Last Tycoon

82/28

4/6

3,204,067

Shamrocker (NZ), $1,761,000

Sequalo (AUS), 1990, by Rustic Amber

248/104

2/2

3,151,297

Bold Glance, $525,100

Stratum (AUS), 2002, by Redoute's Choice

143/61

5/5

3,135,754

Crystal Lily, $378,750

1st

first crop sire

2nd

second crop sire

3rd

third crop sire

1st

first crop sire in Australia and New Zealand

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2YO SIRES' PREMIERSHIP ELUSIVE QUALITY A foregone conclusion a long way from home after Sepoy won both the Golden Slipper and Blue Diamond, giving the Gone West stallion – who has gone east – a margin of close to a million bucks, from runnerup and third crop sire Not a Single Doubt.

Special mention also to …

EXCEED AND EXCEL Huge effort … 23 juvenile winners in any season is remarkable and Elusive City’s former stablemate, had eight to spare on the wire. It was the second year in a row that Exceed And Excel has taken out the ‘winners’ title and seven more than last season. To put it in perspective, Redoute’s Choice equaled the tally back in 2004/05.

And let’s not forget …

WRITTEN TYCOON First Victorian based sire in a decade to capture the Australian First Season Sires’ premiership. The Eliza Park stallion held off some late challenges from the Darley pair of Ad Valorem and Nadeem and is poised for another successful season.

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SIRE CHARTS

Stallion

Rnrs/ Wnrs

SWs/ SWins

Earnings AUS$

Top Earner, Season Earnings

Elusive Quality (USA), 1993, by Gone West

32/5

1/5

3,059,590

Sepoy, $2,908,500

Not a Single Doubt (AUS), 2001, by Redoute’s Choice

24/10

2/2

2,137,545

Karuta Queen, $1,514,000

Exceed and Excel (AUS), 2000, by Danehill

54/23

4/6

1,862,745

Helmet, $677,300

Fastnet Rock (AUS), 2001, by Danehill

45/12

1/2

1,669,565

Mosheen, $662,700

General Nediym (AUS), 1994, by Nediym

43/10

3/4

1,501,821

Night War, $378,696

Snitzel (AUS), 2002, by Redoute’s Choice

30/12

2/3

1,389,820

Hot Snitzel, $454,400

More Than Ready (USA), 1997, by Southern Halo

46/8

3/3

1,183,810

Elite Falls, $705,150

Jet Spur (AUS), 2002, by Flying Spur

24/15

1/1

1,051,700

Kahui, $176,500

Lonhro (AUS), 1998, by Octagonal

40/13

2/3

929,355

Benfica, $465,400

Stratum (AUS), 2002, by Redoute’s Choice

55/14

4/4

916,039

Running Tall, $238,000

Testa Rossa (AUS), 1996, by Perugino

26/4

1/1

858,310

Pane in the Glass, $550,500

Flying Spur (AUS), 1992, by Danehill

38/6

2/3

793,259

Satin Shoes, $344,650

Ferocity (AUS), 2002, by Lion Hunter

40/12

0/0

734,170

Flammable, $173,500

Shovhog (AUS), 1995, by Danehill

7/2

0/0

672,500

Rocket to Glory, $402,900

Written Tycoon (AUS), 2002, by Iglesia

13/5

0/0

644,700

Masthead, $518,250

Commands (AUS), 1996, by Danehill

46/12

2/2

613,832

Altar, $249,650

Falvelon (AUS), 1996, by Alannon

31/11

0/0

577,650

Mr Favulous, $250,400

Starcraft (NZ), 2000, by Soviet Star

23/5

1/1

572,064

Hallowell Belle, $214,250

Ad Valorem (USA), 2002, by Danzig

29/8

2/2

558,425

Uate, $220,650

Encosta de Lago (AUS), 1993, by Fairy King

39/7

1/2

516,678

One Last Dance, $170,863

Show a Heart (AUS), 1997, by Brave Warrior

34/6

0/0

489,975

Black Cash, $230,000

Snippetson (AUS), 2001, by Snippets

39/12

0/0

482,862

Nobby Snip, $82,800

Mossman (AUS), 1995, by Success Express

33/12

2/2

480,762

Double Impact, $125,000

Redoute’s Choice (AUS), 1996, by Danehill

37/8

0/0

473,297

Glissade, $97,800

Choisir (AUS), 1999, by Danehill Dancer

33/6

3/3

472,800

Manhattan Maid, $135,400

Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), 1999, by Danehill

28/5

1/3

459,083

Golden Archer, $315,150

Nadeem (AUS), 2003, by Redoute’s Choice

31/8

1/2

431,575

Triple Asset, $259,785

Red Dazzler (AUS), 2002, by Red Ransom

33/8

0/0

407,700

Dazzling Kind, $97,000

Dash for Cash (AUS), 1998, by Secret Savings

26/5

0/0

395,795

Grand Britannia, $140,475

Bel Esprit (AUS), 1999, by Royal Academy

29/6

1/1

389,458

Bolisimo Miss, $143,675

1st

first crop sire in Australia and New Zealand

1st

first crop sire

2nd

second crop sire

3rd

third crop sire

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BROODMARE SIRES' PREMIERSHIP

DANEHILL He’s gone but never forgotten! Firstly, he again showed us the money, clearing out from Zabeel by a $7.5 million and his daughters produced 20 stakes winners – five of them at Group One level. He was also 78 winners in front of Zabeel, so in terms of ‘thrillers’, this wasn’t one of them. Danehill has now won the past 6 broodmare titles and the way he’s going, proably the next 16!

Special mention also to … No-one really: Danehill’s in a league of his own

DANEHILL

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SIRE CHARTS

Stallion

Rnrs/ Wnrs

SWs/ SWins

Earnings AUS$

Top Earner, Season Earnings

Danehill (USA), 1986, by Danzig

596/248

20/35

17,248,376

Sepoy, $2,908,500

Zabeel (NZ), 1986, by Sir Tristram

382/170

12/16

9,641,319

Anacheeva, $946,750

Snippets (AUS), 1984, by Lunchtime

347/156

7/8

6,931,853

Hadabeclorka, $488,100

Grand Lodge (USA), 1991, by Chief's Crown

219/92

7/11

6,229,024

Zipping, $1,213,500

Rory's Jester (AUS), 1982, by Crown Jester

374/137

9/9

5,639,742

Gold in Dubai, $328,700

Flying Spur (AUS), 1992, by Danehill

291/127

5/5

5,627,656

Tullamore (NZ), $345,150

Canny Lad (AUS), 1987, by Bletchingly

304/141

8/9

5,490,670

Dubleanny, $311,500

Last Tycoon (IRE), 1983, by Try My Best

255/102

6/6

4,858,923

Typhoon Tracy, $443,500

Centaine (AUS), 1980, by Century

230/89

9/10

4,796,298

Linton, $570,750

Quest for Fame (GB), 1987, by Rainbow Quest

212/76

6/7

4,729,049

Torio's Quest, $851,650

Royal Academy (USA), 1987, by Nijinsky

237/106

7/8

4,629,929

Heart of Dreams, $367,000

Marauding (NZ), 1984, by Sir Tristram

241/92

4/6

4,358,413

Whitefriars, $511,500

Tights (USA), 1981, by Nijinsky

32/15

1/5

4,029,893

So You Think (NZ), $3,478,500

Desert Sun (GB), 1988, by Green Desert

61/26

1/8

3,988,593

Black Caviar, $2,990,800

Arazi (USA), 1989, by Blushing Groom

7/2

1/2

3,961,600

Americain (USA), $3,925,000

Bluebird (USA), 1984, by Storm Bird

254/91

7/7

3,843,996

Pane in the Glass, $550,500

Octagonal (NZ), 1992, by Zabeel

190/81

3/4

3,736,996

Divorces, $314,400

Sir Tristram (IRE), 1971, by Sir Ivor

162/50

2/4

3,603,623

Sacred Choice, $1,740,750

Woodman (USA), 1983, by Mr Prospector

201/83

4/8

3,499,909

Herculian Prince (NZ), $341,500

Scenic (IRE), 1986, by Sadler's Wells

273/103

3/4

3,497,338

Hollowlea, $245,100

Rubiton (AUS), 1983, by Century

171/74

3/6

3,293,848

Playing God, $953,575

Marscay (AUS), 1979, by Biscay

249/103

3/4

3,044,786

Doubtful Jack, $208,750

Night Shift (USA), 1980, by Northern Dancer

108/45

5/8

2,861,666

Beaded, $1,002,100

Palace Music (USA), 1981, by The Minstrel

212/83

4/4

2,793,156

Launay, $261,550

Zeditave (AUS), 1985, by The Judge

224/89

1/1

2,694,597

Jungle Ruler, $168,750

Success Express (USA), 1985, by Hold Your Peace

192/75

2/4

2,592,709

Pinker Pinker, $378,750

Encosta de Lago (AUS), 1993, by Fairy King

161/61

4/5

2,589,609

Essington, $288,400

Danzero (AUS), 1991, by Danehill

191/84

1/1

2,573,236

Flat Chat, $151,143

Geiger Counter (USA), 1982, by Mr Prospector

189/92

0/0

2,563,559

Masquerader, $138,250

Lord Ballina (AUS), 1979, by Bletchingly

42/18

1/2

2,511,108

Descarado (NZ), $2,028,400

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PPLICATIONS are underway for the 2012 Breeding Course, held at the Irish National Stud in Kildare, and already demand far exceeds the 20 or so places on offer, despite the fact that applications donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t close until 1 November this year. Many of the applications are

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become a source of future, elite industry professionals. The course is full-time residential, so all students are accommodated on the farm, with meals provided in its own canteen by professional staff. There is also a TV room, pool table, tennis court and badminton hall, should the practical morning studies and intensive evening lectures leave enough free time! The Irish National Stud is just outside Kildare town, 40 miles south of Dublin, and the Stud and adjoining Japanese Gardens is a popular tourist destination, attracting almost 150,000 visitors each year and providing students with plenty of interest. While the course doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come cheap, it could be called one of the safest investments available >> in racing!

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The first Thoroughbred Breeding Course was held at the Irish National Stud in 1971 and it remains the best-known equine training program in the world to this day, with the aim of educating young people for a career in the breeding industry … although graduates have also been prominent in racehorse training, bloodstock sales, transport, insurance and the media. No less than three graduates have gone on to

train Breeders’ Cup winners, Eoin Harty, Frank Lyons and Brian Meehan, and other eminent international racehorse trainers who graduated from the INS include Paul Messara. Many of the best-known studs

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worldwide are owned and managed by graduates, who now – not surprisingly – send their own students to the course on a scholarship basis.

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Unlike University-based programs, the INS offers training of a practical nature and is designed to provide students with a hands-on approach to every aspect of horse breeding. The course starts in February each year and involves yard work during the day and a lecture

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each evening, culminating in exams and prize giving in July. Students rotate around the various yards on a weekly basis and also spend time in the stallion barn, foaling unit and laboratory. Lectures are not only given by the stud staff, but by prominent members of the bloodstock industry. The syllabus varies slightly from year to year, but generally covers all aspects of the science and art of horse breeding. In the latter part of the course visits are arranged to other stud farms, racing stables and sales companies, and students are encouraged to follow the progress of Irish and International racing and breeding during the season, which is often incorporated into course projects. Written, oral and practical exams are held at the end of the course and successful candidates receive the Irish National Stud certificate, possibly the closest thing there is to a gold pass in this industry! Indeed, there is always a huge demand for graduates of the course from other studs in Ireland and abroad and, while job placement is not guaranteed, the Stud can usually help to find employment within the industry.

In the 40 years of the Breeding Course graduates have gone on to establish themselves throughout the world and many take great pleasure in returning to the stud for the graduation ceremony, to offer assistance to students and to participate in the education program as lecturers. Past graduates include Christy Grassick, Manager of Coolmore Stud; Joe Osborne, Managing Director of Kildangan Stud; Henry Beeby, CEO Goffs and Doncaster Bloodstock Sales; Todd Watt, Director and Auctioneer Tattersalls; Brian Meehan, Gerard Butler, Eoin Harty and Paul Messara, Racehorse Trainers; Case Clay, President of Three Chimneys Farm, Kentucky; Dermot Farrington, Bloodstock Agent; Brendan Gallagher, Bloodstock Agent and Emerald Transport; Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hagan, MD of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing; Liam Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, Manager of Dalham Hall Stud; and Gerry Dilger, Owner of Dromland Farm Kentucky. Want to find out more? For further details contact stud@irish-national-stud.ie or download an application form from the website at www.irish-national-stud.ie/ stud/breeding-course/

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RACING

IN IRAQ When the word – Baghdad – comes up in conversation, horse racing isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. Indeed, for most Aussies the only connection between Iraq and a day at the sports would be Baghdad Note, winner of the 1970 Melbourne Cup. But, as LISSA OLIVER reports, racing in Iraq is not only a going concern … it’s thriving!

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hile most racecourses worldwide are struggling to maintain attendance figures, there is a most unlikely racing venue gaining rapidly in popularity. The reasons for its resurgence, however, are not likely to be sought by its counterparts elsewhere! The Baghdad Equestrian Club, situated in Amariya on the western outskirts of Iraq’s capital (in an area once noted as a hotbed of militant Sunni insurgency), is providing one of the few sources of leisure for the people of this war torn country. Founded by the British in 1920, the racecourse holds meetings every Tuesday and Saturday and was disrupted for only three months during the war: at the

outbreak of the US invasion in 2003. Throughout the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s the Baghdad track was the glamorous place to be seen, the most prestigious racetrack in the Middle East, however it has lost out in modern years to Dubai and other up-and-coming racing neighbours. Nevertheless, horseracing has served as sport, leisure and relief for the people of Iraq, where cinemas still stand empty after their closure during the troubles and the racecourse attracts around 2,000 racegoers at every meeting. Despite gambling being objected to in the Quran, the racecourse also provides many people with their only chance of escaping poverty. It may be outlawed by Islam, but gambling is alive and strong at the Baghdad race track: “Three-quarters of the people here are unemployed,” one regular >>

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SPECIAL FEATURE racegoer told the media, “some of them go robbing and looting to get money to come and gamble here. It wasn’t like this in Saddam’s time, when the law was strong.” Another racegoer agrees, saying: “People used to come here after Friday prayers just for fun, without gambling, but now no one would come for pleasure. We are ashamed to bet. It is against Islam, but it is a way to make money. None of us have jobs any longer.” “The betting money all goes to the owners and for the employees’ salaries … there’s no profit at all,” Dr Muhammad Mahmoud Najem, the club’s chief vet and registrar of the Iraqi Arabian Horse Organisation, told B BC News reporter Jim Muir last year. “Believe me, the owners are losing money. There’s a big shortage of medicines and vaccines for the horses. We have big health problems. Nobody bothers with it, they’re busy looking after cattle and sheep and other commercial operations.” Mahmoud Najem has worked at the racecourse for the past 30 years and recounted how horse owners had to club together and put up funds for the facilities to be restored. The grandstand, started by a French company in Saddam Hussein’s era, remains unfinished, but the thousands who pour through the turnstiles twice a week don’t appear to mind. If there was a roof to raise they would raise it, like any other racegoers all over the world, as they 46

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enthusiastically cheer on their chosen horse in each of the six races per meeting. And it isn’t only about the gambling. “There’s no other place like this in Baghdad, where you can go and have a good time,” said one regular. “It’s not the money that brings us here, it’s seeing the horses. It’s like a fraternity. We leave our differences at the gate. There are no Sunnis or Shias here. Just people who love horses.” Once state-owned, the racecourse is now controlled by a consortium of Shiite and Sunni businessmen, so it truly is uniting a once stricken community. “This is the only place in the country where you can find national unity,” pointed out Mohammed Baha, the track’s security chief. The course offers a safe place for Iraqi men to come and drink and gamble without fear of attacks by Islamic extremists, even though those who see it as a threat to Islam continually paint slogans on the walls outside. In response to such criticism, Khalif Alain, the director of the Club, pointed out: “Almost all Islamic countries have racetracks and the Prophet Mohammed also raced.” Among the more religiously conservative is the current government, which is having its affect on the racecourse budget. General Secretary Taleb Abdul Hussein, who has worked in racing for 40 years, described how state subsidies were cancelled overnight and the club faced bankruptcy. It no longer

SPECIAL FEATURE receives any government support. “After the collapse of the regime, horse owners and track council members began to finance the club on their own. We are a very small and very close community, racing. Built through its relationships we persevered, through our own friendships, resolving problems on our own.” “It was very difficult,” Dr Muhammad Mahmoud Najem said, “American troops were here, with their tanks parked on the racetrack. After that, there were difficult times. Many horses were killed or died. Many owners left Iraq, jockeys went to neighbouring countries, but then things gradually began returning to normal.”

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It is hoped that new investors will restore the Club to its former glories. “We hope some companies will invest in racing,” course vet Jamal Rashid told the B BC, “so we can complete the infrastructure and the stands, and support the horses properly, so we can come up to international level.”

I RAQ, JOC KEYS

The strength of community touched on by Taleb Abdul Hussein is seen to good affect in the daily support and upkeep of the track. Looking after much of the course’s operations is long time employee and course electrician, Hamid Ismail. When the course commentator fled the country at the outbreak of the invasion, Ismail took over his role and not only calls the races, but is in charge of the starter’s bell, too. His role is one

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Like any racecourse, disgruntled punters occasionally voice complaints of corruption and race-fixing, suggesting jockeys regularly take bribes, but racecourse regulars such as Khaleed al-Rubaie sum it all up in a statement we can all recognise: “Horse breeding now is difficult and it costs a lot, but it is also entertaining. There is nothing more beautiful than horses. Horses are beautiful and horse riding and races are entertaining. It is an entertainment club.” Entertaining it may be, but there are many who depend on it for a livelihood and in that respect the picture is far from rosy. Jockey Firas Majeed, 32, picked up an additional 100,000 dinars (a mere AU$81) on his 80,000 dinar a month salary for riding a five-yearold European thoroughbred to victory, but knows better than most that times are very tough. “We used to have good salaries, insurance, cars, flats but now we have nothing,” he said. Spare a thought for Majeed and his colleagues, and the others who are providing the backbone of not only

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BREEDING NOW IS DIFFICULT AND IT COSTS A LOT, BUT IT IS ALSO ENTERTAINING. THERE IS NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN HORSES. HORSES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND HORSE RIDING AND RACES ARE ENTERTAINING. IT IS AN

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“We continue to hold races and we keep on maintaining our stables. Races are 100 percent successful in the present time and they attract Iraqis from all parts of the country, from Basra to Mosul. People come to the races to entertain themselves and have a rest and forget about other things.”

ENTERTAINMENT CLUB.

Iraqi racing, but the Iraqi community. Racing used to enjoy a closed season during the stifling summer months of July and August. To make ends meet the course now stays open. The Iraqi horses are said to be like the Iraqi people, tough and resilient and more than able for the fight. Such determination and devotion, in the face of such adversity, is surely a guiding light for us all.

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First Season Sires 2011

Part 3

ALFRED NOBEL (IRE)

Bay/Brown 2007, Danehill Dancer – Glinting Desert by Desert Prince Standing: Lynward Park Stud, WA. 2011 Fee: $8,250 Ph: 08 9328 1388

This is a very good get for Lynward: Alfred Nobel joins another Danehill Dancer at stud out west (ie. Cornerstone’s Shrewd Rhythm) and should be very popular based on race record and pedigree.Alfred Nobel would race eight times as a 2YO for three wins and a stakes placing, including victory in the Phoenix Stakes-G1 at the Curragh – emulating his sire who achieved the feat 14 years earlier. Alfred Nobel also won the Railway Stakes-G2 and ran third

in the Greenlands Stakes-G3. From a winning daughter of multiple stakes winner and G1 placed Dazzling Park, Alfred Nobel’s third dam is the Champion 2YO Filly Park Express. Plenty of speed!

CARDINAL VIRTUE

Bay 2005, Elusive Quality – Valourina by Snippets Standing: Waterford Stud, WA. 2011 Fee: $7,700 Ph: 0427 102 061 www.waterfordstud.com.au

Excellent value this horse: a winner at 2, he campaigned and won in 3 states – including wins over 1100m at Randwick and an 1200m at Moonee Valley; he was 7-times stakes placed, including a memorable third behind Atomic in this year’s G1 Galaxy; he’s a son of the (very) hot Gone West stallion Elusive Quality, whose 70 stakes winners world wide including this year’s Champion 2YO Sepoy, plus another Champion 2YO

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(and Kentucky Derby winner) in Smarty Jones; and he’s a half to 6 winners from 6 to race – including 2YO Group winner and Golden Slipper third Media. Get yourself some virtue.

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CHOISTAR

Chestnut 2006, Choisir – Sveldte by Star Watch Standing: Clear Mountain Fairview, QLD. 2011 Fee: $4,400 Ph: 0411 398 737 www.clearmountain.com.au

Clearly Choistar’s record can’t match that of another chestnut Choisir going to stud this year in Starspangledbanner, but he’s also standing for $40k less: and let’s not kid ourselves … Choistar had plenty of toe. Only lightly raced, Choistar won the Fernhill Handicap-LR at Randwick as a 2YO – scoring by 5 lengths – ran second in the Doomben Slipper-LR after coming from the tail of the field on a heavy track, finishing fourth in the TJ Smith-G1

and, at 3, ran third to million dollar earner, Graceful Anna and G1 winner Shoot Out in the Vo Rogue-G3 and he’s out of a 12 time winner and he stands for only $4,400!

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Brown 2006, Lonhro – Yarralumla by Grand Lodge Standing: Eliza Park,VIC. 2011 Fee: $5,500 Ph: 03 5428 5168 www.elizapark.com.au

Dead spitting image of his now Champion Australian Sire, Lonhro and described by trainer John Hawkes as having “abundant speed and tremendous potential”. Winner of his first three outings including the VRC Moomba PlateLR over 1100m at Flemington and a $100k Inglis race, Dissolved boasts an outstanding family being out of a winning half sister to 7-time Group One winner

Grand Armee and closely related to Oakleigh Plate-G1 winner Drum, Dealer Principal and Absolute Champion.

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First Season Sires 2011 Part 3 cont. KEANO (NZ)

Bay 2005, Pins – O’Really by Centaine

Standing: Anderson,VIC. 2011 Fee: $ 8,800 Ph: 0416 265 231 www.andersonbloodstock.com

The best of NZ: but unlike most Kiwis that come over and plunder our Classic and Cup riches, this bloke was fast … very fast.Winner of the QTC Lightning-LR at Eagle Farm, he also won four over the short course at Flemington and one at Moonee Valley, along with a second to Reward For Effort in the Monash-LR at Caulfield. A son of Champion NZ Sire Pins (40+ stakes winner including El Segundo, Econsul, Katie Lee),

Keano is a grandson of Champion 2YO Courtza. Brilliant family.

LOOKIN AT LUCKY (USA) Bay 2007, Smart Strike – Private Feeling by Belong to Me Standing: Coolmore Stud, NSW. 2011 Fee: $33,000 2010 fee: 02 6576 4200 www.coolmore.com

Tough climate to pitch a son of Smart Strike at $33k, but what a racehorse: accorded Champion status in his two seasons of racing, he won 5 of 6 at 2 (his only miss being a 2nd in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile-G1), then went on at 3 to capture the Preakness Stakes-G1. Overall, his 13 starts produced 5 G1s, 3 G2s, and 2 G1 placings. As for the reference to Smart Strike, the first page of his resume reads: Curlin (Horse of the Year), Soaring Free (Horse of the Year), English Channel (Champion),

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Fleetstreet Dancer (Japan Cup). Terrific bottom half too.

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MONACO CONSUL (NZ) Bay 2006, High Chaparral – Argante by Star Way

Standing: Patinack Farm, QLD. 2011 Fee: $19,800 Ph: 0428 632 966 www.patinackfarm.com

Well, there’s probably nothing hotter than High Chaparral at the moment and Monaco Consul certainly played his role in enhancing the Sadler’s Wells sire’s rep. Although only a maiden winner back home, his first start in Australia saw him take out the Spring Champion S-G1 and at his second, the Victoria Derby-G1. He would also run third in the AJC Derby-G1, Queen Elizabeth-G1 and Caulfield Cup-G1. This might not be the horse to give you a Golden Slipper winner, but it’s unlikely you’ll be cursing your

luck as you accept a Classic trophy. One of 4 Group One winners for the up and coming High Chaparral, Monaco Consul is closely related to the likes of Niconero, Nicconi, General Nediym … and 2000 Melbourne Cup winner Brew.

PLANET FIVE (USA)

Bay 2006, Storm Cat – Six Perfections by Celtic Swing Standing: Touchstone Farm, WA. 2011 Fee: $6,050 Ph: 0416 763 861 www.touchstonefarm.com.au

Very good racehorse … phenomenal pedigree … enormous value. WA breeders should really like this bloke: he’s by Storm Cat (who is also the sire of – among many others – Statue of Liberty, the sire of locally bred Hay List) and as for the female line … Planet Five’s dam is Six Perfections, a Champion 2YO and 3YO and closely related to Champion 2YO Miesque and the Champion Sire Kingmambo. Planet Five

was no champion himself but a Group Two win at Chantilly over 1000m isn’t too shabby either.

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First Season Sires 2011 Part 3 cont. REWARD FOR EFFORT

Bay 2006, Exceed And Excel – Miss Prospect by Rory’s Jester Standing: Chatswood Stud,VIC. 2011 Fee: $11,000 Ph: 03 5799 0560 www.chatswoodstud.com.au

The name says it all … Chatswood Stud were dealt a huge blow recently with the death of Lonhro’s brother Niello, but this newcomer really is the silver lining. What’s not to like? He won the Blue Diamond-G1 … and the Preview-LR … and the Monash-LR … and the Concorde-G3 … and he’s by a Danehill stallion who is clearly the pre-eminent source of juvenile talent … and he’s out of a stakes winning Rory’s Jester

mare who has also produced 4-time SW and G1 runnerup Consular.

SEVENTH REASON

Bay 2005, Sadler’s Wells – Sunday Joy by Sunday Silence. Standing: Secret Hills Farm, QLD. 2011 Fee: $5,500 2010 fee: 0406 303 807 www.secrethill.com.au

Seven reasons? Well, here’s the first six: pedigree, pedigree, pedigree, pedigree, pedigree, price. Did we mention pedigree? A son of the incomparable Sadler’s Wells, Seventh Reason is a half brother to miracle mare More Joyous, who added 4 G1s to her tally last season and is out of the G1 winner Sunday Joy, a daughter of the equally brilliant and highly influential, Joie Denise. What’s more, Seventh Reason could run – winning at Canterbury and multiple

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city placed. Enough reason to visit.

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SHELLSCRAPE

Bay 2006, Dane Shadow – Kisma by Snippets Standing: Wattle Grove, NSW. 2011 Fee: $8,800 Ph: 0409 394 093 www.wattlegrove.com.au

The global downturn seems to be working in the favour of breeders with fees for first season sires seemingly very realistic this year. Shellscrape is another one who fits the bill given that he’s a son of the moderately successful Danehill stallion, Dane Shadow (4 SWs), is a full brother to the multiple SW Red Tracer and hails from a fairly good family. More importantly though, HE could run … fast. In a relatively light career of 25 starts, Shellscrape won 6 and placed in 9, including victories

in the Galaxy-G1, Roman Consul-G2, San Domenico-G3 along with G1 thirds in the Ascot Vale and Lightning.

TETE DE LA COURSE Bay 2005, Galileo – Tuscan Twist by Perugino

Standing: Gold Fields,VIC. 2011 Fee: $2,200 Ph: 0417 363 710 www.equinesportsbreeding.com.au

Frankel might have put Galileo on the lips of many but the Sadler’s Wells stallion was going gang busters before the European superstar lobbed – horses like New Approach, Lush Lashes, Rip Van Winkle, Red Rocks, Teofilo, Cape Blanco and co. are just some of the G1 winners among his 85 plus SWs overall. One thing that Galileo certainly does have a knack for is putting nice types on the ground and Tete de la Course certainly didn’t miss out in that regard. Although

unraced – hence the rock bottom fee of $2,200 – Tete de la Course is a grandson of Caulfield 2YO SW, Spanglet and hails from the family of How Proud, Lemon Sorbet, Berberia and co. Worth a look.

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ELIZA PARK OPEN DAY

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Photography by Bruno Cannatelli

LONHRO LOOKALIKE ... DISSOLVED

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ALISON BENNETT: VERY CRISP

MOODY & NOLEN REAP THE REWARDS

BEL SURE CAN SPRINT

COR HE CAN JUMP

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