Mehzebeen completed a major staying double at Riccarton in outstanding style with a commanding victory in the G3 New Zealand Cup.
The five-year-old’s southern exploits also further emphasized what a source of high-quality distance performers our resident sire Almanzor continues to produce.
The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Mehzebeen had been a dominant frontrunning winner on the first day of the Listed Metropolitan Trophy and she backed up waltz home in the Cup.
“It was a great ride by Craig (Grylls) to get one out and one back, she went to sleep and was strong through the line,” Bergerson said.
This is a massive thrill, it’s one of the iconic races in New Zealand racing, so it means a lot to have our names on the trophy.
“Thanks to all of our team, both at Matamata and down here. The start of her prep didn’t quite go to plan, but she’s just improved and improved.
“That win last week gave us the confidence to press on. She’s absolutely thrived and bounced through the run on the first day and then she came out and was really strong through the line.
“There are plenty of nice Cup races coming up, both here and in Australia.”
Mehzebeen lobbed along in fourth spot away from the fence before making her run wide out near the turn under jockey Craig Grylls.
The mare strode to the front and was far too strong in the run to the line to have three lengths on her nearest rival at the post.
“The plan was to get a bit of cover, and we managed to do that quite quickly,” Grylls said.
“She just travelled so well throughout. Coming up to the turn I thought that all she would have to do to get them all off the bridle would be to just quicken up a little bit, and she did that. She won easily in the end.”
The Pencarrow Stud-bred Mehzebeen has now five races and also finished runner-up in the G1 New Zealand Oaks during her classic season.
17 Nov
2024
The progeny of our resident sire Almanzor were keenly sought-after during New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale at Karaka.
An array of leading New Zealand, Australian and Asian buyers successfully chased down his two-year-olds with his highest-priced offering to cross the Tasman after he was knocked down for $325,000.
Trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald and Blandford Bloodstock signed the ticket for Lot 76, who was offered by KB Bloodstock.
The colt is a son of the G3 Lowland Stakes winner and G1 New Zealand Oaks runner-up Miss Selby, dam of the juvenile winner and G2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes runner-up Lowe Flying.
The pedigree also features the former top mare Viadana, successful at Group 1 level in the Easter Handicap and New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.
Te Akau chief David Ellis was taken by a well-credentialled Almanzor filly and he went to $150,000 for Lot 170.
Offered by Woburn Farm, she is a sister to the multiple winner Mary Shan, who finished runner-up at Group 2 level in both the Eight Carat Classic and Soliloquy Stakes.
They are out of the High Chaparral mare Shanzam and the family of the G3 Kingston Town Stakes winner She’s Ideel who was also a multiple Group 1 placegetter.
Lot 363 from Kilgravin Lodge’s consignment also changed hands for $150,000 with Hong Kong’s Cody Mo the successful bidder.
The colt is a half-brother to Scott Base, dual Group 2 winner of the Wellington Guineas and Japan-New Zealand International Trophy and the Karaka Million 3YO Classic.
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood were the successful purchasers at $140,000 of Lot 160, a gelded juvenile by Almanzor presented by Chad Ormsby’s Riverrock Farm.
His dam is the Savabeel mare Savette, who was successful on two occasions and hails from the family of the dual Group 1-winninghalf-siblings Glamour Puss and Vision And Power.
Their half-sister Rare Insight won the G2 Stan Fox Stakes and produced Steps In Time, who triumphed in an edition of the G1 Coolmore Classic.
21 Nov
2024
Improving mare Dujour ran her rivals ragged on her home track at Riccarton to open her winning account with a dominant performance that has earned her a break.
The Almanzor four-year-old was making just her fifth appearance and was coming off a previous third placing before she romped home over 1600 metres.
“I’m very proud of her, I knew she was fit and well and she definitely goes for a break now,” said trainer David Medcalfe, who races the mare with sister Jenny.
Dujour was quickly into her work from barrier rise to make the running under Donovan Cooper and after surging clear at the top of the straight she stayed on too strongly for her rivals.
“What a beautiful way to start Cup Week, she loved it out in front and I let her do it at her own tempo and she found the line really well,” Cooper said.
We bred Dujour who is out of the unraced Irish-bred High Chaparral mare High Vogue, a 110,000gns purchase at a Tattersalls October Sale.
She is a half-sister to the four-time Group 1 winner Luxembourg with top-flight winners Arcangues, Artiste Royale and Aquarelliste also members of this family.
High Vogue is due to foal to Sword Of State after produced acolt to the Group 1 winner last season, while her son of Ocean Park was purchased by John Foote for A$80,000 at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale earlier this year.
10 Nov
2024
ALMANZOR Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2016 (Int.). Champion 3YO Colt in Ireland & France in 2016 (Int.). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, £737,230, €1,901,600, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3, Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3. He entered stud in France in 2018. He entered stud in NZ in 2018. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 479 progeny to race, 252 winners (52.0%), earnings of over $21 million, 22 stakes winners, 25 stakes placegetters, inc.
CIRCLE OF FIRE (20c, Galileo, Chester House). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 3200m to 2023-24, £43,716, A$1,795,100, ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Chairman's H., Gr.2, 2d Newmarket Newmarket S., L, 3d Lingfield Derby Trial S., L, Hamilton Glasgow S., L, 4th Royal Ascot Queen's Vase, Gr.2.
MANZOICE (19g, Mastercraftsman, Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$1,632,050, VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Dooleys H., 2d ATC NE Manion Cup, Gr.3, Premier's Cup Prelude, Vale Cecily Bakehouse H., 3d Wyong Cup, L.
POSITIVITY (20f, O'Reilly, Octagonal). 4 wins from 1600m to 2500m to 2024-25, NZ$194,785, A$296,450, Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Heatherlie S., L.
MEHZEBEEN (19f, Zabeel, Gone West). 5 wins from 2000m to 3200m to 2024-25, NZ$474,010, New Zealand Cup, Gr.3, CJC Metropolitan Trophy, L, Taupo Cup, 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Waverley Cup, 3d Matamata RC ICIB Brokerweb H.
CASTLE WAY (20g, Nayef, Night Shift). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1m to 13f to 2023, £227,449, 70,000Dhs, Newmarket Bahrain Trophy, Gr.3, Newmarket S., L, Future Stayers Nursery, 2d York Great Voltigeur S., Gr.2, 4th Meydan Dubai City of Gold S., Gr.2.
ATHABASCAN (19g, Dansili, Pivotal). 4 wins from 2000m to 2600m to 2024-25, €55,800, A$1,176,775, ATC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, St Leger S., Saint-Cloud Prix Alcantara II, 2d ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, VRC Archer S., Gr.3, Compiegne Prix Pelleas, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Empery, 3d Deauville Prix Nureyev, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Turenne, L, Canberra Cup, L, 4th ATC Tancred S., Gr.1, Sky High S., Gr.3.
SUDBINA (20f, Danehill, Warning). 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m in 2023-24, NZ$127,665, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Caci Hawke's Bay S., 4th Waikato TR Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Auckland TR Bonecrusher S., Gr.3.
GEZORA (22f, Silver Hawk, Caerleon). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Deauville Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, 2d Chantilly Prix de Condé, Gr.3.
ALMARA (21f, Big Shuffle, Shareef Dancer). 2 wins at 1500m, 2000m in 2024, €127,350, Deauville Prix de Psyché, Gr.3, Prix de Vieux-La-Romaine, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.2, Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix de la Pistole, Deauville Prix du Lieu des Champs, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix Mélisande, L, 4th Saint-Cloud Prix de Flore, Gr.3.
ZABMANZOR (20c, Savabeel, O'Reilly). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in 2023-24, NZ$176,745, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, 4th Waikato Guineas, Gr.2.
MOONLIGHT MAGIC (20f, Encosta de Lago, Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner at 2100m in 2023-24, NZ$99,655, A$180,000, Auckland TR Championship S., Gr.3, 2d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, 3d Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, 4th Manawatu Classic, Gr.3.
CHEVAL D'OR (19f, Keeper, Mi Preferido). Winner at 2100m, NZ$91,970, A$8,400, Auckland TR Championship S., Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Tab NZ S., 3d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Auckland TR Royal Descent S., 4th Waikato RC Sunline Vase, Gr.3.
(LORD) DYNASTIC (19g, Volksraad, Zabeel). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, NZ$740,625, A$12,750, Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million, RL, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, Matamata RC Gavelhouse H., 2d Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1, Civic Contractors 2YO S., 3d Waikato RC Auckland Guineas, Gr.2, James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2.
RISE AT DAWN (20g, Towkay, Hereward the Wake). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1700m to 2024-25, A$492,085, MRC Heatherlie S., L, VRC Mary Longden Mile, Season Premiere Race Day P., MRC Catanach's Jewellers H., MVRC Middle Distance Series H., 2d VRC Rod Johnson H., Silver Bowl Series Final.
KATOUCHA (19f, Holy Roman Emperor, Sadler's Wells). 4 wins from 1500m to 1900m, €101,460, 13,212Dhs, Deauville Prix Petite Etoile, L, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix de Botzaris, Saint-Cloud Prix Durban.
NUCLEOZOR (21g, Burgundy, Volksraad). 3 wins at 2 in 2023-24, NZ$92,000, CJC Welcome S., L, Pearl Series 2YO S., Otago RC Dakota Boutique 2YO S.
RAJAPOUR (20g, Rock of Gibraltar, Marju). 3 wins at 2, €75,500, Deauville Prix Isonomy, L, Chantilly Prix des Aigles, Deauville Prix de Crevecoeur, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.
LASSAUT (19c, Sinndar, Desert Style). 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, €108,310, Deauville Prix Nureyev, L, Chantilly Prix de la Broutillerie, ParisLongchamp Prix Machado, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Niel, Gr.2, 3d Deauville Prix de Kildare.
KEENELAND (21g, Savabeel, Danehill). 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m in 2024-25, A$152,890, VRC Super Impose S., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3.
AROUND MIDNIGHT (20f, Lawman, Dynaformer). 2 wins at 2, €80,600, Craon Prix du Haras de Bouquetot, L, 2d Deauville Prix des Réservoirs, Gr.3, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, 4th Chantilly Prix des Lilas, L.
AHURIRI (20f, Darci Brahma, Montjeu). 2 wins at 1900m, 2800m in 2023-24, A$233,450, VRC St Leger, L, 2d MRC Join the MRC 2YO H.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT (19c, Fastnet Rock, Spinning World). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, US$154,297, Aqueduct Woodhaven S., L, 4th Belmont Pennine Ridge S., Gr.2, Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.3.
Lux Libertas (20f, Makfi, Mossman). 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2024-25, NZ$161,920, Waikato TR Three Wise Birds S., Construction H., Fairview Motors H., Matamata RC Waharoa Industrial Park H., 2d Auckland TR Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d Waikato TR Craigs Investment H.
Geriatrix (20c, Showcasing, Zabeel). 4 wins at 1300m, 1400m in 2023-24, NZ$117,485, A$51,550, BRC HKJC H., Rotorua RC Van Dyks S., 2d Waikato TR Spring Sprint H., Gr.3, Auckland TR Ellerslie Events S., 3d Waikato TR Sprint H., L, 4th Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3.
Holymanz (19g, Dubawi, Danehill). 4 wins from 1200m to 1800m to 2023-24, NZ$45,000, A$591,300, Geelong RC Bet365 Coastal Classic, VRC Cirka Trophy, MVRC Sustainable Energy H., 2d VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC James Squire H., 3d MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, VRC Sofitel H., L.
Virtuous Circle (19g, Stryker, Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 2000m to 2023-24, A$776,200, MVRC Hugh Wallace-Smith H., MRC (Mornington) Cleanaway Sustainability Sires 2YO P., VRC Lesley Hewitt Trophy, 2d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, MVRC Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2.
Mary Shan (20f, High Chaparral, Danzero). 2 wins at 1400m in 2023-24, NZ$165,440, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis S., 2d Auckland TR Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Soliloquy S., Gr.2, 4th WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Rotorua S., Gr.3.
Qali Al Farrasha (20f, Burgundy, Volksraad). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2024-25, NZ$169,800, Auckland TR Sistema H., 2d Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3, Counties Cup, Gr.3, Waikato TR Flair's Final Fling H., 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1.
Andalus (19g, Savabeel, O'Reilly). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m to 2023-24, NZ$228,630, A$111,100, 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, ATC Central Coast Wedding Fair H., BRC Clayfield Jewellery P., 3d Waikato RC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1.
Safura (19f, Volksraad, Entrepreneur). Winner at 2000m, 3d Waikato RC Royal S., Gr.2.
WOOTTON BASSETT Champion 2YO Colt in France in 2010. 5 wins at 2, £347,463, €220,010, Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, Doncaster Weatherbys Insurance 2YO S., ESG 2YO S., York DBS Premier Yearling 2YO S.. He entered stud in France in 2012. He entered stud in Aust. in 2021. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 2YOs. Leading Sire of 2YOs in France in 2021. Sire of 630 progeny to race, 348 winners (55.0%), earnings of over $53 million, 57 stakes winners, 40 stakes placegetters, inc.
ALMANZOR (13c, Maria's Mon, Halling). Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2016 (Int.). Champion 3YO Colt in Ireland & France in 2016 (Int.).8 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, £737,230, €1,901,600, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3, Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.
AUDARYA (16f, Green Tune, Anabaa). 5 wins from 1600m to 2050m, £194,678, €216,700, US$1,100,000, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Goodwood British Fillies' H., 2d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Coronation, L, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Opéra, Gr.1, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Opéra, Gr.1.
AL RIFFA (20c, Galileo, Darshaan). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 2400m to 2024, £161,250, €479,030, US$10,000, Curragh National S., Gr.1, Hoppegarten Grosser Preis von Berlin, Gr.1, 2d Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Curragh International S., Gr.3, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix Ganay, Gr.1.
HENRI MATISSE (22c, Pivotal, Sadler's Wells). 4 wins at 2 in 2024, €250,440, US$520,000, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Gr.1, Curragh Railway S., Gr.2, Futurity S., Gr.2, 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1.
BUCANERO FUERTE (21c, Elusive City, Affirmed). 4 wins-3 at 2-to 6f to 2024, £21,722, €337,000, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1, Railway S., Gr.2, Naas Lacken S., Gr.3, 3d Curragh National S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2.
ZELLIE (19f, Nathaniel, Sky Classic). Champion 2YO Filly in France in 2021.4 wins at 2, £39,700, €342,260, ParisLongchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Roland de Chambure, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Arbele, Prix La Belle II, 2d Deauville Prix Six Perfections, Gr.3, Prix Imprudence, Gr.3, ParisLongchamp Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3, Goodwood Conqueror S., L, 4th The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Prix du Ranelagh, L.
KING OF STEEL (20c, Verglas, Nashwan). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 8½f to 1½m to 2023, £1,352,564, €62,500, US$120,000, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot King Edward S., Gr.2, 2d The Derby, Gr.1, 3d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, 4th Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1.
WOODED (17c, Elusive City, Affirmed). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, €218,398, ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Texanita, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Tour en Bessin, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, Prix du Petit Couvert, Gr.3, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, 4th Deauville Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1.
INCARVILLE (18f, Azamour, Highest Honor). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, €225,460, ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, Prix de la Masseliere, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Pénélope, Gr.3, Prix Cleopatre, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de la Maison de l'Armateur.
CAMILLE PISSARRO (22c, Pivotal, Irish River). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, £80,463, €262,360, ParisLongchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, 2d Curragh Marble Hill S., Gr.3, Anglesey S., Gr.3, Doncaster Weatherbys Scientific 300,000 2YO S.
TENNESSEE STUD (22c, Sadler's Wells, Be My Guest). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €179,500, Critérium de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1, 2d Curragh Beresford S., Gr.2.
TWAIN (22c, Montjeu, Green Desert). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €153,650, Saint-Cloud Critérium International, Gr.1.
UNQUESTIONABLE (21c, Sea the Stars, Holy Roman Emperor). 2 wins at 2 in 2023, £36,870, €171,440, US$520,000, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Gr.1, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1, Curragh Railway S., Gr.2, 3d Curragh First Flier S., L, 4th Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
CHINDIT (18c, Oasis Dream, Galileo). 9 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 8¼f to 2023, £529,659, €28,600, Ascot Summer Mile, Gr.2, Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, Haydock Superior Mile S., Gr.3, Newbury Greenham S., Gr.3, Ascot Paradise S., L, Pat Eddery S., L, Sandown Fortune S., L, Doncaster Mile, L, 2d Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, 3d Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, Newmarket Joel S., Gr.2, Challenge S., Gr.2, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.2, 4th Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Goodwood Celebration Mile, Gr.2, Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2.
SPEAK OF THE DEVIL (17f, Indian Rocket, Bering). Joint Champion Older Female Miler in France in 2021.6 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, €245,428, US$410,630, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Isola Bella, L, Prix Tantième, L, Deauville Prix de la Calonne, L, ParisLongchamp Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, Deauville Prix d'Hotot-en-Auge, 2d Deauville Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Coronation, L, ParisLongchamp Prix d'Escoville, 3d Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1, Churchill Downs Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S., Gr.2, ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, 4th Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1.
TOPGEAR (19c, Giant's Causeway, Quiet American). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m to 2024, £70,888, €200,300, Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2, Chantilly Prix Eclipse, Gr.3, ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Irish River, Prix PMU, Chantilly Prix du Carrefour des Lions, 2d Chantilly Prix Bertrand du Breuil, Gr.3, Prix Messidor, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Quincey, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Altipan, L, ParisLongchamp Prix de Montretout, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Edmond Blanc, Gr.3.
ROYAL PATRONAGE (19c, Dalakhani, Kahyasi). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 1700m to 2024-25, £158,448, US$132,835, A$705,500, ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, Newmarket Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, York Acomb S., Gr.3, Epsom British Stallion Studs 2YO S., Keeneland Allowance, 2d York Dante S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, 7+ Sport S., 4th Laurel Prince George's County S., L.
TAMAHERE (17f, Giant's Causeway, Montjeu). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1700m, €44,820, US$253,500, A$10,500, Belmont Sands Point S., Gr.2, Monmouth Violet S., L, La Teste Prix La Sorellina, L, 2d Keeneland Jenny Wiley S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix de la Reboursiere, 3d Grand Critérium de Bordeaux, L, 4th Saratoga Ballston Spa S., Gr.2.
ATOMIC JONES - ATOMIC BEAUTY (H.K.) (19g, Turtle Bowl, Sillery). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1650m to 2023-24, €88,400, HK$2,767,050, Leopardstown Champions Juvenile S., Gr.2, Curragh Barronstown Stud 2YO S., HKJC On Lan H., Middle Gap H., 2d HKJC Lancashire H., Raeburn Place H., 3d HKJC Ice House H., Luard H., Wai Yip H., Sheung Shui H., Lusitano Challenge Cup, 4th Leopardstown Derby Trial S., Gr.3.
RIVER TIBER (21c, Arcano, Common Grounds). 3 wins at 2 in 2023, £116,439, €123,605, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2, Naas Coolmore Stud Calyx 2YO S., 3d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
GREEN IMPACT (22c, Galileo, Royal Applause). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, €104,800, Leopardstown Champions Juvenile S., Gr.2.
AMILCAR (16c, King's Best, Distant Relative). 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 1500m, £7,612, €211,840, ParisLongchamp Prix de la Porte Maillot, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix Hérod, L, Deauville Prix Luthier, L, ParisLongchamp Grand Handicap de la Nouvelle Piste, Chantilly Prix de la Breche Aux Loups, Deauville Prix de Saint-Julien le Faucon, 2d Deauville Prix Luthier, L, ParisLongchamp Prix du Gros Caillou, Prix du Pont au Change, 3d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Djebel, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix Montjeu, Deauville Prix de Lianger, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix du Pin, Gr.3, Wolverhampton Lady Wulfruna S., L.
ILARAAB (17c, Soviet Star, Selkirk). 8 wins from 1m to 1½m, £192,137, Newbury Aston Park S., Gr.3, St Simon S., Gr.3, Dubai Duty Free H., York Jorvik H., Coral Free Bet H., 3d Ascot Cumberland Lodge S., Gr.3, Newbury Legacy Cup, Gr.3, 4th Newbury John Porter S., Gr.3.
THE BLACK ALBUM (16c, Trade Fair, Cape Cross). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m, €75,200, US$186,728, Longchamp Prix la Rochette, Gr.3, Horseshoe Indianapolis Jonathan B Schuster Memorial S., L, Woodbine Charlie Barley S., L, 2d Gulfstream Park West Showing Up S., L, 3d Keeneland Transylvania S., Gr.3, 4th Deauville Prix François Boutin, L, Golden Gate Joseph T Grace S., L.
AMERICAN FLAG (20g, American Post, Monsun). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m to 2023, €145,635, ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, Prix des Trois Roses d'Argent, 2d Deauville Prix de Saint-Desir, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Altipan, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1.
WOOTTON (15g, American Post, Woodman). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, £59,046, €129,760, 339,475Dhs, Longchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Isonomy, L, Prix Beachcomber Paradis, 2d Meydan Jebel Hatta S., Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Perth, Gr.3, 4th Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Meydan Zabeel Mile, Gr.2.
GUILDSMAN (17g, Street Cry, Halling). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 7f to 2023, £26,897, €14,400, US$298,994, Kentucky Downs Franklin-Simpson S., Gr.3, Presque Isle Downs Tom Ridge S., L, Goodwood Lucky Leap 2YO S., 2d Curragh Round Tower S., Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.2, Saratoga Lucky Coin S., L, Gulfstream Park Texas Glitter S., L, 4th Newmarket July S., Gr.2.
PROTAGONIST (17g, Shamardal, Linamix). 6 wins from 1900m to 2050m, £50,082, €36,150, A$441,875, ATC Sky High S., Gr.3, Gowran Park Mansionbet Proud to Support Irish Racing H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 3d ATC Hill S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3.
WOOTTON VERNI (21c, Kendargent, Machiavellian). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1350m to 2100m to 2024, €138,300, Saint-Cloud Prix Greffulhe, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix du Castel, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Eugène Adam, Gr.2, Chantilly Prix Maurice Caillault, L.
WOOTTON ASSET (18c, Librettist, Top Ville). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, €30,450, US$279,000, Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.3, 2d Pimlico Laurel Futurity, L, 3d Delaware Park Kent S., Gr.3, Pimlico Bald Eagle Derby, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix Roland de Chambure, L, Belmont Awad S., L.
HOUQUETOT (22c, War Front, Sadler's Wells). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €88,000, ParisLongchamp Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, 2d Deauville Prix François Boutin, Gr.3.
MARANOA CHARLIE (22c, Galileo, Kheleyf). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €151,275, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, Deauville Arqana Series des Poulains, Chantilly Prix des Aigles, 4th Saint-Cloud Critérium International, Gr.1.
ANGEAL (22f, Galileo, Inchinor). 3 wins at 2 in 2024, €88,000, Deauville Prix Six Perfections, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Amber Rama, Prix La Belle II, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3.
GREY MAN (21c, Linamix, Gone West). 3 wins at 2 in 2023, €112,900, Deauville Prix François Boutin, Gr.3, 2d ParisLongchamp Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.
THE SUMMIT (17g, Acatenango, Sharpo). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, €416,786, A$124,875, ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, MVRC Travis Harrison Cup H., 2d Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1, Deauville Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Omnium II, L, MRC Anniversary Vase, L, 3d Chantilly Prix de Condé, Gr.3, 4th MRC Heatherlie S., L.
WHIRL (22f, Galileo, Pivotal). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Curragh Staffordstown Stud S., Gr.3.
IDES OF MARCH (22c, Scat Daddy, Borrego). 2 wins at 2 in 2024, Curragh Round Tower S., Gr.3, Revamp Conservation and Restoration Irish EBF.
ZABIARI (21c, Duke of Marmalade, Red Ransom). 2 wins at 2 in 2023, €112,440, ParisLongchamp Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Prix de la Cite du Figuier, 2d Deauville Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage, L, Prix Roland de Chambure, L, 4th ParisLongchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3.
His sire sons include Almanzor (22), Wooded, Wootton's Colt, Texas, Dave, etc.