| Sire Sword of State (AUS) 2018 | Snitzel | Redoute's Choice | Danehill | | Snippets' Lass | Snippets | | In the Vanguard | Encosta de Lago | Fairy King | | Sharp | Danzero | | Dam Maria Grazia 2017 | Tavistock | Montjeu | Sadler's Wells | | Upstage | Quest for Fame | | Guiseppina | Johar | Gone West | | Battocchi | Success Express | SWORD OF STATE (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2018-Stud 2022). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2. Out of SP In the Vanguard. Grandson of SW Sharp (AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2). His oldest progeny are yearlings. 1st dam MARIA GRAZIA, by Tavistock. Unraced. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO. 2nd dam GUISEPPINA, by Johar. 6 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1400m, NZ$369,913, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, Levin S., L, 2d Hawkes Bay Spring Classic, Gr.1, PGG Wrightson East Coast H., 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, 4th Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Half-sister to Micken. Dam of 6 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:- Tavi Time. 7 wins-3 in succession-1250m to 1600m, A$358,025, to 2024-25, ATC Blueblood Thoroughbreds H., Schweppes H., Newcastle JC Kurt Fearnley Legend Mile H., Mudgee Cup, 2d BRC FVS Fire Solutions H. 3rd dam BATTOCCHI, by Success Express. 4 wins 1200m to 2200m, NZ$10,400, A$139,440, VRC Matriarch S., L, Ballarat Cup, L, VATC Weary Dunlop Research H., 3d MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, 4th Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:- GUISEPPINA (Johar). 6 wins. See above. Micken (Darci Brahma). 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1600m, 2d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Per Incanto at LA Stud H., VRC LV Lachal H. 4th dam AVANT, by Imposing. 5 wins 1200m to 1609m. Half-sister to TRAPPINGS, RECORD BREAKER. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:- BATTOCCHI (Success Express). 4 wins. See above. Awave. Placed. Dam of 5 winners- Swing the Cat. 3 wins 5½f to 8½f, Hollywood Park Allowance, 3d ARC Mercedes Super Bonus Fillies' Prelude. Dam of 5 winners- Strong Response (State City). 9 wins-1 at 2-5½f to 6½f, 2d Fair Grounds Van Berg S., L. Polyana. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners- (SIR) STATHAM (Danroad). 6 wins at 1150m, 1200m, NZ$156,225, A$4,000, ARC Concorde H., Gr.3, Pandoro Panatteria H., 2d ARC Newmarket H., L, Counties Bowl H., L, 3d Waikato RC Sprint H., L, 4th ARC Concorde H., Gr.3-twice, BRC Chief de Beers H., L. The Banchee. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners- THE POOKA (Tobougg). 6 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1600m, NZ$486,675, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC New Zealand Bloodstock Classique, RL, 3d Counties Challenge S., L. Pooka's Sister (Tobougg). 3 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2000m, Taranaki RC Brand X H., 2d Foxton RC Castletown S., L, Taranaki RC Mr Nancho H. |