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Stud RecordBEL ESPRIT entered stud in 2003. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners in 2012-13. Sire of 1039 runners, 717winners (69%), earnings of over $73 million, 3 Group One winners, 27 stakes winners, 26 stakes placegetters, inc-BLACK CAVIAR (Desert Sun; Snippets). Horse of
the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia 3 times. 25 wins, $7,364,462, ATC TJ Smith S.-G1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S.-G1, VRC Newmarket H.-G1Patinack Classic-G1-twice, Lightning S.-G1-thrice.
BEL MER (At Talaq; Sir Dapper). 4 wins, $599,575, SAJC Robert Sangster S.-G1, MRC (WJ Adams S.) JRA S.-L, 2d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1, MVRC (AJ Moir S.) Schweppes S.-G2.
KEEN ARRAY (Zabeel; Bluebird). 7 wins, $942,175, VRC (Baguette S.) Gilgai S.-G2, MRC Testa Rossa S.-L, Italktravel S.-L, Blue Sapphire S.-L, 2d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1.
SWEET SHERRY (Revoque; Sir Tristram). 4 wins, $658,300, SAJC (Yallambee Classic) Euclase S.-G2, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, MVRC William Crockett S.-L, 3d MVRC Atlantic Jewel S.-L.
AFLEET ESPRIT (Danewin; Luskin Star). 5 wins, $428,870, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G2, VRC (VRC Spring Fillies H.) Cap d'Antibes S.-L, MRC Pancare Foundation H.
SE SAUVER (Giant's Causeway; Secretariat). 2 wins, $192,725, VRC Edward Manifold S.-G2, 4th MRC Quezette S.-G3.
GABBIDON (Scenic; Denizen). 4 wins, $233,090, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G3, SAJC (National S.) Jansz S.-G3.
VIVACIOUS SPIRIT (Snippets; Last Tycoon). 3 wins, $254,810, MRC How Now S.-G3, 2d MRC (Autumn S.) Perri Cutten Cup-G2.
TACTICAL ADVANTAGE (Encosta de Lago; Snippets). 11 wins, $962,250, VRC (VRC Cup Day Sprint) MSS Security Sprint H.-L.
OREGON SPIRIT (Oregon; Imperial Seal). 8 wins, $434,613, MRC (Mornington) Lord S.-L, 2d MRC (Victoria Gold Cup) Mornington Cup Prelude-L.
The Pupster (New Regent; Tudor Melody). 4 wins, 3d WATC Perth S.-L.
Little Bit Ditsy (Bite the Bullet; Gildoran). 3 wins, $135,050, 3d BRC Princess S.-L.
Broodmare sire of the winners of over $36 million -8 stakes winners - 2 Group One winners inc MONTAIGNE - BEAUTY GENERATION (H.K.), COSTA VIVA, SYLVIA'S MOTHER, OLE KIRK, HUMMA HUMMA, etc
Maternal GrandsireVAIN - Group 1 winner, Champion 2YO in Aust. 12wins,, STC Golden Slipper S.-G1, AJC Champagne S.-G1, VRC (Cantala S.) George Adams H.-G1, Sires' Produce S.-G1, (Victoria Racing Club S.) Craven A S.-G1, VATC Caulfield Guineas-G1. Champion Aust. Sire in 1983-84, second in 1978-79, 1982-83, third in 1981-82. Champion Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 1982-83, 1983-84. Sire of the winners of over $9.0 million, 46 stakes winners, 39 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $80 million - 99 stakes winners - 15 Group One winners inc DENMAN, IKE'S DREAM, BEL ESPRIT, PROPRIETOR, ARLINGTON ROAD, PRESERVE, JOIE DE GRISE, VEGAS, CHIEF DE BEERS, etc.
Female LineDamBESPOKEN, by Vain. Unplaced. Half-sister to
MAHAASIN. Dam of fourteen foals, twelve to race, eight winners, inc:-
BEL ESPRIT (c. by Royal Academy). see above.Hashasan (g. by Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner 1400m,
Miss Sacha (f. by Kaapstad). 3 wins 900-1200m, 2d QTC Rajah H. Producer.
2nd DamVIN D'AMOUR, by Adios. Head of The 1983-84 NZ
2YO Free H. Joint Head of The 1983-84 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins 1000-1400m, Manawatu Sires' Produce S.-G1, Matamata Breeders' S.-G2, 2d WRC Evergreen Lodge S.-G2, 3d HBJC Gold Trail S.-G3, Masterton RC Lowland S.-G3. Half-sister to SECRET SEAL. Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-
MAHAASIN (Biscay). 5 wins 900-1200m, $525,050, VATC Blue Diamond S.-G1, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, VATC Laurent-Perrier S.-L, Quezette Quality S, 2d VRC Edward Manifold S.-G2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude-G3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Fillies S. (R)-L, 3d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S.-G2. Dam of-
Love of Kentucky. Unraced. Dam of-Eliza Sunset. Unraced. Dam of-
Arakti (Rakti). 2 wins 1600-2100m, ARC Curraghmore Stud H, 2d ARC Great Northern Guineas Prelude-L, 3d WRC Trentham S.-G3.
3rd DamGLITEREN, by Final Orders. 5 wins, 3d VRC
Provincial Plate, DJC McLean S. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-
VIN D'AMOUR. see above.SECRET SEAL. 8 wins 1400-2200m, $163,105,
Hawke's Bay Cup-G3, HBJC Ormond Memorial S.-G3, Wanganui JC Tim Rogers S.-G3, Taranaki S.-L, 3d New Zealand St Leger-G1.
Wagtail. Unplaced. Dam of-Queen of Saxony. 7 wins 1600-2100m, WATC
Swan River Welter H, Budget Super Rent H, 3d WATC Belmont Oaks-L. Dam of-
KING OF SAXONY. 6 wins 1400-3200m, $416,200, WATC Perth Cup-G2, Melvista S.-L, 2d WATC Derby-G1, WATC Sires' Produce S.-G3, Lindsay Rosenthal S.-L.