Festival Yearling Sale

Account of TE RUNGA STUD, Pukekohe.

STRATEGIC IMAGE (AUS) (Chestnut 1998-Stud 2003). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, Ian McEwen Trophy, L, 2d VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3, QTC JF Meynink S., L, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Mustin Lake. Sire of Strategic Decision and of the placegetters Amber Rose - Royal Belle (Sing.), Mostly, Real Impact, Taser, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

FLOUNCE, by Prince Ferdinand. Winner at 1100m. Half-sister to BUNKER. This is her second foal. Her first foal is an unraced 3YO.

2nd dam

PERFECT, by Straight Strike. 5 wins from 1150m to 1600m, Gore RC Breens Dairy H., 2d ARC Winter H., 4th Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3. Half-sister to PETANQUE, RED BARON. Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

BUNKER (Sandtrap). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$209,500, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.3, Levin RC Ryder S., L, Otaki Maori RC Mercedes Bonus 2YO H., 2d Foxton RC Castletown S., L, BOP RC New Zealand Bloodstock 3YO Classique.

Peter Perfect. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m in Aust.

Flounce. Winner. See above.

3rd dam

PEEP, by Wandering Eyes. Placed at 2 & 3, 2d Manawatu RC Mangaone Park S. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

PETANQUE (Red Tempo). 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$184,475, A$17,100, ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.3, ARC Tip Top Icecream H., DB Draught Sprint H., Magness Benrow-Fisher & Paykel H., BOP RC Zespri NZ Kiwifruit H., ARC TV Guide H., Volvo H., 2d Levin RC Ryder S., L, 3d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, QTC Sir Edward Williams H., L, Wanganui Guineas, L, 4th CJC Winter Cup, Gr.3, STC Darby Munro S., L, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L.

RED BARON (Red Tempo). 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$213,950, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, CJC Winter Cup, Gr.3, Marton JC Metric Mile, Gr.3, WRC Whyte H., L, Levin RC Ryder S., L, Avondale JC DTR Easy Hire Mile H., Waikato RC King Delamere H., Thoroughbred Sales H., 2d ARC Great Northern Challenge S., Gr.3, Brightstone Cider S., Gr.3, HBJC Hawke's Bay Guineas, L, Counties RC Metric Mile, L, 3d Marton JC Metric Mile, Gr.3, Whakatane Cup, L, 4th Matamata Cup, L-twice.

Bobby Lee. 2, 2d ARC Dunstan Stayers' Championship Qualifier. Dam of-

Tappy (Sandtrap). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2006-07, CJC Emerald Lodge Danske 3YO H., 3d Foxton RC Castletown S., L.

Under Cover. Winner at 2, 2d ARC Helene H. Dam of-

Star of Honor (Honor Grades). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m in NZ and Macau, WRC Mercedes Super Bonus Jackpot Juvenile S., Waikato RC Montana Wines 3YO H., 2d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3.

Corniche (Crested Wave). 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, CJC Riccarton Park Function Centre H., 2d Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L. Producer.

High Grade. 7 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$96,750, Waikato RC United Cleaning H., 4th Waikato Guineas, Gr.3, WRC Anniversary H., L.