Lot

 

La Comaneci

Account of GRANGE FARM LTD, Christchurch.

Lot 218 LA COMANECI Yard 5

Lot

218

Chestnut Mare

Chestnut mare Foaled in 1994

Sire

Rancher (AUS)

1979

Brave Lad

Bold Lad

Bold Ruler

Social Bee

Galivanter

Awakening

Virginia Gentleman

Crocket

Sleepyhead

Daybreak

Dam

Land of Smile (AUS)

1980

Prince de Guerre

Crowned Prince

Raise a Native

Take a Chance

Baldric

Arcona

Summer Fair

Summertime

Dreambridge

Busbridge

RANCHER (AUS) (1979). 9 wins, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire of 13 SW, inc. Rancho Ruler (VATC Marlboro Cup, Gr.1), Station Hand, etc. Sire of the dams of 550 rnrs, 286 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. Mr Sandgroper, Only Glory, Classy Dane, Gallopini, Ventura, Moet Magic, Magic Aces, Kenconcarne, Trousers, Land Speed Record, SP Timeless Miss, Taj Lotto, Willie Capone, Kimester, Pick Up Line, Roman Estate and of Marmottan, Pangkor Beauty, etc.

1st dam

LAND OF SMILE, by Prince de Guerre. Placed at 3, 3d SAJC Maiden H. Half-sister to DURBRIDGE. Dam of ten named foals, nine to race, three winners, inc:-

La Comaneci (f. by Rancher). 3 wins. See below.

Chelsea Affair (f. by Don't Say Halo). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2200m, 3d QTC Maybe Lad Maiden H. Dam of-

Guad. 4 wins to 2005 in Phil.

El Shazzar (c. by Arch Sculptor). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

ARCONA, by Summer Fair. 2 wins at 1600m, SAJC Graduation S. Half-sister to Goldbridge, Dream Princess (dam of COUNTESS MARIZZA). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

DURBRIDGE (Durham Ranger). Head of The 1993-94 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. Joint top colt on The 1990-91 Australasian 3YO Classification. 21 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, A$3,343,410, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, AJC Derby, Gr.1, AJC Queen Elizabeth Randwick S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, VATC CF Orr S., Gr.1, BATC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2-twice, Craiglee S., Gr.2, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, VATC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, St George S., Gr.2-twice, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale Cup, Gr.3, VRC Chester Manifold S., L, Hardy Brothers Jewellers S., L, 2d AJC Queen Elizabeth Randwick S., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, 3d Australian Guineas, Gr.1.

3rd dam

DREAMBRIDGE, by Busbridge. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1½m, SAJC Strathmore H., Adelaide RC Coalbrook S. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Dream Princess. Raced twice. Dam of-

COUNTESS MARIZZA (Virginia Gentleman). 12 wins to 1200m, A$121,990, VRC Lightning S., Gr.2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2. Dam of-

ROSE OF MARIZZA (Nassipour). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$82,650, VRC Gallantic H., L, Milady S., L, VATC IGA H. Dam of-

BUCKLE MY SHOE (Rory's Jester). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, NZ$85,475, ARC NZ Bloodstock Royal S., Gr.2.

Race Record : 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d Timaru RC Show Gate S.

Produce Record : Dam of two named foals, one to race.

2001 g. Le Gionaire, by Centaine. Winner at 850m in 2005-06.

2002 c. by Centaine.

2003 g. Vaulting, by Pins. Unraced.

2005 c. by O'Reilly.

Missed in 2000, 2004.

Served by Danske. Date of last service, 08.11.2005.