South Island Sale

CAPTAIN RIO (GB) (Chestnut 1999-Stud in Ire. 2004, NZ 2004). 4 wins-3 at 2, Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.2. Sire of 152 rnrs, 52 wnrs, inc. SW Capt Chaos (Curragh Tetrarch S., Gr.3), Philario, Hopes and Fears, SP Rioka, etc. His oldest NZ-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Il Quello Veloce (Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1) and of the placegetters Admiral Zhengho, Lord Stamford, Murphy, Riotous, Road to Rio, etc.

1st dam

COUNT THE STEPS, by Geiger Counter. 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1550m, STC Childrens Hospital H., Mortdale H., 2d AJC Integra Financial H., STC Oceanside Cup H., 3d AJC Triple M Sportsnet 2YO H., De Bortoli Noble One H., STC Balmain Rozelle RSL H., City Tatt's RC A Punch H. This is her ninth foal. Dam of six foals to race, four winners, inc:-

Slipperywhenwet (g. by Daayaan). Winner at 2 in 2007-08, 2d WRC Industrial Distributors 2YO H.

Count Brose (c. by Gold Brose). 2 wins at 1600m in Aust.

John's Girl (f. by Gold Brose). Winner at 1400m in 2007-08.

Donotdisturb (g. by Zerpour). Winner at 1600m.

Strizand (f. by Gold Brose). Placed.

2nd dam

Critical Path, by Amen Brother. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1050m to 1600m, SAJC Legacy Advisers H., Maybe Mahal H., Produce Market Sales H., 2d SAJC Southwark Premium Classic S., Gr.2, City of Adelaide H., L, Merger H., Big Philou Welter H., 3d SAJC Classic Mile, L, Tango Miss H., Australia Florist H., Honda Accord H. Half-sister to FRENCH PIRATE. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Heavenly Sister. 2 wins at 900m, 1000m in Aust.

3rd dam

L'ARLESIENNE, by Roan Rocket. 3 wins at 1600m, 3d SAJC Flying H. Half-sister to SUPERIOR PRINCE. Dam of 4 foals, all winners-

FRENCH PIRATE(River Rough). 11 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$89,685, SAJC New Year's Gift, L, SA Bookmakers League Inc. H., Electrical Contractor S., Eagle Blue P., Vat 69 H., Ansett New Zealand H., 3d SAJC Alsco Linen Services H., Travel House H., Take Care Milk H.

Critical Path(Amen Brother). 4 wins. See above.

Mitifio. 2 wins at 1000m in Aust.

Herself. Winner at 1400m, 2d SAJC Clipsal Safety Switch Maiden H. Dam of-

Instant Magic. 6 wins to 1100m, 2d SAJC Double Gin 2YO H.

He's Happy. 3 wins to 1200m to 2007-08, 3d SAJC Charge of Beersheba H.

4th dam

MORAY FIRTH, by Vilmoray. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, Newcastle Wansbeck P. Dam of 5 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

SUPERIOR PRINCE(Native Prince). 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1000m, 1050m, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Navarino H., Marceau H., Lester Piggott H., Sir Blink H., 2d SAJC Lightning S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L, Escort S., L-twice, 3d SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, 4th SAJC West End Breeders' S., Gr.2.

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