

Overview
Banquo
The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
From a great Australian sprint family
Service Fee $3,000 + GST, LFG
An impressive type, Banquo earned his place on the roster after several quality wins over sprint distances. He broke his maiden in his fourth start before backing up 12 days later to win the 2019 Listed Springtime Stakes at Flemington over 1400m on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Banquo was beaten by only 0.2 lengths in the superb sprint, the G2 Autumn Stakes, a race won by Group 1 winner Microphone, and previously by speed sires Centaine, Canny Lad and Dash for Cash. He then proved he could foot it with the fastest, beating home elite sprinters Exceedance, Tofane and Libertini when finishing close up in an illustrious running of the G1 Newmarket Hcp, where the field had collectively won 11 Group 1 races.
“Banquo is an incredibly good-looking horse and he was very talented,” said trainer Danny O’Brien. “He won a stakes race at his third run as a 3-year-old and raced very well for us the following spring, just beaten in a Group 2 race at Flemington as a 4-year-old. He’s a genuine group-class sprinter that unfortunately we didn’t get to see at his best.”
A $600,000 yearling purchase by top judge Bruce Perry, Banquo is by Written Tycoon, Australia’s former Champion sire and brilliant sire of juveniles. Written Tycoon is developing a strong reputation as an emerging sire of sires, with his Golden Slipper-winning son Capitalist now established as one of most exciting young stallions in the Hunter Valley.
Banquo is a brother to G1 Oakleigh Plate winner Booker. Dam Noondie was a winner over 1200m and is by Flying Spur, successful broodmare sire of Champion stallion Sebring and young Group 1-winning stallions Pierata and Preferment.
“Banquo made a statement as soon as he walked out as a yearling. He had presence and quality,” recalled Bruce Perry. “He was a very athletic and good-moving yearling.”
Of the 10 new stallions to stand in New Zealand in the past two seasons, Banquo is one of only three colonial-bred options (with the exciting Noverre joining him as a barnmate this year). With I Am Invincible, So You Think, Snitzel and Nicconi rounding out the top four sires in Australia in 2022, and Savabeel and Tavistock securing the quinella in New Zealand, Australasian-bred sires are continually proving to be most reliable source of quality. In fact, a foreign-bred stallion has not won the major premiership in New Zealand since 2010 or in Australia since 2015.
“Waikato Stud has an incredible history of success and for Mark to take him on shows the belief he has in Banquo,” said Perry. “It’s pretty special for Banquo and his owners, as we know he will get every opportunity. Waikato Stud don’t get it wrong very often with their stallion selections.”

Studmaster
Mark Chittick
+64 21 433 252
mark@waikatostud.co.nz

Breeding
Consultant
Mike Rennie
+64 21 433 073
mike@waikatostud.co.nz
Pedigree
Banquo Pedigree
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1st Dam
NOONDIE, by Flying Spur. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to TRANQUILITY, Impassioned, Rare Delight (dam of SAINT ALICE). Dam of eight named foals, all raced, four winners, inc:-
BOOKER (f by Written Tycoon) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$856,150, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3, VRC Phar Lap Club 2YO P., 2d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, SAJC National S., Gr.3, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Cape Grim Beef Steaks S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2. Producer.
BANQUO (c by Written Tycoon) Subject horse.
2nd Dam
CREATRIX, by Umatilla. 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, WATC Belmont Guineas, L, 2d WATC Wild Side P., 3d WATC BMW 7 Series H., 4th WATC Belmont Oaks, L. Three-quarter-sister to UMRUM, Tan Tat Star (dam of TAN TAT DE LAGO, TAN TAT SUN - SUN JEWELLERY (H.K.)), half-sister to Supersteam. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-
TRANQUILITY (Redoute's Choice) 3 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$251,050, WATC La Trice Classic, L, Seacorp Ship Broking H., Westspeed 3YO H., 2d WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3, Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Belmont Guineas, L, Westspeed 3YO H., 3d WATC Asian Beau S., Gr.3, Birthday S., L, Bunbury S., L, 4th WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, CB Cox S., Gr.2, Belmont Oaks, L. Producer.
Impassioned (Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1300m, 1500m, WATC Peacock Bros H., 3d WATC Challenge S., L. Dam of-
Secret Attraction (Savabeel) 5 wins from 1600m to 1800m, A$202,514, to 2024-25, WATC Amelia Park H., Kalgoorlie Boulder RC CD Dodd H., 2d WATC Belhus Racing Stables H., 3d WATC Belmont Oaks, L, Conquer Cystic Fibrosis H., Unite Resourcing H.
Rare Delight. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in Aust. Dam of-
SAINT ALICE (So You Think) 7 wins from 1400m to 2100m, NZ$257,887, to 2023-24, Matamata RC Kaimai S., L, BOP RC Ray White Papamoa H., Auckland TR Eagle Technology H., Mainland H., Premier Horse Transport H., Avondale JC Westbrook Wines H., 2d Waikato TR Travis S., Gr.2, 3d Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3, 4th Matamata RC Kaimai S., L.
3rd Dam
REHEARSED, by Century. Placed in Aust. Half-sister to Star Power, Rhum Dancer (dam of UMRUM). Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-
CREATRIX (Umatilla) 2 wins. See above.
Supersteam (Alquoz) 7 wins from 1200m to 2200m, A$173,080, BTC Kilkenny H., Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's H., BTC Adrenalin Sports Bar H., 2d AJC Century Batteries H., Denis Rowe H., Steve Donogue H., Greendale H., BTC Rotary Foundation H., 3d AJC Carbine Club S., L.
4th Dam
GAELIC DANCER, by Boysie Boy. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Sister to Flying By, half-sister to Dixie Rag (dam of PARVO). Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-
Star Power (Kaoru Star) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1800m, STC Petersham H., 2d Gosford Classic, L, STC Esso S., Domain S., Beverley Hills H.
Rhum Dancer. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-
UMRUM (Umatilla) 14 wins-5 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, A$1,563,280, VATC Toorak H., Gr.1-twice, VRC Craiglee S., Gr.2, WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, SAJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, Salinger S., Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, WATC Fruit 'n' Veg S., Gr.1, VATC Memsie S., Gr.2, Victoria H., Gr.3, 3d VATC Eat Well Live Well Cup, Gr.1, Underwood S., Gr.1, Toorak H., Gr.1-twice, JJ Liston S., Gr.2, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3.
Tan Tat Star. 3 wins from 1100m to 1600m, MRC Heathmont H., MVRC Great Race Sweepstake H., 3d VRC Australian Lamb Company H., MVRC Functions & Events H. Dam of-
TAN TAT DE LAGO (Encosta de Lago) 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$447,900, VRC Danehill S., Gr.3, QTC Brisbane P., L, MVRC Betstar 2YO H., VRC Better Draw 2YO H., 2d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Moomba P., L. Producer.
TAN TAT SUN - SUN JEWELLERY (H.K.) (Snitzel) Champion Miler in Hong Kong in 2015-16. 9 wins from 1100m to 1800m, A$41,675, HK$19,035,200 in Aust. and HK, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Hong Kong Classic Cup, L, Flying Dancer H., 3d HKJC Jockey Club Mile, Gr.2.
WRITTEN TYCOON 2 wins at 2, A$289,325, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, AJC Seppelt Wines 2YO H., 2d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, STC Satellite S., L, AJC Meriton Serviced Apartments 2YO H.. He entered stud in Aust. in 2007. Champion Sire in Australia in 2020-21. Leading Sire of 3YOs in Aust. in 2020-21. Leading Sire of 2YOs in Aust. in 2015-16. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2010-11. Third on Aust. Sires List in 2015-16. Sire of 1270 progeny to race, 978 winners (77.0%), earnings of over $172 million, 76 stakes winners, 57 stakes placegetters, inc.
COOLANGATTA (19f, More Than Ready, Danehill). 5 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$3,077,500, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, ATC Gimcrack S., Gr.3, BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, 3d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2.
PIPPIE (15f, Ne Coupez Pas, Success Express). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,236,950, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, WW Cockram S., Gr.3, BRC Brc.com.au H., MRC Supports Legacy H., 2d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, MVRC Saj Fruits H., 4th MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1.
OLE KIRK (17c, Bel Esprit, Desert Sun). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2020-21.3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.
SOUTHPORT TYCOON (20c, More Than Ready, Defensive Play). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m to 2024-25, A$2,447,100, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, MRC Ladbrokes Hub H., 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1.
TYCOON TARA (10f, Encores, Twig Moss). 10 wins to 1400m, A$1,175,870, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, Missile S., Gr.2, Show County H., Gr.3, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers P., 2d MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, VRC Isca H., 3d MRC Geoff Murphy H., 4th ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2.
MUSIC MAGNATE (11g, Danehill Dancer, Star Way). 9 wins to 1400m, A$1,230,025, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, BRC Victory S., Gr.2, ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, Christmas Classic, L, Cellarbrations October H., TAB More Than Winning H., Hyland Race Colours H., Bloodstock.com.au P., 2d ATC Darby Munro S., L, Scone RC Luskin Star S., L, GCTC Australian Turf Club Trophy H., L, ATC TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, Mack Trucks H., 4th ATC Star Kingdom H., Gr.3.
DESPATCH (14g, Fasliyev, Thunder Gulch). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,011,030, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, DC McKay S., Gr.3, Redelva S., L, Oakbank RC Oakbank S., L, Ballarat TC Magic Millions 2YO Clockwise Classic, SAJC Quayclean H., Ubet H., 3d BRC Phelan Ready S., L, 4th SAJC Spring S., Gr.3.
WRITTEN BY (15c, Tobougg, Umatilla). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2017-18.6 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,808,700, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Skyline Education Foundation P., Cameron Thurley Bucks Day 2YO P., 2d MRC WJ Adams S., L, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1.
CAPTURED BY LOVE (21f, Snitzel, General Nediym). 5 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2024-25, NZ$713,935, A$13,875, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, 2d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 3d Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1, Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, Te Aroha JC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, 4th VRC Desirable S., L.
CAPITALIST (13c, Fusaichi Pegasus, Danehill). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2015-16.4 wins at 2, A$3,545,900, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, ATC Breeders' P., L, 2d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, 4th ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.
TYZONE (13g, Hussonet, Carnegie). 17 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,228,425, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, 1400m-in track record time, BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, GCTC Goldmarket H., L, Townsville TC Casino 2YO Classic, GCTC Spill the Beans Yearlings H., BRC Wilpak Wholesale Meats H., RBWH Foundation H., GCTC D Russo Fresh Vegetables H., 2d BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, GCTC Moco Seafood H., 3d Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, BRC Buffering H., 4th BRC George Moore S., Gr.3, Keith Noud H., L, Lough Neagh S., L.
VELOCIOUS (21f, Snitzel, Dehere). Champion 2YO in New Zealand in 2023-24.5 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m to 2024-25, NZ$956,550, Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1, Karaka 2YO Million, RL, Counties Challenge S., L, Te Aroha JC Manco H., Waikato TR Virtual Print Design & Branding 2YO S., 3d Auckland TR Eclipse S., Gr.2.
BOOKER (14f, Flying Spur, Umatilla). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$856,150, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3, VRC Phar Lap Club 2YO P., 2d VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, SAJC National S., Gr.3, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Cape Grim Beef Steaks S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2.
ODEUM (17f, Red Ransom, Thunder Gulch). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$980,350, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Jim Moloney S., L, 2d VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Darby Munro S., L, 4th VRC March S., L.
LADY OF CAMELOT (21f, Fastnet Rock, More Than Ready). Leading 3YO Filly on the WBR Rankings (Sprint) in 2024.2 wins at 2 in 2023-24, A$5,942,000, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Widden S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Surround S., Gr.1, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2, Light Fingers S., Gr.2, SCTC Sunlight P., 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, 4th ATC The Everest, Gr.1, Gimcrack S., Gr.3.
PRIVATE LIFE (21c, Snitzel, Mister C). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m to 2024-25, A$2,080,750, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H., All Too Hard H., 4th MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.
LA LUNA ROSSA (13f, More Than Ready, Redoute's Choice). Top Filly on The 2015-16 NZ 2YO Free H.2 wins at 2, NZ$165,900, A$50,000, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, WRC Richardsonracing.co.nz 2YO S., 2d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Wanganui JC O'Leary S., L, 3d Matamata RC Prima Park 2YO S.
KISSONALLFORCHEEKS (17f, Blackfriars, Scenic). 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$1,702,990, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, Shaftesbury Avenue H., Gr.3, WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3, Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic, L, Bunbury TC Breeders Classic, L, WATC Glenroy Chaff P., Gourmet Takeaway 2YO P., Crown Sports Bar H., Morley Growers Market H., Gourmet Takeaway P., 2d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, Gold Rush, Gr.3, Cyril Flower S., L, Burgess Queen S., L, Challenge S., L, RSLWA 2YO Trophy P., Seacorp H., 3d WATC Railway S., Gr.1, Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Victoria H., Gr.3.
HOWMUCHDOYOULOVEME (08g, Celtic Swing, Vice Regent). 9 wins to 1200m, A$729,145, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, BRC Lightning H., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Hardy Brothers Jewellers H., ATC Cellarbrations Celebrate H., R&W Northbridge H., BRC Drumbeats at Lyndhurst H., 2d ATC Canterbury Classic, L, Sydney Markets Foundation H., Fairfield RSL Club H., Bradford Solar H., 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, Starlight S., L.
SUPER CASH (12f, Dash for Cash, Dancing Dissident). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,187,250, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Rubiton S., Gr.2-twice, VRC Goodwood Racecourse Trophy H., L, MRC Alfred Hospital H., 2d BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, VRC Cap d'Antibes S., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersalls Tiara, Gr.1, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, SAJC Redelva S., L, Ballarat TC Racing.com H., 4th SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3.
WINNING RUPERT (13c, Show a Heart, In the Slot). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$579,500, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, Gold Edition P., L, SCTC Rent 2 Own Cars Australia 2YO P., BRC McInnes Wilson Lawyers P., 4th GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL.
RICH ENUFF (11c, Spartacus, Bureaucracy). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$574,450, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Heath S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3, MVRC Friends of Epworth 2YO H.
DIRTY WORK (16c, Ad Valorem, Canny Lad). 5 wins at 1100m, A$604,925, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, ATC Inglis Broodmare Sale 10 May H., Drinkwise P., 1100m-in track record time, TAB H., 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, ATC Concorde S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., Gr.3, ATC No Nay Never Yearlings 2YO H., 4th ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, ATC Shorts H., Gr.2, Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Heritage S., L, VRC Incognitus S., L.
FIRST SETTLER (21c, Street Cry, Last Tycoon). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m to 2024-25, A$380,925, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, Russell Dawson 2YO P., MRC Sportsbet 2YO H., 2d VRC Poseidon S., L.
RICH HIPS (16f, Flying Spur, McGinty). 7 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$556,740, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3-twice, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Pin & Win H., Six Month Membership H., Ladbrokes H., 2d MRC Elizabeth Mooney H., 3d MRC Tile Importer H.
TELEPLAY (14f, Redoute's Choice, Scenic). 5 wins to 1400m, A$442,150, VRC Jim Beam S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, VRC MSS Security Sprint H., L, 2d MRC Sam Segman H., 3d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VOBIS Gold Sprint, MVRC Ladbrokes VOBIS Gold Carat.
ENTHAAR (18f, Not a Single Doubt, Red Ransom). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, A$335,400, ATC Gimcrack S., Gr.3, MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, Doveton S., L, 3d VRC Schweppervescence P., 4th MRC WJ Adams S., L.
WRITTEN BEAUTY (17f, Danehill Dancer, Lord Seymour). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$498,625, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, BRC Bright Shadow H., L, MVRC Sweeney Estate Agents H., ATC Heineken H., 2020 Vinery Stallions H., 1100m-in track record time, 2d MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, GCTC Patron Silver 2YO H., 4th ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3.
SEXY EYES (13f, Secret Savings, Snaadee). 6 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$390,720, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., Gr.3, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L, ATC Schweppes H.-twice, Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., Bowermans Office Furniture H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., Australian Turf Club H., 3d ATC Tab.com.au H., 4th BRC Glenlogan Park S., Gr.3, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L.
HIGHTAIL (16g, Falvelon, Al Hareb). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1250m, A$849,240, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, Gosford Guineas, L, ATC Events 2YO H., Quincy Seltzer H., 2d MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, Wyong RC Magic Millions Wyong S., MRC Ladbrokes Showdown 2YO P., 3d GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L, ATC Membership 2YO H., 4th GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL.
CILACAP (21f, More Than Ready, Flying Spur). 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m in 2024-25, A$338,110, MVRC Alexandra S., Gr.3, VRC Desirable S., L, MRC Clip Clop Club H.
FINANCE TYCOON (18c, Darci Brahma, End Sweep). 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$961,000, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, Showdown S., GCTC Gold Nugget H., 2d VRC Darley Spring 2YO Preview, 3d MVRC VOBIS Gold Carat, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1.
GUMDROPS (20f, Not a Single Doubt, Hula Chief). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m in 2023-24, A$280,325, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, William Crockett S., L.
DOUBLE YOU TEE (14g, Flying Spur, Scenic). 9 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$832,135, TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, MVRC Westin Melbourne H., Cranbourne TC Inglis Ready2race Sale H., MRC Alfa Romeo P., TRC Sky Racing P., TTC Luxbet P., 2d TRC Tasmanian Guineas, L, Hobart Guineas, L, Ballarat Cup, L, MVRC Inglis July Sales Series H., VRC TAB H., Lexus H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., Neds Same Race Multi H., Werribee Cup, Kyneton Cup, TTC Kachoo Apprentice Series P., 3d MVRC MSC Signs H., MRC VOBIS Gold Stayers, Kyneton Cup, TTC Tassie Instant Marquees H., 4th Tasmanian Derby, L.
TRUMP (08g, Black Minnaloushe, Palace Music). 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1650m, A$193,950, HK$4,404,350, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, Ambassador Travel H., Bundaberg Distilling Company H., Blackwoods Brisbane Bloodstock Bonus 2YO S., HKJC Cotton Tree H., East Point H., Nga Tsin Wai H., Hawthorn H., 2d BRC Queensland Day P., L, HKJC Dorset H., Wong Chuk Hang H., CUHK Alumni Cup, Lockhart H., 3d BRC Coolabah Tree Cafe 3YO H., Rockhampton JC Magic Millions 2YO Classic P., HKJC Tropicbird H., Shouson Hill H., Wan Chai Gap H., Shau Kei Wan H.
VIBRANT ROUGE (08f, West Point, Don't Say Halo). 8 wins to 1400m, A$456,990, TTC Vamos S., Gr.3, VRC Big Picture Group H., MVRC City Jeep H., MRC Hockingstuart P., MVRC Sportingbet Best Tote Plus H., Christmas at the Valley H., 2d MRC Perri Cutten P., Settlement Hotel H., 3d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, MRC Paul Williamson H., Mypunter.com H., Debra Coombs H., MVRC Dr Sheahan H., 4th VRC Lavazza Short Black P., Gr.3, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, TTC George Adams P., L, Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L.
TYCOON EVIE (17f, Show a Heart, In the Slot). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$466,425, BRC Pam O'Neill S., Gr.3, Qld Guineas Raceday H., Mount Franklin H., Membership H., Workforce Success H., XXXX Dry P., 2d ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3, BRC Princess S., L, Kirin H., 3d BRC Just Now H., L, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, BRC TAB Long May We Play H., 4th VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.2, Hawkesbury Crown, Gr.3, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L.
ACQUARELLO (19f, Al Maher, Bellotto). 5 wins to 1400m to 2024-25, NZ$245,900, A$34,210, CJC Canterbury Breeders S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis H., Waikato TR Champion Freight H., Matamata RC Trainers Series H., 2d Matamata RC Lisa Chittick Champagne S., L, Auckland TR Royal Descent S., Hawkes Bay Vet Services Equine H., Waikato TR Mondiale VGL H., 3d Auckland TR Sistema H.
ROSE QUARTZ (17f, Hidden Dragon, Monde Bleu). 5 wins to 1200m to 2023-24, A$619,090, MRC How Now S., Gr.3, VRC Rubaroc H., Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour H., 2d VRC Standish H., Gr.3, MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, Doveton S., L, VRC Resimax Group H., MRC Rule Henley Homes Sprint H., 3d MRC Christmas S., L, GCTC Magic Millions Snippets P., MRC Quayclean H., 4th VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, Kensington S., L.
MEDIA WORLD (21c, Epaulette, Made of Gold). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m to 2024-25, A$344,075, Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Clarendon 2YO S., ATC Hyland Colours H., 3d ATC Dulcify S., L.
ROYAL INSIGNIA (21c, Tobougg, Umatilla). 3 wins at 1200m in 2024-25, A$177,465, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, Tile Importer H.
RUN HARRY RUN (20g, Denman, Black Minnaloushe). 3 wins to 1450m in 2023-24, A$450,275, MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Testa Rossa S., L, MVRC VOBIS Gold Star, 4th MRC Weekend Hussler H., L.
WRITTEN DASH (11f, Dash for Cash, Redoute's Choice). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$168,940, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, MRC Appelles H., 2d MVRC 1print H.
PUBLIC ATTENTION (21c, Commands, Pins). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m to 2024-25, NZ$100,000, A$470,375, ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, MRC Chairman's Club 2YO H., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2, 4th ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2.
RAIKOKE (20g, Exceed and Excel, Gulch). 2 wins at 1200m in 2023-24, A$225,165, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, Stud and Stable Staff Awards P., 2d ATC Agency Real Estate H.
MAXIMILLIUS (19g, Fastnet Rock, Snippets). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m to 2023-24, A$213,270, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, MVRC Gwenda Fitzgerald H., 2d MVRC 55 Second Challenge, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MVRC 55 Second Challenge H.
LITERARY MAGNATE (18f, Fastnet Rock, Generous). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$520,500, MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, MRC Showdown S., Senet Gambling Law Experts H., Ladbrokes Easy Form H., 3d MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, VRC Silver Bowl Series Final, Silver Bowl Series H., 4th MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
TYCOON STAR (22c, Equiano, Not a Single Doubt). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$388,000, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Merson Cooper S., L.
MILITARY TYCOON (22f, Universal Ruler, General Nediym). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$184,125, VRC Ottawa S., Gr.3.
SKYHOOK (22c, Redoute's Choice, War Emblem). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$271,000, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Pierro 2YO P.
ALTHOFF (21g, Magnus, Fantastic Light). Winner at 2 in 2023-24, A$181,875, SCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3, 2d ATC Bookmakers Recognition Day 2YO H.
His sire sons include Capitalist (24), Rich Enuff (9), Written By (6), Winning Rupert (5), Ole Kirk, Dirty Work, etc.

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Mark Chittick
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Mike Rennie
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Stakes Won: A$346,850
At 3 : VRC Springtime H., L (1400m beating Sophia’s Choice and Regimental Band), Sale TC Ladbrokes Cash in Maiden P. (1400m)
At 3 : MRC Autumn S., Gr.2 (1400m to Microphone and beating Adelaide Ace)
At 4 : VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2 (1200m to Zoutori and beating Tofane), Victorian Sprint Final, L (1200m to The Astrologist and beating William Thomas)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2 | – | – | – | A$4,300 |
3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | A$245,800 |
4 | 6 | – | 2 | – | A$87,750 |
5 | 1 | – | – | – | A$9,000 |
Totals: | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | A$346,850 |

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