Skilled (AUS) | Bay | 16.1 hh | 2007

Commands - Dextrous, by Quest For Fame

Riverbank Agistment, AUS

118 Holdsworth Road,

2020 Stud Fee: AUD3,300

Contact: Russell Osborne ,

Ph: 03-5762 4637

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Hypothetical Mating
Skilled
Race Record

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
2631-A$388,850
311-24A$193,000
41---0
Totals:18334A$581,850
At 2 : AJC Champagne S., Gr.1 (1600m beating Sasa and Divorces), STC TL Baillieu H., L (1400m beating Fashion and Kudakulari), AJC Pagewood 2YO H. (1200m), 2d AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m to Yosei and beating Hinchinbrook)
At 3 : 2d ATC (Warwick Farm) Randwick Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m to Ilovethiscity and beating Light Brigade), MRC Gothic S., L (1400m to Mr Chard and beating Ace Acosta), 3d ATC (Randwick) Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2 (1200m to Master Harry and Audacious Spirit), ATC (Rosehill) Hobartville S., Gr.2 (1400m to Ilovethiscity and Retrieve), BRC BTC Classic, Gr.3 (1350m to Falino and Spirit of Boom), MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3 (1400m to Anacheeva and Toorak Toff), 4th VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3 (1600m)
Winner Date Race Earnings
Stunna the Runna (AUS) 2017 23/03/24 Healesville ARC Drago and Greg Birthday Maiden P. AUD2,300
Honour the Skills (AUS) 2018 22/03/24 Mount Gambier RC Plenary Group H. AUD11,400
Sucrose (AUS) 2015 03/03/24 Moruya JC Heck of a Deck H. AUD15,000
Smart Poppy (AUS) 2018 16/12/23 Benalla RC Living Here H. AUD11,000
China Grove (AUS) 2016 03/12/23 Armidale JC Jock McPhee AM H. AUD17,250
China Grove (AUS) 2016 16/11/23 Quirindi JC McM Real Estate H. AUD15,000
Special Privilege (AUS) 2015 23/09/23 BOP RC Super Liquor Greerton H. NZD23,000
China Grove (AUS) 2016 17/09/23 Armidale JC Bidfood H. AUD13,950
China Grove (AUS) 2016 09/09/23 Armidale JC St Kilda Hotel Armidale H. AUD8,150
Sucrose (AUS) 2015 30/07/23 Sapphire Coast TC South Coast Timber H. AUD13,950
COMMANDS (AUS)
B. 1996
GW 4 wins
f:1526 r:1318 w:973 SW:80
Danehill
B. 1986
GW 4 wins
f:2414 r:2083 w:1631 SW:347
Danzig
B. 1977
Wnr 3 wins
f:1075 r:837 w:658 SW:198
Northern DancerNearctic14
Natalma2
Pas de NomAdmiral's Voyage4
Petitioner7
Razyana
B. 1981
Pld
f:14 r:11 w:9 SW:5
His MajestyRibot4
Flower Bowl4
Spring AdieuBuckpasser1
Natalma2
Cotehele House
Blk. or Br 1980
NR
f:14 r:11 w:9 SW:2
My Swanee
Gr. 1963
SW 18 wins
f:181 r:73 w:41 SW:6
PetitionFair Trial9
Art Paper16
Grey RhythmGrey Sovereign6
Metronome8
Eight Carat
Blk. 1975
NP
f:10 r:7 w:6 SW:5
Pieces of EightRelic8
Baby Doll3
KlairessaKlairon1
Courtessa9
DEXTROUS (AUS)
B. 1999
GW 5 wins
f:11 r:9 w:9 SW:4
Quest for Fame
B. 1987
GW 5 wins
f:1181 r:931 w:587 SW:43
Rainbow Quest
B. 1981
GW 6 wins
f:1058 r:782 w:513 SW:105
Blushing GroomRed God8
Runaway Bride22
I Will FollowHerbager16
Where You Lead14
Aryenne
Br. 1977
GW 5 wins
f:12 r:8 w:5 SW:2
Green DancerNijinsky8
Green Valley16
AmericaineCambremont1
Alora4
Many Hands
B. 1988
SP 5 wins
f:11 r:11 w:7 SW:1
Handy Proverb
B. 1982
GW 9 wins
f:231 r:194 w:113
Twig MossLuthier14
Top Twig1
Our Summer CrestCrest of the Wave1
Summer Girl2
Deliberation
Br. 1982
Wnr 1 win
f:8 r:7 w:4 SW:1
ShifwayShifnal1
Gay Wendy4
Ammo GirlGunsynd6
Miss Wendy3

SKILLED 3 wins at 2, A$581,850, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, STC TL Baillieu H., L, AJC Pagewood 2YO H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Gothic S., L, 3d ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, BRC BTC Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3. He entered stud in Aust. in 2012. Sire of 204 progeny to race, 104 winners (50.0%), earnings of over $8.3 million, 2 stakes winners, 2 stakes placegetters, inc.




FISCAL FANTASY (14f, Papal Power, Imposing). 6 wins from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$299,741, ARC Alison S., Gr.3-twice, Manawatu Breeders' S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier, 2d ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3-twice, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3, ARC Vertical Logistics H., Fasttrack $5k H., Hawkes Bay Tumu ITM H., 3d Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, ARC Dunstan Feeds Championship Final, Ezgo Platinum Rentals H., BOP RC Worlds End Bar Restaurant H.

PECANS (13f, Procol Harum, Aurealis). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$397,615, Hawkesbury RC Godolphin Crown, Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, ATC Schweppes H., 2d ATC Turf Club H., McGrath Estate Agents Vic H., 4th ATC Reginald Allen H., L.

Miss Jane (13f, El Moxie, Zabeel). 6 wins to 1250m, A$225,225, SAJC Farmers Iced Coffee Edge H., Legacy 70th Anniversary H., TAB Create Your Calendar H., Adelaide Galvanising H., 2d SAJC Spring Carnival H., Holdfast Insurance H., Seymour Bloodstock H., Furphy H., Pike & Joyce H., 3d SAJC Christmas H., L, Claude Haigh H., 4th SAJC City of Marion H., L.

Crimson Ace (15f, Red Ransom, Polish Precedent). 4 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$211,365, 2d SAJC Centaurea S., L, MVRC Seppelt Wines H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., 3d VRC Furphy Larger H.

Lady Skills (13f, Grandera, Salieri). 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$206,105, Townsville Cup, 2d MRC Elaren Security Services H., Win a Car at Highways H., MRC (Mornington) Mornington Auto Group H., 3d Cairns Cup, MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

Clever Charlotte (15f, Planchet, Clear Choice). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, TRC Hobart Limo Service 2YO H., Roat H., 2d TTC Sportie's Hotel H., Book Your Next Function H., 3d TRC Carbine Club P., Tony Carrick Vase H.

Skilled Bunch (16f, Fantastic Light, Canny Lad). 6 wins to 1450m, A$210,350, SAJC GH Mumm Autumn Final, Accolade Wines H., Wills & Daniel H., 2d SAJC P Elberg Funerals Final H., A & E Romeo Happy Trails H., Grand Syndicates H.

Skilendra (15f, Statue of Liberty, Encosta de Lago). 6 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$129,282, TRC Olive Tree Catering P., Devonport RC Sheridan Construction H., TRC Unique Doors & Windows P., 2d TTC Steve's Liquor H., Ladbrokes Withdrawals H., In Series Solar H., Ladbrokes Sports Bar H., Nextra Kings Meadows P., 3d TTC Tshahitsi H., Book Your Function P., Thank You John McKenna P., Buckby Motors P.

Eighty Eight Days (15g, Happy Giggle, Go Dancer). 6 wins to 1400m, TTC Quick Thinker at Motree H., Ladbrokes Easy Form H.

Exalted Craftsman (13g, Blevic, Keepers). 6 wins from 2000m to 2400m, A$201,850, SAJC Zilzie H., Soul Growers Wines H., Table & Chair Company H., 2d SAJC 36 Degree South Beef H., Irish Race Day H., 3d SAJC AAMI H., Holdfast Insurance H., Mypunter.com H., Camp Quality H.

Come on Carl (14g, Skilful Star, Crested Wave). 5 wins from 1400m to 1700m, A$239,740, VRC David Bourke Provincial Plate H., 2d MVRC Bertocchi Magical Kingdom H., 3d MRC (Mornington) Handyman Steel Supplies P.

Jarman (15g, Seattle Dancer, Pompeii Court). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$155,627, WATC Stan Lockwood 90th Birthday P., 2d WATC Glenroy Chaff H., All Flags Signs & Banners H., DP & LK Patten H., Thomas Sabo H., 3d WATC Schweppes H., Amelia Park H., Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Coastal Midwest H.

Special Privilege (15g, Good Journey, O'Reilly). 3 wins from 1000m to 2100m to 2023-24, BOP RC Super Liquor Greerton H., 2d Waikato TR Dunstan H.

So Skilled (13g, Spectrum, Last Tycoon). 3 wins at 1200m, 1250m, A$116,550, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., Schweppes H., Ubet H., 3d SAJC Holdfast Insurance H., Schweppes P.

Cayman Dayze (13f, Xaar, New Regent). 2 wins at 2, Oakbank RC Big Screen Video 2YO H., 3d SAJC William Hill P., MAC Stop Drug Driving H.

Empire Star (13g, Octagonal, Zoffany). Winner at 1400m, HK$2,388,600, HKJC Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road H., 2d HKJC Piper's Hill H., Lusitano Challenge Cup, Crystal H., Mr Medici H., Ebenezer School Anniversary Cup, 3d HKJC Flame Tree H., Bonham H., Po Tin H., Sunbird H., Hong Kong Mei Zhou Assoc H., Wong Leng H.

Jochberg (14g, Super Jet, Masterpiece). 11 wins from 1200m to 1650m to 2022-23, A$163,685, 2d BRC Mullins Lawyers H., Ipswich TC Barn Family Restaurant H.

This Skilled Cat (15g, Catbird, Grosvenor). 7 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$199,830, 2d Wodonga Gold Cup.

Finesse Tess (16f, Viscount, Rory's Jester). 6 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2022-23, A$170,770, 2d MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H.

Iknow Where Youliv (16g, Green Desert, Vettori). 4 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$76,925, 2d SAJC My Pool Guru P., 3d SAJC Nutella Palooza H.

Appollo Jet (13g, Reset, Last Tycoon). 4 wins from 1200m to 1700m, A$94,650, 3d SAJC Furphy Provincial Series Final H., Barossa Fine Foods H., AAMI H.

Blaazay (15g, Mr Henrysee, Centaine). 3 wins at 900m, 1450m, A$98,985, 2d ATC TAB Highway H.

Cosmic Ruby (15f, Street Cry, Night Shift). 3 wins to 1200m, A$106,875, 2d MRC Blue Star Print H., 3d MVRC Dominant Homecare Products 2YO H., MRC Le Pine Funerals 2YO H.

Altered (13g, Lonhro, Thunder Gulch). 3 wins at 1350m, 1500m, 3d BRC Carlton Mid H., 4th Macau Lisboa Challenge Final, L.

Richter (17g, Thunder Gulch, Mister C). 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, 2d MRC Ive H.

Centre Scoota (15g, Entrepreneur, Grosvenor). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, 3d SAJC Schweppes H.

Tradies Tea Break (13g, Octagonal, Zephyr Bay). 2 wins at 1100m, 1500m, 2d MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., 3d MRC Sheen Group H.

He's Got Skills (13g, Beautiful Crown, Biscay Wonder). 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m, 2d SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H.

Little Elsa (13f, Cape Cross, Anabaa). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, TTC Get Well R Cossins H., TRC Sparks Business Development 2YO P., 2d TRC Hazell Bros H., TTC CRE Solutions H., 3d TRC Coopers Automotive 2YO P., Winning Edge H.

Skilled Wizard (16g, Lonhro, Tip the Pro). Winner at 1400m, 2d SAJC Nutella Palooza P., Holdfast Insurance P.

Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2012


Analysis by Crop

CropFoalsRnrsWnrsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
13/14634831841 (1)3 (2)2,939,102
14/15774621551 (1)3 (3)1,582,335
15/1673502778002,135,443
16/1753331539001,035,225
17/18321661100398,645
18/191594800227,775
19/209200001,550
Totals3222041042752 (2)6 (5)8,320,075

Analysis by Age

AgeRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
238677004,074
31443523460010,571
416889282222 (2)6 (5)39,542

Analysis by Sex

SexRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
Colts10654181510042,539
Fillies9850181242 (2)6 (5)38,888

Analysis by Race Distance

BandRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
< 1001m112171622003,983
1001 - 1200m1745032760012,206
1201 - 1400m1595431781 (1)2 (1)15,884
1401 - 1600m1223423501 (1)1 (1)12,891
1601 - 1800m71101520007,069
1801 - 2000m44109131 (1)3 (3)11,629
2001 - 2200m40107110010,306
2201 - 2400m18244009,026
> 2400m9111007,067

New Zealand

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
16/17 (301)103000924
17/18 (235)21720014,699
18/19 (113)111021(1)1(1)100,511
19/20 (100)11811(1)1(1)100,879
20/21 (-)11811(1)1(1)66,188
22/23 (267)1030002,220
23/24 (180)11510031,064
Totals324471(1)3(3)316,485

Australia

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
15/16 (546)1042250075,835
16/17 (269)50132221600443,368
17/18 (159)7522400381(1)2(2)1,130,183
18/19 (161)943158044111,352,230
19/20 (156)1023057443001,272,458
20/21 (186)783653649001,237,905
21/22 (212)612441837001,013,278
22/23 (307)38122511900544,353
23/24 (371)275155800250,554
Totals19710031582591(1)3(2)7,320,164

Worldwide - All countries, calendar year

YearRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
20151010003,200
201625773800168,715
20176221353341(1)1(1)995,585
20189226504391(1)2(1)1,445,583
201910432648461(1)2(2)1,759,995
20209833598521(1)1(1)1,332,756
2021743251045001,191,600
202255203313300856,572
20233692471500490,364
20241635930075,705
Totals20410433242752(2)6(5)8,320,075

Totals in All Countries

CountryRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
Australia19710031582591(1)3(2)7,320,164
Hong Kong1126100414,207
New Zealand324471(1)3(3)316,485
Macau3241400161,036
Singapore102200054,217
Malaysia112240032,628
Korea201100021,338
Totals20410433242752(2)6(5)8,320,075

COMMANDS 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$417,231, STC Missile S., Gr.3, VRC Poseidon S., L, STC Golden Slipper Festival 2YO H., Star City Roulette 2YO H., 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, 3d VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Expressway S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3, VATC JD Macdonald S., L. He entered stud in Aust. in 2000. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners (3 times). Leading Hong Kong Sire of Winners in 2015-16. Leading NZ Sire of 2YOs in 2016-17. Third on Aust. Sire list in 2010-11, 2012-13. Sire of 1318 progeny to race, 973 winners (73.0%), earnings of over $135 million, 80 stakes winners, 57 stakes placegetters, inc.




MELODY BELLE (14f, Iffraaj, Sir Tristram). NZ Horse of the Year in 2018-19 & 2019-20. Champion 2YO in NZ in 2016-17. Champion Sprinter/Miler in NZ in 2018-19 & 2019-20. Champion Middle Distance Horse in 2019-20 & 2020-21. Top Filly on The 2016-17 NZ 2YO Free H.19 wins-4 at 2-from 900m to 2050m, NZ$2,307,125, A$1,875,600, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1-twice, VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1-twice, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1-twice, Windsor Park P., Gr.1-3 times, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2, ARC Mongolian Khan Trophy, Gr.3, Karaka Million, RL, 2d VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, 3d VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, ARC Railway S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, ARC Ray White NZ H., MRC All-Star Mile, 4th ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2.

APPEARANCE (08f, Grand Lodge, Palace Music). Leading Older Female on the 2014 WTR (Sprint).9 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,733,430, ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Canterbury S., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, ATC Foundation Membership H., Bacardi Bar 2YO H., 2d ATC Triscay S., L, Clovelly 2YO H., 3d ATC Shorts H., Gr.2, 4th ATC Surround S., Gr.2, Golden Pendant, Gr.3, Wiggle S., L.

EPAULETTE (09c, Singspiel, Mill Reef). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,717,750, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO H., 2d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Todman S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3.

UNDUE (01g, Bletchingly, Sir Dane). 13 wins to 1350m, A$1,120,455, BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Heath S., L, VRC Taj Quillo H., Sale Quality H., SAJC Malaysia Airlines Magic Millions H., Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., Join the YC Twilight Party H., 2d VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, 4th MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, MVRC Crystal Mile H., Gr.2, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3.

PURPLE (05f, Zabeel, First Consul). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, A$1,137,113, STC Storm Queen S., Gr.1, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, AJC Coogee 2YO H., Fairfield H., MVRC Members Equity Bank H., 2d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, MRC Sandown Classic, Gr.2, AJC Craven P., Gr.3, MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, Ladies Day Vase, L, VRC Moet & Chandon S., 3d NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, STC Hill S., Gr.2, BTC Doomben Roses, Gr.3, AJC Galilee 2YO H., 4th AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3.

PARATROOPERS (02g, Sanction, Royal Yacht). 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,930,185, AJC All-Aged S., Gr.1, Stan Fox S., Gr.2, STC Theo Marks S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Premiere S., Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2, AJC TL Baillieu H., L, STC Golden Rose S., L, Smithfield RSL Club Quality H., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, Canterbury Classic, L, MVRC Jayco Dealers 2YO P., 3d STC Skyline S., Gr.3, 4th STC Theo Marks S., Gr.2.

BELLA VELLA (14f, Stormy Atlantic, His Majesty). 11 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$969,130, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, Hills Railway S., L, MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Final, Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Heat 3 H., SAJC Medallion Homes H., Holdfast Insurance H., 2d ATC Hong Kong Tour Sprint H., MVRC Condare Court Tanderra H., 3d MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, Owner Benefits Card H.

COMMANDING JEWEL (09f, Zabeel, Nashwan). 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$714,500, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2-twice, MVRC Mitchelton Wines P., 2d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3.

HOLLER (12c, Strategic, Bluebird). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$748,625, ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, Red Anchor S., Gr.3, ATC Hyland Race Colours 2YO P., 2d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, MRC Gothic S., L, ATC More Than Ready at Vinery H., 3d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, Australian Jewellery Liquidators 2YO P.

RUSSETING (04f, Bluebird, Salieri). 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$542,570, Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.1, QTC Juanmo H., L, BTC Homestead Social Golf Club H., Think Pink Think Choices H., 2d QTC Strawberry Road H., 3d BTC Glenlogan Park S., L, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, Qld Tatt's RC Carlton Draught H., 4th QTC Dane Ripper S., Gr.3.

MANUEL (13g, Hussonet, Snippets). 8 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$811,950, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, Kilmore Cup, L, SAJC M&J Chickens Autumn Series H., MRC Pegasus Leisure Group H., SAJC Hughes Limousines H., Junction H., 2d ATC Star Kingdom H., Gr.3, SAJC Schweppes 2YO H., VRC Grinders Coffee Roasters H., Melbourne's Own 3AW H., SAJC Murray & Barb Stewart H., Barry Simpson H., 3d ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.

SKILLED (07c, Quest for Fame, Handy Proverb). 3 wins at 2, A$581,850, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, STC TL Baillieu H., L, AJC Pagewood 2YO H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Gothic S., L, 3d ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, BRC BTC Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3.

EREWHON (07g, Quest for Fame, Luskin Star). 4 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$407,430, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, ATC South West Kerbing H., AJC Centennial Lawn Suites H., 2d STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture H.

RAIN AFFAIR (07g, Octagonal, Marauding). 12 wins to 1400m, A$1,555,300, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Challenge S., Gr.2, Missile S., Gr.3-twice, Carrington S., L, 1100m-in track record time, At Sea H., De Bortoli Wines H., Harris Farm H., El Alamein H., Ashcroft H., STC Winning Post Restaurant H., 2d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, All Aged S., Gr.1-twice, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, ATC Winning Post Restaurant H., 3d ATC Warwick S., Gr.2, Concorde S., Gr.3, 4th ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Canterbury S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, ATC Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Concorde S., Gr.3.

FIRST COMMAND (05g, Hurricane Sky, River Rough). 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, Mal Seccull H., Geoff Murphy H., Rokk Ebony H., MVRC Marsh Pty Ltd H., MRC Waratah H., 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L, Doveton S., L, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Kevin Heffernan S., L.

EL CAMBIO (04g, Canny Lad, Twig Moss). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$802,450, 73,600Dhs, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, STC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, BTC Classic, Gr.3, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, STC APN Outdoor 2YO H., 2d STC Golden Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, BTC Sprint H., Gr.3, AJC Sydney Childrens Hospital Foundation Sprint H., STC Movers & Shakers Rosebud Quality H., Golden Slipper Day 2YO H., 3d Meydan Al Shindagha Sprint S., Gr.3, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, L.

LAMASERY (06g, Quest for Fame, Sovereign Red). 11 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$630,450, ATC Hill S., Gr.2, Kingston Town S., Gr.3, Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, VRC Johnnie Walker S., L, ATC Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill H., Tony & Manera Lahood H., AJC Dover Heights H., Australia Day at Warwick Farm H., 3d ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Warwick S., Gr.2, MRC Zipping Classic, Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, ATC Sky High S., L.

COURT COMMAND (03c, Zoffany, Elocutionist). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,136,200, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Up & Coming S., Gr.3, STC Golden Rose S., Gr.3, BTC Sprint H., Gr.3, BRC Family Nightclub Quality H., 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 4th AJC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, San Domenico S., Gr.3.

CATALONIA - VILANOVA (AUST.) (10g, Red Ransom, Last Tycoon). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, NZ$61,650, A$594,460, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, ATC Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 2d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, Warrnambool Cup, L, ARC Barfoot & Thompson 2YO S., 3d Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, ATC Cup, L, Erindale Liquor November Topaz H., Vinery Yearlings H., Tab.com.au H., Dunkirk H., 4th BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, VRC Roy Higgins H., L.

SOUL (07g, Night Shift, Vain). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, £84,919, A$335,550, 385,350Dhs, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, Newbury Hackwood S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, VRC Thebigscreencompany 2YO P., Meydan Attijari Points Rewards Program H., 2d Ascot Bengough S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., L, Inglis 2YO Bonus H., 3d MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, BMW H., 4th Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Concorde S., Gr.3, ATC Starlight S., L.

PAXIMADIA (10c, Fantastic Light, Sadler's Wells). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, A$508,650, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Poseidon S., L, ATC RAAF 2YO H., 3d BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, 4th BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

OAK DOOR (13g, Orientate, Pompeii Court). 6 wins to 1400m, A$442,640, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, VRC Better Beyond H., MVRC Art Series Hotel Group H., MRC Yarramalong Racing Club H., 2d MRC Christmas S., L, Joe Brown H., 3d MVRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC RSL Anzac Appeal 2YO H., VRC Dorevitch Pathology H., 4th VRC Straight Six H., L, MVRC Bendigo Bank S., L.

GREGERS (10f, Canny Lad, Marauding). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$902,850, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, WW Cockram S., Gr.3, MVRC Mitchelton Wines P., MRC Australian Defence Force H., MVRC Aquanas Foods H., Sportingbet 2YO P., 2d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, VRC MSS Security Sprint H., L, MSS Security S., L, MVRC Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat H., 3d MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, MRC Bel Esprit S., L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Oakleigh P., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1.

ROMMEL (11c, Good and Tough, Cannonade). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$493,350, Western Australian Guineas, Gr.2, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, WATC Peroni 2YO P., Budget Rent a Car 2YO P., 2d WATC Magic Millions Perth 2YO Classic, RL, Fairetha S., L, 3d WATC Magic Millions Perth 3YO Trophy, RL, 4th WATC AJ Scahill S., Gr.3.

AMBIDEXTER (08c, Quest for Fame, Handy Proverb). 3 wins at 1400m, A$462,800, ATC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L, ATC Ashcroft H., 2d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Frank Packer P., Gr.3, 3d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (11g, Octagonal, Charmande). 5 wins to 1500m, A$317,775, HK$2,775,300, ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, Winning Post Restaurant H., NSW Tatt's RC Schweppes H., HKJC Age-Friendly Society H., Citi Ultima Card H., 2d ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, San Domenico S., Gr.3, HKJC Akeed Mofeed H., 3d ATC Blackwoods Gearwrench H.

MARCHING (04c, Grand Lodge, Bletchingly). 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2050m, £6,716, A$759,375, 32,200Dhs, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Radio Sport 927 2YO P., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, STC Ajax S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, Sandown S., Gr.3, VRC Lord Mayor's Charitable H., York Sportingbet.com S., 3d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Haydock Spring Trophy, L.

ALTAR (08f, Octagonal, Crown Jester). Winner at 2, A$375,900, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC MSS Security Sprint H., L, ATC Darby Munro S., L, 3d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, ATC Birthday Card S., Gr.3, Fireball H., L.

KANZAN (06f, Grand Lodge, Sir Tristram). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1350m, A$486,650, BRC Glenlogan Park S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L, Yalumba Cup, L, Reavill Farm Inglis Series 2YO H., AJC Adpartners 2YO H., 2d STC Darby Munro S., L, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, AJC Macau Jockey Club H., 3d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, AJC Razor Sharp H., L, STC Triple O Security H., 4th STC Heritage S., L.

FRIDAY CREEK (02g, Al Hareb, Gorytus). 8 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$539,600, BTC Sprint H., Gr.3, STC Concorde S., Gr.3, Autoslide H., Chili's Live a Little P., Nova 96.9 H., City Tatt's RC It's a Better Bet With a Bookie H., 2d STC Ajax S., Gr.2, AJC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Frederick Clissold S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, STC Nepean Engineering H., Chifley Financial Services H., 3d Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, STC Aussie Mastercard H., 4th AJC Villiers S., Gr.2, STC Sebring S., Gr.3, Maurice McCarten S., L, Civic S., L, City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L.

RAREFIED (06g, Night Shift, Bletchingly). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$520,000, AJC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, ATC Hall Mark S., L, MRC Thomas North P., 2d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, VRC Seppelt Salinger S., Gr.2, ATC Razor Sharp H., L, Lightning H., L, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 3d VRC Yellowglen S., Gr.2, Danehill S., Gr.2, Moomba P., L, ATC Lightning H., L, STC Darby Munro S., L, Maurice McCarten S., L, Blackberry 2YO H., 4th ATC Sebring S., Gr.3.

PROVERB (09g, Brief Truce, Handy Proverb). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1900m, A$322,795, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, ATC Dulcify H., L, Turf Club 2YO P., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L, Seymour Cup, L, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, ATC Fernhill H., L, 4th ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3.

POSADAS (02g, Christmas Tree, Alydar). 12 wins to 1250m, A$638,655, STC Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, AJC Latin Knight Welter H., MRC Pink Ribbon Cup, Toledo H., MVRC Sportingbet H., STC Twinings High Tea on Sale Welter H., AJC Bacardi Breezer H., Liverpool Leader H., Diggers' H., STC Wenty Leagues Club H., Merry Christmas H., De Bortoli Black Noble H., 2d AJC Hall Mark S., L, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L-twice, STC Starlight S., L, AJC Fujitsu H., STC WN Bull Funeral Director's H., 3d VRC Century S., L, AJC Hall Mark S., L, STC Maurice McCarten S., L, Starlight S., L, City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, AJC Chanteclair H., Endeavour H., STC Surf H., 4th AJC Frederick Clissold S., Gr.3, Hall Mark S., L-twice.

IMPRISONED (01c, Sovereign Red, Whiskey Road). 9 wins to 1300m, A$303,150, STC Missile S., Gr.3, BTC Gregory Terrace Cup H., Tails & Veils H., QTC Conrad Treasury H., Gallipoli Research Foundation H., BTC Triple M's Totally Different H., Carlton Draught H., 2d City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, QTC Lightning H., L, Wynns Coonawarra Estate H., 3d MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC Kramer Technologies H.

SHE RULES (05f, Kenfair, Ben Fab). 7 wins from 1200m to 1800m, NZ$109,675, A$2,500, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Whangarei RC Spring P., Waikato RC Loch Haven Thoroughbreds H., Micam Aluminium H., Fairdale Stud Fully Fledged H., 3d Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, ARC Telecom H., 4th BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.3.

QUEEN'S COMMAND (07f, Unbridled's Song, Yeats). 6 wins from 1600m to 1800m, R495,695, Greyville Flamboyant S., Gr.3, Clairwood Play an All to Come Bet H., Roski Stud H., Greyville NCO's Mess P., 2d Scottsville Vincent Curtis River Indigo H., Clairwood Soccer 6 P., Durbanville PSL Soccer 6 H., 3d Scottsville Off to Stud H., L, Clairwood East Coast H., L-twice, Greyville JVR Steel P., Kenilworth ICA Laboratories P.

GIRL IN FLIGHT (10f, Machiavellian, Nureyev). 4 wins from 1300m to 1800m, A$285,630, SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, MRC Lee Thomas Gift H., 2d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MVRC Alexandra S., L, 4th VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, Frances Tressady S., Gr.3.

COMMANDING HOPE (04g, Prego, Straight Flight). 4 wins to 1200m, A$271,790, MRC Bletchingly S., Gr.3, MVRC Dominant H., 2d SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, VRC Central Cleaning Supplies H., MVRC Direct Mail Marketing Quality Flying H., Clifton Formwork H., CFMEU 8 Hour Labour Day H., MRC St Covet H., 3d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz H.

THAMES COURT (12f, Canny Lad, Al Hareb). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$319,150, MVRC Alexandra S., Gr.3, City Jeep Cherokee H., 2d VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, MRC Foundation P., 4th MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3.

RIMRAAM (14f, Singspiel, Nashwan). 2 wins at 1400m, 1750m, A$238,305, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Surround S., Gr.1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 4th Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Classic, Gr.3.

His sire sons include Epaulette (19), Court Command, Skilled, Rommel, Ambidexter, etc.

QUEST FOR FAME 5 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £454,801, US$1,054,950, The Derby, Gr.1, Hollywood Turf H., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Luis Obispo H., Gr.2, Allowance, 2d York International S., Gr.1, Kempton September S., Gr.3, Chester Vase, Gr.3, 3d Breeders' Cup Turf S., Gr.1-twice, Santa Anita San Luis Rey S., Gr.1, Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.1. Sire of winners of over $47 million - 43 stakes winners, inc. SARRERA, VISCOUNT, TRIBUTES, DRACULA, UNWORLDLY, DE BEERS, FAMOUS DIGGER, HOCKNEY, SEA BATTLE, HIGH PRAISE, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $84 million - 65 stakes winners, inc. SKILLED, EREWHON, TAVISTOCK, AFRICAN ROSE, NORZITA, COMPLACENT, MISS SENTIMENTAL, WILLOWY, AMOKURA, LAMASERY.



 

1st Dam

DEXTROUS, by Quest for Fame. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$350,520, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MVRC Alexandra S., L, MRC Out of Danger 2YO H., 3d MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, SAJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, MRC Arborea H. Half-sister to Light Work, More Haste (dam of PROVERB), Bromide. Dam of eleven foals, nine to race, all winners, inc:-

WILLOWY (f by Kermadec) 3 wins from 1600m to 2500m, A$822,065, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 3d ATC First Crop Calyx Foals H.

SKILLED (c by Commands) Subject horse.

SIDESTEP (c by Exceed and Excel) Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$1,343,500, ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, Pago Pago S., Gr.2, Darby Munro S., L, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Fireball S., L, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 4th ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, San Domenico S., Gr.3. Sire.

AMBIDEXTER (c by Commands) 3 wins at 1400m, A$462,800, ATC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L, ATC Ashcroft H., 2d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Frank Packer P., Gr.3, 3d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2. Sire.

Flexible (f by Hallowed Crown) 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$175,500, ATC Vinery Stud H., Hyland Race Colours P., MRC Ive Print H., 2d ATC Hyland Race Colours P., 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, Hyland Race Colours H., 4th SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1.

Efficiently (f by Exceed and Excel) Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-

TRAFFIC WARDEN (Street Boss) 2 wins at 2, A$650,200, in 2023-24, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Ive 2YO H., 2d ATC Kia Ora Prague 2YO H., 3d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Golden Slipper, Gr.1.

Fragrance (f by Commands) Unraced. Dam of-

Angelic Scent (Teofilo) 2 wins at 1350m, 1500m, A$93,450, 2d VRC Darley Spring Preview H., SAJC Junction H., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, MRC (Mornington) Penang Turf Club Trophy.

 

2nd Dam

Many Hands, by Handy Proverb. 5 wins from 1500m to 2400m, A$124,900, STC Daihatsu Charade Welter H., Manchester Unity H., AJC Vincent O'Brien H., STC Kempton Park H., 2d AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, Warwick Farm Spring Cup, L, Cordare H., Clibborn H., STC Parramatta Foundation H., Noumea H., Japan Racing Association Welter H., 3d NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's P., L, STC Christmas Cup, L, Tooheys Blue H., Truscotts Toyota Welter H. Half-sister to ACCUMULATION, Chew Over. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

DEXTROUS (Quest for Fame) 5 wins. See above.

Light Work (Danehill) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1900m, A$271,935, STC Bookmakers H., AJC Matador Bullbars H., Dark Marne 2YO H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, Alfalfa 2YO H., 3d Cranbourne Cup, L, STC GJC Moore H., Florida Keys H.

More Haste (Brief Truce) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$81,000, NSW Tatt's RC Do it at Diggers H., AJC Shading H., 2d STC Darley Guineas Day H., Meriton Wests Tigers H., 3d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC West Tigers Health Plan H., 4th Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L. Dam of-

PROVERB (Commands) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1900m, A$322,795, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, ATC Dulcify H., L, Turf Club 2YO P., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L, Seymour Cup, L, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, ATC Fernhill H., L, 4th ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3.

Pickelhaube (Helmet) 6 wins from 1400m to 1700m, A$223,425, Gawler & Barossa JC G&J Civil H., 2d SAJC CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, ATC Tab.com.au H., SAJC Adelaide Cup Raceday H., GCTC TAB Hollindale S., 3d ATC Theraces H.

Sanglier (Albrecht) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$164,680, 2d SAJC Queen Adelaide S, L, MRC Catanach's Jewellers 2YO H., 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L, BRC Ascot Plumbing H., Paynters P.

Bromide (Canny Lad) 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$326,715, STC TAB Power Pays Welter H., De Bortoli Hunter Valley Welter H., AJC Corrida H., Maytag H., STC De Bortoli Windy Peak H., Tiaras & High Tea on Tea Rose Day P., Kevin R Sheather Electrical Group H., 2d BTC Bribie H., L, STC Zhen Corporate Centre H.

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