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We take a look at the yearlings set to headline the second session on the Gold Coast
Lot 182
Filly - Redoute’s Choice (Danehill) - Condesaar by Xaar
Consigned by: Rosemont Stud
From the last crop of the late breed-shaping sire Redoute’s Choice, this filly is out Condesaar (Xaar), making her a half-sister to dual Group 1-winning champion Yankee Rose (All American), while the filly has been subject to a timely pedigree update with Condesaar being the grandam of Isotope (Deep Field), who has landed the Mode Plate (Listed, 1200m) and Gold Edition Plate (Listed, 1200m) since the catalogue went to print and will look to add further black-type to his CV when he tackles the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (RL, 1400m) on Saturday. Condesaar is also a half-sister to filly’s three-quarter brother Redoute’s Dancer, who won the New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) in 2005.
Lot 200
Filly - I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) - Custard by Lonhro
Consigned by: Segenhoe Stud
By Yarraman Park-based stallion I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) and out of Listed winner Custard (Lonhro), the filly is therefore a half-sister to Group 3 scorer Serene Majesty (Fastnet Rock) and stakes scorer Curdled (All Too Hard), as well stakes-placed pair Brulee (Hinchinbrook) and Panna Cotta (Fastnet Rock). Custard is herself a half-sister to stakes winner Russian Caravan (Dehere) - the dam of Listed scorer Te Rux (Stratum) and the dam of Group 2 winner Fravashi (Falbrav) and Group 3 winner Pure Joy (Fusaichi Pegasus).
Lot 229
Filly - Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) - Diademe by Savabeel
Consigned by: Baramul Stud
The daughter of Snitzel is out of Group 1-winning Savabeel (Zabeel) mare Diademe, whose two winners are headed by Listed scorer Unition (Fastnet Rock) and stakes-placed Conqueror (Fastnet Rock). Diademe herself is a daughter of unraced O’Reilly (Last Tycoon) mare Bling, making her a half-sister to New Zealand 2,000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) winner Embellish, while Bling herself is a sister to Group 2-placed Irish Nova - the dam of Group 1 winner Sacred Star (Flying Spur).
Lot 232
Filly - I Am Invincible - Diddums by Snitzel
Consigned by: Torryburn Stud
The first foal out of 2017 PJ Bell Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) winner Diddums (Snitzel) winner, the filly is another by Yarraman Park-based resident I Am Invincible. Diddums herself is a half-sister to stakes-placed Brettan (Commands), while this is also the family of stakes-winning duo Moulin Lady (Reset) and Bannock (Bertolini). Further afield this is also the family of US Grade 1 winner Never Retreat (Smart Strike).
Lot 245
Filly - Fastnet Rock (Danehill) - Dreams And Wishes by Galileo
Consigned by Strawberry Hill
The filly is out of winning Galileo (Sadler’s Wells) mare Dreams And Wishes, who is herself out of dual Group 3 winner Procrastinate (Jade Hunter) - the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Laisserfaire (Danehill), dual Group 3 scorer A Time For Julia (Redoute’s Choice), Listed scorer Time Thief (Redoute’s Choice). She is also the dam of Listed-winning duo Foreplay (Danehill) and Personify (Galileo) - the dam of this season’s VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) winner Personal (Fastnet Rock).
Lot 322
Colt - Kingman (Invincible Spirit) - Florentina by Redoute’s Choice
Consigned by Segenhoe Stud
The British-bred colt by Juddmonte Farms’ star stallion Kingman (Invincible Spirit) out of 2012 Gold Coast Guineas (Gr 3, 1200m) winner Florentina (Redoute’s Choice), who has already produced stakes-performing pair Villa Carlotta (Street Cry) and Fasano (Street Cry). Florentina herself is a half-sister to 2010 WATC Railway Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) winner Gathering (Tale Of The Cat) as well as Listed scorer California Turbo (Fastnet Rock).
Lot 324
Filly - I Am Invincible - Flying Jess by Hinchinbrook
Consigned by: Yarraman Park Stud
The filly is the first foal out of Group 3 winner Flying Jess (Hinchinbrook), who also landed the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (RL, 1400m). The filly also hails from the same family as stakes winner Come Fly With Me (More Than Ready) and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) winner Dinky Flyer (Balmerio).
Lot 349
Colt - Capitalist (Written Tycoon) - Golconda by Snitzel
Consigned by: Newgate Farm
By exciting new stallion Capitalist (Written Tycoon), the colt is out of Listed-winning Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) mare Golconda, making him a brother to stakes-placed juvenile Marine One. Golconda herself is out of Group 2 winner Eureka Jewel (Semipalatinsk), who also produced Listed winner Sermon (Octagonal) and the dam of last season’s Dalrello Stakes (Listed, 1200m) winner Smart ‘N’ Sexy (Smart Missile).
Lot 359
Filly - Pierro (Lonhro) - Griante by Good Journey
Consigned by: Milburn Creek
By Coolmore Stud-based sire Pierro, the filly is the second foal out of Griante (Good Journey), who landed the Galaxy Handicap (Gr 1, 1100m) in 2016. Griante herself is a three-quarter sister to WATC Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) winner Grand Journey, who is himself a half-brother to Listed winner Proliferate (More Than Ready). Further afield this is the same family as Group 3 scorer Joy Of Flight (Flying Spur), who in turn produced Listed winner Landing (More Than Ready).
Lot 382
Colt - Shalaa (Invincible Spirit) - Honesty Prevails by Redoute’s Choice
Consigned by Arrowfield Stud
The colt is by Arrowfield Stud shuttler Shalaa (Invincible Spirit), who has made a sound start with his first southern hemisphere bred crop, which includes two winners headed by Listed scorer Shaquero. The colt’s dam is 2016 Widden Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) winner Honesty Prevails (Redoute’s Choice) and hails from the family of stakes-winning trio Ego’s Dare (Hussonet), Midnight Watch (Stormy Atlantic) and Fully Vested (Discreet Cat).