Account of CRESSFIELD (As Agent), Scone, NSW.

Lot 438 (100% GST) BAY OR BROWN COLT       Stable U 7

Foaled 19th September 2020                  Branded : nr sh; 15 over 0 off sh

MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud Aust. 2018, Ire. 2019). 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$939,950, £340,260, €70,800, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Brother to SW Jolie Bay (ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2) SW Setanta (BRC Queensland Day P., L) and SP Zara Bay. Sire of SP Drisana, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

RIVER DOVE, by Hurricane Sky. 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, $513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H. Sister to River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA), River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). This is her tenth foal. Her ninth foal is a 2YO. Dam of seven foals to race, five winners, inc:-

HEADWATER (c by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, $460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

Fare Well (f by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1300m, $238,515, ATC Warwick Farm H., Gallipoli H., Twitter at Gossytrack 2YO P., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, 3d VRC Gucci S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, 4th ATC Starlight S., L, Razor Sharp H., L.

A River Somewhere (f by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m, 1050m to 2021-22, BRC Sky Racing H., 2d BRC ICM Project Solutions H.

Dove Lake (f by Flying Spur). Winner at 2 at 1000m, AJC Embasadora 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

Lighthorse Lad. 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m to 2021-22.

Noosafy. 3 wins 1600m to 2100m.

Rocket Ryane. Winner at 1100m in 2021 in Singapore.

Hurricane Flyer (g by Redoute's Choice). Winner at 1200m.

Emaratee (c by Fastnet Rock). Placed at 3.

2nd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough. 4 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1400m, AJC James HB Carr S., L. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (Hurricane Sky). 8 wins. See above.

River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Grandam of-

CAPTIVANT (Capitalist). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1600m, $1,030,950, in 2020-21, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1.

CROWN PROSECUTOR (Medaglia d'Oro). 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, $588,468, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3.

WILLOW CREEK (Tale of the Cat). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, $250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

River Serenade. Winner at 1000m. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (Commands). 12 wins-6 in succession-1000m to 1200m, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1.

ONEWORLD (Danehill Dancer). 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, $2,263,161, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2. Sire.

Serenada. 4 wins 1000m to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (Exceed and Excel). Winner at 2, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3.