Account of LYNDHURST STUD FARM, Warwick, Qld.

Lot 342 (100% GST)           BAY FILLY                  Stable Q 15

Foaled 16th August 2021                          Branded : nr sh; 4 over 1 off sh

BETTER THAN READY (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2009-Stud 2015). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Sire of 324 rnrs, 211 wnrs, inc. SW Apache Chase (BRC Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1), Alpine Edge, Tiger Legend, Better Reflection, Jagged Edge, The Odyssey, SP Steady Ready, Coco Rox, Paredo, Iced and of En Pointe, Northern Express, Muschialli, Better Than Best, Eelloh, Georgie's Pride, Betaima, Girls are Ready, Golly Hutt, etc.

1st dam

SCORCHED, by Exceed and Excel. Unraced. Sister to FURNACES, half-sister to VOLCANIC ROCK. This is her fifth living foal. Dam of four foals to race, three winners-

SCORCHED EARTH (f by Nicconi). 4 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $489,450, to 2021-22, MVRC Valley Pearl S., L, Murray Bridge RC Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic, VRC GH Mumm Christmas P., MRC Andrea McKerley H., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2.

Okeechobee (f by Sebring). 3 wins in succession from only 4 starts at 1000m, 1200m, BRC Kirin H., 3d BRC St Rita's College 2YO H.

Smelting (f by Nicconi). Winner at 1000m.

Fiery Ring (g by Sebring). Placed at 3 in 2022-23.

2nd dam

Heat of the Fire, by Strategic. Winner at 2 at 1150m, AJC Ad Alta 2YO H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3. Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

FURNACES (Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, $475,950, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Primo Moraitis 2YO P., Hawkesbury RC XXXX Gold Rush P., 2d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, ATC Lonhro P., L, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2. Sire.

VOLCANIC ROCK (Hinchinbrook). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1500m, $134,950, BRC The Phoenix S., L, 2d ATC Rosehill Bowling Club 2YO H.

See Yah. 6 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1700m, $273,318, to 2022 in Aust. and Singapore, VRC Living Legend Rogan Josh H., ATC All Too Hard at Vinery 2YO P., 3d MRC Mornington Guineas, ATC Owners Benefit Card H., MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H.

Irish Times - Golden Osmanthus (H.K.). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, $198,268, ATC Sydney Carnival on Sale Now 2YO H., HKJC Kreta Ayer H., 2d HKJC Longines International Jockey Championship H., Tai Tan H., Topaz H., 3d ATC Clarry Conners 2YO P., HKJC HKGC Centenary Cup, 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Up & Coming S., Gr.3.

Leatherhead. 7 wins-1 at 2-1300m to 1700m, $263,745, to 2022 in Aust. and Singapore, 2d MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

3rd dam

BON FIRE, by Octagonal. Winner at 1400m. Half-sister to CLOISTER (dam of MELITO), Our Webster, Summary (dam of SHIKOBA). Dam of 11 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Heat of the Fire (Strategic). Winner. See above.

Red Roses Too. 2 wins at 1100m, 1300m, 3d ATC Turf Club H. Dam of 3 winners-

Jip Jip Rock (High Chaparral). 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m, ARC Barfoot & Thompson H., 2d ARC Trevor Eagle Memorial S., L.