Account of NEWGATE FARM (As Agent), Aberdeen, NSW.

Lot 966 (100% GST)           BAY FILLY                    Stable O 6

Foaled 15th October 2021                       Branded : nr sh; 14 over 1 off sh

MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud Aust. 2018, Ire. 2019). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Brother to SW Jolie Bay. Sire of SP Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Merchant Boss, Standing Order, Calico Jack, Diana's Affair, Dirty Merchant, Drop the Verse, Gallant Warriors, Navy Black, Rebel Rosai and of the placegetters Cadetship, Callsign Charlie, Maritima, Merchelle, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

In the Vanguard, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2 at 1100m, ATC Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2. This is her third foal. Her second foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of one foal to race-

SWORD OF STATE (c by Snitzel). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2, 3 in succession-from only 11 starts at 1100m, 1200m, $295,160, to 2021-22, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Waikato RC Lowe Schollum Jones 2YO S., 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2.

2nd dam

SHARP, by Danzero. 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-at 1100m, 1180m, $291,250, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Satellite S., L, Choice Homes H., VRC Terrace Restaurant H., 2d STC Eskimo Prince H., L, 4th STC Research S., Gr.3. Dam of 9 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

In the Vanguard (Encosta de Lago). Winner. See above.

Afiado. Placed at 3. Dam of-

Navalha. 3 wins at 1200m to 2022-23, CJC Ready to Run Sale Trainers H.

More Than Sharp. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Dazzling Red. 6 wins-3 in succession-900m to 1200m, $181,000, BRC Broncos Superstore H., 2d BRC TAB H., GCTC Blushield H.

3rd dam

SNARL, by Don't Say Halo. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 2d MVRC Tristalove H. Half-sister to ANGST, Tidal (dam of PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.)). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

SHARP (Danzero). 5 wins. See above.

Borderline. Placed at 3. Dam of 2 winners-

She's Miss Devine (Show a Heart). 4 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1300m, $321,210, SCTC BOQ Mooloolaba H., Yalumba Wines H., MRC Ladbrokes H., 2d BRC Queensland Day P., L, Gold Edition P., L.

4th dam

SHARK, by Plush. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1250m, STC Canal H. Half-sister to HARMONY BOY. Dam of 14 named foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

ANGST (Kala Dancer). Joint top filly on The 1993-94 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-2 at 2-900m to 1600m, $386,850, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2.

Tidal. 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m. Dam of 3 winners-

PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.) (Royal Academy). 4 wins-3 in succession at 2-to 1600m, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L.

Steal. Winner at 1400m. Dam of 4 winners-

She's a Thief (Showcasing). 5 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $307,169, Waikato RC Wentwood Grange S., 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2.