SWORD OF STATE (AUS)
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SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1560 rnrs, 1225 wnrs, 148 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Shinzo, Summer Passage, Invader, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, Lady Shenandoah, In the Congo, Wandjina, Yearning, Heavenly Blue, Away Game, etc.
1st dam In the Vanguard, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2, ATC Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2. Dam of three named foals, two to race, inc:- SWORD OF STATE (c. by Snitzel). 6 wins. See below.
2nd dam SHARP, by Danzero. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$291,250, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Satellite S., L, Choice Homes H., VRC Terrace Restaurant H., STC Cadbury Roses H., 2d STC Eskimo Prince H., L, Paul Roos 2YO H., Street Cry at Darley 2YO H., VRC Allen Cleary H., STC De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., 3d STC Young Members Cruise 2YO H., 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. Mieko's Diamond. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1050m, 3d BRC Mirvac Hotels & Resorts H. Dam of- Dreamtime Magic. 3 wins to 1300m, A$80,575, 3d Ipswich TC Schweppes P. Brigadier. Winner at 900m, 3d STC Stratum H. Nickel Alloy. Winner at 1050m in Macau. Afiado. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of- Navalha. 5 wins from 1200m to 1700m to 2023-24, CJC Ready to Run Sale Trainers H., 2d Avondale JC Westbrook Wines H., Waikato RC See You at Te Rapa Tavern H., 3d CJC Gold Club H. Shadow Power. 2 wins at 1300m, 1350m to 2024-25 in Aust. Travel Smart. Placed, 3d HKJC Yik Yam H., Cheers Hong Kong H. More Than Sharp. Unraced. Dam of- Dazzling Red. 6 wins to 1200m, A$181,000, BRC Broncos Superstore H., 2d BRC TAB H., GCTC Blushield H. Red Prince. 6 wins from 1400m to 1650m, A$125,150, Toowoomba TC K&R Plumbing Supplies H., 3d Ipswich TC Queensland Times H. Sharp Dazzler. 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$234,925, in 2023-24, BRC Buy a QTIS Yearling H., Sky Racing H., Souths Sports Club P., 2d BRC Mekkafest August 2YO P., 3d BRC Airtouch H., Doubtland First Yearlings P., Sky Racing P. Most Dazzling. 5 wins to 1350m, A$103,630, to 2023-24, 3d BRC Mekka Races on Sale Now H. Stellar Way. 2 wins at 1000m, 1400m in Aust.
3rd dam SNARL, by Don't Say Halo. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 2d MVRC Tristalove H., The Lodge H., 3d AJC Grey Affair 2YO H. Half-sister to ANGST, SHARP (Danzero). 5 wins. See above. Borderline. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of- She's Miss Devine (Show a Heart). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$321,210, SCTC BOQ Mooloolaba H., MRC Ladbrokes Bet Better H., BRC Secutor Securities 2YO P., SCTC Yalumba Wines H., 2d BRC Queensland Day P., L, Gold Edition P., L, Qld Tatt's RC Hardy Brothers Jewellers H., 3d GCTC Magic Millions H., BRC Hamilton Hotel H., Makers Mark H., ATC Hyland Race Colours H. Miss Madonna. Raced 3 times. Dam of- DISCRETION RULES (Alabama Express). Winner at 2 in 2023-24, CJC Champagne S., L, 2d CJC Welcome S., L, Pearl Series 2YO S., 3d Otago RC Dakota Boutique 2YO S. Commanding Epic. Raced once. Dam of- Girls are Ready. 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$265,700, ATC Member Get Member 2YO H., TAB Highway H., TAB Rewards 2YO P., 3d ATC Industry Celebration Day H., TAB Highway H., Bowermans H., City Tattersalls Group H.
4th dam SHARK, by Plush. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1250m, STC Canal H., 2d BOP RC Frank Renouf & Co H., 3d STC Lantern Club 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-from 900m to 1600m, A$386,850, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L, STC Share the Spirit H.Died at 3. Tidal. 2 wins at 2 in Aust. Dam of- PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.) (Royal Academy). 4 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$107,500, HK$2,366,500, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, HKJC Kowloon Tong H.
Race Record: 11 Starts 6-1-1 NZ$295,150, A$37,850. Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Lowe Schollum Jones 2YO S., 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2. |
Champion NZ 2YO by Snitzel … winner of 4 races at 2 including Group 1 Sistema Stakes … won Group 3 Almanzor Trophy defeating Imperatriz … won Group 3 King’s Plate in record time … won Group 3 Matamata Slipper by 7 lengths in race record time … by multiple Champion Australian Sire, Snitzel … outstanding black type family … first yearlings to sell at major sales in 2025.