ADMIRATION (AUS)

 ADMIRATION

ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) (Bay 1993-Stud 1997). 3 wins, VATC VicHealth Cup, Gr.1. Champion Aust. Sire twice. Sire of 1453 rnrs, 1001 wnrs, 103 SW, inc. Princess Coup (Hawke's Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1), Lashed, Sirmione, Puccini, Racing to Win, Alinghi, Sacred Kingdom, Mnemosyne, Delago Deluxe, Road to Rock, Smokin' Joey, Titanic Jack, Aloha, Newport, Delago Brom, Costa Viva, Manhattan Rain, Northern Meteor, Apercu, etc.

1st dam

PROVENCE, by Redoute's Choice. 4 wins at 1400m, 1450m, A$197,850, VRC Desirable H., L, MRC Caulfield Tabaret H., 2d MRC Mystery6.com.au H., Shame 2YO H., William Pearson H., 3d VRC Waltzing Lily H., L, MRC National Jockeys' Memorial P.H., Dubai Racing Club Membership H., Wiggle H. Sister to LUCKY UNICORN, half-sister to INSPIRATION. Dam of four foals, all winners-

ADMIRATION (c. by Encosta de Lago). 7 wins. See below.

BANAADEER (c. by More Than Ready). 2 wins at 2, R346,875, in 2013-14, Turffontein Storm Bird S., L, 2d Turffontein South African Nursery, Gr.1.

Maussane (g. by Encosta de Lago). 3 wins from 1600m to 2200m to 2013-14, SAJC Medallion Homes H., 3d WATC Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H., Book Now at Perth Racing H.

Paradou (g. by More Than Ready). Winner at 1400m in 2013-14.

2nd dam

LA BAMBA, by Last Tycoon. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m. Half-sister to FESTAL, MASKED PARTY, Awards Ceremony (dam of DRACULA, SASH, THE OSCARS), What a Joy (dam of ZOOMETRIC). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

INSPIRATION (Flying Spur). 9 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, HK$15,475,650, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, HK-1, Premier Bowl H., HK-3, Big Wave Bay H., East Point H., Niigata P., Chung on H., Tung Chung H., Hebei H., 2d HKJC Po Leung Kuk Centenary Cup, London H., Amah Rock H., Faculty of Architecture H., General Council of the Bar of South Africa P., Central Affairs II P., 3d HKJC Juvenile Sprint Trophy, London H., 4th HKJC Sprint Cup, HK-2.

LUCKY UNICORN (Redoute's Choice). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$174,500, HK$1,615,500, VRC Chester Manifold S., L, TAB Power Pays H., HKJC Gold Belt P., Yau Oi P., Hung Shui Kiu H., 2d MRC Western Design Homes H., Hong Kong Rugby Football Union Cup H., HKJC Swaine Cup H., 3d MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, 4th MRC Christmas S., L. Sire.

PROVENCE (Redoute's Choice). 4 wins. See above.

Saint la Bamba. 4 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$95,895, to 2012-13, ATC Bowerman's Furniture H., More Than Ready H., 2d ATC Flinders Lane Perfect Fit Shirt P.

Wandjina. Winner at 2 in 2013-14, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2, Lonhro P., L.

3rd dam

PARTY, by Lunchtime. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, AJC Exeter Welter H., St. Aubins H., STC Thredbo H., 2d STC Sir Ivor H., 3d STC Spearex H. Half-sister to PARAVANE, The Mover (dam of AWESOME MOVER). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

MASKED PARTY (Marscay). 12 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$951,564, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, SAJC Angas Brut S., Gr.2, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, AJC Razor Sharp H., L, STC Festival H., L, Satellite S., L, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Expressway S., Gr.2, Endeavour S., Gr.3, STC Missile S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Mercedes-Benz S., L, STC Eskimo Prince H., L, 3d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, AJC Apollo S., Gr.2, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Missile S., Gr.3.

FESTAL (Vain). 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$127,120, A$26,400, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, CJC Pegasus S.H., L, Counties RC Monsanto Sprint H., Taranaki RC Techron H., HBJC Juvenile H., Masterton RC Solway Park Members H., 2d Avondale JC Concorde H., Gr.2, CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3, Hawke's Bay Guineas, L, BATC Dash, STC Veuve Cilcquot H., 3d HBJC Majestic Horse Floats P., 4th AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1. Sire.

Awards Ceremony. Raced once. Dam of-

DRACULA (Quest for Fame). Champion 2YO in Australia in 1997-98. 7 wins-5 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$796,300, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., L, AJC Liverpool Festival H., Matraville 2YO H., 2d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, STC Oceanside 2YO H., 3d AJC Hobartville S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3. Sire.

SASH (Dr Grace). 5 wins to 1400m, A$152,068, AJC Toy Show H., L, Tom Street Quality H., STC David Jones 160 Years P., 2d AJC Sapphire S., L, 3d STC Millie Fox S., L.

THE OSCARS (Procol Harum). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$84,200, HK$2,322,315, AJC Canonbury S., L, HKJC Atlanta H., 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, AJC Kindergarten S., L, 3d AJC Brian Crowley S., L.

Vampire (Flying Spur). 6 wins from 1300m to 1800m, A$189,255, AJC Woolworths Liquor H., VATC Harper's Bazaar Trophy H., 2d AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, TL Baillieu H., L.

Insouciance. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, AJC San Miguel 2YO H., MVRC Ausdart Picture Framing H. Dam of-

COMPLACENT (Authorized). 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$665,225, in 2013-14, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Gloaming S., Gr.3, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Become an ATC Sponsor 2YO H.

Thespian. Winner at 1300m, AJC Cuddle H., 2d AJC Botany Bay H. Dam of-

SCREEN (Lonhro). 7 wins to 1400m, A$386,503, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.3, AJC Sydney Carnival on Sale H., Corporate Membership H., ATC Trippas White Group H., MRC Sufficient H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L.

BRANNIGAN (Flying Spur). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$289,160, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, 2d VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3.

What a Joy. Unraced. Dam of-

ZOOMETRIC (Unbridled's Song). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2200m, A$367,200, WATC Supremacy S., L, Perth S., L, 2d WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, 3d WATC Sir Ernest Lee Steere Classic S., Gr.3.

Lady Danzero. Placed at 3. Dam of-

DISCREET (Show a Heart). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$458,800, to 2012-13, BRC Calaway Gal S., L, BNB Fresh H., Children's Hospital Appeal H., Makers Mark H.

Race Record: 32 Starts 7-1-7 HK$8,585,800.

7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, HK$8,585,800, HKJC Chairman's Trophy, HK-2, Ho Pui H., Citibank Mobile Banking H., Tan Shan River P., Lei Muk Shue H., Blackmores H., Celumina Beauty Care H., 2d HKJC Chevalier Lifts H., 3d HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2-twice, Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Classic Mile, HK-1, Premier Cup, HK-3, ATV Cup, Top Grade P., Audemars Piguet Lady Millenary H., 4th HKJC Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, HK-1, Chinese Club Challenge Cup, HK-3, Prince Jewellery & Watch Premier Cup, HK-3.