MERCHANT NAVY (AUS)
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FASTNET ROCK (AUS) (Bay 2001-Stud 2005). 6 wins to 1200m, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Champion Aust. Sire twice. Sire of 1931 rnrs, 1368 wnrs, 175 SW, inc. Avantage (WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1), Atlantic Jewel, One Master, Shoals, Sea Siren, Fascinating Rock, Zhukova, First Seal, Laganore, Planet Rock, Sherwood Forest, Age of Fire, Mosheen, Merchant Navy, Dreamforce, Driefontein, Comin' Through, Catchy, Amicus, Rocket Spade, Unforgotten, etc.
1st dam LEGALLY BAY, by Snippets. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$628,050, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, STC De Bortoli Yarra Valley 2YO H., 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, 4th QTC Dr John Power H., L. Half-sister to BONARIA, TIME OUT, MERCHANT NAVY (c. by Fastnet Rock). 7 wins. See below. JOLIE BAY (f. by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$236,530, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Dam of- God of Thunder (More Than Ready). 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$327,675, to 2019-20, ATC Australian Turf Club H., Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney H., Headwater at Vinery H., ANZ Bloodstock News P., 2d MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, ATC Member Tours H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H., 3d Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush, L, ATC Spring on Sale 2YO H., Fugen Constructions H. True Legend. 2 wins at 1200m, HK$2,380,310, in 2019-20, HKJC Continuous Development H., Oriental Express H., 2d HKJC Mui Wo H., Collection H., 3d HKJC Renfrew H., Shung Ling H. SETANTA (c. by Fastnet Rock). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$185,700, in 2020-21, BRC Queensland Day P., L, Sky Racing H., 2d MRC Big Screen Company H., 3d ATC Canterbury League Club 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H. Zara Bay (f. by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$135,722, ATC Tab.com.au P., MRC Dreamthoroughbreds.com.au H., 2d Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., More Than Ready at Vinery P., MVRC Zouki H., 3d ATC Theraces H., Hyland Race Colours H., Cellarbrations 2YO P. Maroon Bay (f. by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$111,100, ATC Cellarbrations H., MVRC Alternate Railway H., 2d ATC St Johns Park Bowling Club H., 3d MRC Cove Hotel H., Sportingbet Best Tote Plus 5% H., MRC (Mornington) Orbit Fitness H. Dam of- Shotmaker (Shooting to Win). 2 wins at 1100m, 1300m, A$99,050, in 2020-21, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Ladbrokes Switch H. Sienna Rose. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$152,835, to 2019-20, BRC One Fifty Ascot Bar P., QScan Radiology Clinics H., Ascot Green H., 2d BRC Eureka Stud H., Weddings H., Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge Presentation P., SCTC XXXX Gold H., 3d BRC Lifestyle Holdings Australia 2YO H., Duporth Tavern P. Legalistic (g. by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, MRC Vite Cheval H., 3d SAJC Philip Bentley H. Carbon Taikun (g. by Lonhro). 9 wins to 1400m, A$109,070, 2d ATC Fairfield 2YO P., 3d ATC Southern Educational Services P., Mercure Kooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort H., BRC Novotel Brisbane Airport H. Bayrock (f. by Fastnet Rock). Placed at 2, 2d ATC Golden Rose Noms 2YO P. Dam of- HINDAAM (Savabeel). 3 wins to 1400m, A$131,760, in 2020-21, MRC Twilight Glow S., L.
2nd dam DECIDITY, by Last Tycoon. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 2d AJC Goose Boy H., Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL H., Walter Swinburn H. Three-quarter-sister to VESTEY (dam of RUTHERFORD EAGLE), half-sister to CLASSY FELLA. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:- BONARIA (Redoute's Choice). 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$951,319, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3-twice, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VRC Lort Smith Animal Hospital H., MRC Sportingbet H., The Age H., 2d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Vintage Photobooth H., VRC Peter Rowland Catering H., MRC Responsible Gambling Awareness Week H., 4th VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2-3 times, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, Summoned S., Gr.3. Producer. TIME OUT (Rory's Jester). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$240,700, M$593,550 in Aust. and Macau, Illawarra 2YO Classic, Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., Cabravale Diggers Members' H., AJC Doyles Seafood 2YO H., 2d AJC Brian Crowley S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, National Telecoms Group H., 3d STC Heritage S., L. LEGALLY BAY (Snippets). 3 wins. See above. Chatoyant. 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$86,180, AJC Bigpond Sport H., Imagele H., Springfest Lawn Party H., 2d STC Synergy Solutions H. Dam of- PAULELE (Dawn Approach). 3 wins at 2, A$267,600, in 2020-21, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Precise Air 2YO H., MVRC Ladbrokes 2YO P. TESSERA (Medaglia d'Oro). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$340,040, to 2020-21, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, Agribaba & Aunong.com 2YO P., 2d VRC Starlight Express Room S., L, ATC Schweppervescence H., 3d Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Summer Racing H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2. MONTSEGUR (New Approach). 2 wins at 2, A$263,375, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC Joe Brown 2YO P., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, 3d ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2. Dam of- HERESY (Street Boss). Winner at 2, A$78,075, in 2020-21, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.
Race Record: 10 Starts 7-0-2 £340,260, €70,800, A$939,950. 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, £340,260, €70,800, A$939,950, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MRC Nick Johnstone Real Estate 2YO H., 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2. |
Group 1 producing sire! … unbeaten 2YO & dual Group 1 winning 3YO sprinter by Fastnet Rock … winner of the sire-making Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes & Group 1 Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee Stakes … progeny has sold up to $700k … runners include 2023 Group 1 Goodwood winner, Royal Merchant, 2023 Group winning 2YO Steel City etc.