NIAGARA (AUS)

 NIAGARA

ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) (Bay 1993-Stud 1997). 3 wins, VATC VicHealth Cup, Gr.1. Champion Aust. Sire twice. Sire of 1548 rnrs, 1067 wnrs, 106 SW, inc. Princess Coup (Hawke's Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1), Lashed, Puccini, Sirmione, Racing to Win, Alinghi, Sacred Kingdom, Mnemosyne, Delago Deluxe, Road to Rock, Smokin' Joey, Chautauqua, Titanic Jack, Aloha, Newport, Delago Brom, Costa Viva, Manhattan Rain, Northern Meteor, Apercu, etc.

1st dam

RIVER SONG, by Fusaichi Pegasus. Unraced. Half-sister to MURJANA, Celebria (dam of GATHERING, FLORENTINA). Dam of three foals, two to race, both winners, inc:-

NIAGARA (c. by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins. See below.

Sianna's Song (f. by Johannesburg). Winner at 1200m.

2nd dam

TWYLA, by Danehill. Winner at 1250m, STC Mark Davis' Farewell H., 3d BTC Casino Rewards 3YO H. Three-quarter-sister to AL MAHER, PLATINUM SCISSORS, REDOUTE'S CHOICE, Superior Sateen, Monsoon Wedding (dam of PRECIOUS LORRAINE, LUCKY RAQUIE), half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova, Show Dancing (dam of SALAMEH), Shantha's Choice (dam of MANHATTAN RAIN, SLIDING CUBE, ECHOES OF HEAVEN). Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

MURJANA (Giant's Causeway). Winner at 2, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Michael & Goldie Mazur H. Producer.

Nkuni. 4 wins from 1400m to 2150m, AJC Les Eldridge H., STC To Russia With Gloves H., 2d AJC Gunsynd Welter H., 3d AJC Marriott Hotels Australia H., STC Gow-Gates Financial Services H.

Celebria. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, STC Gaypak Mandarins H., 4th SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. Dam of-

GATHERING (Tale of the Cat). 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$995,775, WATC Railway S., Gr.1, VRC Paris Lane S., L, AJC Shamekha H., NSW Tatt's RC Sydney City Toyota H., 2d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, 4th STC Tulloch S., Gr.2.

FLORENTINA (Redoute's Choice). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, A$239,200, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Inglis Bonus 2YO H., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2, ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, Australian Brewery 2YO H., 3d ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2.

Movin' Out. Winner at 1400m, AJC Ausure Insurance Newcastle H., 2d AJC Markey Saddlery P., 3d MRC TAB Mobi Cup. Producer.

3rd dam

DANCING SHOW, by Nijinsky. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Three-quarter-sister to Russian Ballet (dam of DR JOHNSON), Nijinsky's Best (dam of YAGLI), half-sister to GREAT REGENT, Diamond Syl, Ladies' Day (dam of HE'S NO PIE EATER). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

UMATILLA (Miswaki). 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$683,305, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.1, VRC Hilton on the Park S., Gr.3, SAJC Da Costa P., L, MVRC William Dunstan H., 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.2, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, South Australian S., Gr.3, MVRC Stanley Wootton S., Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, National S., Gr.3, VATC Rubiton S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, Criterion H., L, VATC Autumn Sprint H., L. Sire.

HURRICANE SKY (Star Watch). Second on The 1994-95 Australasian 3YO Classification (1000m - 1400m).Third top colt on The 1993-94 Australasian 2YO Classification. 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m, A$876,650, AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Autumn Classic, Gr.2, VRC Criterion H., L, VATC Zeditave S., L, Street Cafe 2YO H., 2d Australian Guineas, Gr.1, VATC CF Orr S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Mollison H., L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, VRC Food & Wine Festival H., 4th MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2. Sire.

Makarova (Thunder Gulch). 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, VRC Riverina Charm H., 2d VATC Summoned S., L, MVRC Versace Classic H., 3d VRC Rosemount Estate Diamond Chardonnay H., 4th MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3. Dam of-

Jamil. Unraced. Dam of-

EVER THE SAME (Canny Lad). 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$142,900, ATC PJ Bell S., L, Paul Spiteri's 50th H., 3d ATC Darby Munro S., L, 4th ATC James HB Carr S., L.

Show Dancing. 2 wins at 1550m, 1600m, AJC De Bortoli Windy Peak H., Grand Fils H. Dam of-

AL MAHER (Danehill). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, A$1,168,300, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, STC Gloaming S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, AJC Clipsal 2YO P., 2d STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Tooheys New 3YO Golden Rose, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, 4th AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1. Sire.

SALAMEH (Secret Savings). Winner at 2, A$85,780, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, 2d AJC TL Baillieu H., L, 3d STC Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety 2YO H. Dam of-

BIG TIME (Danewin). 4 wins from 1600m to 1900m, A$149,625, to 2014-15, ATC Dulcify H., L, Trackside Markets H., 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., 3d ATC Ibis Milano Lunch Special H.

Shantha's Choice. Winner at 2, 2d VATC Kilshery H. Dam of-

PLATINUM SCISSORS (Danehill). 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$982,800, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., L, AJC Eastlakes H., 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2-twice, STC Gloaming S., Gr.2, Tulloch S., Gr.2, Hill S., Gr.2, BTC Labour Day Cup, Gr.3, 4th AJC George Main S., Gr.1, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2. Sire.

REDOUTE'S CHOICE (Danehill). Champion 3YO Miler in Australia in 1999-2000. Joint Champion 3YO in Aust/NZ in 1999-2000. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,567,850, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, Veuve Clicquot S., L, 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, 3d VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, Vic Health Cup, Gr.1, 4th VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2. Champion sire.

MANHATTAN RAIN (Encosta de Lago). Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$1,311,200, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, AJC Canonbury S., L, STC Theslipper.com.au 2YO H., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3. Sire.

SLIDING CUBE (Rock of Gibraltar). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of-

RUBICK (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$379,500, to 2014-15, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC TAB Iphone App 2YO P., 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1.

ECHOES OF HEAVEN (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, A$154,725, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1, 3d SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3.

Superior Sateen (Danehill). 2 wins at 1100m, 1500m, STC Clubs NSW H., Vodka Cruiser H., 3d AJC Dulcify H., L, National Telecoms Group 2YO H. Sire.

Monsoon Wedding (Danehill). Placed at 2, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, AJC Keith Mackay H., L. Dam of-

PRECIOUS LORRAINE (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2400m, A$247,750, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 3d SAJC Panasonic Viera 2YO H., 4th MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3.

LUCKY RAQUIE (Encosta de Lago). Winner at 2, A$205,650, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, 3d ATC Gimcrack S., L.

Race Record: 11 Starts 2-4-1 A$238,580.

2 wins at 1500m, 1550m, A$238,580, ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, Teachers Eyecare H., 2d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, ATC Eskimo Prince H., L, Tyreel Stud 2YO H., 3d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3.