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CAPTAIN RIO (GB) (Chestnut 1999-Stud in Ire. 2004, NZ 2004). Joint third top colt on The 2001 International 2YO Classification. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.2, Curragh Waterford Testimonial S., L, 2d Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Seine-Et-Oise, Gr.3, 3d Ayr Harry Rosebery S., L, 4th Chantilly Prix du Gros-Chene, Gr.2. His oldest NZ-bred progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

BLUE PARIS, by Volksraad. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2100m, NZ$7,175, A$107,425, VRC The Truth Newspaper H., Hi Jinx H., Sandarae H., VATC Australia Day H., 2d VRC Molly Blooms H., Darcy Christie H., Waikato RC Hamilton Veterinary Services Juvenile S., Hawke's Bay Carters HB 3YO S., 3d MVRC TEAC H., VATC Deck the Halls H., Cambridge JC Zabeel Quinella H. Half-sister to Mr Dane, Blue Cavalier. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a yearling. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of one foal to race-

Gigante (g. by General Nediym). Placed to 2006-07.

2nd dam

BAY DOLL, by Otehi Bay. 5 wins from 1200m to 2100m, Hawke's Bay Taradale Hotel & Cellars H., 2d HBJC FW Liley Rodd Silverware H., Ngatarawa Wines Metric Mile, 3d HBJC Novotel H., McClurgs Seiko H. Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Mr Dane (Danske). 2 wins at 1200m, 2050m to 2006-07, MVRC Heros H., 2d Waikato Guineas, Gr.3, MRC Fileur H., 3d VRC TCL Electronics P.

Blue Cavalier (Masterclass). 6 wins from 1400m to 1800m to 2005-06, CJC Steam Tug Lyttelton H., Greymouth JC Pipeco H., Hororata RC Yaldhurst Hotel H., 2d CJC Spring Classic H., L, Tuscany Flyer at Prebbleton Farm 3YO H., Ashburton RC Winter Cup Trial, 3d Geraldine Cup.

3rd dam

DISH, by Reindeer. 5 wins from 1200m to 2200m, Woodville DJC Bolton H., 4th WRC New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1. Half-sister to MOP, WOLVERACTION, Spera. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Bay Doll. 5 wins. See above.

Boomerdoll. 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, HBJC Best Travel Improvers H., 2d Manawatu RC Cup Trial H., HBJC Watties H. Producer.

4th dam

Rag Doll, by Bourbon Prince. 2 wins at 2, CJC Pioneer H., WRC Roseneath H., 3d CJC Welcome S., L, HBJC Hastings S., L. Sister to GAELIC SPIRIT (dam of BEMBOKA SPIRIT, Gaelic), MIX, Gaelic's Ghost (dam of CELTIC SPIRIT, LORD MOP, Lusitania), three-quarter-sister to Woven (dam of (Our) Giovanni), half-sister to Kingstonian Belle - Bleking (Aust.) (dam of MANCHU WARRIOR), Jumbleton (dam of Jumblelak). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, all winners, inc:-

MOP (Taipan II). 1976 Marlboro Filly of the Year. Joint Head of The 1974-75 NZ 2YO Free H. 8 wins-4 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, Waikato RC Thibenzole International Sprint, Gr.1, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.2, Great Northern Foal S., Gr.3, HBJC Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3.

WOLVERACTION (Wolverton). 11 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 3200m, A$257,100, SAJC Escort Cup, Gr.3, Thomas Elder S.H., Gr.3.