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MONTJEU (IRE) (Bay 1996-Stud in Ire. 2001, NZ 2001). Head of The 1999 International 3YO Classification. 11 wins-2 at 2, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Gr.1. Sire of SW Motivator (Doncaster Racing Post Trophy, Gr.1), Ayam Zaman, Kings Quay, SP Dash to the Top, Red Peony, Walk in the Park, Montalegre, Green Mile and of Alpine Gold, Famcapii, Hurricane Run, Solent, Stagelight, Where With All, etc. His oldest progeny are now 2YOs. 

1st dam

MELORA, by Sir Tristram. 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m, NZ$56,075, A$324,200, Gold Coast TC AD Hollindale Cup, Gr.2, BTC Doomben Roses H., Cambridge JC Deputy Governor H., 2d Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ARC Grosvenor Championship S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Highview Stud H., 3d Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, STC Hill S., Gr.2, Clarence RJC Grafton Cup, Gr.3, 4th Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Centaine S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3. Half-sister to PIPER STAR. This is her third live foal. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Hecuba (f. by Danzero). Placed at 1600m in 2003-04.

2nd dam

Te Akau Star, by Shining Finish. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1050m to 1600m, 2d Avondale JC Classic S., Gr.3, 3d ARC Champagne S., Gr.3, 4th Waipa RC Galilee S., L. Sister to SHINAKIMA, half-sister to Coverage (dam of UBER). Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

MELORA (Sir Tristram). 4 wins. See above.

PIPER STAR (Kaapstad). 6 wins from 1100m to 2000m, NZ$43,375, A$297,400, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.2, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.3, Jayco Welter H., VATC Charles Kerville H., Avondale JC Anziyan H., 2d ARC Grosvenor Championship S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Bloomsbury Stud H., 3d MRC St George S., Gr.2.

Born Dragon. 4 wins at 1400m, 1800m, HK$3,925,860, HKJC Lily H.

3rd dam

EDGING UP, by Snow Sporting. 2 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Half-sister to Effigy (dam of Ms. Copelan). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

SHINAKIMA (Shining Finish). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$223,220, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.3, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.3, 2d AJC Flight S., Gr.1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 3d STC Rawson S., Gr.1, AJC Emancipation S., L, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., L, 4th AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, All-Aged S., Gr.1, Villiers S., Gr.2. Dam of-

Be Aware. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, AJC Gold Rod 2YO H.

Te Akau Star (Shining Finish). 5 wins. See above.

Glen Caroline. 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, AJC Carbon Copy H. Producer.

Cheyne Prince. 5 wins from 1600m to 2250m, QTC Heritage Week S.

High Cover. Winner at 1200m, STC Star Affair H. Producer.

Coverage. Unraced. Dam of-

UBER (Shovhog). 3 wins at 2, A$200,550, in 2003-04, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, AJC Sydney Confidential 2YO H.

Pont du Gard. 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1500m, A$182,150, to 2003-04, STC Merrylands RSL Club 2YO H., Australian Hotels Association 2YO H.