Premier Yearling Sale

VAN NISTELROOY (USA) (Chestnut 2000-Stud in NZ 2003, USA 2004). 3 wins at 2, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.2, Tyros S., L, 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1, 3d Ascot Royal Lodge S., Gr.2. Half-brother to SW Halory Hunter (Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.2), SW Prory (Sportsmans National Jockey Club H., Gr.3), SW Brushed Halory (Gulfstream Sabin H., Gr.3) and SW Key Lory (Monmouth Oceanport H., Gr.3). His oldest progeny are now 2YOs.

1st dam

CAPOTE CROSSING, by Capote. Unplaced. Half-sister to Deputy's Mistress (dam of BACKATEM, Throwthebookatem). This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

ITALIA (f. by Stravinsky). Joint second filly on The 2005-06 NZ 2YO Free H . 3 wins at 2, NZ$355,375, in 2005-06, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Waikato RC New Zealand Bloodstock Classique (R), L, 2d Otago RC Vet Equine 2YO Trophy, 3d ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Highview S., Gr.3, 4th Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2.

Smarty Pants (c. by End Sweep). Winner at 1400m in 2005-06.

2nd dam

RIVER CROSSING, by Affirmed. Unplaced. Half-sister to FALL ASPEN, McCracken , Paintbrush . Dam of 11 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Kaimana. 2 wins at 6f in U.S.A.

Deputy's Mistress. Unraced. Dam of-

BACKATEM (Notebook). 2 wins at 2, Calder Three Ring S., L, 3d Calder Judy's Red Shoes S., L. Dam of-

RUNNING BOBCATS (Running Stag). 9 wins-4 at 2-to 7f, US$373,860, to 2006, Calder Cassidy S., L, Ema Bovary S., L, Distaff Turf Sprint H., L, Dolly Jo S., L, Tampa Bay Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies S., L, 2d Calder Cool Air S., L, U Can Do it H., L.

Throwthebookatem (Notebook). 3 wins, 2d Calder What a Pleasure S., Gr.3, Mecke S., L, Great Sound H., L, Ocala OBS Championship S. (c&g), L.

3rd dam

CHANGE WATER, by Swaps. Winner in U.S.A. Half-sister to BLACK MOUNTAIN , PACK TRIP , RAINY LAKE , WYOMING WILDCAT. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

FALL ASPEN (Pretense). 8 wins-3 at 2, US$198,037, Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Astarita S., Gr.3. U.S.A. Broodmare of the Year, 1994. Dam of-

NORTHERN ASPEN (Northern Dancer). 5 wins, US$249,287, Hollywood Gamely H., Gr.1, Deauville Prix d'Astarte, Gr.2. Producer.

HAMAS (Danzig). 5 wins from 5f to 1m, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1. Sire.

TIMBER COUNTRY (Woodman). 1994 USA Champion 2YO Colt. 5 wins-4 at 2-from 6f to 9f, US$1,560,400, Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1. Sire.

FORT WOOD (Sadler's Wells). 3 wins from 2000m to 2200m, Longchamp Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1, Prix Noailles, Gr.2. Sire.

COLORADO DANCER (Shareef Dancer). 3 wins, Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2. Dam of DUBAI MILLENNIUM (Seeking the Gold) (Gr.1).