Account of P. WHITCOMBE, Pukekohe.
Lot
593Foaled 26th September 2000
Chestnut C
Box
H 291Branded: nr sh; 27 over 0 off sh
STRIKE DIAMONDS (NZ) (Bay 1994-Stud 1998). Unraced. Out of a sister to SW Tristalove (Australasian Oaks, Gr.1), SW Antwerp (dam of SP Dangerous) and half-sister to SW Peruzzi (AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2). Grandson of SW Diamond Lover (ARC Railway H., Gr.1), half-sister to SW Octagonal (1996 Aust. Horse of the Year), SW Mouawad, SW Kaapstad and to the dam of SW Danewin. His oldest progeny are now 2YOs.
1st dam POT OF GOLD, by Barcas*. Unplaced. Half-sister to It's Fantastic. This is her tenth living foal. Her ninth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of four foals to race, inc:- ROGER JON (g. by Indian Ore*). 19 wins-8 at 2-from 800m to 1700m, US$117,404, NZ$97,425, A$12,500 in USA and NZ, ARC Champagne S., Gr.3, WN Mackie Juvenile H., Parnell H., Avondale JC Blake Catering H., Don Marcus Trousers Juvenile H., Rosebank Juvenile H., Te Aroha JC William Grant's Whisky Guineas Trial S., ARC Sungrove Real Orange Juice H., Avondale JC Ra Ora Juvenile H., 2d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, ARC Welcome S., L, Waikato RC Guineas Trial, L, 3d Whangarei RC Breeders' P., L, 4th MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, Waikato Guineas, Gr.3, Matamata Wayne Wilkinson Insurance Slipper, L. Viva Pataca (c. by Harbor Prince*). Placed at 1050m in Mac. Kidston (f. by Indian Ore*). Placed at 1400m in Aust.
2nd dam GAMBOLLING GOLD, by Copenhagen II*. Raced twice. Half-sister to Summer Blaze, Gold Sim (dam of MAYO GOLD, PRESTO GOLD). Dam of 12 named foals, 11 to race, 4 winners, inc:- It's Fantastic (Hasty Cloud*). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m, MVRC Alexandra H., 2d MVRC High Peak H., 3d MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L, 4th VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' P., Gr.2. Dam of- Spectacular Lass. Raced once. Dam of- MCJOEY (White Bridle*). 10 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$314,338, to 2001-02, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, Darwin Cup, L, Canberra Guineas, 2d Darwin Cup, L-twice, 3d ACT RC Canberra Cup, L.
3rd dam SUPER CIM, by Cimbrone*. Unplaced. Dam of 12 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Gold Sim. Unraced. Dam of- MAYO GOLD (Gold Sovereign*). Head of The 1967-68 2YO & 1968-69 3YO Free Hs. 18 wins-8 at 2-from 5f to 1¼m, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Wellington Oaks, Gr.2, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.2. Dam of- BOLD MAYO (Taipan II*). 10 wins-2 at 2, VATC JJ Liston S., Gr.2. Relative Quality. Unraced. Dam of- SNABBEN (Bold Venture). 12 wins, Te Aroha JC Star Way S., Gr.3. Qualitas. Winner at 1200m. Dam of- Feldspar. Unraced. Dam of- Lady Aythorpe. 3 wins-2 at 2, QTC Maiden H. Dam of- SURFERS PARADISE (Crested Wave*). 1991 BMW Horse of the Year. 17 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1.
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