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ROSSINI (USA) (Bay 1997-Stud in Ire. 2001, NZ 2002). 3 wins at 2, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Robert Papin, Gr.2. Sire of 39 wnrs, inc. SW Golden Legacy (Ayr Firth of Clyde S., Gr.3), Tournedos, Jioconda, SP Guillaume Tell, Swing the Ring and of Bod Rocket, Brads House, Cool Concept, Ecce Bombo, Marsos, Gioaccino Rossini, Intrepid Friend, Le Corvee, Ma Petite Fille, Zelmira, Asian Tiger, Gazza Ladra, etc. His oldest NZ-bred progeny are now 2YOs. 

1st dam

CONIFER BAY, by Virginia Privateer. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2200m, NZ$135,570, ARC Mumm Cordon Rouge S., Gr.1, WRC P&O H., Manawatu RC Weddel Feilding 2YO H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC Pearce H., 3d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, L, Levin RC Ryder S., L. Half-sister to Caucus, Gallant Prince. This is her eighth foal. Dam of six foals to race, four winners, inc:-

BAHIRA (f. by Volksraad). 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m, WRC Thompson H., Gr.3, 2d Manawatu RC Evening Standard 3YO H., Hawke's Bay Hastings RSA H., Counties RC Terry Ryan Timber H., 3d ARC Newmarket H., L, 4th WRC Cuddle S.H., Gr.3.

Aviara (c. by Classic Fame). 15 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m in Aust.

Classic Concerto (f. by Classic Fame). 2 wins at 2000m in Sth. Af.

Kavita (f. by Spinning World). Winner at 2000m in 2004-05.

2nd dam

SYNDARE, by Syntax. Placed at 7f. Half-sister to NORTHFLEET. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

CONIFER BAY (Virginia Privateer). 4 wins. See above.

Caucus (Copsale). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, HBJC President's H., Hastings Cup, Opunake RC Keith Pennington Memorial H., Manawatu RC Fairdale S., 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.3, Manawatu Cup, Gr.3, Opunake RC Ernie Poole Memorial S., L, 3d Wanganui Championship S., L.

Gallant Prince (Dorchester). 5 wins at 2000m, 2200m, 2d New Zealand Cup, Gr.2, WRC Sorrento Bay H., HBJC Watties H.

Shift Time. 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Southland RC Ocean Beach Freezing Co Ltd H., Winton JC DB Double Brown H.

Policy. 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m. Dam of-

Centapol. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, STC Chullora H.

Journey. 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, 2d WRC Prospective Members H., Levin RC Elders Livestock H., WRC Heath Lambert H., 3d Wanganui JC Steelformers H.

3rd dam

DOUBLE DARE, by Pride of Kildare. Winner at 2. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

NORTHFLEET (Kazakstaan). 9 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 2450m, NZ$85,432, A$27,800, WRC Trentham S., Gr.2, SAJC West End S., Gr.3, Otaki Maori RC Topsy S., L, 2d New Zealand St Leger, Gr.1, Wellington Cup, Gr.1, VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.2, Pahiatua WFA S., Gr.3, Wanganui JC Wanganui Cup, L, 3d Auckland Cup, Gr.1.