Pierro/Rocha 16

PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Leading Aust. First Season Sire in 2016-17. Sire of 263 rnrs, 172 wnrs, 18 SW, inc. Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Pierata, Arcadia Queen, Pinot, Regal Power, Action, Roy Had Enough, Shadow Hero, Tulip, Bellevue Hill, Rock, Arcadia Prince, Furore, Commander, I Like it Easy, Satin Slipper, Kentucky Breeze, Octabello, SP Sikorsky, Aeecee Tong De, etc.

1st dam

ROCHA, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2000m, A$238,150, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Alm H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H., 3d AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Whiskey Shooter (f by Sebring) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$80,670, to 2018-19, ATC Tab.com.au H., Win $10k Cash 2YO H.

 China Gale (g by Pierro) 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m to 2018-19, 2d ATC Easy Lane H.

 Nova Rocha (f by New Approach (Ire)) Winner at 1300m in Aust.

 Carajillo (f by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) Winner at 1700m in Aust.

2nd dam

LARROCHA, by Danehill (USA). 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$240,540, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, Veuve Clicquot S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 4th MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Sister to BLACKFRIARS, MANTON, LIONS GATE, WATERFORD ROAD. Dam of 6 named foals, all winners-

ROCHA (f Encosta de Lago) Winner. See above.

 Granados. Winner at 2250m, BRC Gallopers $1 Membership P., 3d MRC (Mornington) Sportingbet Best Tote Plus P.

 Encosta Larrocha. 2 wins at 1400m, 2200m, 3d Te Aroha JC Waikato Thoroughbred Breeders H. Producer.

 Goyescas. 2 wins at 1400m in NZ. Dam of-

 Tonadillas. 2 wins at 1200m to 2019-20 in NZ.

 Grande Roche. Winner at 1200m in South Africa.

 Ferrero Rocha. Winner at 1600m in South Africa.

3rd dam

Kensington Gardens (NZ), by Grosvenor. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, A$151,055, AJC Ladysan Welter H., Rego H., Belmura Lad H., 2d STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L, 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Burke & Wills H., Tooheys Draught H., STC Tooheys Draught Welter H. Half-sister to Kremlin. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

BLACKFRIARS (c Danehill) Third on The 1999-2000 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$809,950, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Flag Choice Hotels H., VATC Boer War Centenary H., 2d VATC Yallourn Energy 2YO P. Sire.

LARROCHA (f Danehill) 2 wins. See above.

MANTON (c Danehill) 2 wins at 1200m, 2000m, A$217,225, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Kookaburra H., 2d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L. Sire.

WATERFORD ROAD (c Danehill) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$273,515, QTC Exhibition H., L, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, VRC Sandringham H., Don Scott H., VATC Ungar H., 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L, VRC Nivea Visage H., Liz Davenport Welter H., VATC Hyland Sportswear H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., L, Cranbourne Cup, L, VATC Selangor Turf Club Welter H., Independent Stallion H., 4th SAJC John D Lee S., L. Sire.

LIONS GATE (c Danehill) 3 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$160,760, Geelong Classic, L, MRC Corps of Commissionaires H., SAJC Gold Ace at Glenrae Stud P., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Hill-Smith S., L, 3d VRC Paul Buttifant & Darryl Quilty H., SAJC Distinctive Lifestyle H., MRC Brighton H., 4th South Australian Derby, Gr.1, SAJC Chairman's S., L.

 Champion of Danes. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1350m, 1400m, BTC Napoleon 2YO H., 2d QTC Copperama 2YO H.

 Great Tradition. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Khutulun (f Soldier's Tale) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$498,085, MRC Big Screen Company H., Routleys Bakery H., Carol Kelly H., Askin H., 2d MVRC 1print Vobis Gold Star P., MRC ALH Group H., VRC Wilson Medic Rising Stars Final H., TAB Spring Cup, 3d MRC Lord S., L, LU Simon Builders H., Ladbrokes H., Thurgood Family P., Arvanitis Philanthropy H., VRC Tauto H.

4th dam

TILLY FOSTER (NZ), by Vice Regal. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to  Kind Offer (dam of ROYAL HANDOUT). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

Kensington Gardens (f Grosvenor) 4 wins. See above.

Kremlin (c Prince Echo) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, VATC Limerick H., Montrose H., 2d VRC Spring Classics Preview H., L.

 Mahira. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Acouplamas (f Al Maher) 2 wins at 1000m, 1400m, 2d BRC Princess S., L, AJC Australia Day at Warwick Farm H. Dam of 3 winners-

QUICK THINKER (c So You Think) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$32,000, A$101,750, to 2019-20, ATC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, ARC Champagne S., L, 3d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3.

Race Record: Unraced.