Pierro/Rocha 16

PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Out of a half-sister to SW Laverock. Leading Aust. First Season Sire in 2016-17. Sire of 114 rnrs, 52 wnrs, inc. SW Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Pinot, Pierata, Tulip, Satin Slipper, Kentucky Breeze, Roy Had Enough, SP Furore, Poseidon's Pool, Action, Holbien, Canyonero, Princess Pierro and of Perfect Pitch, Arcadia Prince, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

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. This is her fifth living foal. Dam of 4 foals to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Whiskey Shooter (f by Sebring) Winner at 2 in 2017-18, ATC Win $10k Cash 2YO H.

 Nova Rocha (f by New Approach (Ire)) Winner at 1300m in 2017-18 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.

 Goyescas. 2 wins at 1400m in NZ.

 Grande Roche. Winner at 1200m in 2016-17 in South Africa.

 Ferrero Rocha. Winner at 1600m in 2016-17 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, Boer War Centenary H., VRC Flag Choice Hotels 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, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, QTC Exhibition H., L, VRC Sandringham H., VATC Ungar H., VRC Don Scott H., 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L, VRC Nivea Visage H., Liz Davenport Welter H., VATC Hyland Sportswear H., 3d Cranbourne Cup, L, Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., 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 SAJC Distinctive Lifestyle H., VRC Paul Buttifant & Darryl Quilty 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 2 winners-

Khutulun (f Soldier's Tale) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$492,585, to 2017-18, MRC Big Screen Company H., Routleys Bakery H., Carol Kelly H., Askin H., 2d MRC ALH Group H., MVRC 1print Vobis Gold Star P., TAB Spring Cup, VRC Wilson Medic Rising Stars Final H., 3d MRC Lord S., L, LU Simon Builders H., Ladbrokes H., Arvanitis Philanthropy H., Thurgood Family P., MVRC Ranvet 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 Montrose H., Limerick H., 2d VRC Spring Classics Preview H., L, 4th VATC Schweppes Cup, Gr.3.