Catalogue updates from Wednesday Dec 16

Breednet - Wednesday December 16

Seven winners around Aus and NZ yesterday with half or full relations in yearling sales, including four new winners with relations for sale by Snitzel, Zoustar, Starspangledbanner and Pierro.

Jazz Star (Zoustar x Charleston Lady) won Caulfield. Half-sister by Cable Bay in the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 544) for Woodside Park Stud. View

Astraeus (Savabeel x Elusive Nature) won Caulfield. Full-sister in the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 12) for Bhima Thoroughbreds. View

Rebel Heart (More Than Ready x Rebel Sister) won Ascot. Half-sister by Snitzel in the MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 689) for Baramul Stud. NEW WINNER View

Mrs Mourinho (Smart Missile x The Special Two) won Strathalbyn. Half-brother by Zoustar in the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 397) for Mill Park Stud. NEW WINNER View

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Capricorn Ridge (Trust In A Gust x Enchanting Waters) won Strathalbyn. Half-brother by Starspangledbanner in the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 15) for Rosebank Stud. NEW WINNER View

Odin's Folly (Ekraar x Viking Angel) won Launceston. Half-brother by Sweynesse in the NZB Karaka Book 2 (Lot 696) for Westend Partnership. View

Cathay Nova (More Than Ready x Dolmabache) won Pukekohe Park. Half-brother by Pierro in the NZB Karaka Book 1 (Lot 352) for Pencarrow Stud. NEW WINNER View

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