THUNDER GULCH (USA) (1992). 9 wins-2 at 2, Kentucky Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 1498 rnrs, 974 wnrs, 72 SW, inc. Spain (Breeders' Cup Distaff S., Gr.1), Point Given, Balance, Tempest Morn, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Passion for Gold, Crown of Thorns, Press the Button, J J's Lucky Train, Star Billing, Fair Rosalind, Plan, Poor Judge, Get Square (Aus), Westerly Breeze, Boomtown Brat, Excited, Grand Style, Jazzy Jessy, Sound of Thunder, Thunder Brew, etc.

1st dam

PARIS INTERLUDE (NZ), by Sagace. Winner at 1600m, SAJC Bruce Allison H. Half-sister to VOLARE. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

RAROTONGA TREATY (g by Geiger Counter (USA)). Champion 2YO colt in South Africa in 1997. 7 wins–3 at 2–1000 to 1600m, $154,642, Greyville Premier's Champion S., Gr 1, Scottsville Kwazulu-Natal H., L, Clairwood Organ Procurement Fund H., Turffontein Equi-Feeds H., Juvenile P., 2d South African Nursery P., Gr 1, South African Guineas, Gr 1, Vaal Premier's H., Gr 3, 4th Newmarket TC MEC Guineas, Gr 2.

 Silver Ghost (c by Unbridled's Song (USA)). 7 wins 1200 to 2000m, $108,380, QTC Kranji H., GCTC Heinrich Constructions Pty Ltd H., 2d QTC JHS Barnes H., Cafe 21 H., Te Rapa H.

 Do it Like Dane (c by Danehill Dancer (Ire)). 3 wins 1600 to 1900m, Turffontein Buddy Maroun Memorial H.

 Dance to France (c by Rory's Jester). 2 wins–1 at 2–at 1000, 1200m, 3d STC Magic Millions Prelude 2YO H.

 Stopover (f by Brocco (USA)). 2 wins at 1600, 2100m in Aust. Dam of-

 Facebook . Winner at 1350m in Aust.

 Paris Sweep (f by End Sweep (USA)). Placed in Aust.

 Torrance (f by Geiger Counter (USA)). Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Ocean Crossing . 3 wins–1 at 2–1300 to 1500m, Sunshine Coast 2YO Classic, 3d MRC Caranna H.

 Amazing Grace . 3 wins at 1200, 1400m in 2010 in Malaysia, 3d Selangor TC Sa Sa Fashion on the Turf Trophy H.

 Paris Intrigue (f by Timber Country (USA)). Started 3 times. Dam of 2 winners-

 Happy Fortune . 2 wins at 1200m to 2010, Singapore TC Class 5 H., 2d Singapore TC Initiation P., Class 4 H., Class 5 H.-twice, 3d Singapore TC Class 4 H.-twice.

 Go Chloe . 2 wins at 1200m in 2009-10 in Aust.

2nd dam

BOLDETTA (GB), by Bold Lad. Started once. Half-sister to SHARPEN UP, Black Melody, Monhegan. Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

VOLARE (c Avaray (Fr)) 8 wins–1 at 2–1150 to 1600m, Hawke's Bay Challenge S., L, WRC Harcourt S., L, Huttons H., L, Feilding S., L, Waipukurau JC Hatuma Lime H., Manawatu RC Visitors' H., 2d AuRC Great Northern Champagne S., Gr 3, 3d AuRC Great Britain-New Zealand S., Gr 2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr 2, HBJC Ormond Memorial S., Gr 3, Cambridge Breeders' S., L, Levin Classic, L, 4th WRC North Island Challenge S., L. Sire.

 Paris Interlude . Winner. See above.

 Bellain . Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Better Loosen Up H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Seriously Good . Winner at 1440m in 2010-11, MRC Carsales.com.au H., 4th VRC Streets Ice Cream S., L.

 Varetta . Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Linda's Lass (f Grosvenor) Winner at 2200m, AJC Auburn RSL H., 2d AJC Jack Lawson H., Duckworths School Supplies H., STC Dundas H., 3d STC Stayers' Cup, L, Winter Cup, L, WATC St Leger, L, Belmont Oaks, L, Floreat H. Producer.

3rd dam

ROCCHETTA, by Rockefella. Placed at 3 in Great Britain. Sister to OUTCROP,  Riches (dam of RICHBOY), three-quarter-sister to SHAMROCK STAR, STAR COMBINE, Alba Rock,  Channel Rock (dam of BRIEF CROSSING), half-sister to  Matchmo (dam of SYRONA). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

SHARPEN UP (c Atan) 5 wins at 2 at 5f, 6f, Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr 1. Champion sire.

Black Melody (c Tudor Melody) 3 wins 1500 to 1800m, Saint-Cloud Prix Samourai, 2d Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr 2. Sire.

Monhegan (c Sea Hawk) 8 wins 8¾f to 2½m, 3d Haydock Northern Hurdle, L.

 Lucky Decision . Unplaced. Dam of-

Red Tycoon (g Soyez Brave) 6 wins 1000 to 2400m, 3d Newmarket TC Maurice Nathan H., L.

Race Record: Unraced.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 foals.

2009 (f by Shaft).

2010 (c by Dane Shadow).

Served by Dane Shadow. Date of last service, 31.10.2010.