Choice Rock

4yo Rock Of Gibraltar Gelding - Winner of 3 of his last 4 starts!!!

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Particulars
Name:
Choice Rock
Category:
Sire:
Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) 1999
Dam:
Try Again (AUS) 2001
Colour:
Bay
Sex:
Gelding
DOB:
4 November 2008
COB:
Australia
Location:
Sunshine Coast MC 4560 QLD, Australia

This horse is being sold As Agent:

By: Royal Bloodstock
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Description

11 starts - 10 TOP 4 Finishes!!!!


3 Wins - 5 Placings is this AMAZINGLY performed Galloper who has a HAT-RICK of wins under his belt!!


Winning and Placings from 1100m to 1200m's this Sprinter has proven time and time again just how tough he!!


He can sit off the pace but also can dictate in front - he is a versatile Galloper that will suit any track.


Nothing beats winning form, and this boy is ON FIRE!


Grab a couple of mates and syndicate a WINNER TODAY!!

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Danielle Hamlin , Royal Bloodstock

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Pedigree

Pedigree

 

 

CHOICE ROCK
Bay gelding       Foaled 2008 
 

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Offshore BoomBe My GuestNorthern Dancer
Push a ButtonBold Lad
TRY AGAIN
    2001
Peintre Celebre (USA)NureyevNorthern Dancer
Peinture BleueAlydar
Best EffortLuskin StarKaoru Star
HailImperial Prince (Ire)

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) (Bay 1999-Stud 2003). 10 wins-5 at 2, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of 1155 rnrs, 679 wnrs, 75 SW, inc. Eagle Mountain (Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1), Varenar, Diamondrella, Europa Point, Mount Nelson, Samitar, Society Rock, Seventh Rock, Rock Kingdom, Gibraltar Blue, Lovetrista, Sea of Heartbreak, La Rocket, Eishin Osman, Perana, Kitty Matcham, Rock Me Baby, Book of Kells, Tres Rock Danon, Aslana, etc.

 

1st dam

TRY AGAIN, by Peintre Celebre (USA). Winner at 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to ALLEZ FRANCE (dam of SUPERFLY). Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner, inc:-

 Choice Rock (g by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)) 3 wins. See below.

 

2nd dam

BEST EFFORT, by Luskin Star. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to WORTH,  Unrest (dam of RESTIVE). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

ALLEZ FRANCE (f Hennessy) 2 wins at 2 at 1000, 1200m, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 2d BTC Doomben Slipper S., L, 3d SAJC Auraria S., Gr 3, AJC James HB Carr S., L, 4th SAJC Stuart Crystal S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

SUPERFLY (f Rock of Gibraltar) Winner at 2 at 1100m, $122,200, AJC Widden S., L, 2d VRC Long Tan H., QTC 2009 Winter Racing Carnival H., 3d AJC Gimcrack S., L, MVRC Arrow Training Services S., L, BTC Tenterfield Saddler H., STC Scruffy Murphy's Hotel H., 4th VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr 3.

Montelimar (f Fusaichi Pegasus) Placed at 2, 2d SAJC AV Jenning 2YO P., 3d SAJC South Australia S., L.

 Aneto. Winner at 1300m in 2011-12, 3d MRC Sportingbet H.

 Shot at the Title. 2 wins at 1100, 1400m, VRC Hyland Sportswear H., 2d VRC Seven Nightclub H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Shot of Glory. 2 wins at 1400, 2038m in 2011-12, 2d WATC Racing Radio 1206 AM H., 3d WATC PR Midweek Roast Package H.

 Solid Effort (g Rock of Gibraltar) 2 wins at 2000m to 2011-12, 2d AJC Sadleir 2YO P., STC Tooheys New H.

 Try Again. Winner. See above.

 Unsurpassed. Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 Morning Dews. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Medallist. 2 wins at 1600, 1800m, $153,952, in 2011-12, HKJC Russian Pearl H., Beas River H., 3d HKJC Sa Po H., Dyer H.

 Daybreak Command. Winner at 1800m, AJC Watsons Bay P.

 

3rd dam

HAIL, by Imperial Prince (Ire). Placed at 3 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to VICTORY PRINCE, Derive, half-sister to ARTIST MAN, SUDDEN (dam of BURST), WORTH, Crab Apple,  Unrest (dam of RESTIVE). Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Best Effort. Winner. See above.

 

4th dam

Valour, by Wilkes (Fr). 9 wins-3 at 2-5f to 1m, AJC Vaucluse H., Malaya H., VRC Smithfield H., MVRC Caldermeade H., Kinross H., STC Tempe Flying Welter H., VATC La Trobe S., 2d VATC Sandown Guineas, Newcastle JC Newmarket H. Sister to High Sierra. Dam of 17 named foals, 16 to race, 13 winners, inc:-

ARTIST MAN (g Boucher) 13 wins 1400 to 2100m, $171,250, WATC Kaiser Stuhl S., L, 2d Queensland Derby, Gr 1, WATC Australian Derby, Gr 1, QTC Grand Prix S., Gr 2.

WORTH (f Luskin Star) 4 wins-3 at 2-900 to 1200m, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, L, AJC Sledmere H., 2d VRC Pure-Pak S., Gr 1, 3d VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1. Producer.

SUDDEN (f Boucher) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100, 1200m, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, L, 3d VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr 2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr 3. Dam of 9 winners-

BURST (f Marauding) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1992. 7 wins-5 at 2-1100 to 1600m, $2,094,160, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr 1, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr 1, Champagne S., Gr 1, Apollo S., Gr 2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr 2, Tea Rose S., Gr 2, 2d AJC Flight S., Gr 1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr 1, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr 1, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr 1, Apollo S., Gr 2. Dam of 5 winners-

First Burst (f Danehill) 4 wins at 1000, 1200m, 2d Scottsville Kwazulu-Natal S., L, 3d Kenilworth Southern Cross S., Gr 3. Dam of 4 winners-

WINTER BURST (f Western Winter) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1400m, Kenilworth Prix du Cap, Gr 3, 2d Kenilworth Olympic Duel S., L-twice, 3d Kenilworth Fillies Championship S., Gr 2, Diana S., Gr 3.

 Soudain. Winner at 1280m, STC San Souci H. Dam of 4 winners-

 Maintenant. 3 wins at 1100, 1400m, 2d Clarence River JC Grafton Guineas. Dam of-

TENANT'S TIARA (f Beautiful Crown) 4 wins at 1100, 1200m, $254,000, AJC Eskimo Prince S., L, 2d AJC Sapphire S., Gr 2.

Crab Apple (f Boucher) Winner at 2 at 1000m, VATC Matinee S., 2d VATC St George S., 3d VRC Moomba P. Producer.

 Unrest. 3 wins at 2 900 to 1200m, STC Goldair H. Dam of 5 winners-

RESTIVE (g Zeditave) 18 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1300m, $299,677, WATC RS Crawford S., L, 2d WATC Birthday S., L.

 Advanced. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, STC Round Table H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Onwards. 5 wins 1000 to 1110m, QTC Guineas Room H. Dam of 4 winners-

RICH UNICORN (g Danehill Dancer) 6 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1200m, $746,531, to 2011-12 in Aust and Hong Kong, HKJC Premier Bowl H., HK-2, 3d HKJC Sha Tin Vase, HK-3.

 Zonal. Winner at 1300m, 3d STC Granville H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Sahayb. Winner at 2 at 1404m, 2d SAJC Singin' in the Rain H. Dam of 3 winners-

EXCEPTIONALLY (f Ekraar) 4 wins 1600 to 2800m, $349,357, to 2011-12, VRC St Leger, L, 2d MRC Sandown Classic, Gr 2.

 Victoria Cross. Started once. Dam of 3 winners-

VICTORY PRINCE (c Imperial Prince) 2 wins at 2 at 1200, 1400m, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr 1, Liverpool Festival H., 2d AJC Champagne S., Gr 1, Newcastle JC Penfolds Classic S., Gr 3, 3d STC Pago Pago S., Gr 3. Sire.

 Fund. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Mutual Fund. 2 wins at 1200m, QTC Citius H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Super Fund. 2 wins at 1220, 1400m, MRC Azzurro H. Dam of-

PSYCHIC MICK (g Shinzig) 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000, 1100m, $150,800, to 2012-13, MRC Vain S., L, SAJC Distinctive Homes 2YO P.

 Sugarbird Lady. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

 Sucree Lady. 2 wins at 1400, 1550m, AJC The Superfecta H. Dam of-

 Sugarplum Fairy. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

MISS PAVLOVA (f Blevic) 4 wins 1466 to 2600m, $181,203, SAJC Lord Reims S., Gr 3, MRC Allan Wicks H., SAJC Format Homes H., AV Jennings H.

 Candy Bird. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

BUSH PADRE (g Redding) 12 wins 1400 to 2200m, $1,041,200, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr 1, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr 2, MRC Easter Cup, Gr 3, SAJC Veuve Clicquot S., L, Cranbourne Cup, L, Geelong RC Derby Trial S., L, MRC Chancellor's P., MVRC Carlton Draught H., QTC Sunset Sue Welter H., 2d South Australian Derby, Gr 1, VRC Chester Manifold S., L, 4th QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr 2.

 

Race Record: 11 Starts 3-4-1 A$39,600.
Won Caloundra Lois Reid Memorial H. (1200m), Oaks Oasis H. (1200m), Rockhampton Judy Doyle Memorial Maiden P. (1200m), 2nd Dubbo Photo News Maiden P., Louth Field Day Maiden P., Milestone Hotel Maiden H., Mudgee Hamilton Island Maiden H., 3rd Narromine Vietnam Veterans Maiden H.

Form

Full Race Record for

CHOICE ROCK (AUS) 2008 Bay gelding
by Rock of Gibraltar - Try Again, by Peintre Celebre

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
310241A$33,100
411--A$6,500
Totals:11341A$39,600
14/Mar/20114th of 10--trial--Narromine TC Barrier Trial, 800m, time 0:46.95. Track good(3). Not Bad was 1st and Untouchable Smile 2nd and She's My Babe 3rd.
29/Oct/20112nd of 9
(1.0 len)
Dubbo TC Milestone Hotel Maiden H., A$10,000, 1000m, time 0:58.27. Carried 54.0kg (allowance -3.0kg). Sindibad was 1st and Punisher 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Ms E Webster-Hawes.A$1,000
13/Nov/20114th of 14
(5.5 len)
Dubbo TC Hot Poppyz Florist Maiden H., A$10,000, 1300m, time 1:16.50. Track good(3). Carried 56.5kg. Ferocimo was 1st and Dragona 2nd and Camphorwood 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Kody Nestor.A$500
02/Dec/20112nd of 13
(0.5 len)
Mudgee DRC Hamilton Island Maiden H., A$15,000, 1200m, time 1:13.58. Carried 56.0kg. Side On was 1st and Annie be Good 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Kody Nestor.A$2,000
30/Apr/20122nd of 10
(0.8 len)
Dubbo TC Photo News Maiden P., A$15,000, 1000m, time 0:58.29. Track good. Carried 58.5kg. Green for Go was 1st and Mary the Cat 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Kody Nestor.A$2,000
14/May/20122nd of 13
(1.0 len)
Dubbo TC Louth Field Day Maiden P., A$10,000, 1100m, time 1:03.87. Track good(3). Carried 59.0kg. Blue Mantle was 1st and Terrific Tulla 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Kody Nestor.A$2,000
28/May/20123rd of 13
(1.3 len)
Narromine TC Vietnam Veterans Maiden H., A$10,000, 1200m, time 1:14.34. Track dead(5). Carried 59.0kg. Das Boss was 1st and Risky Addiction 2nd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Kody Nestor.A$1,000
04/Jun/20124th of 12
(2.2 len)
Dubbo TC Mitavite Monday Maiden P., A$15,000, 1420m, time 1:26.31. Track slow(6). Carried 56.0kg (allowance -3.0kg). Lucky Liaison was 1st and Before Midnight 2nd and Toreador 3rd. Trainer: P J Nestor. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: Ms E Webster-Hawes.A$500
21/Jun/20121st of 15
(0.8 len)
Rockhampton JC Judy Doyle Memorial Maiden P., A$27,500, 1200m, time 1:10.76. Carried 57.0kg. Ferocious Diva was 2nd and Ricordo 3rd. Trainer: Amanda Collings. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: J Bowman.A$17,600
08/Jul/20126th of 11
(4.2 len)
SCTC Wholesale Sands H., A$10,000, 1000m, time 1:00.77. Carried 57.5kg. Gray Shanel was 1st and Britaila Kate 2nd and Loupets 3rd. Trainer: Amanda Collings. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: R Mc Mahon.
29/Jul/20121st of 10
(0.1 len)
SCTC Lois Reid Memorial H., A$10,000, 1200m, time 1:14.19. Carried 56.5kg. Beautrix was 2nd and Supa Mega Deadly 3rd. Trainer: Amanda Collings. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: R Mc Mahon.A$6,500
05/Aug/20121st of 10
(0.2 len)
SCTC Oaks Oasis H., A$10,000, 1200m, time 1:11.42. Track dead. Carried 59.0kg. Sheez Keen was 2nd and We Made a Blu 3rd. Trainer: Amanda Collings. Owner: W J Maas. Jockey: R Mc Mahon.A$6,500