NIELLO (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2005). 4 wins-1 at 2, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1. Sire of 312 rnrs, 155 wnrs, inc. SW Tried and Tired (MRC Christmas S., L), Finiguerra, SP Nautical, Your Honour, Ipioga, Niobe, El Magico, Sparks Burn and of Kievann, Alchemy's Eight, Azkal, Sweet Ella, Daiello, Spartan Eagle, Ocsmepop, Tasteofenergy, Cash is Coming, Fiello, Jetello, Crafman, Dashing Supreme, Delniello, Noir Rasoir, Kinesthetic, Nicholson, Sonetto, etc.

1st dam

TAKE THE SPLIT (NZ), by Straight Strike (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to  Sterling Maid (dam of THE BOOK MAKER). Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Take the Faith (g by Keep the Faith) 2 wins at 1600m in Aust.

 Take the Risk (g by Dangerous) Winner at 1400m in Aust.

2nd dam

TAKE THE MAID, by Overtake. Unraced. Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

 Take the Fortune. 4 wins 1200 to 2040m, MVRC Moonee Valley Racing Club H., 2d MVRC Wrap Around H., VATC Florence H. Producer.

 Take Silver - Quality Lad (Mac.). Winner at 1400m, Waikato RC Fencourt H.

 Take the Cache. 8 wins 1000 to 1600m in Aust.

 Sterling Maid. 6 wins at 1200, 1400m, 4th WRC Cuddle S.H., Gr 3. Dam of 5 winners-

THE BOOK MAKER (g Honor Grades) 7 wins 1600 to 2425m, $127,275, SAJC Rain Lover P., Gr 3, Pooraka Footy Club H., VATC Campbells Cash & Carry H., VRC Raveneaux H., 2d VRC HMAS Anzac Association H., Emirates H., 3d VATC Textile H., Uncle Sam H.

 Diamond Maid. 4 wins-1 at 2-800 to 1400m, Wanganui JC Grangewilliam H., Chronicle H., 2d Taranaki RC Livewire Electrical H.

 Battersby. 3 wins at 1600, 1800m, 2d AuRC Mercedes H., BOP RC Zest 2000 Ltd H., 3d AuRC Smirnoff Ice H., CJC Canterbury Draught H., Montana Wines H.

 Stadsmadad. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Dam of 5 winners-

Artique (f Keeper) 6 wins at 1200, 1400m, CJC Pacific Sheet & Coil H., Taranaki RC Brand-X H., Liquor King H., 2d WRC Stella Artois Cavallo Club 3YO H., 3d Rotorua S., L, Hawke's Bay Glenaros.co.nz H.

 Bannockburn. 3 wins at 1200m in 2014-15, WRC Platinum Homes H., 2d Manawatu RC Mills Reef Winery H., 3d Manawatu RC Silvester & Clark H., Ricoh H., WRC Blue Star Group H.

 Vera de Bosset. 2 wins at 1200m, Manawatu RC Shooze Off Terrace End H., 2d Manawatu RC Ashhurst Engineering & Construction H.

 Good Touch. Winner at 1000m, HKJC Yik Yam H.

 Victoria Nile. 2 wins at 1200m, 3d BRC Coca-Cola Amatil H.

 Red Neck. 5 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2000m, 2d Waikato RC James Sarten Memorial H., Tony Wynne H.

 Take the Chance. 4 wins at 1100, 1200m in Aust.

 Take the Strike. Winner at 1400m in Aust.

 (Our) Cute Lady. Winner at 1100m in Aust.

3rd dam

MARIA MAID (NZ), by Derby Day Boy (USA). Placed in Aust. Half-sister to  Deciana (dam of BALCIANO). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Cavandale. 4 wins 800 to 1000m in Aust.

 Plushmar. 2 wins at 1400, 1500m in Aust.

 Afloat. 2 wins at 1100m in Aust.

4th dam

MARIA MITCHELL, by El Mughar (GB). 10 wins-1 at 2-6f to 1m, AuRC Railway H., Avondale Guineas, WRC Whyte H.-twice, Egmont RC Hawera H.-twice, Stratford RC President's H., 2d WRC Pearce H., Whyte H. Half-sister to LEJANO, LORDTUCKEY, Atlantic Ocean, Buona Sera,  Nantucket Sound (dam of SOUNDS ABOUND, AKA BILK, SOUND RING). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Shamano. 4 wins 1000 to 1400m, CJC Redwood H.

 Lois Maria. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of 5 winners-

Jade Maria (f Taipan II) 8 wins-2 at 2-1000 to 1430m, HBJC Leopard H., 3d Manawatu Breeders' S., Gr 3. Dam of 4 winners-

 Marcasite. 4 wins at 1200, 1400m, WRC Windsor Park Stud H. Dam of 6 winners-

KIMS COUP (f Kashani) 4 wins 1200 to 2000m, CJC Warstep S., L, Southland Guineas, L. Dam of 3 winners-

OROVELA (f Saperavi) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, 3d CJC Cup Week Tickets on Sale H.

 Deciana. Unplaced. Dam of-

BALCIANO (c Balmerino) 7 wins 1200 to 2600m, $498,250, AJC Metropolitan H., Gr 1, 2600m-in track record time, Craven P., L, Mitchell H., STC Tooheys 2.2 Superfecta Welter H., 2d AJC George Main S., Gr 1, STC Hill S., Gr 2, Rosehill Cup, L, 3d AJC St Leger, Gr 2, Colin Stephen H., Gr 3, Services' Memorial Cup, L, 4th VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr 1, VATC Caufield Cup, Gr 1. Sire.

 Audeena. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BALDEEN (f Balmerino) 8 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1500m, $105,805, STC Birthday Card H., L, 2WS Welter H. Dam of 7 winners-

CANNY FLY (g Canny Lad) 6 wins 1100 to 1300m, $222,735 in U.S.A. and Aust, AJC Hall Mark S., L, 2d STC Star Kingdom S., Gr 3.

Race Record: 5 Starts 0-0-0 A$785.