True Mettle

 TRUE METTLE (AUS)

PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud Aust. 2016, Ire. 2017). 2 wins at 2, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2019-20. Sire of 117 rnrs, 43 wnrs, inc. SW Telepathic Glances (Milan Premio Dormello, Gr.2), Flying Visit, Star of Emaraaty, Bella Nipotina, Fancy Man, Zaffy's Pride, Tanker, SP Street Dancer, Dubai Star, Maha, Pride of Jenni and of Colfer Kay, Achiever, Mystique Falcon, Sense of Honour, Dubai Honour, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

HELSINGOR, by Dane Shadow. Placed at 2 & 3, 2d VRC Better Beyond 2YO P., 4th MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to HURTLE MYRTLE (dam of HOLYFIELD). Dam of two named foals, one to race, inc:-

True Mettle (g. by Pride of Dubai). Winner. See below.

2nd dam

PEACE ACADEMY, by Royal Academy. Winner at 1100m, STC Cup Day at the Gardens H., 2d STC Golden Rose Day H., Furniture One Trade Show H., Canterbury Park Event Centre H., Rydges Parramatta H., 3d STC Family Fun Day on Saturday H. Three-quarter-sister to WHISPER BAY (dam of INDIAN THUNDER), half-sister to HURTLE MYRTLE (dam of HOLYFIELD). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

And So it Goes. 5 wins at 900m, 1000m, A$108,925, ATC Bowermans Furniture H.

Military Academy. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$121,720, 3d ATC McGrath Estate Agents Qld P., Pluck at Vinery H.

High Academy. Winner at 1500m in 2019-20 in Aust.

Helsingor. See above.

3rd dam

RAVENSWOOD, by Woodman. 4 wins to 1550m, A$92,050, STC SGE Credit Union H., Independent Education H., Guineas Restaurant H., 2d AJC Sydney Lexus Sprint H., Reckless H., 3d AJC Crossing H., STC Matador Bullbars & Towbars H., Guildford Leagues Club H., 4th STC Birthday Card H., L. Half-sister to WHISPER BAY (dam of INDIAN THUNDER), Shadow Grande (dam of HE'LL HAUNT US - CIRCUIT SIX (H.K.)). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

HURTLE MYRTLE (Dane Shadow). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$773,700, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, ATC Sapphire S., Gr.2, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, STC Freeway Republic Beer 2YO H., 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, AJC Furious S., Gr.2, Surround S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, Inglis 2YO Classic, 4th ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Triscay S., L. Dam of-

HOLYFIELD (I Am Invincible). 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$244,865, to 2020-21, ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H., 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2.

Terwilliker. 4 wins from 1600m to 2600m, A$199,940, to 2019-20, ATC Schweppes H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., 2d ATC Australian Turf Club H., Bowerman Office Furniture H., 3d ATC Theraces H., Sky Racing Active H.

Vamos Bebe. 2 wins at 1200m in 2020-21, Hawkes Bay Remember Jooky S., 2d ARC Stella Artois Championship Qualifier H.

Swift Succession - Q Nine Max (Mal.). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m in Aust. and Malaysia, MRC Metro Solar H., 4th MRC D'Urban Gothic S., L.

Peace Academy. Winner. See above.

Pymble. Winner at 2, 3d ATC Club Redfern 2YO P.

Miss Fidler. Raced twice. Dam of-

Captain Canuck. Winner at 1600m in 2020-21, MVRC Ladbrokes Easy Form P.

4th dam

WINDS OF PEACE, by Bletchingly. Placed in Aust. Sister to STAR WATCH, half-sister to APOLLO'S FLAME, Clear Apollo (dam of FORCE APOLLO). Dam of 13 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

WHISPER BAY (Royal Academy). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$166,920, MRC Chairman's S., L, SAJC Scott Group of Companies H., Schweppes H., VRC St John Ambulance 125 Sprint 2YO P., 2d VRC Cap d'Antibes H. Dam of-

INDIAN THUNDER (Manhattan Rain). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$247,885, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, Boxing Day Family Races H., 2d SAJC Triple M H., Bendigo JC RSN H., 3d VRC Efficient H., MRC Le Pine Funerals H., Le Pine Finerals H.

Mediator. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, AJC W O'Brien Life Member H., STC Premier Cabs H., 3d AJC Centennial Park H., STC MTA Automotive Recruitment H., Panasonic Ideas for Life H. Producer.

Shadow Grande. Unplaced. Dam of-

HE'LL HAUNT US - CIRCUIT SIX (H.K.) (Time for War). 2 wins at 1200m, A$250,750, HK$90,000, in 2019-20, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions P., 3d MRC Ladbrokes 2YO P.

Race Record: 6 Starts 1-0-1 A$23,306.

Winner at 2 in 2019-20 in Aust.