Zourion (NZ)

 ZOURION (NZ)

ZOUSTAR (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 6 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2017-18. Sire of 645 rnrs, 427 wnrs, 35 SW, inc. Sunlight (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Zougotcha, Mizzy, Zoutori, Lezoo, Madam Rouge, Glistening, Lightsaber, Kiku, Haut Brion Her, Lean Mean Machine, Zourion, North Star Lass, Zousain, The Astrologist, Leviathan - Healthy Happy (H.K.), Sisstar, Zoustyle, Platinum Jubilee, etc.

1st dam

Irion, by Danroad. 4 wins at 1300m, 1600m, MRC Isuzu Trucks P., Hawkes Bay Stella Artois Mile, Wairarapa RC Tui Backing a Winner Since 1889 H., 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, MRC TMB Printing H., Betty McDowell Elsternwick S., BOP RC Gartshore Construction H., 4th Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L. Half-sister to Octapussy (dam of PUSSY WILLOW, INSIDE AGENT, PUSSY O'REILLY), Our Riesling (dam of VALPOLICELLA), Pineau (dam of MATCHBREAKER - MONSTER KAKA (H.K.), DANCER'S TALE, TRAVIMYFRIEND). Dam of three named foals, all winners-

ZOURION (f. by Zoustar). 2 wins. See below.

PEARL OF ALSACE (f. by Tavistock). 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$143,590, in 2022-23, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Hiremaster S., Il Tempo H., Hawkes Bay AHD Animal Supplier H., 4th Auckland TR New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1.

Ipso Facto (f. by More Than Ready). Winner at 1300m in 2021-22 in NZ.

2nd dam

DOPFF, by Tights. 8 wins from 1300m to 1900m, NZ$93,500, ARC Bluebird Foods Trophy, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, Egmont RC Evergreen S., L, ARC Cambridge Stud H., Waikato RC Rollo's Marine H., Rotorua RC Linda Jones 3YO H. Half-sister to RIZON, READY TO LIFT, Whitford Hill, Hi Queen (dam of CURRIGEE), Ascendo (dam of SIR CLIVE, ASCENDING). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Octapussy (Octagonal). 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$52,375, A$179,750, STC Fine & Dandy Welter H., Waikato RC Hamilton Cup, Eastside Liquorland H., Giovana H., 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Dam of-

PUSSY WILLOW (O'Reilly). Third top filly on the 2011-12 NZ 2YO Free H. 2 wins at 2, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 2d Whangarei RC 91.6 More FM H.

PUSSY O'REILLY (O'Reilly). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$185,040, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, ARC TJ McKee Trophy H., Mark & Renee Marrying H., Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Cup, 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Westbury Classic, Gr.3, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.3.

INSIDE AGENT (Stravinsky). Winner at 1400m, A$110,950, VRC Poseidon S., L, 2d VRC Hilton S, L.

Irion (Danroad). 4 wins. See above.

Our Riesling. 4 wins from 1500m to 2050m, VATC Savoir H., How Now H., MVRC Acushla Marie H. Dam of-

VALPOLICELLA (Red Ransom). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$105,300, A$7,150, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, ARC Champagne S., L, Waikato RC Kaatoon H., 4th ARC Soliloquy S., L, Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of-

VAVASOUR (Redoute's Choice). 5 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$260,450, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.3, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, ARC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier, 2d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Avondale 2YO Classic, Te Aroha JC Piako Rural Services 2YO H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, 4th ARC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., Gr.3. Producer.

CATALONIA - VILANOVA (Aust.) (Commands). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, NZ$61,650, A$594,460, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, ATC Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 2d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, Warrnambool Cup, L, 3d Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3.

CELEBRITY DREAM (Thorn Park). 11 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$628,050, WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3, Jungle Mist Classic, L, Starstruck Classic, L, Sheila Gwynne Classic, L, Jungle Dawn Classic, L-twice, 2d WATC Jungle Mist Classic, L.

Elusive Dreams. 4 wins from 1400m to 2100m, 3d Cambridge JC Mitavite H. Dam of-

Elusive Nature. Unraced. Dam of-

SHEZZACATCH (Savabeel). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, NZ$99,430, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 2d Hawkes Bay Nelson & McDougal Racing H., 3d Cambridge Breeders S., Gr.3, 4th WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1.

Pineau. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Dam of-

MATCHBREAKER - MONSTER KAKA (H.K.) (Makfi). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d HKJC Lugard H., 3d HKJC Nightjar H., Dorset H., Norman Conqueror H.

TRAVIMYFRIEND (Tavistock). 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$119,750, A$363,660, VRC Sofitel H., L, 2d VRC Sofitel H., L, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, WRC Anniversary S., Gr.3, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3.

DANCER'S TALE (Tale of the Cat). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, NZ$75,810, CJC Welcome S., L, WRC Gazley H., Wanganui JC 94.4 The Sound 2YO S., 2d Waikato RC Crombie Lockwood 2YO H., 3d WRC Wellesley S., L, 4th Wanganui JC Castletown S., L. Producer.

Race Record: 2 Starts 2-0-0 NZ$76,840.

2 wins at 2, NZ$76,840, in 2022-23, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2.