MANHATTAN RAIN (AUS)
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| Bay horse | Foaled in 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) (Bay 1993-Stud 1997). 3 wins to 1600m, VATC VicHealth Cup, Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. twice. Sire of 1630 rnrs, 1156 wnrs, 115 SW, inc. Chautauqua (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Princess Coup, Lashed, Puccini, Road to Rock, Racing to Win, Alinghi, Sacred Kingdom, English, Mnemosyne, Delago Deluxe, Costa Viva, Sirmione, Smokin' Joey, Titanic Jack, Vanbrugh, Aloha, Newport, Delago Brom, Manhattan Rain, Northern Meteor, Apercu, etc.
1st dam SHANTHA'S CHOICE, by Canny Lad. Winner at 2, 2d VATC Kilshery H. Three-quarter-sister to HE'S NO PIE EATER, half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova (dam of RULING DYNASTY), PLATINUM SCISSORS (c. by Danehill). 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$982,800, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., L, AJC Eastlakes H., 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2-twice, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Hill S., Gr.2, Gloaming S., Gr.2, BTC Labour Day Cup, Gr.3, 4th AJC George Main S., Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1, QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2. Sire. REDOUTE'S CHOICE (c. by Danehill). Joint Champion 3YO in Aust/NZ in 1999-2000. Champion 3YO Miler in Australia in 1999-2000. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,567,850, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, VATC Veuve Clicquot S., L, 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, 3d VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, Vic Health Cup, Gr.1, 4th VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2. Champion sire. MANHATTAN RAIN (c. by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins. See below. SLIDING CUBE (f. by Rock of Gibraltar). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of- RUBICK (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$379,500, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC TAB Iphone App 2YO P., 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire. Rex is a Star. Winner at 2, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture 2YO H., 2d ATC Universal Prince 2YO P. Dam of- Whatadeel. Unraced. Dam of- ITZA CHARMDEEL (Charm Spirit). 2 wins at 2 in 2022-23, Levin RC Ryder S., L, 4th Wanganui Guineas, L. Drifting Cube. Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of- Saturday Nite Girl (War Front). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 7½f, 1m to 2023, 2d Gulfstream Park Martha Washington S., L. ECHOES OF HEAVEN (c. by Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, A$154,725, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1, 3d SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3. Sire. Superior Sateen (c. by Danehill). 2 wins at 1100m, 1500m, STC Clubs NSW H., Vodka Cruiser H., 3d AJC Dulcify H., L, National Telecoms Group 2YO H., Lexus ES300 2YO H. Sire. Monsoon Wedding (f. by Danehill). Placed at 2, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, AJC Keith Mackay H., L. Dam of- PRECIOUS LORRAINE (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2400m, A$247,750, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 3d SAJC Panasonic Viera 2YO H., 4th MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3. Dam of- MEUSE (Snitzel). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1600m, A$196,100, SAJC Laelia S., L, MRC Thomas North 2YO H., 3d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3. LUCKY RAQUIE (Encosta de Lago). Winner at 2, A$205,650, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, 3d ATC Gimcrack S., L. Producer. Star of Monsoon (Lonhro). 8 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$434,390, to 2022-23, ATC TAB Rewards H., SAJC Happy Birthday Tony H., 2d City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, ATC West Tradies CFMEU H., Shooting Star H., Casino Prince at Vinery 2YO H., Tab.com.au H., First Adelaide Yearlings H., SAJC TAB H., Dominant H., Scone RC Pages P., 3d ATC Bradford Black H., Thanks Owners H., Mostyn Copper Group H., Independent Education P., Tab.com.au P.-twice, SAJC Fleurieu Milk Company H., Schweppes H., Winning Edge Presentation H., 4th ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3. Climatic (Fusaichi Pegasus). 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m, SAJC Last Day Cheltenham H., 3d SAJC Laelia S., L, Veolia P. Dam of- Reflectivity (All Too Hard). 6 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$477,230, ATC Christmas at the Gardens H., Kia Evening Star H., VRC Thank You Emergency Services H., MVRC PKF H., MRC Labrokes Back Yourself H., 2d WATC HG Bolton Sprint H., L, ATC Goldners Horse Golden Gift 2YO P., Maroubra H., Theraces H., Tab.com.au P., MRC Ladbrokes Cash In H., 3d ATC Variety Children's Charity 2YO P., 4th Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L. Killcareless. Winner at 1300m, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 3d ATC Forum Group 2YO H., Cellarbrations Peachtree Hotel H. Dam of- Remorseless (Written Tycoon). 2 wins at 1200m to 2022-23, 3d Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, ATC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H. Quench the Thirst (Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1600m, 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L. Dam of- SANGRIA (I Am Invincible). 4 wins to 1250m, A$182,380, VRC Incognitus S., L, ATC Sepoy at Darley H. Princess Narine. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$138,810, MRC Robert Hunter H., The Cove Hotel H., 2d MRC Louise Cooper P., SAJC Mobile Betting at Sbet.mobi H., Sale Quality H., 3d MVRC W&P Truck Sales Premium P., MRC Slickpix Cup, Le Pine Funerals H. Dam of- SUMMER MONSOON (Stratum). 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$233,828, to 2022-23, CJC Stewards H., Gr.3, Double Tree by Hilton Karaka H., Cambridge JC Hutton Contracting H., Ashburton Cup, CJC Wuhan Jockey Club H., Otago RC Narelle Pools H., Waikato RC Skycity Waikato Cup 2YO S., 2d Matamata RC Slipper S., L, CJC Pryde's Easifeed H., Garrards Horse & Hound H., Group 1 Raceday Party 24th October H., Dyer Decorating H., 3d BOP RC J Swap Contractors H. Crystal Flute. 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d ATC Pro-Ride H., St George Motor Boat Club H., 3d ATC TAB Rewards P. Dam of- Meritable (Snitzel). Winner at 1300m, NZ$127,230, A$99,100, 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, ATC Starlight S., L, Rosehill Bowling Club H., BRC Gallopers Sports Club P., 4th Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3. Your Life Style. Unraced. Dam of- Cafe Royal (Snitzel). 8 wins to 1400m, A$261,370, ATC Blue Point at Darley H., Fujitsu General H., Vinery Yearlings H., 2d ATC XXXX H., Vinery H., 3d GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, ATC Alabama Express at Yulong H., Robrick Lodge H. The Broken Shore (f. by Hussonet). Winner at 1100m, ATC Landmark Hotel P., 2d ATC Royal Randwick at Gosford H., 3d ATC Styletread.com.au 2YO H., The Juniors 2YO H. Dam of- SHOALS (Fastnet Rock). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2017-18. Equal Leading Older Female on the 2018 WTR (Sprint). 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,535,270, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2. Producer. GROUNDSWELL (Fastnet Rock). 6 wins to 1500m, A$623,310, SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club H., MVRC Seppelt Wines H., Bendigo JC RSN 945AM H., 2d BRC Spear Chief H., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 4th VRC Elms H., L. Tides. 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$100,050, MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., Bendigo JC Bet365 H., 3d VRC PFD Food Services H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., Ladbrokes Park H. Rapids. 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m to 2022-23, 2d ATC Iron Jack P., 3d ATC Not One Day P. Choice Song (c. by Unbridled's Song). 3 wins at 1400m, 1500m in Aust. Taste of Heaven (f. by Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of- HEAVENLY CURLIN (Curlin). 3 wins at 8½f, 1¼m, US$138,599, Woodbine Maple Leaf S., Gr.3, Allowance, 4th Woodbine Trillium S., Gr.3. Heaven Forbid. Winner at 1500m in 2023-24, MRC Welcome to Sportsbet Sandown P., 2d MRC Tile Importer P. Ten Carat Rock (f. by Rock of Gibraltar). Unraced. Dam of- RUSTIC STEEL (Deep Field). 9 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,979,290, to 2023-24, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L, ATC Big Dance H., Gosford RC Coast H., ATC Sharp Extensive it P., Vinery Stud H., Earthlight at Darley H., Newcastle JC Polytrack Provincial Qualifier, 3d ATC Festival S., Gr.3, Cleanaway H., TAB H., Claire Lever Racing H. Twentyfour Carat. 2 wins at 1400m, A$108,350, ATC Territories Yearlings H., Precise Air H., 2d ATC Grunt at Yulong Australia H., 3d ATC Events 2YO H. Carartie. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$103,955, to 2022-23, 2d ATC Hunter Valley Wildlife Park H., Heineken 3 H., 3d ATC Drinkwise H. Unspoken Choice (f. by Giant's Causeway). Unraced. Dam of- Noela's Choice. 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$183,855, ATC TAB Place Multi H., MVRC Adapt Australia H., MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H., 2d MRC Eastcoast Plumbing Group Lakes Entrance H. Casula Gal. 3 wins at 1500m, 1600m in Aust. Dam of- Jardine. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of- MERIDIUS (Extreme Choice). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$478,640, to 2023-24, SAJC CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, VRC Cirka P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL, MVRC Inglis P., 3d GCTC Rising Stars P. Without Saying. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of- Tacito (Showtime). Winner at 2, A$156,325, in 2022-23, Murray Bridge RC Magic Millions SA 2YO Classic, 3d MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, MRC Horse Gate Memorial H. Hot Summer Night. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of- SUMMER SHAM (Not a Single Doubt). 3 wins to 1400m, A$192,550, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, MVRC Independent Turf Services H. Dam of- SCHWARZ (Zoustar). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$179,675, in 2023-24, VRC Amanda Elliott H., L, 2d ATC Darby Munro S., L, 4th MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3.
Race Record: 11 Starts 2-3-4 A$1,311,200. Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$1,311,200, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, AJC Canonbury S., L, STC Theslipper.com.au 2YO H., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The ideal stallion ... Group 1 winner at 2, Golden Slipper placed and runnerup in Cox Plate at 3 ... by leading sire of sires Encosta de Lago & half brother to Champion Sire Redoute's Choice ... highly versatile sire with 18 stakes winners producing Champion 2YOs through to Champion Middle Distance horses ... sire of Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign, Group 1 winner, Whiskey Baron, Group 2 winners Wild Rain, Jigsaw, Moonovermanhattan, Scarlet Reign etc. ... remarkable value.