WORTHY CAUSE (AUS)

 WORTHY CAUSE

CHOISIR (AUS) (Chestnut 1999-Stud 2003). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1519 rnrs, 972 wnrs, 83 SW, inc. Olympic Glory (Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1), Starspangledbanner, Obviously, Sacred Choice, Historian, Choice Bro, The Last Lion, Japonisme, The Mission, Divine Prophet, Kushadasi, Sir Moments, Dreamscape, Hurried Choice, Glory Awaits, Secret Weapon, Celtic Dancer, Stimulation, Rajasinghe, Chandlery, etc.

1st dam

Tahnee Tango, by Grand Lodge. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2050m, A$141,405, MRC Cecil Godby 2YO H., MVRC Essendon Nissan H., SAJC Top Cut H., Schweppes H., 2d MRC Brian Green H., MVRC SAJ Cater Care Group H., Young Racegoers Party H., SAJC CFMEU H., Terry Roberts Memorial H., 3d SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, Port Adelaide Guineas, L, MRC Orient H., SAJC Hop Skip & Dump H., VRC Rosemary Kenny & Isabel Watkins H., MRC Glenfern H., Blue Diamond Entries 2YO H., MVRC Citylink Mayoral Charity P., Del Re National Foods H. Three-quarter-sister to SHOGUN LODGE, half-sister to Prince de Galles - Vigor Delight (H.K.), Servant - Elemento (Sing.). Dam of four named foals, three to race, two winners, inc:-

WORTHY CAUSE (c. by Choisir). 5 wins. See below.

Octane Flyer (g. by Statue of Liberty). 2 wins at 2, A$119,650, BRC Jye Cooper Group 2YO H., Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation 2YO H., 2d ATC Skyline S., Gr.3, BRC Mastec 2YO H., Burrandowan Picnic Race Club H., CNW H., 3d BRC Winning Edge Promotional Gear 2YO H., 4th Qld Tatt's RC Breakfast Creek Hotel S., L.

2nd dam

TAHNEE, by Lake Coniston. Winner at 1200m. Three-quarter-sister to SINGING THE BLUES, half-sister to REFERRAL, SHOGUN LODGE. Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Prince de Galles - Vigor Delight (H.K.) (Anabaa). 4 wins from 1650m to 1900m, A$92,250, HK$3,773,000, HKJC Cornflower H., AJC Lawn Party H., Tab.com.au H., HKJC French Racing H., 2d HKJC Queen Mother Memorial Cup, L, Lok Fu H., HKU Alumni Challenge Cup, Shing Ping H., Hibiscus H., 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., HKJC New York H., Indian Recreation Club H., CUHK Alumni Cup.

Tahnee Tango (Grand Lodge). 4 wins. See above.

Servant - Elemento (Sing.) (Commands). 2 wins at 2, A$90,567, VRC ACG Security 2YO H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Betfair H., 4th MRC Zeditave S., L.

Tahnee Topaz. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$129,748, MRC Adelina H., MVRC Ryan & McNulty Sawmillers H., SAJC Poly-Tech H., Adelaide Galvanising H., 2d MRC Wood Court Inn H., MVRC Ready Workforce P., SAJC Flight Centre H., Brecknock Insurance Brokers H., 3d VRC Riverside H., MVRC TEAC Flashback H. Producer.

Tranquera. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$110,295, MRC (Mornington) Knight FM H., 2d VRC Howitt & Kent-Kiernan H., MRC The Age H., Sportingbet H., Charlie Agius H., TMB Printing H.

3rd dam

PRIDE OF TAHNEE, by Best Western. Unraced. Half-sister to SWIFTLY CARSON, Traffic Watch (dam of LASHED). Dam of 11 named foals, all winners, inc:-

SHOGUN LODGE (Grand Lodge). Joint top colt on The 2000-01 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 13 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, A$4,539,190, HK$450,000, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Epsom H., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Tulloch S., Gr.2, 2d Australian Derby, Gr.1, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, Doncaster H., Gr.1-twice, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1-twice, VATC Yalumba S., Gr.1-twice, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1.

SINGING THE BLUES (Bluebird). 11 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$367,810, VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, WATC Roma Cup, Gr.3, Farnley S., L, Cyril Flower S., L, Belgravia S., L, Esmeroic H., Manikato H., Mercato Welter H., Golden Heights Welter H., Fantasy Peach H., Gallipoli 2YO H., 2d WATC Swan Gold H., Healthy Choice Welter H., Seaview Champagne Sprint H., 3d WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L, Easter P.H.

REFERRAL (Dr Grace). 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,443,479, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, AJC Villiers S., Gr.2, STC Shannon H., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, STC Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Cup, Hawkesbury RC Merrylands RSL Cup, STC Star Affair H., Yaralla H., 2d AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, Expressway S., Gr.2, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H., Gr.3, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, Warwick S., Gr.2.

Irish Truce. 4 wins to 1200m, BTC Imposing H., QTC Royal Paree H., 3d BTC Noholme H., QTC Strawberry Road H. Dam of-

Irish Constabulary (Flying Spur). 8 wins to 1200m, A$363,500, to 2016-17, GCTC Magic Millions Country Cup, BRC Yalumba P., 2d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, BRC Ascot H., L.

Derrydane. Placed at 3. Dam of-

PASSING SHOT (Swiss Ace). 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, NZ$298,575, A$3,440, to 2015-16, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Finance Sprint H., L, WRC Lightning H., L, 2d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, 3d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3.

Coronation Night. 2 wins at 1200m, 3d VRC Delina H. Dam of-

Nightbird - Noble Falcon (H.K.) (Bluebird). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, Hong Kong Arts Festival Cup H., 2d VRC Family Fun Day 2YO H., 3d VRC Talindert S., L.

Pride of the Park. 3 wins to 1200m, WATC Edmonton Oilers H., Westspeed Yearling H. Dam of-

Fantastic Pride. Raced once. Dam of-

SUMMER SWALLOW (Catbird). 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$167,200, Bunbury TC South West Breeders' Classic, L, WATC Maureen Stubbs Birthday H., PR Corporate Members H., 2d WATC Racing Radio 1206AM H.

Pride of Tatius. Winner at 1600m. Dam of-

Lady Tatia (Duke of Marmalade). 2 wins at 1400m, 1850m, A$77,825, to 2015-16, 2d MRC LU Simon Builders H., Schweppes H., 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, MVRC Glenn Brandt 50th H.

Race Record: 25 Starts 5-4-4 A$484,650.

5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m, A$484,650, to 2015-16, GCTC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, VRC Paris Lane S., L, BRC Sprite H., Teece Air-Con H., 2d SCTC Ascot H., L, BRC Silky Smooth & Speedy H., Sky Racing 2YO H., Rawgroup Hospitality 2YO H., 3d MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Sunshine Coast Guineas, Gr.3, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, BRC Bernborough H., L, 4th MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, L.