Vercingetorix (SAF)

Silvano - National Vixen (National Assembly) bay, 2009 - height 16.1hh

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Race Record

Sold for R1.4 million as a yearling.

In South Africa, Dubai & Hong Kong, 7 wins, 1600-2000m, from 3 to 5.

Timeform 124

Suffered a career-ending sesamoidal ligament injury in a race in Dubai, 2015.

At 3:    WON  Gr1 Daily News (2000m)

            WON Gr2 SA Guineas (1600m)

At 4:     WON Gr1 Jebel Hatta (1800m)

             2nd   Gr1 Dubai Duty Free (1800m)

             3rd    Gr1 QE II Cup (2000m)

At 5:    WON  Gr2 Al Rashidiya (1800m)

Sire Line

SILVANO – 7 wins, 1400-2200m, Gr1 Arlington Million, Gr1 Singapore Cup, Gr1 QEII Cup; multiple Gr1/Gr2 placed worldwide (Timeform 126). Champion Older Male & Horse of the Year in Germany. Sire of Gr1 winners of both sexes. Champion Freshman Sire in Germany (2005). Champion Sire in South Africa (2013, 2017, 2018, 2019). Sire-of-sires.

Notable progeny includes 25 Gr1 winners (in order of yob): Mi Emma (GER) (04f – Lake Coniston, Robellino); Kings Gambit (04c - Al Mufti, Gatecrasher); Aslan (05c - Elliodor, Harry Hotspur); Martial Eagle (05c - Jallad, Northfields); Field Flower (06f - Northfields, Stage Door Johnny); Bravura (06c - Centenary, Melun); Bold Silvano (06c - Al Mufti, Enchanter) - sire; Flirtation (06f - Mullineaux, Master Polly); Seal (07c - Rambo Dancer, Crystal de Roche); Heavy Metal (08c - Baroon, Hard Up); Do You Remember (09f - Casey Tibbs, Al Mufti); Vercingetorix (09c - National Assembly, Peacetime) - sire; Equina (09f - Al Mufti, Elliodor); Wavin’ Flag (09c - Capture Him, Dancing Champ); Happy Valentine (10f - National Assembly, Pompeii Court); Power King (10c - Northern Guest, Boot Camp); Silver Mountain (12f - Fusaichi Pegasus, Majestic Light); Marinaresco (12c - Fort Wood, Sportsworld); Nightingale (12f - Fort Wood, Al Mufti); Orchid Island (13f - Tiger Ridge, Candy Stripes); Al Sahem (13c - Al Mufti, Fort Wood); Hawwaam (15c - Jet Master, Rambo Dancer); Silvano’s Pride (15f - Jet Master, Jallad); Zillzaal (15c - Giant’s Causeway, Seattle Slew); Summer Pudding (16f - Strike Smartly, Fort Wood)

KIN-BREEDING: Spirit Of Eagles, the dam of Silvano, is kinbred 3x5x3 Aquila x Stepping Stone x Baby La. This 3-way link connects to Silvano’s sire Lomitas with Pocahontas (dam of Tom Rolfe in Niniski). Silvano’s top German filly Mi Emma is kinbred 4x4 Virginia Hills (by Tom Rolfe) x Quicksand and 4x4 Virginia Hills x Polyester Girl. Virginia Hills herself is kinbred 3x4x3x4 Romanella x The Squaw x Dalmary x Your Game. King’s Gambit and Kings Cross are from the Soho Secret female line – Soho Secret’s grandam kin-links to Pocahontas.

NIJINSKY line sires in South Africa: Hawwaam, Vercingetorix (Silvano)

Pedigree

Silvano
1996
Lomitas
1988
NiniskiNijinsky - Northern Dancer
Virginia Hills - Tom Rolfe
la ColoradaSurumu - Literat
La Dorada - Kronzeuge
Spirit of Eagles
1986
Beau's EagleGolden Eagle Ii - Right Royal V
Beaufield - Maribeau
Big SpiritBig Spruce - Herbager
Beautiful Spirit - Bold Bidder
National Vixen
1997
National Assembly
1983
DanzigNorthern Dancer - Nearctic
Pas de Nom - Admirals Voyage
RenounceBuckpasser - Tom Fool
Bold Princess - Bold Ruler
Royal Vixen
1986
PeacetimeNijinsky - Northern Dancer
Peace - Klairon
ScarteenSweet Song - Tudor Melody
Noble Vixen - Royal Pardon GB

Pedigree

The female line of Vercingetorix has an exceptional record with lines of Persian Wonder and Lords, suggesting an affinity with Court Martial-clan members, which are widespread.

A large proportion of sire Silvano’s best runners have kin-links with descendants from Buckpasser (and his female line).

Suitable Lines

Suitable mare lines for Vercingetorix are:

  • kin-links to Vercingetorix’ 3rd dam Scarteen and 4th dam Noble Vixen, incl Court Martial (Elliodor, Model Man, etc. – widespread), Abernant (Golden Thatch/Goldmark, etc. – widespread), Tudor Melody (Welsh Harmony, National Emblem, etc. – widespread), Welsh Pageant, Drum Beat, Mexico/Harry Hotspur, New South Wales, Persian Wonder, Preamble, Averof/Foveros, Mixed Marriage (Gone West/Western Winter, etc.), Derring Do/Roland Gardens, Petition (Danzig – widespread), Regent Street, Bush Telegraph (London News), Dominion Royale, etc, etc
  • kin-links with Buckpasser and female line – widespread, incl Al Mufti (Captain Al!) and other Lassie Dear (incl Tiger Ride, Wolfhound, AP Indy), National Assembly (National Emblem, etc.), Northern Guest, Argosy/Seattle Slew, Dancing Champ (Victory Moon), Complete Warrior, Caesour, Windrush, Lalun (Never Bend, Bold Reason), etc.

(posted 2015)

Sales Analysis

BORN colt avg sold SI filly avg sold SI
2016 267,333 30 0.93 105,208 24 0.71
2017 262,308 26 1.5 170,000 23 1.35
2018 240,526 19 1.18 232,763 19 1.62
2019 408,824 17 2.3 271,250 16 1.42
2020 640,455 44 3.16 415,000 43 2.49
2021 774,878 41 1.77 648,333 30 2.81
2022 1,097,778 45 2.19 733,108 37 2.22

Stamina

by highest winning distance of 3yo and up (the higher the count, the more reliable the %)

800/1399m 14/1600m 16/1999m 20/2399m 2400m+ count
43% 40% 12% 5% 1% 291

Best Rated Offspring

(SA only)

horse wins (SW) places (SP) stakes AR
Vernichey 17f 4 (2) 4 (3) R 517,200 122
Golden Sickle 20f 6 (1) 5 (2) R 851,288 114
Seeking The Stars 17c 8 (4) 3 (1) R 1,404,500 113
Cousin Casey 19c 5 (4) 9 (7) R 3,634,375 112
Rascallion 17c 5 (2) 11 (10) R 1,666,026 112
Pomp And Power 18c 5 (3) 4 (4) R 1,540,275 112
Surjay 18c 5 (1) 11 (6) R 1,509,400 112
Bereave 17c 5 (2) 11 (5) R 987,875 111
Astrix 16c 7 (1) 10 (5) R 2,150,850 111
Padre Pio 16c 4 (0) 4 (2) R 428,675 109

The Power Of Ratings

Colts

AR Band < 59 59 - 69 70 - 79 80 - 89 90 - 99 > 99 > 79 > 89 count
All Colts 26% 18% 27% 18% 7% 3% 29% 11% 25,929
Vercingetorix 14% 13% 24% 22% 16% 12% 50% 28% 222

Fillies

AR Band < 54 54 - 64 65 - 74 75 - 84 85 - 94 > 94 > 74 > 84 count
All Fillies 27% 18% 26% 20% 7% 2% 29% 9% 25,387
Vercingetorix 11% 13% 21% 29% 18% 8% 55% 26% 187

Black Type Offspring

with best career rating by distance category:
1000-1399m/14-1600m/1601-1999m/20-2399m/2400m+

  • Aadehya 2020 colt 77/-/-/-/-
  • Galaxy Gold (Global One x Baroon)
  • 3rd E-Cape Nursery (L) 1200m
  • Ancient Epic 2018 filly 88/-/-/-/-
  • The Black Rose (Black Minnaloushe x Fairy King)
  • Won KZN S. (L) 1000m
  • Battle Of Alesia 2016 colt -/99/78/-/-
  • Fortification (Fort Wood x Goldkeeper)
  • 3rd Model Man Mile (L) 1600m
  • Bevies Delight 2019 filly 92/86/-/-/-
  • Bella Spumante (Dynasty x Argosy)
  • 3rd Gr3 Poinsettia S. 1200m
  • Boundless Energy 2021 colt 71/96/-/-/-
  • Bella Spumante (Dynasty x Argosy)
  • 2nd Gr3 Cape Classic 1400m
  • Call To Unite 2020 colt 74/73/87/87/87
  • Siren's Call (Elusive Fort x West Man)
  • Won Settler's Trophy (L) 2000m
  • Celtic Beauty 2020 filly 85/86/83/-/-
  • Killer Woman (Rip Van Winkle x Red Ransom)
  • Won The Scarlet Lady (L) 1750m
  • Celtic Voyager 2016 colt 95/63/-/-/-
  • Cat's Paw (Black Minnaloushe x Western Winter)
  • Won Umngeni Hcp (L) 1000m
  • Cullinan Blue 2020 filly 100/-/-/-/-
  • Gibraltar Blue (Rock of Gibraltar x Bluebird)
  • 3rd Swallow S. (L) 1160m
  • Fearless Warrior 2016 colt 96/-/-/-/-
  • War Path (Captain Al x Rock of Gibraltar)
  • 2nd Gr3 Cape Nursery 1200m
  • Forever Mine 2017 colt 97/104/-/-/-
  • Amazing Grace (Spectrum x Bletchley Park)
  • 2nd Gr3 Graham Beck S. 1400m
  • Gallic Chief 2018 colt 98/86/-/-/-
  • Abound West (Western Winter x Citidancer GB)
  • 3rd Gr1 Gold Medallion 1200m
  • Gallic Tribe 2017 colt 91/91/87/91/88
  • Jamboree (Black Minnaloushe x Capture Him)
  • 3rd Algoa Cup (L) 2000m
  • Glory Days 2016 filly 86/92/84/-/66
  • Dream Of Gold (Sadler's Wells x Affirmed)
  • 2nd Breeders Guineas (L) 1600m
  • Greaterix 2021 colt 100/-/-/-/-
  • Semra (Jet Master x Equalize)
  • 3rd Storm Bird S. (L) 1000m
  • Holding Thumbs 2020 colt 59/81/77/77/83
  • Withbatedbreath (Fort Wood x Machiavellian)
  • 3rd Woolavington S. (L) 2500m
  • I'm So Pritti 2021 filly 84/-/-/-/-
  • Pritti (Trippi x Western Winter)
  • 2nd 1250m
  • Macara 2017 filly 78/94/84/88/-
  • Maynoona (Dubawi x Rory's Jester)
  • 3rd Off To Stud S. (L) 1600m
  • Marauding Horde 2020 colt -/82/90/87/92
  • My Lady Bluff (Indigo Magic x Dancing Champ)
  • Won Hawwaam S. (L) 2000m
  • Nartjie 2017 colt -/85/96/85/27
  • Narjis (Galileo x Seeking The Gold)
  • 2nd Gr3 Sea Cottage S. 1800m
  • Party Time 2018 colt 98/99/-/-/-
  • Party Line (Al Mufti x Dancing Champ)
  • 2nd Gatecrasher S. (L) 1400m
  • Seehaam 2016 filly 69/97/88/82/-
  • Alderry (Al Mufti x Fort Wood)
  • Won Jacaranda Hcp (L) 1800m
  • So Seductive 2020 filly 90/70/-/-/-
  • Myfunnyvalentine (Captain Al x Goldkeeper)
  • 3rd Gr2 SA Fillies Nursery 1160m
  • Southern Skies 2019 filly 92/78/-/-/-
  • Sky Pirate (Victory Moon x Mi Cielo)
  • 3rd Swallow S. (L) 1160m
  • Taxi To The Moon 2021 colt 96/74/-/-/-
  • Earn A Moon (Indigo Magic x Ernani)
  • 2nd Golden Loom Hcp (L) 1000m
  • The Grey King 2020 colt 72/88/93/71/-
  • Zappy Choice (Redoute's Choice x Kendor)
  • 2nd Gr3 Politician S. 1800m
  • The Mauritian 2019 colt 87/87/-/-/-
  • Blizzard Belle (Western Winter x Badger Land)
  • 3rd Secretariat S. (L) 1400m
  • Unconditional Love 2018 filly 77/88/61/-/-
  • Sherulestheskies (Jet Master x Joshua Dancer)
  • 2nd E-Cape Paddock S. (L) 1600m
  • Viking Moon 2016 colt 104/98/63/-/-
  • Touch The Moon (Untouchable x Mighty Avalanche)
  • Won E-Cape Nursery (L) 1200m

Stud Analysis

Colts

  • SSI 1.74
  • Stamina 1479m
  • Stakes Wins 13%
  • Black Type 22%
  • winners/runners% 71%
born foals rnrs wnrs w/r% SW SW/r% BT BT/r% wins SSI AR Stamina
2016 44 42 30 71% 9 21% 12 29% 110 1.89 82 1533m
2017 35 29 23 79% 4 14% 7 24% 81 1.86 83 1611m
2018 43 41 35 85% 5 12% 9 22% 107 1.49 81 1349m
2019 28 22 18 82% 2 9% 4 18% 49 1.68 79 1483m
2020 55 51 37 73% 7 14% 11 22% 86 1.81 76 1634m
2021 51 39 16 41% 2 5% 6 15% 25 1.7 71 1266m

Fillies

  • SSI 1.46
  • Stamina 1347m
  • Stakes Wins 8%
  • Black Type 16%
  • winners/runners% 70%
born foals rnrs wnrs w/r% SW SW/r% BT BT/r% wins SSI AR Stamina
2016 47 35 22 63% 2 6% 4 11% 60 1.24 74 1398m
2017 31 24 17 71% 2 8% 5 21% 53 1.37 73 1397m
2018 26 22 19 86% 3 14% 5 23% 52 1.53 80 1324m
2019 25 22 15 68% 2 9% 5 23% 33 1.23 73 1347m
2020 55 50 42 84% 4 8% 7 14% 89 1.56 75 1336m
2021 51 35 17 49% 1 3% 1 3% 23 1.84 66 1279m

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