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CHINESE GOLD
Chinese Gold has one of the highest stakes performers to winners ratio of any stallion currently at stud in New Zealand (25%). A fantastic achivement when you take into account the low numbers and the quality of the mares he has served.
Unfortunately he passed away in January 2005. Application Form
RAGS TO RICHES TALE FOR THE SIRE CHINESE GOLD
June 2000
This could be the opening chapter in a remarkable New Zealand thoroughbred breeding equine fairy tale. The subject is a very modestly orientated Manawatu based stallion Chinese Gold (Lemhi Gold—Dame Windsor, by Northern Dancer), who appears to be poised on a spectacular rags to riches progression through the ranks. Until now Chinese Gold was a thoroughbred nonentity but his first crop, now aged three, has made a spectacular impact on the racetrack. There were 13 foals from his first term at stud. This season five have raced, Ernest William (ex Getto Queen, by Isle Of Man) and Crystal (ex Azacan, by Great Charmer) scoring two wins apiece. Tebonnet (ex Crystic, by Icelandic) and Chinese Ripper (ex Lisa Bay, by Otehi Bay) were placed in maiden competition and sold to Australia. Tebonnet went to Caulfield and is now being groomed as possible South Australian Derby material, and Chinese Ripper is in the Graeme Rogerson team. The fifth Chinese Gold representative Chinese Cracker (ex Miss Elite, by Super Gray) was fourth at her debut for Awapuni trainer Mark Oughlahan. These results are verging on the spectacular from just 13 foals. The Chinese Gold story begins in the U S A where he was foaled in 1985 and where he won five times, including twice over 1600m as a juvenile, from 37 appearances. One two-year-old victory was in a Listed event. Chinese Gold is well related, his second dam Miss Windsor leaving a Canadian Queen’s Plate winner Canadian Champ. Close equine kinsfolk included Indian Skimmer (four French Gr I wins), Java Gold (four in Britain), the successful galloper and sire Bluebird and the Preakness winner Hill Prince. A 1985 foal, Chinese Gold was passed on to Arthur Williams (now Sir Arthur) in New Zealand by his North American owner John Pearce to continue his racing career. He competed 11 times Down Under without returning a divdend for trainer Eddie Dickenson. He spent some time in the back paddock before eventually coming up for auction. Wellingtonians Nick Bentley and Paul Kelly were the buyers at $5000. They had no land and brought Manawatu bloodstock identity Tony Bambry into the team. Tony stood the horse at his Mangatiti Lodge. From the outset the partners had great faith in their new charge, despite his rather humble immediate background. They saw great names in his bloodlines and felt a Northern Dancer female line through his dam Dame Windsor could be a marketing attraction. They promoted Chinese Gold as though he was an equine toff and sent out regular newsletters. They worked on the new computer technology and strove valiantly to promote their charge, but the demand from broodmare owners was not over enthusiastic. The five Chinese Gold foals to star to date hail from very modest dams. There are over 330,000 horses on the TesioPower bloodline computer data base and not one mare, who visited Chinese Gold was included. In one instance we had to research right back to 1910 to fill the screen with a six remove pedigree. They were the equine pits yet Chinese Gold played his part and they produced desirable and successful foals. The USA reject upgraded their thoroughbred backgrounds. In analysing the family trees, Chinese Gold is blessed with patterns that took wonder sires like Zabeel, his dad Sir Tristram, Kingdom Bay and company to the top. He carries several super prepotent presences, which gives him a propensity to strike a genetic raport with a wide variety of mares. When I was first introduced to Chinese Gold, the Northern Dancer daughter was a major selling attraction and two foals, Chinese Cracker and Crystal, from the five under review are linebred to Northern Dancer through a son and a daughter. Chinese Gold’s sire is Vaguely Noble’s son Lemhi Gold. Vaguely Noble produced Otago’s top stallion Noble Bijou with a Nearco daughter in Vaguely Noble adding lustre to his breeding triumphs. Chinese Gold has this great asset as well. Chinese Gold is going into orbit with mares carrying Cinna, Big Game, Hyperion, Windfields, Frizette, La Troienne, Feola and Plucky Liege. He is firing desirable genetic shots everywhere. To date a Chinese Gold foal would have great trouble entering the Karaka gates. He would have been a joke to the breeding establishment. But not now. Let’s see how he progresses till next summer when we’ll compose chapter two in the Chinese Gold rags to riches saga. Tony Bambry
RACE RECORD (in U.S.A., New Zealand)
In 1987: Bay Meadows San Mateo Mile H., L (1m beating Blade of the Ball and Reb's Natural), Del Mar Maiden 2YO S. (1m), 2d Hollywood Hoist the Flag S., Gr.3 (1m to Purdue King and beating Blade of the Ball). In 1988: Saratoga Allowance Race (1m), 3d Bay Meadows El Camino Real Derby, Gr.3 (8½f to Ruhlmann and Havanaffair). In 1989: Belmont Allowance Race (8½f). In 1990: Keeneland Allowance Race (1½m). STUD RECORD
Australia
Analysis by Crop in all countries
Analysis by Age (NZ/Aust only)
Analysis by Sex (NZ/Aust only)
Winning distance index : 1,333m
CHINESE GOLD's progeny include- WILLOW WOOD (99g, Khozaam*, Sackford*). Winner at 1600m in 2002-03, Otago RC South Island 3YO Final, L, 2d Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, 4th Southland Guineas, L. ERNEST WILLIAM (97g, Isle of Man, Balkan Knight*). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m to 2002-03, NZ$111,978, Feilding JC Feilding Hotel Anzac 1600 H., L, Manawatu RC Summer Cup, Feilding JC Redcraze Bowl, Taranaki RC Kingsway Menswear Suits H., Manawatu RC Courtesy Ford H., 3d WRC Thompson H., Gr.3-twice, Hawke's Bay GR Kelt Memorial H., L. Crystal (97f, Great Charmer*, Irish River). 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, 2d Liquorland Gore Guineas, L. Beijing Star (98f, Gaiter, Bellborough*). Winner at 1600m in 2001-02, 2d Marton JC Business Houses H., 3d Manawatu RC Albert Sports Bar & Casino H. Gold Dawn (98g, Diamante D*, Monet). Winner at 1100m in 2002-03, 2d Rangitikei RC Southern Veterinary Services H. Chinese Ripper (97f, Otehi Bay, Hasty Cloud*). Winner at 1150m in Aust. Xing Xing (97f, Diamante D*, Wandering Eyes*). Winner at 1600m in 2002-03. Diomedes (97g, Barood*, Envoy). Winner at 1800m in 2002-03 in Aust. Tebonnet (97g, Icelandic*, Silver Dream*). Placed up to 1600m. Helen's Choice (97f, Bold Venture, Gold Sovereign*). Placed at 1200m in 2002-03. Ying Chi (98f, Northerly Native*, Coober Prince*). Placed up to 1600m to 2002-03. BY LEMHI GOLD 8 wins from 1m to 1¾m, US$1,129,635, Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup S., Gr.1, Marlboro Cup Invitational H., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Juan Capistrano Invitational H., Gr.1, Belmont Sword Dancer S., Gr.2, Hollywood Westwood H., L, Santa Anita San Marino H., L, 2d Hollywood Invitational H., Gr.1, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.3, 4th Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1. Half-brother to CAJUN PRINCE. Three-quarter-brother to the dam of HUIDIZA NIB. Out of BELLE MARIE, sister to the dam of ROCKY MARRIAGE, LEMHI LOVE and THE RED ROLLS. Grandson of FRENCH GAL. Sire of 8 SW LEMHI GO (88f, Giboulee, Double Jay). 12 wins, US$330,805, Calder La Prevoyante H., Gr.2, Arlington Matron H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Sabin H., L, Calder Coral Gables H., L, 2d Gulfstream Buckram Oak H., Gr.3, Arlington Real Delight H., L, 3d Fairmount Miss St Louis H., L. LEMHI LASS (85f, Sea Hawk, Sovereign Path). 3 wins-1 at 2, Gowran Norelands Stud Trial S., L, 3d Phoenix Park Northern Telecom S., L. KING OF LEMHI (86c, Arbmahla High, Bar le Duc). 7 wins-2 at 2, Caliente Futurity, L, Caliente Derby, L. CENYAK GOLD (86c, Graustark, Raise a Native). 6 wins, Wyoming Evanston Mile H., L, 2d Wyoming Marathon H., L, 3d Prescott Get Eligible Turf Series Long Distance S., L. CHINESE GOLD* (85c, Northern Dancer, Windfields). Subject horse. RECENT ARRIVAL (88c, Youth, Sir Ivor). 6 wins-3 at 2, Golden Gate Desperado Starter H., L. SACRE D'OR (85c, Su Ka Wa, Dedicate). 9 wins from 1¼m to 21f, Cheltenham Mildmay of Flete Challenge Cup H. Chase, L, Chepstow Crown Berger Novice Hurdle, L. LEMHI'S FLIRT (89c, Coastal, T. V. Lark). 7 wins, Longacres Husky H., L. Ordavoss - Western Union V (Mal.) (85g, Sir Ivor, Native Dancer). 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, 2d Penang Sprint Trophy, L. Melissa's Gold (90c, Raja Baba, Tudor Minstrel). 9 wins-1 at 2, 3d Les Bois Park Inaugural H., L. Strait Country (86c, Exalted Rullah, Poona). 5 wins, 3d Les Bois Park Governor's H., L, Boise Gold Cup H., L. Indiz (92c, Great Pasha, Orsini). 2 wins, 3d Bremen Preis der Deutschen Bank AG, L. Risky Bet (86c, My Gallant, Admiral's Voyage). 11 wins, 3d Mountaineer Mel Blount H., L. Crazy Canuck (88c, Icecapade, Admiral's Voyage). 3 wins, 3d Delaware Nick Shuk Memorial H., L. He's on Alert (88c, General Assembly, Emerson). 2 wins, 2d Bay Meadows Madera H., L, Fairplex Derby Trial S., L, 3d Bay Meadows Rancho Jonata H., L, Los Alamitos Orange County Derby, L. Interlope (87f, Miles Tyson, Yatasto). Winner at 2, 3d Bay Meadows Burlingame S., L. Flying Gold (95g, Script Ohio, Dschingis Khan). 6 wins at 1000m to 1400m to 2002, Baden-Baden Preis von Sandweier. Golden Velvet (95f, Cagliostro, Fabulist). 3 wins, Hannover Preis der VGH Regionaldirektion Celle. Shalimo (97c, Salt Dome, Lord Gayle). 2 wins at 1500m, 2000m, 3d Baden-Baden Preis von Varnhalt. His sire sons include Chinese Gold*, Meeker, etc. 1st dam DAME WINDSOR, by Northern Dancer. Unraced. Half-sister to BOOT HILL, Deriga (dam of VICTORIAN LINE), Mother T. (dam of GAMBLE ON ME, Dance Till Dawn, Gentleman T), Display Miss (dam of INSIGNE), Lynne's Lucky Lady (dam of Chicagoland, Splash With Karen). Dam of nine foals, seven to race, six winners, inc:- CHINESE GOLD* (c. by Lemhi Gold). Subject horse. Knight Royal (c. by Francis S.). 16 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Lady Wickersham (f. by Vertex). 3 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Sir Gold Windsor (c. by Gold and Myrrh). 6 wins in USA. Atta Bo (c. by Al Hattab). 3 wins in USA. Lady Quad Windsor (f. by Quadrangle). Winner in USA. Dam of- RANDY (Honest Pleasure). 10 wins-3 at 2, Tampa Bay Sam F Davis S., L, 2d Gulfstream Smile H., L, Tampa Bay Challenger S., L. Exangular Lady (Exuberant). 10 wins-1 at 2, 3d Tampa Bay Wayward Lass H., L. Dam of- GONE FISHIN (Honor Grades*). 6 wins from 7f to 8½f, US$434,583, to 2002, Belmont Jaipur H., Gr.3, 2d Woodbine Nearctic H., Gr.2, Play the King H., Gr.3, 3d Churchill Downs Aegon Turf Sprint S., Gr.3, Woodbine Connaught Cup S., Gr.3, Play the King H., Gr.3, 4th Saratoga Saranac S., Gr.3, Churchill Downs Aegon Turf Sprint S., L, Keeneland Shakertown S., L. Curvacious Cutie. 5 wins-1 at 2-in USA. East End Lady. 17 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Dam of- Shipman (Helmsman). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5f, 7f to 2003, 2d Woodbine Sunny's Halo S., L, 3d Woodbine Vandal S., L. Miss Placed. 3 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Angular Pleasure. 13 wins in USA. Producer. Fantastic Reality. 10 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Unequalled Windsor. 14 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Quad Ucopia. 4 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Timber Ghost. 9 wins in USA. Dam of- Eishin Dansville. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2003, Hanshin Ryosyu S., Kyoto Subaru S., Kokura Malayan Racing Association Trophy, 3d Kokura Aso S., 4th Hanshin Sirius S., Jpn-3. Timber Sweep. 3 wins in USA. El Domenico. 2 wins at 2 in USA. Butterfly Chaser. 4 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Producer. Lady Breona. Raced twice. Dam of- Not You. 2 wins in USA. Crucial Time. 14 wins-2 at 2-in USA. Majestic Warrior. 2 wins in USA. Graustark Dancer (c. by Graustark). Placed in USA. Sire. 2nd dam MISS WINDSOR, by Windfields. Unraced. Sister to CANADIAN CHAMP, Royal Bolero (dam of COPPERWELD), three-quarter-sister to Windy Fay (dam of WINDY CAT), half-sister to FESTIVITY. Dam of 14 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:- BOOT HILL (New Providence). 4 wins-2 at 2, Blue Bonnets Fleur de Lys S., L, 2d Fort Erie Colin S., L. Mother T.. 2 wins-1 at 2-in USA. Dam of- GAMBLE ON ME (A Gambler). 2 wins at 2, Longacres Mercer Girls H., L, 2d Exhibition Cinderella S., L. Dam of- Keno Kaptain (Captain Courageous). 12 wins-3 at 2, 3d Bay Meadows Determine H., L. Dance Till Dawn (Marshua's Dancer). Winner in P.Rico, 3d El Comandante Clasico Eduardo Cautino Insua, L. Producer. Gentleman T (Advocator). 12 wins-2 at 2, 3d Birmingham Tuscaloosa S., L. Deriga. 4 wins in USA. Dam of- VICTORIAN LINE (Victorian Prince). 8 wins-7 at 2, US$184,163, Calder Tropical Park Derby, Gr.3, City of Miami S., L, What a Pleasure S., L, Ponce de Leon S., L, 3d Hialeah Everglades S., Gr.3. Sire. Display Miss. Winner at 2 in USA. Dam of- INSIGNE (Polar Night). 2 wins in Ven, La Rinconada Especial Polla Acrica (f), L. Lynne's Lucky Lady. Unplaced. Dam of- Splash With Karen (Bucksplasher). 3 wins-1 at 2, 3d Fairmount Forget Me Not S., L, Rockingham Concord S., L, Main Pan S., L. Producer. 3rd dam BOLESTEO, by Filisteo. Winner in USA. Half-sister to BOLARIS (dam of BOLD SCHOLAR, MENARIS), Bofaye. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:- CANADIAN CHAMP (Windfields). 1956 Canadian Horse of the Year & Champion 3YO Colt. 20 wins-6 at 2, US$151,705, Woodbine Queen's Plate S., Can-1, Coronation Futurity S., Can-1, Breeders' S., Can-1. Sire. FESTIVITY (Fairaris). 4 wins-1 at 2, Woodbine Maple Leaf S., Can-2. Producer. Royal Bolero. Winner in USA. Dam of- COPPERWELD (Reneged). 12 wins-2 at 2, Tropical Park Orange Bowl H., L. |
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