National Standardbred Yearling Sale, Auckland

Family of Ab (USA)

BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA); p.2, 1.51.6m; p.3, 1.49.8m $2,581,461. Sire of 2663 rnrs, 2209 wnrs, (56 in 1.50) and $230,796,422 incl Lazarus (1.48.8, $4,092,983, ID Final), Bit Of A Legend (1.49.8, $2,656,233), Chicago Bull (1.51.6, $2,417,894, WA Pacing Cup), Tiger Tara (1.49.8, $2,374,867, ID Final), Beautide (1.50.2, $2,183,117, ID Final), Spankem (1.47.7, $1,790,604, Miracle Mile), Self Assured (1.50.3, $1,769,080, NZ Cup).

1st dam

ELEGANT ART (Christian Cullen) (p.3, 2.4.5, 2200m; qual. raced twice $162). Half-sister to HAPPENSTANCE. This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Dam of four foals to race, three winners-

(IM) ANOTHERMASTERPIECE (c by Bettor's Delight) (1.51.4h, USA). (p.2, 1.53.4; 1.53.5, 1980m; 9 wins 7 places $379,376, incl Harness Jewels 2yo Emerald, Gr.1, Superstars 4&5yo Ch'ship, Gr.2, NZ Welcome Stks, Gr.2, Summer Cup, Gr.3, NZ Yearling Sales 2yo Pace Final, 2d NZ Sires Stks 2yo Final, Gr.1, NZ Kindergarten Stks, Gr.3, 3d Alabar Classic, Gr.2, Gaze Commercial Junior ffa, Gr.3, NZ Sapling Stks, Gr.3) 2017-18 2yo Pacing Colt/Gelding of the Year. Plus 7 Vic & NSW wins incl 3 at Melton, 2 at MP $159,095, incl 2d Vic Derby Final, Gr.1, 3d Breeders Crown 2yoc&g Final, Gr.1, 2021 Vic Ararat Cup, Gr.3, best m.r. p.2, 1.54m; p.3, 1.55.9f, 2200m; 1.51.8m, 1720m. Plus 6 USA wins $113,520 to date.

ART NOUVEAU (g by American Ideal) (1.57.1, 2200m; 3 wins 4 places $37,800).

INVITATION ONLY (g by Bettor's Delight) (p.2, 1.57.4, 1980m; p.3, 1.58.4, 1980m; 3 wins at 2 & 3, 1 place $29,761 to date).

Fatima Siad (f by Bettor's Delight) (p.2, 2.4.2, 2000m; qual. 2 places at 3 $3910).

2nd dam

ELEGANCE (Artsplace). Unraced. Sister to AMERIPAN GIGOLO, PRO ART, MY GIGGILO. Half-sister to DARLIN'S DELIGHT, GENTLEMAN FRIEND, THE LADIES PAN, IVANA DANCE, SOMEGIRL SOMEWHERE, TOWN PRO MISS. Dam of 4 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners-

HAPPENSTANCE (Dont Make Waves) (p.3, 1.59.2h) USA winner l/e $11,069.

Tres Elegante (Bettor's Delight) (p.2, 2.1.8). 3 USA wins at 2 $36,112, dam of-

ROCK THREE TIMES (Rocknroll Hanover) (p.3, 1.51.6m; 1.51.6f). 35 USA wins $234,170 to date.

O SOLO TRIO (Real Desire) (p.2, 1.57.4f; p.3, 1.55.8f). 3 USA wins at 2 & 3 $32,566.

THREE ROCK NIGHT (Rocknroll Hanover) (p.2, 1.56.8f; 1.59.4h). 3 USA wins $20,288.

Zip Top (Camluck). USA 2 places at 2 l/e $7900, dam of-

FLYING TOPLESS (Jereme's Jet) (p.3, 1.53.8f; 1.53.4m). 7 USA wins $43,462.

ARTXZIPIT (Modern Art) (1.57.4f). 17 USA wins $38,120.

Stakes Engagements: NZSS, Breeders Crown

Contact: Tony Grayling. Phone 09 292 8250 or 021 618 830