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We take a closer look at the pedigrees of the fillies set to contest the juvenile Group 3

Fake Love
2 f I Am Invincible - Anatina by Fastnet Rock
Trainer: Ciaron Maher and David Eustace
Owner: Mr M C Mathiesen, Miss H Mathiesen, Mrs O Ronsini, Ormonde Bloodstock, Nigel Jones Bloodstock, Mrs L Feghali, T P S Racing
Breeder: Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia Pty Ltd, Lakeview Resources, NSW
Sale: Magic Millions Gold Coast National Weanling Sale V: Segenhoe Stud P: Oakmont $380,000

The two-year-old filly enters the Ottawa Stakes (Gr 3, 1000m) with good credentials having taken out the Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m) on October 10. The filly is the second winner and first stakes scorer out of dual Listed-winning Fastnet Rock (Danehill) mare Anatina. Anatina herself is a half-sister to Listed winner Albatross (Thorn Park) and stakes-placed Acupuncture (Pins) - the dam of fellow stakes winner Sugar Boom (Spirit Of Boom). Her other half-sister is stakes-placed Fluffy Duck (Tale Of The Cat), who in turn produced Listed-winning duo Miss Bux (General Nediym) and Atomic (Commands), while she is also a half-sister to last year’s Villiers Stakes (Gr 2, 1600m) winner Quackerjack (Not A Single Doubt). Further back this is the same family as Group 3 winners Mother Duck (Luskin Star) and Alberto Magic (Magic Albert).

Tempest Charm
2 f Trust In A Gust - Magic Pulse by Magic Albert
Trainer: Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock
Owner: Janlynn Racing, Mr R C Skarott, Mrs S L Harrod, Mr J N Harrod, Mr M P Thompson, Ms G R Skarott, Dr A A Young, Mr M F Spoor, Mr D J Harrison, Mr J T Delisser, Dream Lover, Prosen Racing, Mr R D Hamilton, Mrs K M Hamilton, Mr W L Reardon, Mr B J Dyer
Breeder: Mr J Doherty, Mrs R Doherty, Vic
Sale: Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale V: Yarran Thoroughbreds. P: Robbie Griffiths Racing & Peter Ford Thoroughbreds, $32,000

By Swettenham Stud-based sire Trust In A Gust (Keep The Faith), the two-year-old filly was last seen running third in the Inglis Banner (RL, 1000m) and she is out of four-time winner Magic Albert (Zeditave) mare Magic Pulse, making her a half-sister to winner Mystical Melody (Starspangledbanner). The filly hails from the family of Blue Diamond Prelude (Gr 3, 1000m) winner Rosa’s Image (Rory’s Jester) and fellow Group 3 winner Rosa’s Joy - the dam of Group 3 winner Rosa’s Spur (Flying Spur). Meanwhile, the filly also shares a page with Listed winner Members Joy (Hussonet), who in turn produced Pure Elation (I Am Invincible). 

Mortal Witness
2 f Star Turn - Mortal Sin by All American
Trainer: Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes
Owner: Mr C W Kwok
Breeder: Mrs JE Hawkes, Clare Hawkes, Andrew Williams, NSW
Sale: Inglis Classic Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Lionrock Bloodstock, $35,000

The filly is looking to become the first winner for Vinery Stud-based first-season sire Star Turn (Star Witness) and is out of placed All American (Red Ransom) mare Mortal Sin. The filly’s third dam is winning Redoute’s Choice (Danehill) mare Illusional and she produced Group 2 winner Chase The Rainbow (Dash For Cash) and Group 2 winner Ms Funovits (Reset). Illusional herself is a daughter of Group 2 scorer Lodore Magic (Kingdom Bay), making her a half-sister to Moonee Valley Crystal Mile Handicap (Gr 2, 1600m) winner Sonic Quest (Quest For Fame). 

Cloudy
2 f Frosted - Applegate by Exceed And Excel
Trainer: James Cummings
Owner: Godolphin
Breeder: Godolphin Australia, NSW

Last seen running third behind stablemate Ingratiating - who is also by Darley shuttler Frosted (Tapit) in the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (Listed, 1000m) on October 3. The filly is looking to emulate her dam Applegate (Exceed And Excel), who won the 2011 edition of the race. Applegate herself is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Yulalona (Dubai Destination). The filly’s third dam is Grade 1 scorer Link River (Gone West), who is herself a grandam of Listed scorer Petite Jack (Champs Elysees). Further afield this is the same family as Listed winner Dinner At Arlene’s (Forestry) and Japanese Grade 3 winners Double Wedge (Meiner Love) and B B Barrel (Pyro). 

Naples
2 f Street Boss - Italy by Domesday
Trainer: James Cummings
Owner: Godolphin
Breeder: Godolphin Australia, VIC

The filly will clash with Fake Love for the second time having finished third behind her in the Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m) on her first start. Naples is out of Canberra Guineas (Listed, 1400m) winner Italy (Domesday) and she is herself a half-sister to three winners. Further afield the filly hails from the same family as stakes winners Prince Regent (Purple Patch) and London (Octagonal). 

Butter Blonde
2 f Choisir - The Fairy's Kiss by Elusive Quality
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott
Owner: Rosemont Stud
Breeder: Aquis Farm, NSW
Sale: Inglis Great Southern Sale V: Aquis Farm P: Rosemont Stud, $100,000

The two-year-old filly comes into the race having broken her maiden over 1000 metres at Bendigo on October 17 and she will be looking to be the second daughter of the recently pensioned Coolmore stallion Choisir (Danehill Dancer) to land the Group 3, with his daughter Setsuna having landed the 2017 edition of the race and she was also trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. The filly is out of Group 3-placed mare The Fairy’s Kiss (Elusive Quality), making her a half-sister to Steal My Kisses (I Am Invincible). The Fairy’s Kiss herself is out of Ballet Society (Stravinsky), who is also the dam of multiple Group 2 winner Dame Giselle (I Am Invincible). Ballet Society is a half-sister to dual New Zealand Group 1 winner Cent Home (Lord Ballina) and Group 2 winner Studebaker (Lord Ballina). 

Desired
2 f Rich Enuff - Augusta Belle by Not A Single Doubt
Trainer: Tony & Calvin McEvoy
Owner: Mr A G Freebairn, Mrs E L Freebairn, Seventy-Five, Mr S Kildea, Augusta Belle Syndicate, Mrs S Watson, Mr J P Boylan, Mr R P Mortimer, Mr P S Pidgeon, Mr R M Dinham
Breeder: Mr AG Freebairn, SA
Sale: Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale V: Mill Park Stud. P: McEvoy Mitchell Racing/Belmont Bloodstock Agency, $75,000

The daughter of Woodside Park Stud’s second season sire Rich Enuff (Written Tycoon) made a winning debut at Murray Bridge last month. Desired is out of winning Not A Single Doubt (Redoute’s Choice) mare Augusta Belle. The filly’s third dam is Group 3 winner Freedom Fields (Bluebird) and she is the grandam of Listed scorer Tantra (Royal Academy) and stakes-placed Elusive Wonder (Elusive Quality) - the dam of Group 2 winner and last year’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) runner-up Away Game (Snitzel) and Listed winner Modern Wonder (Snitzel). Further back this is the same family as Group 1 winner Inference (Snitzel), Group 2 scorer Dragon Leap (Pierro) and Group 3 scorer Rainer (Lonhro). 

Dosh
2 f Rich Enuff - Raise Up by Shovhog
Trainer: Grahame Begg
Owner: Grahame Begg Racing, Mr R A Tregonning, G M Tregonning, Northern Toffs, Mr J Stein, Mr M T Phelan, Mrs B M Phelan, F Cetinski, Mr B F Formosa, J C Formosa, Mr G F Vella, Saltydog Syndications, Mrs A J Gleeson, Mrs S J Smith, Mr K F Williams, P Byrne, Mr M C Byrne, Mr M J Tozer, Mrs R T Formosa
Breeder: Glenlogan Park Pty Ltd, QLD
Sale: Inglis Classic Yearling Sale V: Glenlogan Park P:Grahame Begg Racing, $155,000

One of two fillies in the race by Woodside Park Stud second season sire Rich Enuff, the two-year-old is out of six-time winner Shovhog (Danehill) mare Raise Up, who has already produced one winner. The filly’s third dam is Game Dame (Bold Aussie), who in turn produced dual Group 2 winner Bold Promise (Luskin Star) - the dam of dual Group 1 winner Merlene (Danehill). Merlene produced South African Grade 2 scorer Merlene De Lago (Encosta De Lago) and the dam of VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) scorer Dear Demi (Dehere). Bold Promise is also the dam of dual Group 1 winner Miss Moneypenny (Brocco) and Compulsion (Danehill) - the dam of Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) winner and now Newgate Farm stallion Capitalist (Written Tycoon) and Group 3 winner Red Excitement (Excites). 

Fabrikka
2 f Flying Artie - Sebrikka by Sebring
Trainer: Grahame Begg
Owner: Mr N Rice, Mr E L Dick, Mrs A Dick, DSM Racing, First Choice 7, Mr D R Owen, Mrs J D Owen, Mr A Petraglia, Mr A Roden, Rashini, Riverview Racing, Wangandary Racing
Breeder: Luskin Park Stud, NSW
Sale: Inglis Classic Yearling Sale V: Newgate Farm P: Lindsay Park Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock, $45,000.

The two-year-old is by Newgate Farm’s first-season sire Flying Artie (Artie Schiller) and she is out of dual winner Sebrikka (Sebring). Further back the filly was from the same family as Group 2 winner The Heavyweight (Zeditave) and Listed-winning trio Happy Strike (Gold Fever), Zedrich (Zeditave) and Born Western (Westren Symphony), who in turn produced Listed-winning duo Malibu Style (Magnus) and Excelorada (Exceed And Excel). 

Lovin’ Feelin’
2 f Exceed And Excel - Erinys by Bernardini
Trainer: Ciaron Maher and David Eustace
Owner: Mr I W Moses and Ms V G Mcintosh
Breeder: O S Tait Pty Ltd, NSW
Sale: Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Twin Hills Stud P: Ciaron Maher Racing, $320,000.

Lovin’ Feelin’ herself is out of unraced Bernardini (A.P Indy) mare Erinys, who is herself a half-sister to Group 2 winner Calliope (Exceed And Excel) and stakes-placed Thalia (Medaglia d'Oro), the dam of Listed winner Aquitaine (Exceed And Excel). The filly’s third dam is VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) winner Bulla Borghese (Belong To Me) - the dam of Grade 2 winner and Group 1-placed Bound For Earth (Northern Meteor). 

Nice For What
2 f Shalaa - Bana Wu by Shirocco
Trainer: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Owner: Mr N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Mrs S A O'shea, Ciaron Maher Racing, Mr W A Bourne, Mr E F Langford-Ely, Mr I R Wellwood, Mr N G Woolard, Mr J Gobbels, Mr S R Payne, Mr T Coelho, Mr S Ioannidis, Mr S J Kyriazis, Mr S E C Duke, Aecal Family, Mr L Barker
Breeder: Mr SE Duke, Vic
Sale: Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale V: Shadow Hill Thoroughbreds P: Ciaron Maher Racing, Vic, $160,000. 

By Arrowfield Stud shuttler Shalaa (Invincible Spirit), the two-year-old is out of British-bred stakes placed Shirocco (Monsun) mare Bana Wu, making her a half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Montefilia (Kermadec) - who will shoot for her third win at Group 1 level when she lines up in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) on the same card. The filly's third dam is Group 3 winner Ausherra (Diesis), who in turn produced Group 2 winner Strategic Prince (Dansili) and Listed winner Yorkshire (Generous). 

Paper Dragon
2 f Charm Spirit - Daring by Encosta De Lago
Trainer: Henry Dwyer
Owner: Kratzie Racing No.11, Mr C L Marks, Swettenham Stud, Mr E P Twomey, Mrs M K Twomey, Mr D P Kreutzer, Mr M Barnett, Mr D J Storey, Mr G F Righetti, Mr D A McWhirter, Mrs R E McWhirter, Mr M J Love, Border Reivers, Ms N J Agent, Mr S Lurati, Mrs R Lurati, Mr A P Carli, Mr M I Hicks, Ms C E Hicks, K P M
Breeder: Qatar Bloodstock, Vic
Sale: New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka National Yearling Sale V: Windsor Park Stud P: Henry Dwyer Racing / Matthews Bloodstock, NZ$90,000

The filly is out of winning Encosta De Lago (Fairy King) mare Daring, who is herself out of Group 2-placed Liatris (Rock Of Gibraltar). Liatris is a half-sister to dual Group 2 winner Shania Dane (Danehill) and Listed-scoring duo Scintillation (Danehill) and Risk Aversion (Encosta De Lago). Liatris is also a half-sister to Listed winner Northwest Passage (So You Think), while her other half-sister produced Listed-winning trio Order Of The Sun (Encosta De Lago), Beauty (Smart Missile) and Get To Work (Snippets). Further back this is the same family as Group 1 winner Summer Passage (Snitzel) and Group 2 winner Man From Uncle (Uncle Mo).