Murtajill
2011 Service Fee: $16,500(inc gst, free return)
Standing at Patinack Farm,
Hunter Valley, NSW
A DUAL RECORD BREAKER AT TWO
The time-honoured Breeders’ Plate has been the first two-year-old stakes race run in Australia for over a century. It’s twice as old as the Golden Slipper!
Since it’s inauguration in 1906 no horse had ever run faster than Murtajill did when he won the 2006 Breeders’ Plate in an impressive 57 seconds neat.
Two starts later he posted another race record, this time in the Group 3 Skyline Stakes winning by over three-lengths.
As a three-year-old Murtajill was so impressive he was rated the second highest of his generation only to star galloper Weekend Hussler, ahead of Group 1 gallopers Light Fantastic, Swiss Ace, Forensics etc.
Apart from the fact he is by the best son of Danehill – seven-time Group 1 winner Rock Of Gibraltar – Murtajill’s dam is none other than the extraordinary Skating. A dual Group 1 winner who emulated both Emancipation and Sunline winning the Doncaster Handicap.
Skating has since gone on to become a blue-hen broodmare, producing an incredible seven stakes performers including Murtajill, Sunset Rain and the Magic Millions hero Bradbury’s Luck.
Having made headlines well before he raced establishing a new record price for a weanling- A.$660,000 at the Magic Millions National Sale in 2005. Murtajill’s first crop foals have impressed breeders, with most bearing a striking physical likeness to their sire and the majority also carrying the dominant ‘grey’ gene of their famous granddam Skating.
Murtajill was rated joint second on the 2006-07 Australasian 2YO Classification.
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1st Dam
SKATING, by At Talaq. Top of The 1992-93 Australasian 3YO Classification (1000m - 1400m). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, $1,187,240, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, STC Winfield Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, Light Fingers S., Gr.3, Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, Abbotsford Centre Group H., 2d STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L, STC Apple Blossom H., 3d AJC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, 4th AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Expressway S., Gr.2. Half-sister to Instinctive (dam of UMAPRINCE). Dam of eleven named foals, ten to race, nine winners, inc:-
MURTAJILL (c. by Rock of Gibraltar). Subject horse.
SUNSET RUN (g. by End Sweep). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, $241,160, AJC June S., L, STC Rosetti & Stone Welter H., Rotary & The Community H., Luskin Star H., AJC IGA Welter H., STC Hyland Race Colours H., 2d STC Foundation Series H., Frank Dowling Memorial H., Cadbury Schweppes H., AJC Thrifty H., STC Sydney Mitsubishi H., 3d STC Maurice McCarten S., L, AJC Tullamax Welter H., STC Maurice Blackburn Whyburns Legal H., Australia Day Welter H., 4th AJC Razor Sharp H., L.
BRADBURY'S LUCK (c. by Redoute's Choice). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m, $630,073, AJC Canonbury S., L, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S. (R), L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3. Sire.
Dubai Ice (f. by Danehill). Winner at 1000m, SAJC Collex H., 2d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.3. Dam of-
Palm Trilogy (Dubai Destination). 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2050m, $307,159, to 2011-12 in Aust. and Macau, Macau El Gran Senor H., Summer Sand Challenge H., Asuncion H., 2d Macau Star of the Sand S., L, Norfolk H., 3d MRC Eleven Cath White Memorial H., Macau Musket H., 4th VRC Fashion S., L, Macau Derby, L.
Thegreatandthegood (g. by Rock of Gibraltar). Winner at 1400m in 2010-11, BRC Nathan Lawyers Ascot P., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.
Tordean (g. by Naturalism). 9 wins from 1100m to 1800m, $106,515, SAJC Rory's Jester H., 2d SAJC Razzle Dazzle H., Club Ten 3YO H., Go Christmas Racing H., 3d SAJC Da Costa P., L, Pride of Ingenue H., Tabcorp H., Empire Ridge 2YO H.
Skates (f. by Danehill). Winner at 2 at 1000m, VATC Birthday Card H., 2d MVRC William Crockett S., L, SAJC Cinderella S., L, VATC Debutante S., L, Bill Adams H., Denise's Joy H., Chaise H., 3d VATC Out of Danger 2YO H. Dam of-
JUSTE MOMENTE (Giant's Causeway). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, $566,125, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, VRC Maybe Mahal P., L, Zouki Enterprise 2YO P., TCL Electronics H., MRC Acorn 2YO H., MVRC Leilani Classic, 2d MRC How Now S., Gr.3, SAJC Laelia S., L, VRC Rainbird H., 3d MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 4th BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, MRC Tranquil Star S., Gr.3.
CAPTAIN COLTISH (Fusaichi Pegasus). 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m, $177,076, VRC Chubb S., L, MVRC Essendon Mazda H., Mornington RC Ron Casey Memorial H., 2d VRC Schweppes H., MRC Beau Sovereign H., Kenvain H., 3d Mornington RC Hareeba S., L.
Zali (f. by Danehill). Placed at 3, 2d STC Ansett Australia H. Dam of-
ZAUBERIN (Zabeel). 4 wins from 1500m to 1800m, $218,918, to 2011-12, SAJC Tokyo City Cup, L, VRC Flood Appeal H., MVRC Big 6 H., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L, MRC Winning Edge Presentations H., Moe Cup, 3d Bendigo Cup, L, 4th SAJC Lord Reims S., Gr.3, Warrnambool Cup, L.
2nd Dam
RAFFETT, by Raffindale. Winner at 1200m, 3d AJC Windbag H. Half-sister to CONGRESSMAN. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-
SKATING (At Talaq). 7 wins. See above.
Instinctive. Unplaced. Dam of-
UMAPRINCE (Umatilla). 22 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1650m, $403,390, SCTC Glasshouse H., L, QTC XXXX Gold H.-twice, BTC Mine Support Services H., QTC Pacific Prince H., 2d BTC Finance Formguide P.H., Inghams H., QTC Lyndhurst Stud H., Fuji Xerox H., Tooheys Extra Dry H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BTC Traveltrain Holidays H., City Pacific Finance H., 4th Sunshine Coast Cup, L.
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR Head of The 2002 International 3YO Classification. 10 wins-5 at 2-from 5f to 1m, £760,775, 1,250,000fr., US$214,000, €409,031, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr.1, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, York Gimcrack S., Gr.2, Curragh Railway S., Gr.3, First Flier 2YO S., 2d Breeders' Cup Mile S., Gr.1, Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2. He entered stud in Ire. in 2003. He entered stud in Aust. in 2003. Sire of 1042 progeny to race, 575 winners (55.0%), earnings of over $62 million, 69 stakes winners, 56 stakes placegetters, inc.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN (04c, Darshaan, Thatch). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, £452,084, US$639,000, €374,144, HK$12,060,000, 80,960Dhs, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1, Curragh Beresford S., Gr.2, Royal Whip S., Gr.2, Newmarket Joel S., Gr.3, Curragh Boylesports S., 2d The Derby, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Turf S., Gr.1, Newmarket Champion S., Gr.1, York S., Gr.2, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.2, York Champagne S., Gr.2, Meydan CBD Worldmaster Card S., 3d Irish Derby, Gr.1, 4th Newbury Racing Post Trophy, Gr.1.
VARENAR (06c, Mr. Prospector, Spectacular Bid). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, £5,400, €246,525, Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Birum, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Porte Maillot, Gr.3, Prix du Pin, Gr.3, 3d Longchamp Prix de Fontenoy, Saint-Cloud Prix Nino, 4th Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.1, Cologne Silberne Peitsche, Gr.3.
DIAMONDRELLA (04f, Dixieland Band, Miswaki). 8 wins from 5f to 1m, US$825,808, Belmont Just a Game S., Gr.1, Keeneland First Lady S., Gr.1, Belmont Xtra Heat H., L, Keeneland Giant's Causeway S., L, Belmont Positive Gal S., L, Allowance, 3d Hollywood Matriarch S., Gr.1.
MOUNT NELSON (04c, Selkirk, Forty Niner). 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, £291,180, US$99,000, €172,564, Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Criterium International, Gr.1, Curragh Charlie Keatley Memorial 2YO S., 3d Arlington Million S., Gr.1, Chantilly Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord, Gr.3.
SEVENTH ROCK (04c, Rubiton, Alert). 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$2,250, R864,750, Scottsville Gold Medallion S., Gr.1, Turffontein Tommy Hotspur H., Gr.3, Pinnacle P., 2d Turffontein South African Nursery P., Gr.2, Vaal PSL Soccer 6 H., 3d Turffontein Computaform Sprint H., Gr.1.
ROCK KINGDOM (05g, St Covet, Taj Rossi). Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (intermediate).6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$980,000, AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, Cross Swords H., City Tatt's RC Better Bet With a Bookie H., STC Staffing Solutions H., 2d AJC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, STC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Christmas Cup, L, Canberra Cup, L, GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (R), L, 3d STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, AJC Tattersalls Club Cup, L, STC Frantelle H., 4th MVRC Crystal Mile H., Gr.2, Seymour Cup, L.
SOCIETY ROCK (07c, Key of Luck, Ela-Mana-Mou). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 6f to 2011, £511,099, €57,150, Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr.1, Ascot Pavilion S., L, Newmarket Tattersalls Timeform Millions 2YO S., 2d Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.1, Newbury Carnarvon S., L, Haydock Bet Totepool at Totesport.com S.
GIBRALTAR BLUE (07f, Bluebird, Kris). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2011-12, £4,296, €14,762, R1,010,750, Greyville KRA Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Tibouchina S., Gr.2, Turffontein Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2, Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.3, Gardenia H., L, Mr A R Sparrow Progress P., 2d Scottsville South African Fillies Sprint, Gr.1, Turffontein Merchants, Gr.2, Vaal Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile 5 Nov Pinnacle S., 3d Kenilworth Majorca S., Gr.1, 4th Newmarket Rockfel S., Gr.2.
LOVETRISTA (04f, Sir Tristram, Sticks and Stones). 3 wins at 1400m, 2400m, NZ$189,200, Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., L, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., L, 2d Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO H., 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato RC Your Own Home H.
SEA OF HEARTBREAK (07f, Rainbow Quest, Dancing Brave). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 7¼f to 12½f to 2011, Longchamp Prix de Royallieu, Gr.2, Newbury Chalice S., L, Tadley Tigers H., 2d Newmarket Dahlia S., Gr.3, Warwickshire Oaks, L, 3d Newbury Arc Trial S., Gr.3, 4th Goodwood Festival S., L, Newmarket Severals S., L.
LA ROCKET (04g, Desert Sun, Star Way). 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$517,642, MRC St George S., Gr.2, Seymour Spring Classic, L, MVRC SAJ Cater Care Group H., MRC Aus Corp Signage Cup, 2d VRC Johnnie Walker S., L, MRC (Mornington) Lord S., L, VRC Comedy King H., Foletti & Keane H., MRC Kilsherry H., MVRC Gorski Truck & Trailer Engineering H., Curran Chemicals H., MRC Euclase H., Traralgon Cup, 3d MVRC Stanley Wootton S., Gr.2, Seymour Cup, L, VRC Skipton H., MRC BMW Melbourne H., Hussonet at Arrowfield H., Hussonet H., MVRC Mayfair Smallgoods H., 4th MVRC Crystal Mile H., Gr.2.
EISHIN OSMAN (08c, Luhuk, Southern Halo). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m to 2011, 91,456,000¥, Hanshin New Zealand Trophy, Gr.2, 4th Tokyo NHK Mile Cup, Gr.1.
PERANA (07g, Palace Music, Ahonoora). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1800m to 2010-11, R401,525, Turffontein Victory Moon S., Gr.2, 3d Turffontein Ernest and Muriel Preddy Memorial ER Associates Pinnacle S., 4th Kenilworth Cape Guineas, Gr.1.
ROCK ME BABY (05f, Highest Honor, Bering). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$343,650, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Bacardi Breezer 2YO P., AJC Riverview Hotel H., STC Summer Racing H., Rosehill Event Centre H., 2d AJC Gimcrack S., L, 4th AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3.
KITTY MATCHAM (05f, Sadler's Wells, Master Derby). 2 wins at 2, Newmarket Rockfel S., Gr.2, 4th Leopardstown Desmond S., Gr.3.
BOOK OF KELLS (04g, Scenic, Best Western). 2 wins at 1550m, 2000m, A$138,350, 34,155Rgt., S$1,350, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, March H., 3d AJC Lawn Party H.
GOLDEN ARCHER (08c, Pins, Christmas Tree). 6 wins-5 at 2-to 1200m to 2011-12, A$408,900, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, VRC Streets Ice Cream S., L, MVRC St Albans S., L, TTC Gold Sovereign S., L, VRC Western Health Sponsors 2YO P., MRC Sportingbet 2YO P., 2d MRC Vain S., L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2.
TRES ROCK DANON (06c, Monsun, Gay Fandango). 6 wins from 2100m to 3200m to 2011, €195,300, Hamburg Rossmann Rennen, Gr.3, Krefeld Grosser Ehrmann Steher Cup, Gr.3-twice, Mulheim Silbernes Band der Ruhr, L, 2d Longchamp Prix du Cadran, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Denisy, L, 4th Longchamp Prix de Barbeville, Gr.3.
GAMBLE ME (04f, Pleasant Tap, Mr. Prospector). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$469,120, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, STC Birthday Card S., Gr.3, VRC Red Roses S., L, Moomba P., L, MRC New Litho H., STC Konica Minolta 2YO H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, VRC Hoppers Crossing 2YO H., 4th STC Starlight S., L.
ASLANA (07f, Royal Academy, Surumu). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m to 2011, €83,900, Hamburg Wenatex Europa, Gr.3, Dusseldorf Preis der HSBC Trinkaus, L, Frankfurt Fruhjahrspreis der Stadt Frankfurt Am Main, L, 2d Baden-Baden Kronimus Rennen, L, Dusseldorf Preis der Dreijahrigen, L, 3d Baden-Baden Cup, L, 4th Hamburger Flieger Trophy, Gr.3, Cologne Silberne Peitsche, Gr.3.
SWEETER STILL (05f, Belmez, Caerleon). 5 wins from 6½f to 1m, US$308,376, €2,560, Hollywood Senorita S., Gr.3, Del Mar Sandy Blue H., L, Santa Anita China Doll S., L, Delaware Light Hearted S., L, 2d Santa Anita Providencia S., Gr.2, 3d Hollywood Honeymoon H., Gr.2, 4th Curragh Flame of Tara S., L, Hollywood Flawlessly S., L.
STARLISH (05c, Anshan, Busted). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m to 2011, €262,480, HK$400,000, Lyon-Parilly Prix Andre Baboin, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Francois Mathet, L, Longchamp Prix Samos, Saint-Cloud Prix Hauban, Prix Val de Loir, 2d Longchamp Prix Hocquart, Gr.2, La Coupe de Longchamp, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Exbury, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Jacques Laffitte, L, Lyon-Parilly Prix du Grand Camp, L, 3d Grand Prix de Compiegne, L, Deauville Prix de Marolles, 4th Deauville Prix Gontaut-Biron, Gr.3.
HIGH ROCK (05c, Alysheba, Nureyev). 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, €179,300, Longchamp Prix de Conde, Gr.3, Prix la Force, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Caro, 3d Deauville Prix de Crevecoeur, 4th Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1.
ROCK OF ROCHELLE (05c, Wild Again, Seattle Slew). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, £12,198, €136,786, Curragh Renaissance S., Gr.3, Blenheim S., L, Mencap 2YO S., 2d Baden-Baden Badener Sprint Cup, Gr.3, Curragh Racing South Africa 2YO S., 3d Baden-Baden Badener Sprint Cup, Gr.3, Royal Ascot Wokingham H., 4th Tipperary Concorde S., Gr.3.
YELLOWSTONE (04c, Exclusive Era, King Emperor). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 1¾m, £147,464, US$5,000, €73,289, Goodwood Gordon S., Gr.3, York Silver Cup, L, 2d Leopardstown Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S., Gr.2, York Great Voltigeur S., Gr.2, 3d Saint-Cloud Criterium International, Gr.1, Royal Ascot King Edward VII S., Gr.2, Newbury Totesport Newburgh H., 4th Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Newmarket Fred Archer S., L, York Grand Cup, L.
MURTAJILL (04c, At Talaq, Raffindale). Joint second on the 2006-07 Australasian 2YO Classification.2 wins at 2, A$646,375, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, 1200m-in track record time, Breeders' P., L, 2d BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, STC Hobartville S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, AJC Eskimo Prince S., L, 4th STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.
PROART (04c, Nomrood, Call Report). 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to 2010-11, A$492,650, WATC AJ Scahill S., Gr.3, Bunbury S., L, WATC Lord Mayor's Cup, Ledge Finance H., Pago Magic H., Air & Water H., Don Kent 30 Years 2YO H., Neville & Carolyn Parnham H., Lindemans H., 2d WATC Challenge S., L, Carbine Club of WA S., L, Summer Scorcher H., L, York S., L, Pink No-Touch H., Bali Recovery Project H., Belinda's Star H., 3d WATC TJ Smith Trophy, L, Australia Day Cup, Go For 2 & 5 H., D'Orsogna Ltd H., 4th WATC AJ Scahill S., Gr.3.
SLIDING CUBE (04f, Canny Lad, Nijinsky). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2.
SOLID BILLING (04g, Star Way, Grosvenor). 7 wins from 1600m to 3200m to 2010-11, NZ$88,677, A$234,700, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, BRC Queensland Cup, L, ARC Nathans Memorial H., 2d Taranaki RC Wahid H., Waikato RC Vision Forest Lake H., 3d ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Presland Tocker Insurance H., ARC Stella Artois H., 4th ATC Summer Cup, Gr.3.
GENUINE DEVOTION (04f, Black Tie Affair, Lyphard). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 1m, US$275,725, Churchill Downs Locust Grove H., Gr.3, Belmont Xtra Heat H., L, Upper Noosh S., L, Allowance.
(in Australia)
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | A$340,250 |
| 3 | 10 | - | 3 | 1 | A$281,375 |
| 4 | 4 | - | - | 1 | A$24,750 |
| Totals: | 19 | 2 | 3 | 3 | A$646,375 |
| At 2 : | AJC Skyline S., Gr.3 (1200m in track record time beating Husson Lightning and Pistols), Breeders' P., L (1000m beating Husson Lightning and Maxisun), 3d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 (1100m to Shaft and Husson Lightning), 4th STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1 (1200m), AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m) |
| At 3 : | 2d AJC All Aged S., Gr.1 (1400m to Racing to Win and beating Casino Prince), BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1 (1350m to Apache Cat and beating Turffontein), STC Hobartville S., Gr.2 (1400m to Serious Speed and beating Turffontein), 3d AJC Eskimo Prince S., L (1200m to Tenant's Tiara and Espurante), 4th MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1 (1400m), HDF McNeil S., Gr.3 (1200m) |
| At 4 : | 3d VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2 (1200m to El Cambio and Swick) |
Joint second on the 2006-07 Australasian 2YO Classification.
Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2009
His oldest progeny will be 2YOs in 2012-13