Pedigree - SWORD OF STATE (AUS)

 SWORD OF STATE (AUS)

SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1752 rnrs, 1366 wnrs, 175 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Marhoona, Sword of State, Switzerland, Shinzo, Summer Passage, Invader, Lady Shenandoah, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, Lazzura, I Am Excited, Return to Conquer, Baraqiel, etc.

1st dam

In the Vanguard, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2, ATC Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2. Sister to Afiado (dam of RECUPERATO). Dam of four named foals, all raced, three winners, inc:-

SWORD OF STATE (c. by Snitzel). 6 wins. See below.

Front Rank (g. by Snitzel). Winner at 1250m, A$88,450, in 2025-26, ATC Toyota Forklifts H., 2d ATC Kia Ora Bloodlines to Headlines H.

Paravane (f. by Merchant Navy). 2 wins at 1150m, 1200m to 2025-26, 3d BOP RC Sarah Abbot Ray White H.

2nd dam

SHARP, by Danzero. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$291,250, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Satellite S., L, Choice Homes H., VRC Terrace Restaurant H., STC Cadbury Roses H., 2d STC Eskimo Prince H., L, Paul Roos 2YO H., Street Cry at Darley 2YO H., VRC Allen Cleary H., STC De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., 3d STC Young Members Cruise 2YO H., 4th STC Research S., Gr.3. Dam of 10 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

In the Vanguard (Encosta de Lago). Winner. See above.

Mieko's Diamond. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1050m, 3d BRC Mirvac Hotels & Resorts H. Dam of-

Dreamtime Magic. 3 wins to 1300m, A$80,575, 3d Ipswich TC Schweppes P.

Brigadier. Winner at 900m, 3d STC Stratum H.

Nickel Alloy. Winner at 1050m in Macau.

Afiado. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of-

RECUPERATO (Farnan). Winner at 2, A$214,800, in 2024-25, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Ive 2YO H.

Navalha. 5 wins from 1200m to 1700m, CJC Ready to Run Sale Trainers H., 2d Avondale JC Westbrook Wines H., Waikato RC See You at Te Rapa Tavern H., 3d CJC Gold Club H.

Shadow Power. 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$94,700, to 2024-25, BRC Become a Member H., 2d BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., 3d BRC Girls Day Out March H., SCTC TAB H.

More Than Sharp. Unraced. Dam of-

Dazzling Red. 6 wins to 1200m, A$181,000, BRC Broncos Superstore H., 2d BRC TAB H., GCTC Blushield H.

Red Prince. 6 wins from 1400m to 1650m, A$125,150, Toowoomba TC K&R Plumbing Supplies H., 3d Ipswich TC Queensland Times H.

Sharp Dazzler. 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$254,205, BRC Buy a QTIS Yearling H., Sky Racing H., Souths Sports Club P., 2d BRC Mekkafest August 2YO P., XXXX H., 3d BRC Airtouch H., Doubtland First Yearlings P., Sky Racing P.

Most Dazzling. 5 wins to 1350m, A$105,030, 3d BRC Mekka Races on Sale Now H.

3rd dam

SNARL, by Don't Say Halo. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 2d MVRC Tristalove H., The Lodge H., 3d AJC Grey Affair 2YO H. Half-sister to ANGST, Tidal (dam of PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.)). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

SHARP (Danzero). 5 wins. See above.

Borderline. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of-

She's Miss Devine (Show a Heart). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$321,210, SCTC BOQ Mooloolaba H., MRC Ladbrokes Bet Better H., BRC Secutor Securities 2YO P., SCTC Yalumba Wines H., 2d BRC Queensland Day P., L, Gold Edition P., L, Qld Tatt's RC Hardy Brothers Jewellers H., 3d GCTC Magic Millions H., BRC Hamilton Hotel H., Makers Mark H., ATC Hyland Race Colours H.

Miss Madonna. Raced 3 times. Dam of-

DISCRETION RULES (Alabama Express). Winner at 2, NZ$83,020, CJC Champagne S., L, 2d CJC Welcome S., L, Pearl Series 2YO S., 3d Otago RC Dakota Boutique 2YO S., CJC Daphne Bannan H.

Commanding Epic. Raced once. Dam of-

EPIC PROPORTIONS (Better Than Ready). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$476,650, to 2025-26, BRC Keith Noud H., L, ATC Agency Real Estate H., Palace Pier at Darley P., BRC Ladbrokes H., U&U Recruitment H., MRC Quayclean H., 2d ATC Agency Real Estate 2YO H., MVRC Ladbroke It 2YO H., ATC Star Turn H., Exceedance H., BRC Ladbrokes H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge, Hawkesbury RC Clarendon Tavern H.

Race Record: 11 Starts 6-1-1 NZ$295,150, A$37,850.

Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Lowe Schollum Jones 2YO S., 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2.