(308) Rawson Stakes-G1

Rosehill. March 29. $405,430. SWFA. 2000m.

1. REPUBLIC LASS (G Boss 55.5) b/br m 4 Canny Lad - Swift Seasons (USA), by Cox's Ridge. Trainer: G H Walter

2. Northerly (P Payne 58) b g 6 Serheed (USA) - North Bell, by Bellwater (FR)

3. Freemason ( D Beadman 58) b g 6 Grand Lodge (USA) - Sashed (NZ), by Sir Tristram (IRE)

Short 1/2 head. Short neck. 2m 1s. 8 strs.

REPUBLIC LASS (A4)

Bay or brown filly foaled 1998

Sold 2000 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale. Price: $50,000

Breeder: Mr D R Fleming.

Owner: D R Fleming.

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Werk Nick Rating: D

GP Inbreeding: Nil.

Age	Starts	Wins	2nds	3rds
2	1	-	-	-
3	10	5	-	1
4	9	1	-	4
	20	6	-	5

Sire: CANNY LAD - Brown 1987. Champion A'asian 2YO; 8 wins, $2,094,450, STC Golden Slipper S-G1, VRC Sires' Produce S-G1, Maribyrnong P-G2, MVRC Bill Stutt S-G2, 2d VATC Blue Diamond S-G1, 3d MVRC W S Cox P-G1. Brother to CANNY LASS and SISTER CANNY, and to the dam of CAMARENA. To stud 1992. Standing at Woodlands Stud, Denman, NSW. Sire of 300 winners of $22 million inc SWs REPUBLIC LASS, ACCOMPLICE, DODGE, CANNSEA, PRESERVE, ALLEZ SUEZ, HIRE, PLANCHET, SEIKA, DONAR, HELM, ZAREVIC, WHISTLE UP, ANCIENT SONG, BALCANNY, PRAIRIE, CAPTIVATING, CANNYANNA, GALLOPINI, MY JULIET, GREETING, CANNY FLY, PEAT BOG, GULLIBLE, QUARANTE LOVE, LUTHER, GUISCARD, also 18 stakes placegetters.

Dam

SWIFT SEASONS (USA) (1988). Started once. Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winners -

95 One Born One, b c by St Jovite (USA). Started 10 times.

96 Verbito, br c by Canny Lad. 4 wins, 1700m-2165m, BTC Class 6 H, IATC Class 3 H, IATC Maiden H.

98 REPUBLIC LASS. 6 wins, $1,301,190, STC Rawson S-G1, AJC Australian Oaks-G1, Adrian Knox S-G3, Tellers H, STC Sydney Night Racing H, 3d MRC Caulfield Cup-G1, AJC Warwick S-G2, Tatts (NSW) Chelmsford S-G2, STC Hill S-G2, 4th AJC Chipping Norton S-G1, MRC Caulfield S-G1.

Slipped in 1997; missed in 1999. Exported to USA March 1999.

2nd Dam

CASCAPEDIA. 10 wins, $324,921, Vanity H-G1, Milady H-G2, Honeymoon H-G3, Hawthorne H-LR, 2d Hollywood Gold Cup-G1, Gamely S-G2, Senorita S-LR, La Habra S-LR, 3d Del Mar Invitational H-G2, Ruffian H-G1. Brother to TAPPAHANNOCK, CHIEFAIN'S PRINCE. Dam of 15 foals, 13 raced, 9 winners inc -

GLACIAL STREAM. 8 wins, $273,203, Malibu S-G2, Affirmed H-LR, 2d Golden State Breeders Sires S-LR.

CASCADING GOLD. 5 wins, $225,050, Rancho Bernardo BC H-G3, Minstrel Miss S-RL.

In Hopes. Winner, 2d Straight Deal S-LR. Dam of -

BIG JAG. 13 wins, $1,139,321, Palos Verdes H-G2, twice, San Carlos H-G2, Portrero Grande BC H-G2, Bay Meadows BC Sprint H-LR, California Sprint Championship-RL, Dubai Golden Shaheen S-LR, 3d Breeders' Cup Sprint-G1, Hong Kong International Sprint-LR.

WESTFOLD VALE. 8 wins, La Primavera S-LR.

Glocco Morra. 3 wins in USA. Dam of -

El Bellaco. In Venezuela; 2d Clasico Fuerzas Armadas De Cooperacion-LR, 3d Clasico Victoreado-LR.

In Spate. Winner. Dam of -

Gold Surf. 6 wins, 3d Senators S-LR.

3rd Dam

Princess Ribot. Winner, 3d Athasi S-LR. Half-sister to PALAULI (Remsen S), Hillbilly, Princess Misteltoe. Dam of 15 foals, 12 raced, 9 winners inc -

CASCAPEDIA. See above.

TAPPAHANNOCK. 10 wins, $101,960, Pucker Up S-G3, 2d Marica H-LR, 3d Fleur de Lis H-LR.

EAST ROYALTY. 5 wins, $83,023, Inner Harbor S-LR.

CHIEFTAIN'S PRINCE. 3 wins, Perry Woodall Memorial H-LR.

Captivating Gal. Unraced. Dam of -

CAPTIVE MISS. 8 wins, $386,776, Queen Elizabeth II Invitation Challenge Cup-G1, Boiling Springs H-G3, Hilltop S-LR, Fleet Victress S-LR, 2d Gallorette H-G3, Nijana S-G3, 3d Tropical Park Oaks-LR. Dam of Captive Audience (Monmouth Captive Miss S-LR).

Captivating Appeal. 2 wins. Dam of Zentrepreneur (2d Philadelphia Bensalem H-LR).

Brand of Elegance. Unraced. Grandam of -

EXOTIC WOOD. 11 wins, $890,695, Santa Monica H-G1, Santa Maria H-G1, Go for Wand S-G1, Genuine Risk H-G2, La Brea S-G2, Pine Tree Lane H-LR, 2d Santa Monica H-G1, Santa Margarita Invitational-G1, Hollywood A Gleam H-G2, 3d Milady H-G1.

J D AND WATER. 5 wins, $233,217, Arlington Palatine S-LR, Keeneland Indian Summer S-LR, Oaklawn Prima Donna S-LR, River Downs Bassinet S-LR.

Seasoned. Started twice. Dam of -

STRONGEST LINK. 9 wins, $90,757, Longport H-LR, 2d Laurel Turf Sprint-LR, New Jersey Sprint Championship-LR, 3d Ventnor S-LR.

La Belle Fleur. Unraced. Dam of -

CHASE THE DREAM. 4 wins, $208,118, Aqueduct East View S-LR, Sag Harbor S-LR, 2d Aqueduct Ticonderoga H-LR, 3d Aqueduct Tempted S-G3, Broadway H-LR, Iroquois S-LR, Bouwerie S-LR, Belmont Hyde Park H-LR. Dam of -

AMOURETTE. 7 wins, $248,786, Delaware Robert G Dick Memorial S-LR, Mountaineer Autumn Leaves H-LR, Pimlico Lady Baltimore S-LR.

Deux Amours. Started once. Dam of Mister Deux (2d Delaware Futurity-LR).

HE came, she conquered - but both were gallant. Sydney racegoers flocked to Rosehill to enjoy their first sight of Australia's reigning champion Northerly in the time honoured Rawson Stakes. Although beaten he did not disappoint. Trailing the leader Freemason to the turn, Northerly got a bit lost running the reverse direction for the first time, but once his mind was on the job he ranged up to take the lead. Freemason rallied briefly but Republic Lass (coming from last on the turn) was coming with a brilliant turn of foot to go to a half length lead. However Northerly with his renowned fighting quality was not done with and in a thrilling last furlong came back again valiantly to go under by only a short half head. He was ahead again a stride past the post. Credit for the win should also go to the precise tactical timing and a brilliant ride by Brett Prebble.

Republic Lass the staying find of the autumn of 2002, has developed into a strong and classy mare this season. The Rawson was her first win since a hollow victory in last year's Australian Oaks, but in the mean time she has run well to place in the Caulfield Cup and three weight-for-age races. This autumn she put the writing on the wall with a strong first up run into fourth behind Lonhro in Apollo Stakes, and now looks like fulfilling her enormous early promise.

There were some good runs in the race. Consistent gelding Freemason ran his usual honest race into third place and Carnegie Express ran well for fourth looking well on target for his Sydney Cup mission. Last year's Australian Derby winner Don Eduardo finally fell victim to his leg problems and his retirement was announced after the race. Republic Lass's win was the second Group I winner from the Star Kingdom sire line in successive weeks.