The tenth in a series of articles reviewing the leading Australasian maternal families. Family numbers are as shown on the Classic Families (CF) database. Due to the extensive size of these families, only brief mention can be made of some of the more prominent family members and/or items likely to be of interest to Australasian readers.
N10 REGINA
REGINA (1885 Berlin/unknown thoroughbred mare), unraced, one foal, one winner. By Robert Wilkin’s imported stallion Berlin, Regina bred in Canterbury was purchased at auction by Winton sportsman James Duffy, an Irishman (Duffy died in 1927) who established Regina family. She is ancestress of a large successful Southland family which has also become well established in Australia.
Her only foal was Regina Belle, trained/driven by James Duffy, was a good class winner, NZMTC Presidents Hcp but also a shy breeder like her dam and other early family members. Regina Belle’s sire Bellman was an Australian bred trotter of imported parents who sired forty seven winners (thirty pacers, seventeen trotters), Bell Car (Easter Hcp), Bell Fashion (Timaru Cup). His broodmare credits included Logan Chief (see later). Bellman’s daughters included Rita Bell (family of Delightful Lady), Kola Bell (family of Sheza Mona) and trotter Bellflower (family of Stanley Rio).
Regina Belle, dam of three live foals, bred by James Duffy, Winton, with her daughters founding distinguished families :
Logan Chief (Logan Pointer), good pacer, winner of twenty three races from 178 starts over ten seasons, NZFFA, Dunedin Cup, Canterbury Hcp, Easter Hcp twice, held records for gelding for 1m, 1¼m, 1½m through ninety twenties
Regina De Oro (Copa De Oro), bred by James Duffy, Winton, unraced, dam of six foals (all bred by James Duffy, except Regina Pointer, Southern King – Mrs E Kirk, Riverton), one died, two winners including :
- Native Chief, NZ Derby, Champion Stakes, NZFFA, very speedy pacer
- Regina Pointer, grand dam of Garry Dillon (NZ/Waikato Cups, CF Mark Memorial, ID Consolation); fourth dam of Regional Bromac, Rotorua Cup; fifth dam of Honkin Vision (Cardigan Bay/Kindergarten Stakes, NZSS 2/3c, NZ Championship 2/3, Flying Stakes, Junior FFA, $½m), Highbeam Rusty (1:50.2US), Nickys Falcon (Redcliife Cup, raced until 14 years old in Queensland); seventh dam of Paxton Joy (NSWSS 3f); eighth dam of Lady Chatto, Leonard Memorial
- Regina Logan (Logan Pointer), unraced; fourteen foals, ten winners. Breeder : James Duffy, Winton. Foals bred by : Martin Duffy, Winton, nephew of James Duffy (Regina Derby); J.M. Tavish, Winton (Southern Smile); all other foals bred by Miss Julia Cuffs, Weedons
Regina Logan’s male progeny included two good juveniles:
Southern Chief, winner of inaugural Futurity Stakes that became the Timaru Nursery – 2 in 1936. Winner of twelve, five as six year old (Methven Cup, Oamaru Presidents Handicap, Canterbury Handicap); used as a sire.
Walter Moore, half-brother of Southern Chief, good juvenile pacer. Won his division (two run) of 1940 Timaru Nursery – 2 at his first start establishing a NZ 2yo Pacers mile record of 2:10.8 (standing start) which stood for thirty years (2:07.0, Lumber 1970). Seven wins, four as three year old, Ashburton All Aged Stakes, NZ Futurity.
Regina Logan’s fillies included:
Pola Negri, won five races with daughters breeding on :
- Ardour, dam of Dourglo (Geraldine/Wyndham Cups)
- Ballyhaunis, grand dam of Seafield Hanover (GN Oaks), fifth dam of Post Dated Vance (Leonard Memorial, Delightful Lady Classic), Lettucerockthem (1:51.0US, $¾m, APG – 2c, NSW Breeders Challenge – 2c/3c/4h), Lettucerocku (1:52.0US, $½m); sixth dam of Quick As A Trick (1:50.1US, Central Otago Cup, Methven Green Mile)
- Clontarf, won six and bred on
- Dalgan Park, numerous Australian winners predominantly Tasmanian; grand dam of Laradoc, ID heat; third dam of Bravado Vale (ID Trot Consolation, Kilmore Trotters Cup), half-sister of Pentlands Image, five winners, dam of Draw Card : unraced, thirteen foals, nine winners, purchased by champion Tasmanian horseman Barrie Rattray as part of the dispersal sale of breeding stock by Tasmanian breeder Gary Lethborg (Springfield). Draw Card has been Tasmanian Broodmare of the Year on multiple occasions. – progeny includes :
- King Carey, TAS Crystal Stakes, 3yo Championship
- Bettor Draw, 1:51.9, TAS Crystal Stakes
- Guenevereslancelot, TAS Crystal Stakes, dam of four winners
- Public Persecution TAS SS/Bandbox Stakes – 3f, dam of three winners, Fawzia, TAS Sweepstakes/SS – 2f
- Queen Carey, TAS Bandbox Stakes – 3f, Granny Smith – 4m, George Johnson, VIC Blossom Lady. She also won the first race run at the new (20 0ctober 2005, day meeting) Elwick Hobart track, Paul Lennon/Jim Cox FFA mile in 1:56.3 ; dam of
- Devendra, 1:52.0, $405,319, twenty eight (20 TAS [7 Launceston, 7 Hobart]/5 NSW at Menangle/3 WA at Gloucester Park) wins, TAS Hutton 3yo Championship, TAS SS – 4h, Devonport Cups, NSW Smoken Up/Iraklis Championship, ID heats (2)
- Estevao, 1:55.2, twelve (6 TAS at Launceston/6 QLD [3 Albion Park]) wins
- Benediction, TAS Sweepstakes/SS – 2f, Hobart Pacing Cup
Draw Card is grand dam of Faithful Gabby, TAS SS – 4m.
Promise Me, unraced, bred on, leading descendant in good trotter Silver Wheels (Rhodes Mile Trot).
Southern Smile, eleven wins, one of the first 100 2:10 pacers in NZ (2:08.8 10furs 1936/7). She failed to produce any foals; her full sister Voloma (both by Adioo Guy), five wins Invercargill Cup, failing to breed on other than one foal, unraced due to injury (Naval Chief). Adioo Guy however left many fine breeding producers.
Two Crosses, in-bred to Copa de Oro 2/3, unraced, dam of
- Master Scott, sire of several Australian winners/descendants Teramby Time (NSWSS – 3f), Kyalla Mary (NSWSS – 2f)
- True Glory, dam of Gay Baron (Riccarton/Queens Birthday Stakes – 3, Rangiora/CPTC Winter Cups), Rapine (Hawera Cup); third dam of Wickliffe (Golden Slipper/Oamaru Juvenile – 2)
Wild Queen (Wildwood Junior), another unraced granddaughter of Regina; dam of four foals
- Logan’s Mission, unraced due to injury, dam of :
- Aspirant, Wairarapa Cup
- Fervent, third dam of NZ Cup winner Trusty Scot (NZFFA, Kaikoura Cup, Ashburton Flying Stakes, ID Heat)
- Foreign Mission, among descendants, she is grand dam of Rosehaven, dam of :
- Cabana, grand dam of Comedy Lad (Auckland Cup)
- Justurina, third dam of Night Allowance (ID Trotters Final); fourth dam of good trotters Flying Hardwick, Musgrove
- Nancy Iola, unraced,
- grand dam of
- millionaire Il Vicolo, ten Group Ones including NZ Cup twice, NZFFA, NSW/GN/NZ Derbies; sire of Jack Cade (NZSS -3, NZ Derby, NZFFA), Tricky Vic (VIC/WA Derbies, WA Gold Nugget)
- Vicario, Broodmare of Year, dam of Coburg (NZ Breeders Stakes; dam of Veste, Caduceus Club Classic – 2f), millionaire Stunin Cullen (NZSS -3, GN Derby, Ballarat/Hunter Cups)
- grand dam of
- third dam of millionaire Gotta Go Cullen (Auckland Cup, Messenger, NSW Derby, NZSS/NZ Championship – 2, sire), Fake Spirit (NSW Oaks)
- fifth dam of Chilli Palmer, (Fremantle HRC Classic – 4)
- Tata Matapo, unraced,
- dam of Smooth Falcon, VIC Derby, AUST 2/3yo Pacer of Year
- fourth dam of Hot Shoe Shuffle (NZYSS – 2/3f; dam of Glenferrie Shuffle, VIC Breeders Crown 2f), Iwasborntoboggy (1:50.SUS), Mainland Key (1:49.2US, $816,548)
and dam of Black Watch, leading juvenile pacer, NZ Championship -2, Otahuhu/Cambridge Gold/Adams Memorial Cups, Broodmare of Year, Hall of Fame inductee. Wonderful founder of extensive and successful branch of Regina family, standouts include being dam of :
- Aberfeldy, unraced, Broodmare of Year, dam of Reba Lord (ID Pacing Consolation, FAI Stakes), Megaera (Caduceus Club Classic – 2f; grand dam of Katy Perry, 1:51.1, Aust Breeders Crown – 2f); grand dam of Sovereign Hill (Aust Pacing Championship); third dam of Jays Debut (NZ Championship – 2), millionaire Arden Rooney, NZ/Hunter Cups; fourth dam of WA Pacing Cup winner Rocknroll Lincoln
- Corbie, winner, grand dam of Lauraella (NZ/GN Oaks, Nevele R Fillies, Jewels Diamond – 2f; dam of Express Stride 1:49.8)
- Esprit Noir, winner, third dam of Pembrooks Delight (Jewels Diamond 4m)
- Remarkable, 1:53.1US, Thames Mile
- Shes Reasonable, third dam of Alta Christiano, WA Derby; fourth dam of Alta Jerome, 1:50.3US
- Significant, unraced
- dam of Pacific Flight (1:51.1US, NZ Oaks, dam of Droppinthehammer, 1:50.1US; third dam of millionaire Chicago Bull, 1:51.6, WA Derby, WA 4yo Championship, Fremantle/WA Pacing Cups); The Unicorn (Ballarat/Kilmore Cups; sire of Cornsilk, VIC22 – 2f/4m)
- grand dam of Raptorial, 1:50.1US; Malak Uswaad, 1:49.2US
- third dam of Highview Conall, 1:49.3US
- Tay Bridge, sire
- Grand Mogul, ID Pacing heat/Grand Final, Louisson/Easter Hcps, WA Stratton Cup
- Happi, Marlborough Cup
- Mission Queen, third dam of Tinmine, Aust Trotters Championship twice, purchased and later on sold by Edgar Tatlow
- Smile Again, 2:04.0 (WR for standing start under saddle, placing third in a race at Addington, record later reduced by 2/5 second by Gold Bar), bred on
- Sporting Edition, dam of Spring Garrison (Otaki Cup)
- Wild Nita, winner, dam of four foals :
- Dark Hazard, High Class Trot
- Regal Lady, unraced, dam of Bruce Hall, top priced yearling at 1948 National Yearling Sales, purchased for 600 guineas by NSW breeder A Cooper (ID Pacing Consolation; sire of Stormy Bruce, Hunter Cup, TAS Pacing Championship; dam sire of Rapid Frost, Hunter Cup); grand dam of Super Royal (ID heat, grand dam of Super Gift, VIC Oaks who is third dam of Mr Euroman 1:50.0US); fifth dam of Quicksilver Candy, 1:51.2US
Regina’s descendants include a number of classic performers within the various founding branches of the family. Major race winning performances include :
Five NZ Cup winners (Garry Dillon, Trusty Scott, Il Vicolo twice, Arden Rooney), second only to family of Price Of Lincoln who have six NZ Cup winners.
Derby winners :
NZ – Native Chief, Il Vicolo
GN – Il Vicolo, Stunin Cullen
VIC – Smooth Falcon
WA – Alta Christiano, Chicago Bull
ID winners : Pacers – Grand Mogul; Trotters – Night Allowance
Hunter Cup : Stunin Cullen, Arden Rooney
with a dual Harness Horse of Year Award winner in New Zealand (Il Vicolo 1995, 1996).
Oaks winners from the family include Seafield Hanover, Lauraella (GN/NZ), Pacific Flight, Sentiments, Super Gift and Our Major Mama.
The family has five on the 1:50 list with Express Stride (1:49.0US) the quickest, Mainland Key and Malak Uswaad, both 1:49.2US next, Highview Conall (1:49.4US) and Mr Euroman (1:50.0US) while Express Stride (1:49.8, 2017, Menangle) is the fastest in Australasia. The families’ millionaires are Il Vicolo, Gotta Go Cullen, Stunin Cullen, Arden Rooney and Chicago Bull.
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Peter Craig
19 June 2019
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