DISTANT MUSIC (USA) (Bay 1997-Stud 2002). 5 wins-3 at 2, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1. Sire of 371 rnrs, 191 wnrs, inc. SW Symphony Miss (MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3), Distant Melody, Ponty Rossa, Sol Mi Fa, SP Disco Summit, Benatar, Kwassa Kwassa, Barongo, Bingham, Carobene, Tent, Silverbeat and of Musical Hit, Johnny Fiasco, Tilda, Cantabilly, Dark Note, Dream Theme, La Quinteria, Mango Music, Chord, Lady Chopin, Lyrical Master, Nostoppinthemusic, etc.

1st dam

STRIKING MELODY, by Rancho Ruler. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, MVRC Nonga 2YO H., Catering H., 2d MVRC Crown Pokies H. Half-sister to Checmour. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Striking Laila (f by Ali-Royal (Ire)) 2 wins at 1209m, 2d MRC Heirloom H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Diamond Sarah. Winner at 1012m, 3d MRC Fire Band H.

 Chinrub. 8 wins 1400 to 1823m to 2012-13 in Aust.

 Mechante (f by Brief Truce (USA)) 2 wins at 1000, 1307m, $107,350, 2d VRC Collex Onyx H., MRC Ashleys Foresters Arms Hotel H., Le Pine Funeral Services P., Snowing H., 3d MRC Julie Game H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Tycoon Express. 4 wins 1000 to 1200m to 2012-13, MRC BMW H.

 Ravir. Winner at 1100m in 2011-12 in Aust.

 Striking Charge (g by Never Undercharge) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m in Aust.

 Bullioh (g by Distant Music (USA)) 3 wins. See below.

 Warrego Melody (g by Lion Heart (USA)) 3 wins 1100 to 1600m to 2012-13 in Aust.

 Melody Way (f by Archway (Ire)) Unraced. Dam of-

 Spicy Lyric. 4 wins at 1000, 1400m to 2012-13 in Aust.

2nd dam

CECCHINA, by Showdown (GB). 2 wins at 1000, 1200m, VRC Unibic Biscuit H., 3d SAJC Jack Allison S. Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Checmour (g Lord Seymour) 10 wins-3 at 2-1000 to 1200m, $300,865, VRC Super Vobis in 1996 H., Rancho Ruler H., Geoffrey Levett H., MVRC Night Racing H., Sometime H., VATC Canonise 2YO H., 2d MVRC Qantas Frequent Flyer H., Qantas Frequent Flyer 2YO H., VATC Brian Green H., Proud Miss H., First Year H., 3d VRC Talindert H., L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, Japan Racing Association S., L, VRC Sovereign H., 4th VATC Japan Racing Association S., L.

 Striking Melody. 2 wins. See above.

 Checruler. 2 wins at 1400m in Aust.

 Stylish Rancher. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Redclay. 2 wins at 1000, 1200m, MRC Khaptingly H., VATC Stratford H., 3d MRC Manacre H.

 Freedom Run. Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Magic Millions March H.

3rd dam

ADMIRING, by Rockcress (GB). Winner at 2 at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to DEL ESTERO - CHAMPAGNE (Mal.), Small Time. Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

 Cecchina. 2 wins. See above.

4th dam

RED GARTER, by Pamphilos (Ire). Unraced. Half-sister to HIGH PEAL. Dam of 8 foals, all winners, inc:-

DEL ESTERO - CHAMPAGNE (Mal.) (c Rashleigh) 7 wins-1 at 2-5f to 1¼m in Aust and Malaysia, Selangor TC Tunku Gold Cup, MVRC Nulla Nulla Welter H., VATC Gwyn Nursery H., Warriston H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, 3d Geelong RC Derby Trial S.

Small Time (c Smokey Eyes) 17 wins-1 at 2-5f to 8¼f, VRC Exford H., MVRC Coburg Welter H., Royal Park H., VATC Christmas H., Rosny P., Melbourne RC Barton H., 2d Melbourne RC JJ Liston S., VRC Standish H.-twice. Sire.

Race Record: 27 Starts 3-3-1 A$37,250.
Won Benalla Smith Dosser Accountants H. (1200m), Pooncarrie Pooncarie Cup (1550m), Wangaratta Gordon Gibson Nominees Maiden P. (1400m), 2nd Wangaratta Monsieur Crepe H., Wodonga Drink Drive Bloody Idiot Maiden P., Telstra Business Centre H., 3rd Ararat Ellie O'Connor 21st Birthday H.