Sire: Star Witness

Colour: Chestnut

Dam: Cruise Control

Sex: Gelding

Age: 8

Foaled: Sep 24, 2016

Country: Australia

Silks: Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom

Owners: Baran 8 Racing (Mgr: Ms M Murray), Lees Racing Pty Ltd, L Maloney, B Clark, Al Cottrell, G McQuillan, D Robinson, B Hunter, Ms M Petersen, M Smith, R Duchemin, M Purnell, Mrs T Purnell, Ms D Watt & J Robertson

Career:
23: 6 - 2 - 2
Wins: 26.1%
Place: 17.4%
Prizemoney:$142,060.00

 

 CONTROLTHEWITNESS (AUS)

 

Chestnut GeldingFoaled in 2016

SireStarcraftSoviet StarNureyev
STAR WITNESS (AUS) Flying FlooziePompeii Court
2007Leone ChiaraLion HunterDanehill
  ChiaraLast Tycoon
DamSebringMore Than ReadySouthern Halo
CRUISE CONTROL (AUS) PurespeedFlying Spur
2010Press the ButtonEncosta de LagoFairy King
  Clouding OverThunder Gulch

STAR WITNESS (AUS) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 417 rnrs, 258 wnrs, 15 SW, inc. Global Glamour (ATC Flight S., Gr.1), Star Turn, Mella Maria, Fuhryk, Graff, Crown Witness, Our Crown Mistress, Stellar Collision, Cosmic Alert, Lord Balmoral, Lycurgus, Magic Alibi, Pearl Star, The Barrister - High Volatility (H.K.), Well Sprung, SP Kimberley Star, Serenade, Terminology, Berkshire Lady, etc.

 

1st dam

CRUISE CONTROL, by Sebring. Unplaced. Dam of two named foals, both raced, inc:-

Controlthewitness (g. by Star Witness). Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

PRESS THE BUTTON, by Encosta de Lago. 2 wins at 2, A$348,700, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 4th VRC Desirable S., L. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Dynamite Dream. 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$113,975, in 2017-18, WATC Devil's Lair P., Gas & Air Wangara H., Amelia Park Lamb H., 2d WATC D'Orsogna H., Hosemasters H., 3d WATC Minister Paul Papalia 2YO Trophy, Perth Racing Membership P., Smartline H.

His Kingdom. Winner at 1000m in 2018-19 in Aust.

Detached. Placed in Aust.

 

3rd dam

CLOUDING OVER, by Thunder Gulch. Raced twice. Half-sister to NEVET, Hot Beat (dam of RIO CARNIVAL). Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

PRESS THE BUTTON (Encosta de Lago). 2 wins. See above.

Surprise Strike. 2 wins at 1400m, 1700m in Malaysia, 3d Penang TC Malaysia 3YO Championship (Heat 1).

Oblaque. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1550m in Aust.

 

4th dam

RED SPICE, by Red Anchor. Winner at 1250m, STC RNS Ladies Committee H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Fosters Lager H. Half-sister to DARK ECLIPSE, BAGALOT, Major Diamond, Camomile (dam of LEMONGRASS). Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

NEVET (Zeditave). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1850m, A$265,250, GCTC Baramul Bowl H., L, QTC Awapuni S., BTC Treasury Casino H., Auto Barn H., BATC Treasury Casino QRIS 2YO H., QTC Northside Flower Market H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, BTC Western 4x4 Flying H., Qantas Club Flying H., 3d GCTC Baramul Bowl H., L, Goldmarket H., L, Laurie Bricknell Classic H., L, Newcastle JC Cameron H., L, 4th QTC Ramsay Health Care H., L.

Hot Beat (Snippets). 2 wins at 2, A$127,050, VATC Kenneth McLean 2YO H., 2d VRC Anzac Day S., L, Gibson Carmichael S., L, 3d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, 4th VATC Tranquil Star S., Gr.3. Dam of-

RIO CARNIVAL (Hussonet). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R561,625, Clairwood King's Cup, Gr.3, Greyville Thukela H., L, Clairwood Marula Sprint, Zee TV Gatecrasher S., Greyville Jazmax Estate Agents P., 2d Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, 3d Clairwood Richdens Super Spar S., Greyville UK Soccer 4 P.

Alfayn. 8 wins from 1400m to 1850m, A$86,725, AJC M O'Connor H., 2d AJC Harrison's Timber & Hardware H., Seppelt Wines H., Muswellbrook Cup, 3d STC Matador Bullbars H.

Mutual Fun. 3 wins from 1000m to 1600m, HKJC Shau Kei Wan H., Tianjin H., Kam Tin H., 2d HKJC Wan Chai H., 3d HKJC Tokyo H., Ma on Shan H., Castle Peak Bay H., Lyndhurst H.

Am Crazy. 2 wins at 1150m, 1400m in Aust. Dam of-

Sambar. Winner at 1200m, AJC Canadian Club H., 2d AJC Gillette Fusion 2YO H., 3d STC Australian Hotels Association (NSW) H. Dam of-

SAMOVARE (Savabeel). 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$467,350, to 2017-18, WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, MVRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., WATC Belmont Bonanza H., 2d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, Coongy H., Gr.3, Mannerism S., Gr.3, WATC Hosemasters P., VRC Trevor Clarke H., Mark Young H., 3d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, WATC Burgess Queen S., L.

SAMIZDAT (Not a Single Doubt). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$303,050, to 2018-19, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy, RL, WATC Crown Towers 2YO P., Perth Racing Pink Ladies Luncheon H., 3d Perth Racing Mark Peterson 60th Birthday H.

 

5th dam

MARJORAM, by Major General. Unraced. Sister to Strong Queen, half-sister to TAJ ROSSI, Memine (dam of LADY NURMI). Dam of 15 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

DARK ECLIPSE (Baguette). Second on The 1979-80 Australasian 2YO Classification. 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m, A$224,600, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Magic Night H., Gr.3, Tea Rose S., L, Sweet Embrace H., Crows Nest H., 2d AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Silver Shadow S., L. Dam of-

Melilot. Unraced. Dam of-

Sea Beauty. 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m in Aust. Dam of-

Sengiggi Beach (Acecay). 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$132,965, Wellington Boot, 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2. Dam of-

BEACH EXPRESS (Success Express). 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$393,621, WATC S., L, Northam Sprint S., L.

Keen Show. Unraced. Dam of-

ALL ANGELS (Al Hareb). 9 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$97,230, AJC Australia Day Cup, L, Inverness Stud H. Dam of-

But I'm Serious (Bianconi). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$213,100, AJC Marriott Hotels H., 3d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2. Dam of-

I AM SERIOUS (Choisir). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$465,845, to 2018-19, ATC Angst S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.2, Premier's Cup, Gr.3, 3d ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3.

BAGALOT (Baguette). 3 wins to 1250m, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, 2d VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, STC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, 3d VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Sire.

Major Diamond (Baguette). 4 wins to 1500m, VRC Maidstone H., 2d SAJC Adelaide Guineas, Gr.3, 3d VATC Christmas H., L. Sire.

Road to the Isles. 2 wins at 2, STC Merrylands H. Dam of-

Road to Skye. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, AJC Milton Park H. Dam of-

TANTRA DANCER (Hideyoshi). 5 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$164,315, WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, 2d WATC Belmont Oaks, L. Producer.

Silver 'n' Spice. Winner at 1900m, STC Beverley Park H. Dam of-

Spicette. Unraced. Dam of-

Marilla. Placed in Aust. Dam of-

BAREENA (Filante). 8 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$343,450, QTC Phil Sullivan H., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L. Producer.

Market Maid. Unraced. Dam of-

Peach. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-

DENMAN (Lonhro). 9 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,227,875, STC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, MRC D'Urban S., Gr.2, STC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, MRC Zeditave S., L, Wellington Racing Club S., L, MVRC Inglis 2YO Bonus H., VRC SMS Scaffolding 2YO H., 3d VRC Western Health P., 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

PRESERVE (Canny Lad). Second top filly on The 1999-2000 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins at 2, A$599,425, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, VATC Debutante S., L, Gosford Slipper, L, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, AJC San Miguel Super Dry 2YO H., ACT RC Black Opal Preview, 4th AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2. Dam of-

SAFEGUARD (Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$302,400, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 2d Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ATC Starlight S., L. Sire.

ARCHIVES - LEAN AMBASSADOR (H.K.) (Helmet). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$209,850, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, BRC Hampden S., L, 2d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Tab.com.au 2YO H.

RIO OSA (Canny Lad). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$236,150, VRC Seppelt Wines Sprint H., L, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L. Producer.

Marvilha. 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$105,400, MVRC Qantas Flying H., AJC Anowah Community Living H. Dam of-

SOUL (Commands). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, £84,919, A$335,550, 385,350Dhs in GB, Aust. and U.A.E, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, Newbury Hackwood S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, VRC Thebigscreencompany 2YO P., Meydan Attijari Points Rewards Program H., 2d Ascot Bengough S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2.

Ouachita. Unraced. Dam of-

KIAMICHI (Sidestep). 3 wins at 2, A$2,324,350, in 2018-19, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Magic Night S., Gr.3, Girls Day Out 2YO H., 2d ATC Roadwork Solutions 2YO H., 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2.

COSSETOT (Epaulette). 3 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$216,165, in 2018-19, Tasmanian Derby, L, 2d MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2.

Indicator. Placed at 2, 3d VRC Cap d'Antibes H. Dam of-

Indris. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of-

MY EX MATE (Not a Single Doubt). 9 wins from 1200m to 2600m, A$225,485, SAJC Lord Reims S., Gr.3, Schweppes Cocktail Revolution H., Blevic Tribute H., Centrebet Super Best Plus H.

Storm Haze. Unraced. Dam of-

Miss Marjoram (Sir Tristram). 3 wins from 1400m to 2050m, BATC Graduation S., 2d AJC Princess H., L. Dam of-

Miss Thyme. Unraced. Dam of-

Cardamom. Unraced. Dam of-

POST THYME (Postponed). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 1800m, NZ$34,700, A$138,380, ARC Champagne S., L, MRC Ladies Day Vase, L. Producer.

Camomile. Unraced. Dam of-

LEMONGRASS (Horbury). 3 wins at 2, VATC Merson Cooper S., Gr.3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 2d STC Sweet Embrace S., L, VATC Debutante S., L. Dam of-

Elle Chase. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Dam of-

RELAMPAGO (Yamanin Vital). 10 wins from 1600m to 3100m, NZ$184,050, Southland RC Invercargill Gold Cup, L-twice, 2d Riverton Cup, L.

 

Race Record: 2 Starts 1-0-0 A$17,925.

Winner at 2 in 2018-19 in Aust.