BUFFALO BILL CODY (IRE)
Redoute’s Choice – Buffalo Berry (Sri Pekan)
2026 Fee: R20 000 live foal
Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) | bay | 2014 | 16.1hh
Champion son of REDOUTE’S CHOICE
335k guineas yearling (UK)
6 wins, 1160-1600m in South Africa, at 2 to 4
Rated MR 125
At 2 (N-hemisphere age) – won only start (1160m)
At 3 (N-hemisphere age) – 4 wins (1600m)
At 4 (N-hemisphere age) – won (1600m)
best rating when 5th Gr1 Champions Cup (WFA) (1800m)
| Redoute’s Choice 1996 |
Danehill 1986 |
Danzig | Northern Dancer – Nearctic |
| Pas de Nom – Admirals Voyage | |||
| Razyana | His Majesty – Ribot | ||
| Spring Adieu – Buckpasser | |||
| Shanta’s Choice 1992 |
Canny Lad | Bletchingly – Biscay | |
| Jesmond Lass – Lunchtime | |||
| Dancing Show | Nijinsky – Northern Dancer | ||
| Show Lady – Sir Ivor | |||
| Buffalo Berry 1997 |
Sri Pekan 1992 |
Red Ransom | Roberto – Hail To Reason |
| Arabia – Damascus | |||
| Lady Godolphin | Son Ange – Raise A Native | ||
| Flying Needles – Needles | |||
| Palm Dove 1983 |
Storm Bird | Northern Dancer – Nearctic | |
| South Ocean – New Providence | |||
| Prayers’n Promises | Foolish Pleasure – What A Pleasure | ||
| Luiana – My Babu |
FEMALE LINE
1st dam
BUFFALO BERRY (97f, Sri Pekan): 4 wins in IRE & USA, G3 Reeve Schley Jr S., Cork S.-(L); 2nd Silver Flash S. (L); 3rd Gr1 Phoenix S.; dam of
CHATTAHOOCHEE WAR (02c, War Chant): 4 wins in USA, G3 Transylvania S., Hill Rise S. (L); 2nd G3 Kent BC S.G3 Virginia Derby; 3rd G1 Secretariat S., HF Brubaker H. (L) (TFR 107)
Buffalo Billy (09c, Invincible Spirit): 3 wins, 1500- 1600m in IRE & USA; 3rd Star Appeal S. (L), La Puente S. (L) (TFR 102p at 2)
Buffalo Bill Cody (15c, Redoute’s Choice): – subject stallion
Shepherdia (08f, Pivotal): placed, 1800m at 2 in FR; dam of
SHEPHERD MARKET (15f, Reckless Abandon): 2 wins, 1400-1600m in IRE & FR, Prix Coronation (L); 2nd Radley S. (L) (TFR 105)
Berry Berry Bueno (06c, Unbridled’s Song): 7 wins in USA
E Z Otto (04c, War Chant): 4 wins in USA
Mystic Ruler (03c Fusaichi Pegasus): 3 wins in USA
2nd dam
Palm Dove (83f, Storm Bird): ran twice; dam of
BUFFALO BERRY (97f, Sri Pekan): 4 wins – see above
Long Island (87f, Law Society): 2 wins at 2 in UK; 2nd Bernard van Cutsem S. (L) (TFR 86 at 2)
Cheal Rose (98f, Dr Devious): 8 places (TFR 83); dam of
GOLDEN ARROW (03c, Danehill): 4 wins, 1200- 1700m in IRE & UAE, Rochestown S. (L); 2nd Gr1 National S. (TFR 104 at 2)
PRETTY DIAMOND (08f, Hurricane Run): 4 wins in ITY & SWI, Pr Terme di Merano-Tro (L) (TFR 78); dam of
VIVID DIAMOND (16f, Cape Cross): 2 wins in UK, Chester S. (L); 2nd Montrose Fillies S. (L); 3rd Gr2 Park Hill S., Gr3 Cumberland Lodge S. (rated 106 at 3)
Peace In The Park (90f, Ahonoora): ran twice; dam of
MORENA PARK (98f, Pivotal): 5 wins in ITY, Pr Carlo Chiesa (L), Pr FIA Breeder’s Cup (L) (TFR 105)
Parrot Jungle (93f, High Estate): won at 2 in UK; 2nd Gr3 Rockfel S., Masaka S. (L), Criterium Femminile (L); 3rd October S. (L) (TFR 102)
3rd dam
PRAYERS’N PROMISES (78f, Foolish Pleasure): 4 wins in USA, G1 Matron S., G1 Spinaway S.; 2nd G3 Tempted S.; 3rd G1 Frizette S.; dam of
NABEEL DANCER (85c, Northern Dancer): 2 wins in IRE & FR, Gr2 Prix du Gros Chene; 3rd Gr1 Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp (TFR 120); sire
ANJIZ (88c, Nureyev): 7 wins in UK & USA, Phoenix BC S. (L), Champion 2yo Trophy (L); 3rd G3 Bing Crosby H. (TFR 104+ at 2); sire
4th dam
Luiana (63f, My Babu): did not race; dam of
LITTLE CURRENT (71c, Sea-Bird): 4 wins in USA, G1 Preakness S., G1 Belmont S., G2 Everglades S; 2nd G1 Travers S., G1 Invitational S.; sire
PRAYERS’N PROMISES (78f, Foolish Pleasure): 4 wins – see above
WATER DANCE (77f, Nijinsky): 6 wins in USA, Twilight Tear S. (L), 3rd G2 Long Look S.; dam of
Foppy Dancer (90f, Fappiano): won in USA; dam of
Cat Dancer (02f, Storm Cat): won in USA; dam of
DRILL (09c, Lawyer Ron): 4 wins in USA, G1 Del Mar Futurity, G2 San Vicente S.; 2nd G1 Norfolk S. (TFR 113 at 2)
MAGIC STORM (99f, Storm Cat): 3 wins in USA, G2 BC Oaks; 3rd G1 Spinaway S.; dam of
LACHESIS (10f, Deep Impact): 5 wins in JPN, Gr1 QE II Cup, Gr2 Osaka Hai; 2nd Gr1 QE II Cup (TFR 120)
SATONO ALLADIN (11c, Deep Impact): 8 wins in JPN, Gr1 Yasuda Kinen, Gr2 Sho Swan S., Gr2 Spring Cup (TFR 122); sire
5th dam
BANQUET BELL (51f, Polynesian): won at 2 in USA, Dinner S.; dam of
CHATEAUGAY (60c, Swaps): 11 wins in USA, Kentucky Derby, Belmont S.; 2nd Preakness S.; sire
PRIMONETTA (58f, Swaps): 17 wins in USA,Spinster S., Delaware Oaks, Alabama S., Prioress S., Miss Woodford S., etc.; dam of
CUM LAUDE LAURIE (74f, Hail To Reason): 8 wins in USA, G1 Spinster S., G1 Beldame S., G1 Delaware Oaks, G1 Ruffian H., etc
PRINCE THOU ART (72c, Hail To Reason): 3 wins in USA, G1 Florida Derby (died at 3)
SIRE LINE
REDOUTE’S CHOICE – 5 wins, 1200-1600m in Australia, Gr1 Blue Diamond S., Gr1 Caulfield Guineas, Gr1 CF Orr S., Gr1Manikato S.. Champion 3yo Miler. Timeform 125. 3x Champion sire in Australia. Sire of Gr1 winners of both sexes. Sire-of-sires of Gr1 winners. Broodmare sire of Gr1 winners.
Notable progeny incl Snitzel (02c – Snippets, Storm Bird); Stratum (02c – Luskin Star, Vain); Miss Finland (03f – Woodman, Sadler’s Wells); Samantha Miss (05f – Zabeel, Bold Venture); Lankan Rupee (09c – Stravinsky, Zabeel); Lotteria (01f – Sir Tristram, Zamazaan); Melito (06f – Marauding, Prince True); Royal Descent (09f – Kaapstad, Palace Music); Gallica (05f – Kingmambo, Dictus); Fashions Afield (02f – Wild Again, Bletchingly); King’s Rose (07f – Nureyev, Manila); Musir (06c – Encosta de Lago, Mill Reef); Majmu (11f – Hussonet, Smooth Performance); Nadeem (03c – Sound Reason, Oncidium); Dancetaria (15c – Cadeaux Genereux, Vettori); The Autumn Sun (15c – Galileo, Lear Fan); Alabama Express (16c – Encosta de Lago, Royal Applause); Galaxy Star (12f – Jeune, Royal Academy); Anamato (03f – Whiskey Road, Sovereign Edition); Master Of Design (05c – Last Tycoon, Ahonoora); Cheeky Choice (03f – Caerleon, Persian Bold); Redoute’s Dancer (03c – El Gran Senor, Condorcet); Dariana (06f – Last Tycoon, Busted); Elzaam (08c – Kingmambo, Slew O’Gold); Tazahum (08c – Alzao, Nashwan); Abbey Marie (12f – Catrail, Pleasant Colony); Peeping (11f – Encosta de Lago, Don’t Say Halo); Thewizardofoz (11c – Encosta Da Lago, Sovereign Red); Counterattack (12c – Snippets, Vain); Gold Luck (14f – Blushing Groom, Lyphard); Time Thief (05c – Jade Hunter, Century); Rafeef (12c – National Assembly, Mr Eats); Wylie Hall (09c – Ideal Planet, Sovereign Edition); Mustaaqeem (14c – National Assembly, Mr Eats), etc.
KIN-BREEDING: Redoute’s Choice is kinbred 3×2 Spring Adieu (by Buckpasser, and half sister to Northern Dancer; she’s grandam of Danehill) x Dancing Show (the second dam, by Nijinsky). Dancing Show is from a solid sire-producing female line; her dam (by Sir Ivor) is half sister to Sex Appeal (Buckpasser), dam of El Gran Senor & Northern Guest (by Northern Dancer).
DANZIG-line sires in South Africa include: Buffalo Bill Cody, Rafeef (Redoute’s Choice); Master Archie, Thunderstruck (Rafeef); Digital Age (Invincible Spirit); Querari (Oasis Dream); Declarationofpeace, Fire Away (War Front); Heavenly Blue, Real Gone Kid (Snitzel); Soqrat (Epaulette).
TRACK RECORD
335k guineas yearling (UK)
6 wins, 1160-1600m in South Africa, at 2 to 4
Rated MR 125
At 2 (N-hemisphere age) – won only start (1160m)
At 3 (N-hemisphere age) – 4 wins (1600m)
At 4 (N-hemisphere age) – won (1600m)
best rating when 5th Gr1 Champions Cup (WFA) (1800m)
CHAMPIONSHIP SIRE
SIRE LINE
REDOUTE’S CHOICE – 5 wins, 1200-1600m in Australia, Gr1 Blue Diamond S., Gr1 Caulfield Guineas, Gr1 CF Orr S., Gr1Manikato S.. Champion 3yo Miler. Timeform 125. 3x Champion sire in Australia. Sire of Gr1 winners of both sexes. Sire-of-sires of Gr1 winners. Broodmare sire of Gr1 winners.
Notable progeny incl Snitzel (02c – Snippets, Storm Bird); Stratum (02c – Luskin Star, Vain); Miss Finland (03f – Woodman, Sadler’s Wells); Samantha Miss (05f – Zabeel, Bold Venture); Lankan Rupee (09c – Stravinsky, Zabeel); Lotteria (01f – Sir Tristram, Zamazaan); Melito (06f – Marauding, Prince True); Royal Descent (09f – Kaapstad, Palace Music); Gallica (05f – Kingmambo, Dictus); Fashions Afield (02f – Wild Again, Bletchingly); King’s Rose (07f – Nureyev, Manila); Musir (06c – Encosta de Lago, Mill Reef); Majmu (11f – Hussonet, Smooth Performance); Nadeem (03c – Sound Reason, Oncidium); Dancetaria (15c – Cadeaux Genereux, Vettori); The Autumn Sun (15c – Galileo, Lear Fan); Alabama Express (16c – Encosta de Lago, Royal Applause); Galaxy Star (12f – Jeune, Royal Academy); Anamato (03f – Whiskey Road, Sovereign Edition); Master Of Design (05c – Last Tycoon, Ahonoora); Cheeky Choice (03f – Caerleon, Persian Bold); Redoute’s Dancer (03c – El Gran Senor, Condorcet); Dariana (06f – Last Tycoon, Busted); Elzaam (08c – Kingmambo, Slew O’Gold); Tazahum (08c – Alzao, Nashwan); Abbey Marie (12f – Catrail, Pleasant Colony); Peeping (11f – Encosta de Lago, Don’t Say Halo); Thewizardofoz (11c – Encosta Da Lago, Sovereign Red); Counterattack (12c – Snippets, Vain); Gold Luck (14f – Blushing Groom, Lyphard); Time Thief (05c – Jade Hunter, Century); Rafeef (12c – National Assembly, Mr Eats); Wylie Hall (09c – Ideal Planet, Sovereign Edition); Mustaaqeem (14c – National Assembly, Mr Eats), etc.
KIN-BREEDING: Redoute’s Choice is kinbred 3×2 Spring Adieu (by Buckpasser, and half sister to Northern Dancer; she’s grandam of Danehill) x Dancing Show (the second dam, by Nijinsky). Dancing Show is from a solid sire-producing female line; her dam (by Sir Ivor) is half sister to Sex Appeal (Buckpasser), dam of El Gran Senor & Northern Guest (by Northern Dancer).
DANZIG-line sires in South Africa include: Buffalo Bill Cody, Rafeef (Redoute’s Choice); Master Archie, Thunderstruck (Rafeef); Digital Age (Invincible Spirit); Querari (Oasis Dream); Declarationofpeace, Fire Away (War Front); Heavenly Blue, Real Gone Kid (Snitzel); Soqrat (Epaulette).
FEMALE LINE
FEMALE LINE
1st dam
BUFFALO BERRY (97f, Sri Pekan): 4 wins in IRE & USA, G3 Reeve Schley Jr S., Cork S.-(L); 2nd Silver Flash S. (L); 3rd Gr1 Phoenix S.; dam of
CHATTAHOOCHEE WAR (02c, War Chant): 4 wins in USA, G3 Transylvania S., Hill Rise S. (L); 2nd G3 Kent BC S.G3 Virginia Derby; 3rd G1 Secretariat S., HF Brubaker H. (L) (TFR 107)
Buffalo Billy (09c, Invincible Spirit): 3 wins, 1500- 1600m in IRE & USA; 3rd Star Appeal S. (L), La Puente S. (L) (TFR 102p at 2)
Buffalo Bill Cody (15c, Redoute’s Choice): – subject stallion
Shepherdia (08f, Pivotal): placed, 1800m at 2 in FR; dam of
SHEPHERD MARKET (15f, Reckless Abandon): 2 wins, 1400-1600m in IRE & FR, Prix Coronation (L); 2nd Radley S. (L) (TFR 105)
Berry Berry Bueno (06c, Unbridled’s Song): 7 wins in USA
E Z Otto (04c, War Chant): 4 wins in USA
Mystic Ruler (03c Fusaichi Pegasus): 3 wins in USA
2nd dam
Palm Dove (83f, Storm Bird): ran twice; dam of
BUFFALO BERRY (97f, Sri Pekan): 4 wins – see above
Long Island (87f, Law Society): 2 wins at 2 in UK; 2nd Bernard van Cutsem S. (L) (TFR 86 at 2)
Cheal Rose (98f, Dr Devious): 8 places (TFR 83); dam of
GOLDEN ARROW (03c, Danehill): 4 wins, 1200- 1700m in IRE & UAE, Rochestown S. (L); 2nd Gr1 National S. (TFR 104 at 2)
PRETTY DIAMOND (08f, Hurricane Run): 4 wins in ITY & SWI, Pr Terme di Merano-Tro (L) (TFR 78); dam of
VIVID DIAMOND (16f, Cape Cross): 2 wins in UK, Chester S. (L); 2nd Montrose Fillies S. (L); 3rd Gr2 Park Hill S., Gr3 Cumberland Lodge S. (rated 106 at 3)
Peace In The Park (90f, Ahonoora): ran twice; dam of
MORENA PARK (98f, Pivotal): 5 wins in ITY, Pr Carlo Chiesa (L), Pr FIA Breeder’s Cup (L) (TFR 105)
Parrot Jungle (93f, High Estate): won at 2 in UK; 2nd Gr3 Rockfel S., Masaka S. (L), Criterium Femminile (L); 3rd October S. (L) (TFR 102)
3rd dam
PRAYERS’N PROMISES (78f, Foolish Pleasure): 4 wins in USA, G1 Matron S., G1 Spinaway S.; 2nd G3 Tempted S.; 3rd G1 Frizette S.; dam of
NABEEL DANCER (85c, Northern Dancer): 2 wins in IRE & FR, Gr2 Prix du Gros Chene; 3rd Gr1 Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp (TFR 120); sire
ANJIZ (88c, Nureyev): 7 wins in UK & USA, Phoenix BC S. (L), Champion 2yo Trophy (L); 3rd G3 Bing Crosby H. (TFR 104+ at 2); sire
4th dam
Luiana (63f, My Babu): did not race; dam of
LITTLE CURRENT (71c, Sea-Bird): 4 wins in USA, G1 Preakness S., G1 Belmont S., G2 Everglades S; 2nd G1 Travers S., G1 Invitational S.; sire
PRAYERS’N PROMISES (78f, Foolish Pleasure): 4 wins – see above
WATER DANCE (77f, Nijinsky): 6 wins in USA, Twilight Tear S. (L), 3rd G2 Long Look S.; dam of
Foppy Dancer (90f, Fappiano): won in USA; dam of
Cat Dancer (02f, Storm Cat): won in USA; dam of
DRILL (09c, Lawyer Ron): 4 wins in USA, G1 Del Mar Futurity, G2 San Vicente S.; 2nd G1 Norfolk S. (TFR 113 at 2)
MAGIC STORM (99f, Storm Cat): 3 wins in USA, G2 BC Oaks; 3rd G1 Spinaway S.; dam of
LACHESIS (10f, Deep Impact): 5 wins in JPN, Gr1 QE II Cup, Gr2 Osaka Hai; 2nd Gr1 QE II Cup (TFR 120)
SATONO ALLADIN (11c, Deep Impact): 8 wins in JPN, Gr1 Yasuda Kinen, Gr2 Sho Swan S., Gr2 Spring Cup (TFR 122); sire
5th dam
BANQUET BELL (51f, Polynesian): won at 2 in USA, Dinner S.; dam of
CHATEAUGAY (60c, Swaps): 11 wins in USA, Kentucky Derby, Belmont S.; 2nd Preakness S.; sire
PRIMONETTA (58f, Swaps): 17 wins in USA,Spinster S., Delaware Oaks, Alabama S., Prioress S., Miss Woodford S., etc.; dam of
CUM LAUDE LAURIE (74f, Hail To Reason): 8 wins in USA, G1 Spinster S., G1 Beldame S., G1 Delaware Oaks, G1 Ruffian H., etc
PRINCE THOU ART (72c, Hail To Reason): 3 wins in USA, G1 Florida Derby (died at 3)
Tabulated Pedigree
| Redoute’s Choice 1996 |
Danehill 1986 |
Danzig | Northern Dancer – Nearctic |
| Pas de Nom – Admirals Voyage | |||
| Razyana | His Majesty – Ribot | ||
| Spring Adieu – Buckpasser | |||
| Shanta’s Choice 1992 |
Canny Lad | Bletchingly – Biscay | |
| Jesmond Lass – Lunchtime | |||
| Dancing Show | Nijinsky – Northern Dancer | ||
| Show Lady – Sir Ivor | |||
| Buffalo Berry 1997 |
Sri Pekan 1992 |
Red Ransom | Roberto – Hail To Reason |
| Arabia – Damascus | |||
| Lady Godolphin | Son Ange – Raise A Native | ||
| Flying Needles – Needles | |||
| Palm Dove 1983 |
Storm Bird | Northern Dancer – Nearctic | |
| South Ocean – New Providence | |||
| Prayers’n Promises | Foolish Pleasure – What A Pleasure | ||
| Luiana – My Babu |
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