Aviance was a top juvenile in Ireland, but she was even better as a broodmare. She produced top-level runners in both Europe and North America as well as a top sire in South America, and her influence continues to spread.
Race record
6 starts, 2 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
1984:
Assessments
Earned a Timeform rating of 112 pounds as a juvenile.
As an individual
A lightly-built chestnut mare, Aviance was rather small but attractive and correct. She was rather short-legged for her height but had good rein length and good overall quality. She had excellent speed. She typically passed on her good looks to her foals.
As a producer
Designated as a Reine-de-Course by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, Aviance produced 14 named foals, of which 11 started and 10 won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Aviance was bred by Ballydoyle Stud and raced in the silks of Robert Sangster. Following her racing career, she was purchased privately by Stavros Niarchos and spent her broodmare career as the property of the Niarchos' family's breeding operation, Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
Pedigree notes
Aviance is inbred 5x5 to six-time English champion sire Hyperion and to 1946 American champion sire Mahmoud, both winners of the Derby Stakes. She is a half sister to 1997 Prix du Cadran (FR-G1) winner Chief Contender (by Sadler's Wells) and to Perfect Alibi (by Law Society), dam of English stakes winner Likely Story (by Night Shift).
Aviance is out of stakes-placed Minnie Hauk, a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud, and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe. Monroe, in turn, is the dam of 1997 European champion 2-year-old male Xaar (by Zafonic), French Group 3 winners Masterclass (by The Minstrel) and Diese (by Diesis), and listed stakes winner Ile de Jinsky (by Ile de Bourbon). Minnie Hauk is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent); second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla; and third dam of multiple Group 1 winner and Australian champion sire Redoute's Choice, 2002 Spring Champion Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Platinum Scissors, 2005 Cadbury Guineas (AUS-G1) winner Al Maher, and 2009 AJC Sires Produce Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Manhattan Rain.
Minnie Hauk is a half sister to 1982 Kentucky Oaks (USA-G1) winner Blush With Pride (by Blushing Groom), dam of French Group 2 winner Smolensk (by Danzig), Irish Group 3 winner Turnberry Isle (by Deputy Minister), and Grade 2 winner and 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour (by Deputy Minister). She is also a half sister to Sex Appeal (by Buckpasser), the dam of multiple champions Try My Best and El Gran Senor and South African champion sire Northern Guest (all by Northern Dancer) as well as Group 3 winner Solar (by Halo). Sex Appeal is also the third dam of 2004 Nunthorpe Stakes (ENG-G1) winner Bahamian Pirate, 2013/2014 Brazilian champion older female Estrela Monarchos, and 2002 Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1) winner Domedriver. A third half sister to Minnie Hauk, Nijinsky's Best (by Nijinsky II), is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Yagli (by Jade Hunter).
Minnie Hauk is out of 1968 Comely Stakes winner Best in Show (Traffic Judge x Stolen Hour, by Mr. Busher). The 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, Best in Show is a full sister to stakes-placed Reckless Driver, dam of multiple stakes winner Greenbriar (by Nashua) and third dam of multiple Australian Group 3 winner Tolanda and Grade 3 winner Clamorosa. Best in Show is also a half sister to 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist (by Nashua) and to Stolen Date (by Sadair), dam of Italian Group 3 winner Bubinka (by Nashua) and French stakes winner Stoshka (by Nashua); second dam of Italian Group 3 winner Lady Carlotta; and third dam of 2003 Irish champion 2-year-old male and 2004 Budweiser Irish Derby (IRE-G1) winner Grey Swallow, 1999 Indian champion sprinter Indiscretion, and Irish Group 3 winner Moonlight Dance. In addition, Best in Show is a half sister to Hourly Desire (by Advocator), dam of juvenile stakes winner Existing Desire (by Our Native).
Last updated: July 29, 2023
Race record
6 starts, 2 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
1984:
- Won Heinz “57” Phoenix Stakes (IRE-G1, 5FT, Phoenix)
Assessments
Earned a Timeform rating of 112 pounds as a juvenile.
As an individual
A lightly-built chestnut mare, Aviance was rather small but attractive and correct. She was rather short-legged for her height but had good rein length and good overall quality. She had excellent speed. She typically passed on her good looks to her foals.
As a producer
Designated as a Reine-de-Course by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, Aviance produced 14 named foals, of which 11 started and 10 won. Her important foals are as follow:
- Chimes of Freedom (1987, by Private Account) won the 1989 Moyglare Stud Stakes (IRE-G1) and 1990 Coronation Stakes (ENG-G1). She is the dam of 2003 American champion sprinter Aldebaran (by Mr. Prospector), 2002 Atto Mile Stakes (CAN-G1) winner Good Journey (by Nureyev), Grade 3 winner Sea of Showers (by Seattle Slew), listed stakes winner Tomisue's Indy (by A.P. Indy), and multiple stakes producer Modesty Blaise (by A.P. Indy).
- Imperfect Circle (1988, by Riverman) won the 1990 Shadwell Estates Firth of Clyde Stakes and was Group 1-placed. She is the dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Spinning World (by Nureyev) and French stakes winner Visions of Clarity (by Sadler's Wells). She is also the second dam of 2019 Preakness Stakes (USA-G1) winner War of Will, 2010 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (IRE-G1) winner Pathfork, 2007 French highweighted 3-year-old stayer Sagara, and Australian Group 3 winner Global Balance.
- Piquetnol (1992, by Private Account) was stakes-placed on the track. She is the dam of multiple Group 3 winner Dietrich (by Storm Cat) and German stakes winner Mambo Light (by Kingmambo) and the second dam of Irish Group 3 winner Beauty Bright.
- Privately Held (1994, by Private Account) was stakes-placed on turf. He is a seven-time champion sire in Peru.
- Remote Romance (1997, by Irish River) is the dam of multiple Group 1 winner Saddex (by Sadler's Wells).
- Denon (1998, by Pleasant Colony) won four Grade 1 turf races at ages 3 to 5. He was exported to Italy in 2005 and has since stood in France before returning to Italy. He has not been a success at stud.
Connections
Aviance was bred by Ballydoyle Stud and raced in the silks of Robert Sangster. Following her racing career, she was purchased privately by Stavros Niarchos and spent her broodmare career as the property of the Niarchos' family's breeding operation, Flaxman Holdings Ltd.
Pedigree notes
Aviance is inbred 5x5 to six-time English champion sire Hyperion and to 1946 American champion sire Mahmoud, both winners of the Derby Stakes. She is a half sister to 1997 Prix du Cadran (FR-G1) winner Chief Contender (by Sadler's Wells) and to Perfect Alibi (by Law Society), dam of English stakes winner Likely Story (by Night Shift).
Aviance is out of stakes-placed Minnie Hauk, a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud, and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe. Monroe, in turn, is the dam of 1997 European champion 2-year-old male Xaar (by Zafonic), French Group 3 winners Masterclass (by The Minstrel) and Diese (by Diesis), and listed stakes winner Ile de Jinsky (by Ile de Bourbon). Minnie Hauk is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent); second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla; and third dam of multiple Group 1 winner and Australian champion sire Redoute's Choice, 2002 Spring Champion Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Platinum Scissors, 2005 Cadbury Guineas (AUS-G1) winner Al Maher, and 2009 AJC Sires Produce Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Manhattan Rain.
Minnie Hauk is a half sister to 1982 Kentucky Oaks (USA-G1) winner Blush With Pride (by Blushing Groom), dam of French Group 2 winner Smolensk (by Danzig), Irish Group 3 winner Turnberry Isle (by Deputy Minister), and Grade 2 winner and 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour (by Deputy Minister). She is also a half sister to Sex Appeal (by Buckpasser), the dam of multiple champions Try My Best and El Gran Senor and South African champion sire Northern Guest (all by Northern Dancer) as well as Group 3 winner Solar (by Halo). Sex Appeal is also the third dam of 2004 Nunthorpe Stakes (ENG-G1) winner Bahamian Pirate, 2013/2014 Brazilian champion older female Estrela Monarchos, and 2002 Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1) winner Domedriver. A third half sister to Minnie Hauk, Nijinsky's Best (by Nijinsky II), is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Yagli (by Jade Hunter).
Minnie Hauk is out of 1968 Comely Stakes winner Best in Show (Traffic Judge x Stolen Hour, by Mr. Busher). The 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, Best in Show is a full sister to stakes-placed Reckless Driver, dam of multiple stakes winner Greenbriar (by Nashua) and third dam of multiple Australian Group 3 winner Tolanda and Grade 3 winner Clamorosa. Best in Show is also a half sister to 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist (by Nashua) and to Stolen Date (by Sadair), dam of Italian Group 3 winner Bubinka (by Nashua) and French stakes winner Stoshka (by Nashua); second dam of Italian Group 3 winner Lady Carlotta; and third dam of 2003 Irish champion 2-year-old male and 2004 Budweiser Irish Derby (IRE-G1) winner Grey Swallow, 1999 Indian champion sprinter Indiscretion, and Irish Group 3 winner Moonlight Dance. In addition, Best in Show is a half sister to Hourly Desire (by Advocator), dam of juvenile stakes winner Existing Desire (by Our Native).
Last updated: July 29, 2023