Karaka 2016 Yearling Sales Preview by Bluebloods

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YEARLING SALES PREVIEW

New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series 25 - 31 January 2016

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS 6

Personality Profile: Dean Hawthorne

12 NZ-bred 3YOs stamping their authority 14 Stallion profile: Showcasing 18 NZB’s Karaka Series boasts two $1M purses 20 New boys add depth to stallion ranks

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ELCOME to Bluebloods’ Karaka 2016 preview, where you will get an insight into the success of graduates from the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series and a look at the future stars who will be sold at Karaka in 2016. It’s worth remembering NZ-bred thoroughbreds have excelled all across the world recently, particularly in Australia.

Last season there were eight individual Gr.1 winners in Australia purchased from Karaka and the new season has started with a bang, producing six Gr.1 winners in the spring. From just 5% of the racing population in Australia, kiwi-bred horses have won 23% of Gr.1 races in the current season. The largest selection of kiwi thoroughbreds available at auction is found at the NZB National Yearling Sales Series. Graduates of the sale account for 35% of Gr.1-winning yearling sale graduates in Australasia during the past three seasons, the most of any auction house. This is all achieved with only 21% of the auctioned yearling crop, the smallest of the auction houses. A stellar spring has yielded six Gr.1 wins by Karaka graduates, including the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. Karaka Select Sale graduate Mongolian Khan (Holy Roman Emperor) won the Caulfield Cup, remaining unbeaten at 2400m having won the New Zealand Derby-Gr.1 and Australian Derby-Gr.1 last season. Australasia’s ultimate prize, the Melbourne CupGr.1 (3200m), went the way of kiwi stayer Prince of Penzance (NZ). Purchased for just $NZ50,000, the son of Pentire is among the 48% of kiwi horses to have won the Melbourne Cup in the past 50 years. Adding to the big-race success was Tarzino (NZ) (Tavistock) who brilliantly won the Victoria DerbyGr.1 (2500m), the seventh kiwi in the past 10 years to win the spring three year-old classic. New Zealand three year-olds have an impressive record in Gr.1 Derbys in Australia, winning 45% of them in the past five seasons. Also tasting success this season already is last season’s Victoria Derby-Gr.1 victor Preferment (NZ) (Zabeel), taking out the Turnbull Stakes-Gr.1 at

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Flemington. He was joined by kiwi miler Turn Me Loose (NZ) (Iffraaj) as a Gr.1 winner at Flemington, with the son of Iffraaj triumphant in the Emirates Stakes. Earlier in the season, Kermadec (NZ) (Teofilo) landed a second feature mile at Randwick with victory in the George Main Stakes-Gr.1, following his win in the Doncaster Mile-Gr.1 during The Championships. The autumn, and in particular The Championships, was also fruitful for kiwis. New Zealand bred or sold horses won 50% of the races at The Championships for the second successive year. For the past two years, kiwi bred or sold horses have won the Australian Derby-Gr.1 with Mongolian Khan and Criterion (NZ) (Sebring)), the Australian OaksGr.1 with Gust of Wind (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and Rising Romance (NZ) (Ekraar)), the Doncaster MileGr.1 with Kermadec and Sacred Falls (NZ) (O’Reilly) and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes-Gr.1 with Criterion (NZ) (Sebring) and Dundeel (NZ) (High Chaparral). Raised in the pristine New Zealand environment, yearlings at Karaka 2016 have enjoyed an idyllic start to life that so many champions before them have relished. A resurgent strength in the sire ranks in New Zealand gives buyers plenty of buying options. There is an established group of proven sires who continue to leave high-class gallopers the world over, while a superb contingent of young sires is emerging with strong results on racetracks to date. The quality of the thoroughbreds on offer is the true attraction of the sales, but Karaka is also renowned for its world-class hospitality, based at a sale complex that is rated second to none. NZB would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who wishes to join us at the National Yearling Sales Series and look forward to seeing many faces at Karaka in 2016, enjoying all that the sales have to offer and searching for their next champion.

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PERSONA YOUNG SIRES LITY PROFILE

DEANHAWTHORNE

T IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT to say Dean Hawthorne has a grounding in the thoroughbred industry, because horses have been his life from the time he could sit on one. His vast knowledge has gained him enormous respect and plenty of success, particularly in selecting and preparing ready to run horses and in managing a large bloodstock portfolio for clients.

STORY BY GRAEME KELLY

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Dean Hawthorne’s life was really only ever going to go in one direction and nearly 50 years ago now his world began evolving around horses, horses and more horses. These days, few in the thoroughbred industry, on either side of the Tasman, would be able to match the depth of his background. Dean’s journey through the equine world began as a youngster when he began helping his father at Paramount Stud and before long he had graduated to leading yearlings around the sales ring at Trentham. After competing on the international scene as a three-day eventer he turned back to the thoroughbreds full-time to become a stud proprietor in partnership with his brother. Dean then decided to strike out on his own running a breaking-in operation, which came to incorporate yearling sales preparation, pinhooking and then the establishment of a bloodstock agency. Based at Cambridge, the “town of trees and champions” in the Waikato Region of the north island, he has major players as clients at home in New Zealand as well as in Australia. New Zealand Bloodstock’s co-managing director Andrew Seabrook believes Dean has made a very valuable contribution to the country’s thoroughbred industry. “Many thanks are due to Dean for, in particular, lifting the standard of horses in our Ready to Run Sale and helping make it the success it is today,” Andrew said. “Dean was one of the pioneers of the Ready to Run sale. Under his Anzac Lodge banner Dean’s professionalism and skills have certainly helped take the sale to another level because he was one of the vendors everyone else has tried to emulate.” The foundation for having such a positive influence was laid down as Dean was growing up. During those years a love of horses was inherited from his father Norman, who was running the Paramount Stud at Hastings in the Hawkes Bay region on the east coast of the north island. Dean remembers that in “the 1970s and into the 80s” his father was standing the highly successful stallions In The Purple (FR), by Right Royal V, and Diplomatic Agent (USA), who was by the Bold Ruler son Envoy. An important stamina influence, In The Purple’s progeny featured the 1977 Melbourne Cup winner Gold And Black, the 1976 Caulfield Cup winner How Now as well as Amarant, Born To Be Queen and Spectrum. The representatives of Diplomatic Agent included Courier Bay, a four-time Gr.1 winner, Raywood Lass, Bold Diplomat, Embasadora and Diplomante. “In those days, when we had In The Purple and Diplomatic Agent, we were regarded as being one of the more successful studs in the country,” he said. Later the stud’s roster consisted of the likes of the Hatchet Man son Half Iced (USA), who had won the 1982 Japan Cup-Gr.1, the multiple stakes winners Dedicated Rullah (USA), by Fleet Nasrullah, and Light Spirits (USA) by Majestic Light. “I was brought up foaling mares from about the age of eight,” Dean said. “Also from my early years I’d be doing general stud work. In those days we were taking about 20 yearlings to Trentham and then Karaka when New Zealand Bloodstock moved there. “I think I was around 12 when I led a colt by Three Legs from Honeypot into the ring. He turned out to be Jolly Jake, who won a New Zealand Derby and an Avondale Guineas.” Another notable he looked after was Born To Be Queen, who was from the Diplomatic Agent mare Lady Envoy. In the care of Randwick-based trainer

Neville Begg she finished second in the VRC OaksGr.1 and third in the Victoria Derby-Gr.1 in the spring of 1985 before scoring a thoroughly deserved Gr.1 win in the AJC The Metropolitan the next year. During the years Dean was a boarder at Rathkeale College, on the outskirts of Masterton, his activities around the stud were restricted. But while he “wasn’t great at the old school work”, Rathkeale College did fulfil its motto of “providing a foundation for the future”. “I was like a horse that needs blinkers and I had to get my posterior caned a few times to get me going in the right direction. I didn’t go to university and when I left Rathkeale that was the end of my formal education. After finishing college I began breakingin some horses and I started three-day eventing.” The high standing he soon attained as a three-day eventer opened the way for him to spend a year riding in England.

New Zealand Bloodstock’s co-managing director Andrew Seabrook believes Dean has made a very valuable contribution to the country’s thoroughbred industry. “Many thanks are due to Dean for, in particular, lifting the standard of horses in our Ready to Run Sale and helping make it the success it is today.” During his stay he had the privilege of teaming up with fellow New Zealander Mark Todd, who was later knighted and adjudged as Rider of the 20th Century by the International Federation of Equestrian Sports. Added to that he was able to take the opportunity of working at the Marquess of Huntington’s Side Hill Stud, at Newmarket, where 1984 Sussex StakesGr.1 winner Chief Singer was in residence. However, while he was in England Paramount Stud was caught up in the aftermath of the 1987 share market crash. “I had to come home after about 12 months and Paramount Stud was placed into receivership. With that my brothers Victor and Norman and I started a new company named Paramount Lodge. “We actually moved up to Cambridge and in the late 1980s we leased Middle Park Stud from the ANZ Bank. We got going again and we stood Half Iced, who had won the Japan Cup in 1982, and a couple of other stallions. We were at Middle Park for about a year until it was bought by Sir Patrick Hogan and made part of the main farm at Cambridge Stud. “So from Middle Park we just picked up sticks and moved to Field House Stud, at Matamata, which had been bought by a public company named Clearwood. We got up to 10 stallions at one stage. The Victoria Derby winner Omnicorp and Beechcraft, who won a Caulfield Guineas, were there when we arrived. Another stallion was Pharostan and when

I think about it Spectacular Love was probably our flag bearer.” A winner of the Futurity Stakes-Gr.1 in the US Spectacular Love sired 16 stakes winners of the calibre of Calm Harbour, Western Red, Love De Tor, Shatin Heights and Grand Jette. Although the operation was going along nicely Dean decided to “go out on his own” as a breaker. “My first job breaking in came from Peter Keating, who asked me to break-in 30 horses at Ra Ora Stud. They were mostly home-breds owned by Robert Sangster.” All the while he was pushing himself to the forefront of the equestrian world and was a member of the New Zealand squad, which trained for the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. He also represented New Zealand on a number of occasions as a three-day eventer and among those he came into competition against was Australia’s Andrew Hoy, who won three Olympic Gold Medals. “We had a good team of eventers and I had a top horse in Anzac,” he said. So when Dean purchased a property as a base for his breaking-in business the obvious name was Anzac Lodge. “It was pretty intensive and it continued to grow right from the start. Through the 1990s to the early 2000s we were probably the biggest breakers in New Zealand, numbers wise. “We’d do 180 a year and sometimes 200, a lot of them for Australian owners. That meant having a big staff because we’d do up to 35 horses on a daily basis and that went on from February to August and sometimes longer. “We were fortunate we were able to use Alan Jones’s training track, which was a great help. Besides that I began prepping yearlings for the sales and we’d have 20 or 30 of them as well as running an agistment farm at Cambridge. We’d have up to 140 horses on the books at the spelling farms and probably 100 of those were owned in Australia. “I think Australians, especially with the staying type horses, like to leave them to grow and mature in the New Zealand environment after they’ve been bought at the yearling sales. We’d break them in, spell them and send them over in the spring. It is a process that works as Chris Waller has shown with horses such as Kermadec and Preferment.” Early on Dean also expanded into buying yearlings and preparing them for ready-to-run sales. Among the first of the youngsters he bought, for $10,000, was a colt by Masterclass (USA) from Flying Melody by Karol (IRE). He was subsequently sold at NZB’s Ready to Run Sale for $35,000 to Victorian trainer Tony Noonan. Named Show No Emotion, he proved to be a brilliant performer racing in the white, red stripes of owner Jonathan Munz, winning the VRC Ascot Vale Stakes-Gr.2 in 1997 and the MVRC Moir Stakes-Gr.2 the following season. “Show No Emotion was the horse who started my involvement with Jonathan Munz and his bloodstock company,” Dean said. “I suppose looking back I have probably been preparing horses for breeze up sales as long as anyone in New Zealand. “I can go back to the time when they did the breeze ups on a trotting track, because the thoroughbred tracks were too heavy in September when they were held. It wasn’t compulsory to breeze up in those days so I did it once and declared never again, but when changes were made I relented. “So the year I sold Show No Emotion I videoed the horses at home and put them on a tape. When

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Multiple Group winner Gallic (Zabeel): one of the horses Dean Hawthorne prepared for breeze up sales

“A big client in the early days was John Morrissey, who was training for the Gundaroo Syndicate of Len Hoyle and Robin Lees. They were guys who helped get us going.” During the past few years Dean has also begun to work closely with Whittlesea trainer Peter Morgan. “From a limited number of buys Peter and I have purchased horses such as Eloping, Oasis Bloom, Amah Rock, Averau, Star Rolling, Dusty Star and Zebulon, to name a few. I’ve found Peter a great trainer to work with and along the way we have built up a really, really good stakes winning strike rate.” Dean has, in recent times, moved away from the breaking-in and reduced the spelling side to concentrate more on managing portfolios of broodmares for clients. Among the last horses to go through “the system” before the Beatsons took over the breaking-in side of things was Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance after he was purchased by bloodstock agent John Foote for $50,000. “We do a lot for John and we looked after Prince of Penzance, in conjunction with the Beatsons, until he was ready to go over to Darren Weir.” As the newer part of his business has been growing a considerable amount of Dean’s time is being taken up with handling the interests of Jonathan Munz’s GSA Bloodstock, which has its headquarters at Pinecliff, at Mount Eliza, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. “The work I do with Jonathan Munz’s GSA Bloodstock has become a major operation. Altogether we have a massive breeding portfolio of mares owned by clients . . . probably up to a 100, with the bulk of them in the Hunter Valley. This involves a lot of work and means a lot of travelling around Australia and going to Europe for the sales looking for the right horses to buy for people.” The ever-increasing demand for his services resulted in him making quite an impact at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast in the middle of last year. His 21 purchases for $4m-plus included The Broken Shore, who was knocked down for $1.9m as part of the Teeley Dispersal. By Hussonet (USA) from the Canny Lad mare Shantha’s Choice she is a half-sister to the Gr.1 winners Redoute’s Choice, Platinum Scissors and Manhattan Rain. Many of the other purchases were for GSA Bloodstock and were sent to Haunui Farm, at Karaka, to be mated with Ferlax, who was standing his first season. Bought by Dean on behalf of GSA Bloodstock for $NZ180,000 at the 2011 New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale Ferlax, who is by Pentire (GB) from the Marscay mare Legs Akimbo, won the VRC Australian Guineas-Gr.1 and three other races before being retired because of injury.

Hawthorne purchased Gr.1 Australian Guineas winner Ferlax (Pentire) at Karaka in 2011

Tony bought the colt people told him he was ‘mad’ to have bought a horse that hadn’t breezed up. They were wrong because Show No Emotion turned out to be a super star.

“We’ve done really, really well out of that. There is so much variety among Australian sires and a lot of them are the sprinting types we don’t have so many of in New Zealand.

“I’m still doing breeze ups and this was my 25th year in a row that I’ve done it. I’ve always said that if I was an owner with plenty of money I’d always buy at the breeze ups, they are fantastic sales. You only have to look at the last few weeks . . . Mongolian Khan, Turn Me Loose and I think the Geelong Derby Trial winner Extra Choice came out of the breeze up for $50,000.”

“By buying a speedier product, instead of New Zealand staying types, we have sold a lot to Asia because they don’t have staying races there. They like precocious types and we cottoned on to that early in the piece.

Dean says since around 1999 or 2000, when he first went to an ABCOS yearling sale in Adelaide, he has been following the Australian sales roster looking for likely types for the breeze ups. “I travel the Australian sales concentrating on pinhooking opportunities and bringing them back,” he said.

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“Going across to Australia I gradually got to know a lot of people and Henry Plumptre, before his Darley days, became a very good supporter. He was looking after horses for Lloyd Williams and I remember one of the horses he gave us was Gallic, who was by Zabeel. Gallic was a marvellous racehorse winning races like a Sydney Cup and an Adelaide Cup at seven and a Moonee Valley Cup at eight.

“In light of how few new sires were being introduced into New Zealand last year we realised there were going to be a limited number of yearlings by first season sires at the Karaka sales in 2017,” Dean said. With Pentire having so much success in New Zealand we thought it was a better idea to standing Ferlax at Haunui than in Australia. “With our spending spree Ferlax will definitely have some yearlings of Premier and Select quality a little over a year from now. We also bought up again this year to support Ferlax and the Redoute’s Choice horse Scissor Kick, who is a Gr.3 winner and was second in the Golden Rose-Gr.1. GSA has a decent shareholding in Scissor Kick, who will presumably be going to stud at Arrowfield next year. We’ve already got some wonderful foals by Ferlax so with his youngsters, and those to come by Scissor Kick, we have a lot to look forward to in the years ahead.”

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STAMPING THEIR AUTHORITY

HEN LOOKING at the results of feature three-year-old races in recent seasons, a trend has been developing – the prevalence of success by New Zealand-bred horses. The trend is most relevant to both mile and middle-distance races, with a particular emphasis on Derbies.

With victory in the recent Group 1 Victoria Derby, kiwi three-year-old Tarzino (NZ) (Tavistock) continues the affinity New Zealand horses have with the spring classic. The son of Tavistock is the seventh winner of the race in the past 10 years from New Zealand.

Last season it was Preferment (NZ) (Zabeel) who was successful in the Group 1 Victoria Derby. He returned as a four-year-old to win the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes this spring, again at Flemington. Kiwi bred or sold three-year-olds have won 45% of Group 1 Derbies in Australia in the past five seasons. The Group 1 Victoria Derby is not the only Derby three-year-olds from across the Tasman have

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dominated. Eight of the last 10 Group 1 Australian Derbies have been won by New Zealand bred or sold horses as well. It was New Zealand Bloodstock graduate Mongolian Khan (Holy Roman Emperor) that was victorious this year in the Group 1 Australian Derby. Having previously won the Group 1 New Zealand Derby, he became the first since the great Bonecrusher (NZ) to win both Derbies.

Kiwi bred or sold three-yearolds have won 45% of Group 1 Derbies in Australia in the past five seasons.

Not to be outshone, the New Zealand fillies have also been making their mark in Australia as well. In the past five completed racing seasons, kiwi fillies have won 34% of all Group 1 filly races in Australia. Mongolian Khan’s form as three-year-old has already been franked, winning the Group 1 Caulfield Cup this season. Defeating both Preferment and Mongolian Khan as a three-year-old in the autumn was Volkstok’n’barrell (NZ) (Tavistock), who trumped all competitors in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas over 2000m. The Group 1 Rosehill Guineas is another race that kiwi three-year-olds have a resounding record in, winning six of the last eight runnings of the race, including the last three on end.

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Not to be outshone, the New Zealand fillies have also been making their mark in Australia as well. In the past five completed racing seasons, kiwi fillies have won 34% of all Group 1 filly races in Australia. Sydney was a happy hunting ground for Karaka graduates Gust of Wind (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and First Seal (Fastnet Rock), both Group 1 winners last season. Gust of Wind outstayed her rivals in the Group 1 Australian Oaks, beating Winx (Street Cry) into second placing. It was the second successive win of the race for New Zealand following the victory of Rising Romance (NZ) (Ekraar) the season prior. Karaka graduate First Seal was a model of consistency last season, winning the Group 1 Flight Stakes and was placed at Group 1 level a further three times. The daughter of Fastnet Rock also won twice at Group 2 level. The stellar season by First Seal saw her crowned New South Wales Horse of the Year, NSW ThreeYear-Old of the year and the Queen of the Autumn, awarded to the best performed filly or mare during the Sydney Autumn Carnival.

First Seal

Autumn also saw a kiwi three-year-old take on and beat the older horses. Kermadec (NZ) (Teofilo) proved too strong for his seasoned counterparts with victory in the Group 1 Doncaster Mile. Kermadec’s win was the seventh victory in the past eight years by a New Zealand-bred horse in the world’s richest mile handicap on turf. Last season was an impeccable one for New Zealand bred and sold three-year-olds, continuing on a trend that has been relevant for a number of seasons. The momentum does not look like stopping either with the great start made by Tarzino this season. All of the kiwi Group 1 winning three-year-olds in Australia last season were purchased at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales Series. There were 21 individual Group 1 winners last season from the NZB National Yearling Sales Series – the most of any auction house in Australasia. Karaka 2016 will commence on 25 January with two days of the Premier Sale followed by three days of the Select and concluding with the one-day Festival Sale on 31 January.

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STALLION PROFILE

SHOWCASING

STORY BY DAVID BAY

JUVENILE SUCCESS

PRECOCIOUS JUVENILE from the Danzig male line and now a sire of similar runners, Showcasing ticks all the boxes for buyers looking for early comers who will train on. The young Haunui Farm shuttle sire is again enjoying a good year in both hemispheres and his youngsters are sure to be in demand at Karaka in 2016.

Racehorses of 2009 said Showcasing (GB) “put up the best performance in the race in nearly 20 years” in winning the Gimcrack Stakes-Gr.2 (6f) at York in a juvenile record time of 1:09.28. The son of Oasis Dream cleared out to win this speed test by two lengths and his efforts that season earned him a Timeform of 117, putting him among the top 12 of his age group in the UK. Luckily for breeders in both hemispheres he has passed on this speed and precocity to his stock. He was Leading First Season Sire in GB/Ire in 2014 and NZ’s Champion Sire of Two Year-Olds and Leading First Season Sire in 2014-15. He is again starring as a leading sire of juveniles in Great Britain/Ireland to late October with 18 winners of 30 races and his northern fee at Whitsbury Manor Stud will rise to £25,000 in 2016. His current fee at Haunui Farm in NZ is $NZ10,000 plus GST and his NZ book is limited to 125 mares.

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A typical precocious product of the Danzig male line, Showcasing (ex Arabesque by Zafonic) won two of his four starts at two, the other being a maiden at Newbury by 2.5 lengths, and raced a bit too freely on unsuitable loose ground when third in the Middle Park Stakes-Gr.1 behind Awzaan. He was also beaten a head on debut in a 6f maiden at Newbury by another newcomer in Arcano (Oasis Dream). The winner, who shares the same sire as Showcasing, would remain unbeaten in his three starts at two including wins in the Prix Morny-Gr.1 and July Stakes-Gr.2. Showcasing’s four efforts at two for rider Jimmy Fortune were enough for the Timeform crew to state the youngster “should hold his own in the top sprints” the following season. Trainer John Gosden said the colt was “better than” his Gr.1 third in the Middle Park. “He didn’t like the ground today and was never comfortable. His

sire also hated that sort of track. He is a laid back, sensible colt and a pleasure to train.” Things looked to be going to plan when the three year-old, who was carrying a fair bit of condition, resumed with a sterling second in the Duke of York Stakes-Gr.2 on May 12, 2010, beaten a half-length by six year-old Prime Defender after being well back early in the 6f sprint and running on well inside the final furlong for William Buick. Fellow Khalid Abdullah owned runner Main Aim was a head back in third and Aussie sprinter Starspangledbanner was fifth. However Showcasing was last of 24 next time out behind Starspangledbanner in the Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee-Gr.1 on June 19 and again at the tail of the field when 13th of 14 in the Darley July Cup-Gr.1 at Newmarket on July 9, again to Starspangledbanner, when badly hampered during running after being prominent early. Showcasing

Oasis Dream, sire of Showcasing

did not race again and was retired to Whitsbury Manor Stud in 2011 before shuttling to Haunui Farm for the southern season in NZ. His first crop foals hit the ground running in the UK and NZ and included Group winner and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf-Gr.1 fourth Prize Exhibit (Inchinor), Newbury Mill Reef Stakes-Gr.2 winner Toocoolforschool (Hector Protector), Group winner and Gr.1 placed Cappella Sansevero (Royal Applause) and Listed winner Accipiter (Silver Hawk) in the north. His first crop NZ winners included the Wakeful Challenge Stakes-Gr.2 winner Showboy (Thunder Gulch) and the Karaka Million-RL winner Hardline (Housebuster). To late October he had 75 winners of more than $4.5m in both hemispheres and his nine stakes winners represent 5.9% of starters. His stock’s Winning Distance Index is 1224m. His juvenile stakes winners in the north this year include the Newmarket Cornwallis Stakes-Gr.3 winner Quiet Reflection (Haafhd), French Listed winner Maximum Aurelius (Deputy Minister) and Newbury Rose Bowl StakesLR winner Tasleet (Cadeaux Genereux). His stakes placed two and three year-olds are out of daughters of Barathea, Medicean, King’s Best, Acatenango, Exceed and Excel, Fusaichi Pegasus, Celtic Swing, Cadeaux Genereux, Distant View and Rainbow Quest. He is second behind Lope de Vega on the second crop list (ahead of Zebedee) for Great Britain/Ireland with 37 winners of £781,175 to late October. “I believe one of the most exciting aspects of Showcasing’s success is the fact that he has been able to upgrade his mares. Prime examples are his Karaka Million winner Hardline and, Wakefield Challenge Stakes winner Showboy, both Haunui graduates and both by far the best performed foals out of their respective dams,” Haunui Farm’s managing director Mark Chitty said. “It is a great testament to Showcasing and the regard in which he is held by northern hemisphere breeders, that Whitsbury has taken the decision to announce his 2016 fee in October.” Whitsbury Manor Stud director Ed Harper said there had been enormous interest in the stallion. “He will stand next year at £25,000 following another fantastic year for his runners and once again will serve a strictly limited book.” Yet another top class runner from the Green Desert (Danzig) line, Showcasing is a son of Oasis Dream, a top class two year-old in England where his two wins from four starts included the Middle Park Stakes-Gr.1. He was Champion Two Year-Old and the highest ranking juvenile in Europe (123) on the 2002 International Classification and went on to become World Champion Sprinter (rated 125) at three when his two wins from five starts were the Nunthorpe Stakes-Gr.1 (5f) at York and the July Cup-Gr.1 (6f) at Newmarket. He was also runner-up in the Sprint Cup-Gr.1 at Haydock Park and third in the King’s Stand Stakes-Gr.2 (5f) at Royal Ascot. Oasis Dream is from Hope (Dancing Brave-Bahamian by Mill Reef), a sister to Irish Oaks-Gr.1 winner Wemyss Bight (dam of four-time Gr.1 winner and sire Beat Hollow). Hope also produced the French 1000 Guineas-Gr.1 winner Zenda (by Zamindar and dam of classic winner and four-time Gr.1 hero Kingman, by the Green Desert son Invincible Spirit) and Listed winner Hopeful Light (Warning). Her sire Dancing Brave was a champion on the track winning the 2000 Guineas, Eclipse ‘King George’ and the Arc and the son of dual French Gr.1 winner Lyphard (Northern Dancer-Goofed by Court Martial) cost Khalid Abdullah $US2000,000 as a yearling in Kentucky. He was Horse of the Year in Britain in 1986 and was given the exceptional Timeform rating of 140 and given 141 on the International

Classifications, the highest rating to that time. His European stock included English Derby winner Commander in Chief and he was exported to Japan to continue a successful stud career. Bahamian won the Oaks Trial-LR at Lingfield and was Gr.2 placed and produced seven winners and her other descendants include Gr.1 winner and sire Coastal Path. Her dam, Sorbus (Busted), won at two and was relegated to second in the Irish Oaks-Gr.1 when first past the post. She was also runner-up in the Irish 1000 Guineas-Gr.1, Irish St Leger-Gr.1 and Yorkshire Oaks-Gr.1 and produced eight winners including Irish Oaks-Gr.1 third Eileen Jenny and Listed winner Klarifi. Oasis Dream was bred and raced by Khalid Abdullah and trained by John Gosden. He retired to Banstead Manor Stud in 2004 where his fee in 2015 was £75,000 and he has had another spectacular year at stud with triple Gr.1 sprint sensation Muhaarar (Commonwealth Cup, July Cup, Prix Maurice de Gheest) and Goldream (King’s Stand Stakes-Gr.1 and Prix de l’Abbaye-Gr.1). His yearlings averaged £275,000 in 2015 (top £1.1m guineas). His lifetime winner to runners is 68.5% and stakes winner to runners is 11.4%. To early November Oasis Dream was credited with 588 winners of more than 1800 races and earnings of $64m and his 98 stakes winners include 14 at Gr.1 level. His elite level winners are Midday (Kingmambo), Yorkshire Oaks, Nassau Stakes; Muhaarar (Linamx) Champions Sprint, July Cup, Commonwealth Cup; Power (Inchinor), Irish 2000 Guineas, Curragh National Stakes; Goldream (Machiavellian), King’s Stand Stakes, Prix de l’Abbaye; Tuscan Evening (Suave Dancer), Hollywood Gamely Stakes; Lady Jabne Digby (Niniski), Munich Dallmayr Preis; Prohibit (Warning), King’s Stand Stakes; Querari (Acatenango), Rome Premio Presidente della Repubblica; Aqlaam (Rainbow Quest), Prix du Moulin; Opinion (Sadler’s Wells), ATC The Metropolitan; Jwala (Indian Ridge), York Nunthorpe Stakes; Arcano (Daylami), Prix Morny; Charming Thought (Indian Ridge), Middle Park Stakes and Naaqoos (Machiavellian) Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere. His sire Green Desert (Danzig-Foreign Courier by Sir Ivor), who died in September aged 32, won five races (5f-7f) including the July Cup-Gr.1 and his other sire sons include Cape Cross (IRE) (sire of this year’s English Derby/Arc de Triomphe hero Golden Horn and the champion and classic winner Sea the Stars, now a successful sire), Desert Prince (IRE), Invincible Spirit (IRE) (sire of I Am Invincible), Owington,

To early November Oasis Dream was credited with 588 winners of more than 1800 races and earnings of $64m and his 98 stakes winners include 14 at Gr.1 level. Sheikh Albadou and Tamarisk (all Gr.1 winners) as well as leading NZ sire Volksraad (GB) and Desert Sun (IRE) (sire of champion Sunline and broodmare sire of unbeaten champion Black Caviar). Retired from stud duty in 2011, Green Desert left 94 stakes winners and 745 winners and is also a noted broodmare sire, one of his daughters producing Gr.1 winner and NZ shuttler Makfi (GB) (Dubawi). Showcasing’s dam Arabesque is a daughter of Zafonic (Gone West) and Prophecy (Warning) and she showed plenty of speed on the track where her wins included the Pontefract Flying Fillies StakesLR. Her eight winners also include the Danehill-sired stakes winner Camacho, who is doing a really good job as a sire in the UK from limited opportunities. This seems a perfect pointer to choosing Danehillline mares for Showcasing. Second dam Prophecy was the third top filly on the 1993 English 2YO Free Handicap and her three wins included the Cheveley Park Stakes-Gr.1. She is dam of imported Australian triple Gr.1 winner Foreteller (Dansili), winner of the Ranvet, Makybe Diva Stakes and Underwood Stakes. Arabesque is also a sister in blood to Gr.2 winner and classic fourth Modern Look, by Zamindar, a brother to Zafonic. Prophecy’s sire Warning, a top class miler by Known Fact, is

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closely related to Scenic (IRE) and from the In Reality (Man o’War) sire line. There are useful pedigree links here to Eight Carat, Vice Regal and the dam of Bletchingly when considering mares who might suit Showcasing. Prophecy is also second dam of 2012-13 NZ Filly of the Year Fix (by Iffraaj, a son of Zafonic). Zafonic (Gone West-Zaizafon by The Minstrel) was also bred by Khalid Abdullah and was undefeated as a juvenile when rated Europe’s Champion Two Year-old after winner the Prix Morny, Prix de la Salamandre and then the Dewhurst Stakes at Gr.1 level. Beaten a short head by Kingmambo first up in the Prix Djebel at three, he defeated Barathea next time out in the English 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 at Newmarket, scoring by 3.5 lengths and breaking a 45 year-old course record in the process. He stood at Banstead Manor and left champion Xaar, Count Dubois, Zee Zee Top, Zafeen, Trade Fair and Iffraaj. Zafonic died at Arrowfield early in the 2002 southern season after a paddock accident. He sired 362 winners (53SW) of $40m and had a high (10%) ratio of stakes winners to starters. His daughters have left 650 winners of $59m, their 60 stakes winners (5.6% of starters) including seven at Gr.1 level by the likes of Pivotal, Efisio, Alhaarth, Dansili, Sea the Stars, New Approach and Unfuwain. Zafonic’s sire Gone West is also a noted sire of sires and he is a son of breed shaper Mr. Prospector, while his dam is by champion Secretariat. The Gone West-Danehill cross has worked well in Australia with Golden Slipper hero Sepoy bred this way (Elusive Quality (USA)-Watchful by Danehill (USA)). Showcasing’s dam Arabesque carries the mare Tamerett 3fx3m via daughter Secrettame and son Known Fact, while Showcasing is inbred 4mx4f to Lyphard and 4m,5mx5m,5m to that horse’s sire Northern Dancer. He is 6fx6m to Native Dancer (dam sire of Northern Dancer) and 6mx6m to Somethingroyal via sons Sir Gaylord and Secretariat. Oasis Dream also carries a 4fx4m of Never Bend.

Showcasing’s success as a sire of two year-olds should again have buyers lining up to inspect his stock at Karaka in 2016.

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Bay colt, 2007 Danzig

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This branch of the Green Desert line has worked well with Nureyev and with Danehill. Showcasing looks ideal for daughters of Zabeel (Sir Ivor/Nureyev cross) and mares featuring Danehill in their pedigrees.

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19b Am. 2d 17b 1l 3d 19b 22d 2s 19 8f 13c

Of Showcasing’s northern stakes winners Prize Exhibit is out of a mare whose dam is by a son of Nureyev; Toocoolforschool’s dam brings in another line of Mr. Prospector and Never Bend; Cappella Sansevero’s dam brings in more Northern Dancer, including Lyphard, and Busted; Accipiter’s dam brings in another line of Roberto, Raise a Native and Secretariat; while Quiet Reflection’s dam (who carries a double of Noholme) brings in Orpen (by Danzig and from Danehill’s family) and Sir Ivor and another line of Busted. His NZ stars Showboy (dam has Storm Bird and Nijinsky, who feature pedigree links to The Minstrel) and Hardline (second dam inbred 3mx3m to Sir Ivor) have dams who also play to strengths in Showcasing’s pedigree. Showcasing hails from family 5j and his eighth dam Schwester (Pennant-Swinging by Broomstick) is a sister to champion Equipoise (29 wins in 51 starts) sire of Kentucky Derby winner Shut Out in only four seasons at stud. Showcasing’s third dam Andaleeb (Lyphard) won the Yorkshire Oaks-Gr.3. This is the family of Mom’s Command, Be My Native, Chompion, Pia Star and more distantly of Sea Biscuit and Intentionally (sire line of Warning). As a speed horse from the Danzig line, Showcasing has always been popular with NZ breeders. He covered more than 450 mares in his first four NZ seasons (2011-14) and is again working through a solid book in 2015. His success as a sire of two yearolds should again have buyers lining up to inspect his stock at Karaka in 2016.

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N AN ENORMOUS boost to NZB’s Karaka Million Series, the $1m Karaka Million for two year-olds will no longer be the only $1m prize on offer at Karaka. This follows the announcement earlier this year of a huge stake money increase that sees the Karaka 3YO Mile become the new $1m Karaka Million 3YO Classic.

With the success of New Zealand three yearolds, the new $1m Karaka Million 3YO Classic is sure to become a target for trainers from NZ and Australia. Kiwi three year-olds have an illustrious record in Australia, winning 35% of Gr.1 3YO races in Australia in the past five seasons. Last season Volkstok’n’barrell (NZ) (Tavistock) won the Karaka 3YO Mile, held at the Karaka Million Twilight Race Meeting. He went on to win the Rosehill GuineasGr.1 in Sydney. NZB co-managing director Petrea Vela is thrilled with such a significant boost to the Series and acknowledged that it is thanks to the support of NZTR and the Auckland Racing Club that it was able to happen. “It has always been NZB’s ambition to find a way to celebrate and support our three yearolds through the Series and we’re so excited that we are able to offer this opportunity to buyers at Karaka,” she said. “This new $1m race will suit those horses who excel over 1400m to 1600m, whilst also acting as a springboard into the Guineas races and the Derby for the classic three year-olds. It’s with enormous thanks to the Auckland Racing Club and New

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Zealand Thoroughbred Racing that we have been able to collaborate to get it in place for January 2016. With two $1m features, for two and three year-olds, everyone can have a live chance at competing for the jackpot with their Karaka yearlings. This should add a whole other layer of appeal to the selection of yearlings on offer at Karaka in January.” From 2018 the Karaka Million Twilight Meeting at Ellerslie racecourse will host two of the richest races in New Zealand on its six-race card, cementing its position as one of the most iconic race meetings on the calendar. Yearlings on offer at Karaka 2016 (from January 25 next year) will now be eligible to enter to compete for the $1m 2YO event (1200m) in 2017, the new $1m 3YO event (1600m) in 2018, plus the $100,000 Windsor Park Stud Karaka Stayers Cup each year thereafter. The Karaka Million 3YO Classic is not the only feature three year-old race in New Zealand to have its prize money boosted to $1m. As of 2016 the New Zealand Derby will also be worth $1m. Volkstok’n’barrell used this year’s Karaka 3YO Mile as his lead up to the New Zealand Derby-Gr.1,

finishing a close second to Mongolian Khan (Holy Roman Emperor). With two $1m races just six weeks apart, there is plenty of incentive for trainers to buy the famous classic kiwi type of thoroughbred at Karaka 2016. While the allure of the new race is sure to attract attention it is important to remember the $1m Karaka Million for 2YOs is still a headline act. Australian trainers have enjoyed plenty of success in the $1m Karaka Million, including Queensland trainer Liam Birchley winning the race last year with Hardline (NZ) (Showcasing). A $130,000 purchase at the 2015 Karaka Select Sale, Hardline collected the winner’s cheque just one year after being bought. It was the second occasion Birchley had won the Karaka Million following the victory of Sister Havana (General Nediym) in 2010. Birchley is not the only Australian trainer to successful bring a two year-old back across the Tasman. Anthony Freedman produced Ockham’s Razor (NZ) (Any Suggestion) to win the 2012 Karaka Million.

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N EMERGING crop of sires in New Zealand is producing promising results on the racetrack and in the sale ring. While established sires like Savabeel, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Pentire, Darci Brahma and Pins have continued to enjoy outstanding success, a new found depth has been added to the kiwi stallion ranks. The largest collection of these exciting stallions will be found at New Zealand Bloodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 National Yearling Sales Series.

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New Zealand is cementing its prowess for producing classic, Derby and Oaks-winning horses and this new wave is already promising to continue that tradition.

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Tavistock

Leading the way is Tavistock, the sire of two classic winners with his oldest progeny only four year-olds. The Rosehill Guineas-Gr.1 winner Volkstok’n’barrell (NZ) emerged from the first crop by Tavistock, helping him become the leading second season sire in NZ last season. The son of Montjeu has quickly followed up the success of his first crop with Tarzino (NZ) winning the Victoria Derby-Gr.1 during this season’s spring. Another sire to have a three year-old stakes winner during the Melbourne Cup Carnival was Makfi, sire of Listed TCL Stakes (1800m) winner Hursley (NZ). With his oldest progeny just three year-olds, Makfi sired

Makfi

Dalghar

Gr.1-winning juvenile Marky Mark (NZ), the winner of the Manawatu Sires’ Produce late last season.

Cup-Gr.1, Shocking is already the sire of stakes performer High Class (NZ).

Rip Van Winkle, the winner of three Gr.1 races in Europe, two of them coming as a three year-old, is a sire with the credentials to produce a classic horse. The son of Galileo is the sire of northern hemisphere Gr.1 winner Dick Whittington along with a number of promising horses down under, including Gr.3 winner Magic Dancer (NZ).

Among the crop of sires who have three year-olds on the track is Per Incanto, the leading first season sire by winners in NZ last season. The son of Street Cry is the sire of Gr.1-winning two year-old Dal Cielo (NZ), who was stakes performed in Melbourne during the spring. Another stakes winner for the sire as a juvenile is Rocanto (NZ), a Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 placed. Per Incanto has kicked off the new season as he finished the last, with another two year-old stakes winner in Tennessee (NZ), the winner of the Listed Wellesley Stakes.

Another with a strong staying resume is Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 winner Shocking, who also has three yearolds racing. A 2000m WFA winner in the Australian

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Super Easy

The Champion First Season Sire and Champion 2YO sire in New Zealand last season was Showcasing (NZ), the sire of $1m Karaka Million victor Hardline (NZ). The first crop from the son of Oasis Dream has already produced four southern hemisphere stakes winners including the Australian Gr.2 performer Cylinder Beach (NZ). An exciting crop of sires whose eldest progeny are starting to hit the races as juveniles has joined these emerging sires with three year-olds on the track. Home grown talent Jimmy Choux was a Derby-winning three year-old and will be looking to pass on the talent that saw him capture the

Reliable Man

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Rosehill Guineas in Australia among his five Gr.1 victories. Internationally sourced sires who are likely to throw the ‘classic kiwi’ type of horse include Cape Blanco, Dalghar, Pour Moi, Redwood and Zacinto, with all of their progeny well received as yearlings. This quintet of sires fits the mould of what has worked well in New Zealand previously. They will be looking to emulate what has already been successful, the classic three year-old type. A new batch of freshman sires will be featured at Karaka 2016 including some champions of recent times. Outstanding racehorses Ocean Park, a five-time

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Gr.1 winner and New Zealand Horse of the Year, Pierro, also the winner of five Gr.1 races and Champion 2YO of Australia, All Too Hard, a four-time Gr.1 winner and Australian Champion 3YO Colt, Reliable Man, brilliant winner of the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth S. at Randwick defeating a star-studded field which included Dundeel, Happy Trails, Silent Achiever and Secret Admirer. Super Easy, a dual Singapore Horse of the Year, plus the world’s highest rated horse of all time in Frankel, all have yearlings heading to Karaka 2016. They are joined by well-credentialed horses Animal Kingdom, Azamour, Burgundy, Excelebration, He’s Remarkable, Power, Rock ‘n’ Pop and Your Song at NZB’s 90th National Yearling Sales Series 2016.

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ERE AT Waikato we put 100% concentration into producing the best animal that we possibly can,” says Waikato Stud owner and general manager Mark Chittick. It’s a big statement but the results achieved by this world-renowned stud are proof it is true.

Names such as Starcraft, who was the first New Zealand-bred horse to win a European Gr.1, O’Reilly, a NZ Horse of the Year winner and outstanding sire, Sacred Falls, a Gr.1 winner in NZ and Australia, they are but a few names on a remarkable list of graduates. Originally purchased by Chittick’s parents Garry and Mary in 1993, the farm was purchased by Mark and his late wife Lisa in 2013 (sadly Lisa passed away in May 2014). Since 1993 Waikato Stud has grown from 174ha (430 acres) to more than 647ha (1600 acres), boasts 40 permanent full-time staff and world-class facilities.

Q: Your parents had originally owned and operated Thornton Park Stud before purchasing Waikato? A: “Yes that’s right, and they bought Waikato Stud as a ‘going concern’, so the three stallions Pompeii Court, Defensive Play and Masterclass were already standing here. My parents also brought Centaine and Kinjite along with them from Thornton Park. As Waikato Stud was already well recognised within the industry, they decided to keep the name associated with that property.” Q: You and Lisa are the parents of three children; how do they enjoy life at Waikato? A: “Charlotte (14) enjoys showing horses and has two New Zealand titles. She is actually off school at the present time competing in a big show. The boys George (13) and Harry (10) enjoy the farm, but

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aren’t really into riding at this stage though. George is quite good with people and loves being involved with Karaka and events like that, he really loves looking after the marketing side of things. Harry just loves the farm and when he gets older he will look after debt collection.”

“So for that part of my life rugby really was my main sport. At this time in my life I just really enjoy any outdoor activities, but in particular clay bird shooting. I have a great little set-up here at the farm where I have put in a bit of practise and managed to win a silver medal in a world championship at one stage!”

Q: Where did you go to school and did you play any sport?

Q: These days you probably don’t get much spare time, but when you do what activities or hobbies do you enjoy?

A: “I attended boarding school at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, which is down in Wellington. I can tell you the College is a twelve and a half minute walk from Trentham Racecourse! I really loved my rugby and played it from the ‘barefeet’ days through to until we moved up to Matamata, where I managed to play for the Waikato representative team here.

A: “Well when I do get a little bit of time outside of the stud, I like to enjoy a few different kinds of outdoors activities. The family is keen to head down south in the winter and enjoy a bit of skiing and snowboarding. The kids are also right into their wakeboarding so we head to the water when we can. We just try and keep ourselves active and get out in the fresh air.”

O’Reilly

Q: With your parents being so heavily involved in the thoroughbred breeding industry, was there ever any thought for you of doing anything else? A: “No not really. I’ve always really loved agriculture and farming and even the animal reproduction side of things. So if I didn’t do what I’m doing now, it would certainly still be something on the land in one way or another. We still regard ourselves as farmers, only we are farming horses. “We now operate on 1600 acres here. When we first bought Waikato we were operating on 430 acres, but in the past 22 years we’ve increased the size of things. We do grow a little bit of our own hay and run a few cattle as a secondary grazing option and for pasture management. But really everything here is 100% focused on the horses.” Q: You are standing seven stallions at Waikato, how many mares and others do you have on the farm? A: “We have 220 of our own mares and this year wintered just under 400. I guess at the moment we would have 500 mares on the property plus another 130 yearlings. There are around 50 horses of racing age currently in pre-training. This is done on a property we bought that was kind of set up for that, but we made some improvements and did some tidying up and it has worked really well. We generally break in around 30 or 40 yearlings annually, these are mostly our own fillies we race between here, Australia and Singapore.” Q: When your parents purchased Waikato Stud, they would have brought some horses with them from Thornton Park? A: “They brought two stallions with them, they were Centaine and Kinjite. They joined the three that were already here; Pompeii Court, Defensive Play and Masterclass. “Centaine really took us to another level and leading on from the success on the racetrack of his progeny was the fact that he turned out to be a fantastic broodmare sire. When we then had a lot of success for example, with Pins and O’Reilly as stallions, a lot of their good progeny were out of Centaine mares. So that really helped to solidify the success and continued improvement here at the farm.” Q: Centaine was obviously a cornerstone of Waikato Stud, and O’Reilly certainly had a huge influence? A: “One of the fantastic things about O’Reilly was

Savabeel

that we owned him outright. So we are definitely grateful for the huge part he has played in the increase in Waikato Stud during the past 15 or 20 years. The O’Reilly mares are proving to be absolute gold, as good if not better, than the Centaine mares. And then on the back of him, along came Savabeel and he’s also been a wonderful sire. “From a personal point of view, standing those sorts of stallions is what we want to be doing, that’s what we want to be achieving. Centaine was a great old mate, a lovely old horse to work with and then of course O’Reilly, we were pretty close to him. He was born and bred on the farm; we raised him and then we raced him. Then following on from his death on New Year’s Eve, it was pretty emotional to be leading his son Sacred Falls from the truck and into O’Reilly’s box. Sacred Falls had given us some fantastic highlights, especially through the challenging time when we lost Lisa, so it was definitely a pretty good feeling to see him coming back to the farm. He’s settled into life here pretty well and he’s a very cool horse to deal with, very much like his father. So the next chapter continues.”

“I’m looking forward to presenting the progeny of both Ocean Park and Rock ‘n’ Pop this year. I’m quite proud of these yearlings and can’t wait to take them to the sales between here and Australia.” Q: This year we will see the first yearlings of two of your other stallions at the sales? A: “Yes, I’m looking forward to presenting the progeny of both Ocean Park and Rock ‘n’ Pop this year. I’m quite proud of these yearlings and can’t wait to take them to the sales between here and Australia.” Q: And what can you tell us about your Karaka draft this year? A: “We’ve got a very special draft this year. There will be about 100 yearlings in total of our own at Karaka. I have had a lot to do with this group, with

Ocean Park

their management and growth from foals right through to weanlings and then finally to yearlings and I really believe it could be one of the best drafts we’ve ever presented at the sales. “This year will be the first time in about two or three years we have gone to the sales with yearlings by as yet unproven sires, but we are excited to be presenting the progeny of Ocean Park and Rock ‘n’ Pop and finding new homes for them. When you are also going to the sales with yearlings by Pins, Savabeel and the second to last crop by O’Reilly, it stands you in a pretty good position.” Q: When you are considering a new stallion for the stud, what requirements or qualities are important to you? A: “Well they definitely need to have speed, at the end of the day we are trying to produce racehorses who can run fast. We really do like to have ownership in them if we possibly can, obviously we have a good broodmare band and we need to cater for them. But one of the main things we do look for is that good turn of foot in the last couple of furlongs, which they will hopefully then pass on down to their progeny.” Q: What exciting developments can we expect to see in the future of Waikato Stud? A: “We recently purchased another 120 acre farm next to us, which brought our total land up to the 1600 acres I mentioned. We only just took that over last week (early November) actually, so it will be nice to get that developed in the way that we have done with a few other properties that we’ve purchased. “After that we have to keep a lookout for the next successful stallion. I’m very proud of the line-up that we’ve got right at the moment, but we’ve got to keep them coming in the door. And of course to still keep producing as many Gr.1 winners as we can.” Q: Do you have any advice for anybody who would like to be successful in breeding and or racing thoroughbreds? A: “Yes, the harder you work the luckier you are! And one thing I do believe is that people with farming backgrounds make the best race horse breeders. They really understand about how to look after their farm and look after their animals and give them every opportunity. But probably for us I’d say the most important thing is to enjoy what we are doing and enjoy what we’ve got and just keep it going as best as you possibly can.”

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Victorian based trainer Leon Corstens inspects a yearling at Karaka

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USTRALIAN BUYERS are a familiar sight at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series. Australia is perennially the leading buying bench at Karaka and their thirst for New Zealand horses should show no sign of waning. Last year they increased their spend at the Sale by 6% showing a renewed enthusiasm for kiwi thoroughbreds – and the success has followed.

Arguably the biggest motivator is the results that keep coming from New Zealand with kiwi horses punching above their weight in Australia, winning 23% of Group 1 races this season from just 5.5% of the racing population. Another factor that lures Australians to New Zealand is the pristine conditions that young horses are grown on in New Zealand. The lush pastures and favourable climate gives kiwi horses a good start to life.

Leading Melbourne trainer Mick Price tasted success with kiwi three-year-old Tarzino (NZ) (Tavistock) who dominantly won the Group 1 Victoria Derby this spring. Price thinks that there is an easy explanation why kiwi horses keep performing so well. “It is pretty simple why Karaka is a good place to buy – they just keep producing good horses,” he said. “New Zealand is one of the best countries

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in the world for growing out horses. They are passionate breeders and it is a great country for growing anything.”

(NZ) (Teofilo), winner of the Group 1 Doncaster Mile and Group 1 George Main Stakes, were purchased at Karaka 2013.

Ex-pat kiwi Chris Waller is the hottest trainer in Australia at the moment. He is the leading trainer of Group 1 winners in the country and kiwi horses have contributed to that list this season. Both Preferment (NZ) (Zabeel), winner of the Group 1 Victoria Derby and the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes, and Kermadec

Waller teams up with bloodstock agent Guy Mulcaster when purchasing and the pair came to Karaka with a plan in 2013 to buy three-year-old types. That plan was executed to perfection with both Preferment and Kermadec victorious at Group 1 level as three-year-olds.

Leading trainer Chris Waller has looked to New Zealand for quality staying types

Dual Group 1 winner Kermadec (NZ) was purchased at Karaka 2013

“Chris and I are both kiwi boys and like to support the New Zealand industry and it has been good to us,” commented Mulcaster. “Three years ago we set up a syndicate to buy horses in New Zealand with a focus on buying some nice three-year-old types. We bought six winners in the first year including Preferment. We have continued with the same owners and we have some nice horses coming through, not just Derby horses but horses we are targeting towards Guineas races.” Preferment was one of the horses purchased for the syndicate while Kermadec was bought by Mulcaster for a client, Neville Morgan, who has an affinity with kiwi horses having raced multiple Group 1 winner Rangirangdoo (NZ) (Pentire) as well. There are many factors that have Mulcaster enthused about buying at Karaka again.

“In the next few years we are seeing some nice new stallions coming through which is good to see for New Zealand,” he said.

It is the middle-distance and staying type of horse that New Zealand is renowned for and that is what attracts buyers, such as Foote, back to Karaka.

“Buying for a syndicate, we go in looking for a certain amount of horses and we find good value at Karaka. We like to leave them in New Zealand once we have bought them for their early education so when they get to Australia they are well educated and mature.”

“New Zealand has always produced great stayers and still does,” commented Foote. “There is great value to be found as well, across all three sales.

New Zealand has a proud history of producing Group 1 Melbourne Cup winners with 48% coming from across the Tasman in the past 50 years. This year it was Prince of Penzance (NZ) (Pentire) who famously won the great race with Michelle Payne aboard for trainer Darren Weir. Purchased by bloodstock agent John Foote for just NZ$50,000, the son of Pentire is a prime example of the value and quality that can be found at Karaka.

Mick Price, trainer of 2015 Gr.1 Victoria Derby winner Tarzino (NZ)

“Buyers don’t have to go to the UK to find good stayers, there is plenty of quality to be found in New Zealand. I don’t know why so many Australians buy these expensive tried horses in Europe when there is quality, at great value, on our doorstep in New Zealand.” Given the success of New Zealand horses this season and the confidence trainers and buyers appear to have in the product coming from across the Tasman, Australia’s reign as the leading buying bench at Karaka looks set to continue.

“It is pretty simple why Karaka is a good place to buy – they just keep producing good horses.” MICK PRICE

Bloodstock agent John Foote purchased Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance (NZ) at Karaka

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STUD PROFILE

STORY BY SARAH PEATLING

CELEBRATING

75 YEARS

The Williams family and Little Avondale Stud celebrate 75 years of making their mark on the thoroughbred industry in New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

HE DREAM started with Alister and Nancy Williams, was then passed on to sons Tom and Richard (Buzz) and now three generations later, Sam and Catriona Williams represent the family’s iconic breeding operation

When Alister and Nancy moved to the famed 1200 acre Te Parae property where sheep and cattle reigned east of Masterton, it was only on the proviso that Nancy be allowed to bring her two mares and dogs, for she would not leave New Zealand’s South Island without them. Unbeknownst at the time, this was a pivotal moment in history because one of those mares, the English-bred Sunbride, who Nancy handpicked after spotting the mare’s head poking over a box at Trentham, ended up producing Melbourne Cup winner Straight Draw. It must be mentioned that after producing four average fillies beforehand, Alister suggested to Nancy that Sunbride had not been much good and that she should sell her. In the reflective words of Alister himself:

Aside from winning Australia’s holy grail of staying contests, the family’s greatest coup was standing champion stallion Oncidium. With six crops racing at the time of his unfortunate premature death, he topped the Australian and New Zealand Champion Sires list three times and produced a legendary book of Group 1 winners including Leilani (Caulfield Cup), Taras Bulba (AJC Derby), Dayana (VRC Derby), Gold Brick (AJC Derby), Young Ida (NZ Oaks), Sandarae (VRC Oaks), Grand Cidium (Caulfield Guineas) and Oncidon (Metropolitan Handicap). This success really set the tone for sons Tom and Richard – otherwise known as Buzz, to carry forward the family tradition of raising and selling top quality stock, with Tom focussed on the cattle, sheep, and deer by this stage, while Buzz managed the thoroughbreds from the lush pastures of Te Parae. But it was the attention to detail and philosophy to buy the best and breed to the best which Buzz was inspired most by mum Nancy.

“My wife replied: I refuse to entertain any thought of selling Sunbride. When I go broke and I am evicted from Te Parae, Sunbride and I will walk down the road together.

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“The international experts said it couldn’t be done but Nancy Williams did it; she produced the perfect yearling. Their philosophy was buy the best, breed to the best and hope for the best and it paid off.” Alister and Nancy moved to a 119 acre former dairy farm just on the outskirts of Masterton after 1967, hence began another thoroughbred legacy in the birth of Little Avondale, which eventually saw Buzz, wife Susie and their three children Sam, Anna and George, relocate with the bulk of Te Parae’s thoroughbreds where the operation has grown from strength to strength. The Little Avondale partnership first held shares in two wildly successful stallions – Sir Patrick Hogan’s Zabeel and Gary Chittick’s Centaine and over the years stood Carolingian (their first stallion), Towkay, Zed, Nadeem and Per Incanto - showcasing the sought after Street Cry bloodline which kick-started his stud career beautifully, serving 261 mares in the first two years, which led to Per Incanto taking out the honours as leading first season sire 2014/15 of runners to winners. Little Avondale’s acreage has been boosted to 283 with world-class facilities and new bloodstock acquisitions to complement the old lines; it’s been a long standing family affair which has seen top class horses bred, raised and sold from the farm including Xanadu, Roman Emperor, Savvy Nature, Dal Cielo and Usainity, of which Buzz Williams is immensely proud.

“The foal Sunbride was carrying at the time was the 1957 Melbourne Cup winner Straight Draw and it is to my wife’s everlasting credit that she never once said to me ‘I told you so.’ Nancy’s sharp eye for detail and bloodstock together with Alister’s canny ability to assess pedigrees created a formidable team which led the pair to dizzying heights of success on the New Zealand thoroughbred scene and beyond.

“The greatest lesson from my mother was her attention to detail; she was meticulous about everything to do with the horses… and the combination with dad was unbeatable.

Oncidium

“What I take the most satisfaction from is that everyone in the family has got involved including the kids and that’s where I’ve had the biggest thrill; passing on the enthusiasm mum and dad gave me.

Nancy’s sharp eye for detail and bloodstock together with Alister’s canny ability to assess pedigrees created a formidable team which led the pair to dizzying heights of success on the New Zealand thoroughbred scene and beyond. “I’ve been incredibly lucky in life.” Buzz’s son Sam and wife Catriona, who officially took over the reins of Little Avondale in 2005 to the present day, are both highly accomplished horse people in their own right and have come a long way with their own inspiring stories. Sam, having spent most of his life in stables and breeding farms, worked his way from the ground up, which has put him in good stead to be leading the family’s boutique operation. “I was always at the stable as a kid and remember being given $5 pocket money for helping out at Te Parae stables…I guess I was cheap labour back then but I loved it!” After finishing school, he went on to work three summers at Sir Patrick Hogan’s famed Cambridge Stud preparing yearlings while completing a Diploma in Farm Management from Lincoln. Sam also time spent with Gary Mudgway at David Benjamin’s Fayette Park before being injured by the stallion Omnicorp, necessitating 10 screws in his arm.

While recovering from the injury, Sam travelled to England and Ireland where he visited the respective National Studs before returning to Little Avondale in 1993. Much like Sam, Catriona grew up with an immense passion for the ponies and showed serious riding talent, having competed at both Grand Prix level Showjumping and Advanced level Eventing, a rare feat also achieved by the Olympians Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Vaughn Jefferies. 10 November 2002 marked a life changing day though for Catriona, when a riding accident in the North Island of New Zealand left her with irreparable spinal cord injuries which resulted in Catriona facing life in a wheelchair as a C6-7 tetraplegic. While the devastating accident changed her life forever, it didn’t stop her passion for horses nor her drive, determination and love for life.

In addition to managing marketing and communications at Little Avondale, Catriona donates a great deal of time to The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Trust www.catwalk.org.nz, established by a group of Catriona’s friends who like her, were keen to support SCI research so they could help the livelihoods of those in wheelchairs. In November 2010 Catriona, Mark Todd and 58 other friends and supporters completed the New York Marathon, which raised $350,000 to go towards SCI research. In June/July 2013 Catriona along with Sam, two other Tetraplegics Rob Creagh and Neil Cudby a group of friends and supporters cycled to Everest Base Camp which raised $600,000 for CatWalk, SCIN and SCI research.

“I know people may feel sorry for me but it’s good to remember that it’s my body that’s a little broken, and not my personality!

The list of Catriona’s achievements continues to amaze but a fitting finale to this story is CatWalk’s 10 year celebratory anniversary at Skycity which raised $420,000 and a visit from International CatWalk Patron Zara Phillips.

“This is true of everyone in a chair,” explained Catriona.

Yes, celebrating 75 years with the Williams is worthy indeed.

Sam and Catriona Williams with their dogs Bill and Ted

Alister and Nancy Williams with Ilumquh’s Caulfield Cup

Buzz and Susie Williams

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13. David Hayes, Mark Pilkington 14. John Sargent 15. Justin Bahen 16. Lee Freedman 17. Terry Henderson 18. James Bester 19. James Cummings 20. Michael Hawkes, John Hawkes, Wayne Hawkes 21. John McArdle 22. Philip Stokes 23. NZ cricket captain Brendon McCullum 24. Peter Snowden 25. Clare Hawkes, Kylie Bax 26. Peter Carrick 27. Tony McEvoy 28. Luke Oliver 29. Max Whitby 30. Lance O’Sullivan, Paul O’Sullivan

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BRIGHTHILL FARM

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BELTANA

FOUR OF THE BEST

ICHARD RUTHERFORD’S Beltana Stud is a unique operation, a “typical New Zealand sheep and cattle property” also home to a small but select group of thoroughbred broodmares.

A breeder who bats well above his average in relation to sales ring and racetrack results, Rutherford has been taking yearlings to the Karaka sales since the very beginning and in 2016 is looking forward to parading four “particularly nice” horses...

PREMIER Lot 67 bay colt Commands - Shemiyra From the final crop of an outstanding stallion (the sire of 68 stakes winners), he is out of an imported In The Wings mare whose first two to race are both winners including the exciting Hong Kong galloper Top Act. A Group Three winner in early November (and at the time of writing being set for the Hong Kong International Cup-Gr.1 (2000m), he won five of his ten starts last season. Hailing from one of the Aga Khan’s finest families, this fellow’s grandam is

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the French Oaks-Gr.1 (2100m) winner Shemaka, dam of the dual Group Three winner Shemima and the Listed winners Shemaya and Shemala, in turn dam of the dual Group Three winner Shemima. “He is really something else, the best looking yearling I have ever bred,” Rutherford said. “He is just an outstanding colt.” Commands has fared very well with Sadler’s Wells line mares, the cross producing the dual Group one winner Epaulette, the Group Two winner Paximadia and the Listed winners Nona In Command and Boristar.

Lot 133 bay filly O’Reilly- Volkrose Sister to the Newmarket Handicap-Gr.1 (1200m) winner Shamexpress who has proven very popular at his first two years at stud. Also a 3/4 sister to the Group Three winner O’Reilly Rose from the family of the Caulfield Cup-Gr.1 (2400m) winner Affinity, this descendant of famed matriarch Lady Josephine is described by Rutherford as “a lovely dark filly, very strong and correct and not dissimilar in type to Shamexpress.” Her dam is by Volksraad whose daughters are proving to be terrific broodmares, to date producing 30 stakes winners including the Hong Kong superstar Able Friend.

STORY BY KRISTEN MANNING

It is interesting to note that there have been only 27 named foals who carry the combination of O’Reilly and Volksraad, of whom 21 have raced with 17 being winners, an outstanding 81% strike rate. O’Reilly is of course one of New Zealand’s most successful stallions, the sire of 84 stakes winners including the Group One winners Silent Achiever, Alamosa, Sacred Falls, The Jewel, Maco’Reilly, Final Destination, Shamrocker, Guyno, Swick, O’Marilyn and Master O’Reilly. Lot 442 black colt Savabeel - O’Reilly Rose Hailing from this same prolific family is lot 442, an attractive black colt by the W.S Cox Plate-Gr.1 (2040m) winner Savabeel out of the Group Three mare O’Reilly Rose. The Savabeel/O’Reilly cross boasts an outstanding strike rate having produced eight stakes winners including the Group One winners Costume, Savaria and Diademe and this fellow is bred on a 3m x 4m cross of Sir Tristram. Savabeel fares especially well when Sir Tristram is

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Commands

Shemiyra

133

B. F

O'Reilly

Volkrose

442

Bl. C

Savabeel

O'Reilly Rose

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COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

816

B. F

Crystalthecowgirl

O'Reilly

duplicated, siring six stakes winners on this cross including the Group One winner Diademe and the Group Three winner Strike The Stars. “He was as nice a foal as we have had here and he is maturing into a lovely horse. He is a big upstanding black colt with plenty of quality,” said Rutherford. Savabeel is the great Zabeel’s most successful sire son, siring 43 stakes winners including the Group One gallopers Sangster, Soriano, Scarlett Lady, Lucia Valentina, Costume, Diademe, Kawi, Brambles, Pasadena Girl and Savaria.

SELECT Lot 816 bay filly O’Reilly - Crystalthecowgirl

Newmarket Handicap Gr.1 winner Shamexpress.: his full sister will go through the ring as Lot 133

Beltana also take an O’Reilly filly to the Select session, lot 816 out of the unraced High Chaparral mare Crystalthecowgirl whose dam is the Listed winning juvenile Crystal Brook by Star Way, dam of six winners including the Group Two galloper Highflying and recent brilliant first start Avondale maiden winner Antonio Giuseppe (by Shocking) who is the best sort of pedigree update a mare could wish for. Boasting interesting line-breeding patterns with her sire and dam bred on same Northern Dancer/Mill Reef/Tulyar cross, she also carries crosses of the excellent mares Lalun and Nogara. Hailing from the family of the Group One winners Heroicity and Le Drakkar, she is “a nice workmanlike filly, a correct individual who has been improving all the time.”

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“He is really something else, the best looking yearling I have ever bred. He is just an outstanding colt.” High Chaparral has made a most encouraging start to his career as a broodmare sire with his daughters already producing Group One winners in both hemispheres, in Australia Suavito and in Europe The Wow Signal.

Q &A What is your approach to selecting sires for your mares? “I like to use proven stallions who have enjoyed success in both New Zealand and Australia.” When do you begin your sale preparation and what are your methods? “I do everything myself and I don’t have large numbers so it is very much hands-on. From the time they are weaned I am attending to them all the time so they get the personal touch.” What have been your highlights for the year? “Breeding only three or four a year I am never going to have as many highlights as the bigger farms but this year it has been very interesting watching Top Act go through his grades in Hong Kong and it will be exciting to see if he measures up in the big races.”

BELTANA Top Act wins the HKGr.3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse. He is a half-brother to Lot 67

Parnassus, Canterbury Ph: +64 3 319 2889 Richard Rutherford +64 274 321 026 Email: beltana@scorch.co.nz

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VENDORS

BRADBURY PARK

A FIRST CLASS DRAFT

RADBURY PARK is a family owned stud in Matamata, the heart of New Zealand’s Thoroughbred industry. The husband and wife team of Casey and Michelle Dando manage the farm, with Casey in charge of bloodstock and sales and Michelle taking care of the office and communications.

At the 2016 New Zealand Bloodstock Sales, Bradbury Park is offering four quality lots in the Premier Yearling sale by first class stallions Keeper, Medaglia d’Oro and exciting first season sire Reliable Man. The farm is well-represented in the Select Yearling sale where its draft includes yearlings by Tavistock – sire of the VRC Derby-Gr.1 winner Tarzino, Shocking, Jimmy Choux, Rip Van Winkle, Mastercraftsman and Reliable Man. We recently caught up with Bradbury Park’s Casey Dando ahead of the 2016 sale.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. “We started business in 2010 immediately after the sales and sold our first draft at the yearling sales the following January. Both Michelle and I have a long family history in racing, stretching back several generations.” Q. What are some of the leading graduates from your farm? A. “Our best one so far is Alamosa filly Strada Cavallo. She’s a graduate of the 2014 Sale where she made $60,000 in the Select session. She won her maiden in the John Grigg Stakes-LR at her fourth start before running a great second in the 2015 1000 Guineas-Gr.1 behind Risque. She’s an exciting filly that we look forward to following. Secret Spirit, a filly by Swiss Ace out of Kilimanjaro mare Spirit Of Sandford won four stakes races during the 2015 winter. She was grown out on the farm and went to the breakers from here. And the David Hayes trained He’s Our Rokki recently competed with aplomb in some of the three-year-old stakes races over the Melbourne Spring and Perth carnivals. Not bad for our first crop of horses from the farm - 16 runners for 8 winners, 3 stakes performers.” Q. What’s your approach to selecting sires for your mares? A. “Aside from looking into a crystal ball and going with your instincts, you’ve got to like the progeny.

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STORY BY MICHAEL VINCENT

Michelle with Redwood colt ex Accidentallyinlove that sold to Peter Moody at Karaka 2015 for $210,000

Bradbury Park graduate Strada Cavallo ran 2nd in the 2015 Gr.1 Thousand Guineas

The Jimmy Choux yearlings I’ve had go through my hands, I’ve really liked – good tough horses and they will produce on the track. I also try and get a first season sire that might be both successful and popular.” Q. What is your freshman sire pick? A. “Reliable Man. He’s a Gr.1 winner in both hemispheres and boasts a win over champion middle distance performer It’s A Dundeel in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes-Gr.1. He has an international pedigree with Australian form and he looks the real deal to me. We will wait and see what other people think in late January. Reliable Man is by 2003 Champion 3YO in Europe, Dalakhani, a winner of the Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club-Gr.1 and Longchamp Prix de l’Arc de TriompheGr.1 and is out of dual-winning Sadlers Wells mare On Fair Stage who has also produced stakes winners I’m Imposing (Danehill Dancer) and Gale Force (by Sindaar).” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “Lots 153 and 290 in the Premier Sale are both by Reliable Man and are two of my top lots. The filly (Lot 153) is out of an old girl we’ve had for a long time, Accidentallyinlove. By Cape Cross, the mare is a half-sister to four stakes performers and has had five to race for three winners including multiple stakes winner Guns at Five (by Duelled) and Karaka Millions-RL runner-up Fantastic Honour (by Any Suggestion). She just keeps producing type and style, and good hardy racehorses. The colt (Lot 290) is as international as you get being out of a European family that has already produced winners by Flying Spur and Redoute’s Choice in Australia. He’s all class, is big and strong, and is forward. He’s not an early foal but is probably our biggest yearling. We are very happy to have two Tavistock yearlings in the Select Sale. Lot 464 is a good style of colt from a

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DAM

153

B. F

Reliable Man

Accidentallyinlove

178

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Medaglia d'Oro

Artful Whisper

290

B. C

Reliable Man

Fifth Avenue

316

B. C

Keeper

Heartache

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DAM

462

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Pinot Grieve

464

B. C

Tavistock

Pinzee

553

B. F

Reliable Man

She's Invincible

568

B. F

Redwood

Sister

591

B. C

Pour Moi

Special Belt

661

Ch. C

Reliable Man

Vexed

665

B. C

Showcasing

Voyeur

679

Br. C

Anacheeva

Wyndam Belle

687

B. F

Tavistock

Zoe Quin

711

B. C

Bullet Train

Auspicious Day

814

B. C

Reliable Man

Cross Rate

847

B. F

Shocking

Douzaine

848

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Dreamworks

884

B. F

Rock 'n' Pop

French Lion

891

B. C

Niagara

Georgia Gold Rush

903

Br. C

Mastercraftsman

Grand Belt

1036

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Miss Infinnity

“Lots 153 and 290 in the Premier Sale are both by Reliable Man and are two of my top lots.”

tough, hard family who keeps getting winners. And Lot 687, the Zoe Quin (by Kashani) filly is all class. She’s got a bit of an attitude but is a little ripper. Our Pour Moi x Special Belt (by Pentire) is also a good style of horse and is only going to keep improving. He has a great attitude and eats everything you put in front of him. However the pick of our draft arguably, is Lot 814, another colt by Reliable Man. He’s an absolute walking machine. A late November foal, if he keeps going the way he is going, he will knock the legs off anything that tries to stick with him. He has a grouse little attitude and a grouse way about him.” Q. Is there anything unique in your approach to yearling preparation? A. “I don’t have a walker. We hand walk our yearlings or lead them from a gelding. We keep things simple and our main aim is to teach them to be racehorses. If they leave me and fit into a stable nicely, our buyers will be back to buy more.” Q. Do you have any parting advice for buyers? A. “I’ve got plenty of advice but you’ll have to come and talk to me in January.”

PO Box 350, Matamata Casey Dando +64 21 503 212 Michelle Dando +64 27 581 0016 info@bradburypark.co.nz bradburypark.co.nz

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BRIGHTHILL FARM

NZ azamours a highlight

HERE WAS, said Brighthill Farm’s Nick King, an air of optimism at the recent Karaka Ready To Run Sales, something he puts down to one very successful and exciting Melbourne spring carnival. One in which a New Zealand bred graduate of a Karaka sale “took on the European horses and showed that we can breed as good, if not better, stayers than anyone.”

The horse of course is the Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 (3200m) hero Prince Of Penzance, the first winner on that famous first Tuesday in November to carry a NZ suffix since Efficent in 2007.

Azamour served only one season in New Zealand with the resultant yearlings to go through the ring in 2016

It was a fight back of sorts and King is confident that New Zealand will again prove a happy hunting ground for Australians looking for their next big horse. “The Karaka 2016 catalogue is a most attractive one, one which will be of great appeal to buyers in Australia and beyond,” he said. “There is a great spread of proven and emerging stallions and we have the likes of young horses Tavistock and Per Incanto really doing the job.” King is also very excited about the one and only New Zealand bred crop of four times Group One winner Azamour who stood at Brighthill in 2013, sadly having to be put down due to injury at the Aga Khan’s Gilltown Stud in early 2014. “He has had his best ever year,” King said, pointing to the Group double for the outstanding filly Covert Love (Irish Oaks, 2400m and Prix de l’Opera, 2000m) and the Dubai Sheema Classic-Gr.1 (2400m) success for Dolniya who was also second in the Coronation Cup-Gr.1 (12f) and third behind Treve and Flintshire in the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud-Gr.1 (2400m). “We felt extremely privileged to stand Azamour and we are very excited about his yearlings, they are cracking types who we think are perfect horses for the Australian market.” The winner of six races including the St James’s Palace Stakes-Gr.1 (8f), the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes-Gr.1 (12f), the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes-Gr.1 (10f) and the Irish Champion Stakes-Gr.1 (10f), Azamour is a great loss to racing having sired 27 stakes winners.

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“The Karaka 2016 catalogue is a most attractive one, one which will be of great appeal to buyers in Australia and beyond.” Brighthill take four of Azamour’s yearlings to the Premier session and another ten to Select, highlights including a colt out of an imported sister to the Canadian Group One winner Forte Dei Marmi, a son of the Sydney Cup-Gr.1 (3200m) winner Honor Babe, a half-sister to the city winners Artistry and Countryman from the family of the triple Group One winner Samantha Miss and a colt out of a halfsister to the five times Group One winner Eremein. Brighthill also have five yearlings by resident stallion Dalghar, a track record holder over 1400m at Longchamp, winner and Group 2 placed 2YO, and Group 3 winning half-brother by Anabaa to the champion Dalakhani. Plus a lovely selection of youngsters by outside stallions such as Savabeel, Makfi, Iffraaj, Per Incanto, Tavistock, Pins and Teofilo.

for the sort of stallions who will appeal to Australian buyers looking for a good New Zealand stayer.”

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

239

Br. F

Savabeel

Dancing Attendance

298

B. C

Azamour

Franny

319

B. C

Azamour

Honor Babe

360

B. F

Azamour

Lady Peony

370

B. C

Azamour

Leti

What are some of the top lots in your draft? “The Azamour yearlings are a real highlight for us and because he was only here for one year many breeders are holding onto theirs, meaning that there is not a flood of them for sale. They are lovely horses who we think will really fit the bill.” When do you begin your sales preparation?

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

453

B. C

Makfi

Perfect Paradise

456

Br. C

Dalghar

Philippa Chelsea

472

B. C

Azamour

Press Leak

490

B. F

Azamour

Queen Boudicca

578

B. F

Dalghar

Sogno

603

Br. C

Iffraaj

Starpin

“We generally use Melbourne Cup time as a guide. We bring them along gently and have them peaking in January for the farm parades we hold for trainers and owners after Christmas.” Who are some of the best mares on your farm? “We have a nice group of Brighthill mares and clients’ mares including some very well related mares whose owners breed to race. The pick of ours would be Penny Arcade and Top Of The Day, one proven mare and one young one.”

613

B. F

Azamour

Svita

627

B. F

Azamour

Temeraire

641

B. C

Azamour

Top of the Day

649

B. C

Azamour

Twin Soul

How long have you been selling at Karaka and why do you like selling there?

664

B. F

Per Incanto

Virgin Islands

673

Ch/Gr. F

Dalghar

Winds of Conquest

Who are your first season sire picks?

“19 years. We love Karaka because it is an opportunity to showcase the New Zealand thoroughbred. And it is a fantastic complex with a sale held at a great time of year.”

724

B. C

Power

Belle Chantecler

751

B. F

Iffraaj

Capacia

768

B. C

Tavistock

Celtic Dream

“I think New Zealand has its best selection of young stallions for several years which bodes well for the future. Azamour of course is our top pick, he was a top class horse already proving his value in Europe. I also have plenty of time for the W.S Cox Plate-Gr.1 (2040m) winner Ocean Park.”

Q &A

Is your family involved? “Absolutely! The Karaka Sales are compulsory fun for all the family! Except our youngest Charlie (16) who has gone back to school. Benji (23) and Sophie (19) are currently assisting with preparing the yearlings and Harry (21) arrives back from Ireland just in time for the sales!” What is your approach to selecting stallions for your mares? “Our broodmare band is a good mixture of stamina and speed but we do have a particular affinity for stayers, breeding them is what we do best. So we look

824

B. F

Pins

Dandee Topwin

843

B. C

Azamour

Donaquillo

865

Ch. C

Dalghar

Extra Celestial

956

Br. F

Azamour

Kims Coup

970

B. F

Azamour

Lady Cavalier

989

B. F

Tavistock

Light Mozart

990

B. F

Tavistock

Like Me Wild

1006

B. C

Teofilo

Lovingthelimelight

1049

B. C

Azamour

Musical Magic

1078

Ch. C

Dalghar

Our Paris Express

“Penny Arcade is a Listed winner who has done a great job for us producing the stakes winner Al Strada (New Zealand’s leading 2Y0 male) and we have high hopes for Top Of The Day, a lovely O’Reilly mare from a really good family.”

1352 Tauwhare Road, RD 7, Hamilton Ph: +64 7 824 0855 Nick and Anne-Marie King +64 274 416 442 brighthillfarm@xtra.co.nz brighthillfarm.co.nz

Yearling parades at Brighthill Farm

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CAMBRIDGE STUD

THE RISE AND RISE OF TAVISTOCK

HERE HAS definitely been an extra spring in the step of Cambridge Stud boss Sir Patrick Hogan as the 2015 racing year has unfolded. It’s mostly down to Cambridge Stud’s emerging young sire Tavistock whose progeny are setting NZ and Australian racetracks alight with their accomplishments.

Tavistock is by leading classic influence Montjeu out of a mare by English Derby winner Quest For Fame and showed a rather better turn of foot than most by his sire, winning a pair of Gr.1 races over 1400m in his 18 start career. Tavistock gave a sign of things to come by winning his first start as a 2YO over 1100m, eventually going on to defeat ten times Gr.1 winning sprinter King Mufhasa in the Hawkes Bay Mudgway S-Gr.1 1400m, then scoring in the Waikato Draught Sprint over 1400m from Wealth Princess and King Mufhasa before transferring his wonderful form to the Victorian Spring Carnival in Australia where he won the time-honoured VRC Blamey S-Gr.2 over 1600m at his penultimate start. Retired to Cambridge where his fee has always been very affordable, Tavistock was well supported in his first season but was then somewhat overlooked in seasons two and three, better supported in his fourth season and finally in 2015 has been absolutely swamped at his $15K NZ Fee, attracting around 200 mares. No surprise really considering the achievements of his first two crops on the racetrack. Breeders and owners could probably have guessed that despite his high class speed on the track, it would be Tavistock’s superb classic pedigree that would see him in good stead at stud, and so it has proved. His best performers to date have been the classic three yearolds Volkstok‘n’barrell, Werther and Tarzino. This trio has performed with distinction in the cauldron of Australian carnival racing, Volkstok‘n’barrell taking out the ATC Rosehill Guineas 2000m-Gr.1 at the Sydney Autumn carnival, Werther running good seconds in both the Queensland and South Australian Derbys-Gr.1 and Tarzino putting the icing on the cake this spring with a most authoritative win in the VRC Victoria Derby-Gr.1 2500m at the prestigious Melbourne Spring carnival.

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Cambridge Stud has eight yearlings by Tavistock in its Premier draft

And therein lies a story. Sir Patrick Hogan tells it best, “I was attracted to Tavistock for a number of reasons, he is by a very influential sire, has a classic pedigree and was showing tremendous acceleration over sprint and middle distances for a horse of that calibre. But what finally clinched the decision to try to secure him for Cambridge Stud was a

closer examination of his ancestry. When I looked closely at his pedigree chart, what did I find, but my old friend Val de Loir by Vieux Manoir, whom I considered to be an important factor in Zabeel’s success, as Val de Loir is the sire of Lady Giselle’s dam. Now, here I was, looking at a stallion prospect with two sons of Val de Loir in his pedigree, one in

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

Tarzino wins the 2015 Gr.1 VRC Victoria Derby

Cambridge stallions have sired the winners of the last two runnings of the VRC Victoria Derby, Tarzino by Tavistock and Preferment by Zabeel, so in a sense the torch has been passed from the older to the younger stallion.

Cambridge Stud has a distinguished history having stood the mighty Sir Tristram, then his best son Zabeel while also being the domicile of arguably the world’s best broodmare, the legendary Eight Carat. All three are now buried on the farm. Nevertheless, it has always been Sir Patrick’s policy to look to the future and in this regard he is eagerly anticipating not only the next stud season but also the soon to be upon us NZB Karaka Yearling Sale series where the farm will be well represented as usual. There are 17 yearlings by Tavistock catalogued for the Premier session, eight of them from the home farm, they are sure to be on most serious players’ shopping lists and will be in and out of their boxes often.

the sire, one in the dam and an extra daughter of Vieux Manoir for good measure. I had a feeling that apart from being an asset to Tavistock’s chances in general, this might prove a good cross with Zabeel mares.”

Never one to rest on his laurels, the master of Cambridge Stud will also be offering yearlings from the first crops of the farm’s two beautifully bred freshman sires Burgundy and Power. Burgundy is a Gr.3 winning half-brother to successful sire Darci Brahma and as an added bonus is by sire of sires Redoute’s Choice the leading sire son of Darci Brahma’s own sire Danehill. Cambridge will offer two colts in the Karaka Premier session by Burgundy. The farm’s other young gun is the Gr.1 winning sprinter and Irish Guineas placed Power by Champion sprinter and Champion 2YO Sire Oasis Dream who will have 8 yearlings strutting their stuff in the Cambridge draft at Karaka.

Not for the first time in his career, Sir Patrick Hogan’s judgement proved accurate with both Tarzino and Werther being the produce of Zabeel mares as are another two stakes horses Imperial Lass and Diamond Valores who was one of the early winners for his sire in Australia. “I’m delighted with the way things have turned out” added Sir Patrick “in fact they may have turned out a little too well. I hate to disappoint broodmare owners, but the horse is way oversubscribed already this season and I have the feeling the same problem will occur in 2016 whatever his fee is eventually set at. It is too early to make a decision, but it will definitely be a problem, a pleasant problem. Tavistock is already getting really good mares and the quality will probably go up a notch again next season. There might even be some Trans Tasman traffic. Cambridge stallions have sired the winners of the last two runnings of the VRC Victoria Derby, Tarzino by Tavistock and Preferment by Zabeel, so in a sense the torch has been passed from the older to the younger stallion.

Sir Patrick’s enthusiasm for the 2016 Karaka Premier was obvious in his summing up. “I’ve been very fortunate to have had two such outstanding sires as Sir Tristram and Zabeel in my working lifetime. Tavistock could well be a third, only time will tell, but I have a good feeling about his prospects. His pedigree, and the form profiles of his first representatives both suggest that time and distance will be his progenys’ friend. I’m quite excited about offering his yearlings at Karaka 2016. All my stallions have started off at very competitive fees and worked their way up on merit, so buyers shouldn’t overlook Burgundy and Power either. You can’t win the rich classics in NZ and Australia with an imported galloper. Come to Karaka.”

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Cape Blanco

Pride of Tralee

B/Br. C

Pierro

Princess Quality

Gr. C

Reliable Man

Repenting

B. C

Burgundy

Rose of Tralee

Br. C

Commands

Salsa

Ch. C

Ocean Park

Sara Ann

B. F

Tavistock

Satisfact

B. C

Your Song

Shalt Not

Ch. F

Cape Blanco

Singalong

B. F

Exceed and Excel

Special Diamond

125

B. C

O'Reilly

Tuesday's Child

141

Br. F

Commands

Zadiva

144

Br. C

Tavistock

Zarzino

151

B. C

Tavistock

Zsa Zsa Gabeel

162

B. C

Commands

Alamantra

165

B. F

Tavistock

All by Myself

172

B. C

Power

Ana Zeel

176

Br. C

High Chaparral

Ardeche

180

Ch. C

Power

Assertiveobsession

181

B. C

Makfi

Asterie

184

B. C

Cape Blanco

Baby Guinness

214

B. F

Power

Capital Diamond

217

Ch. C

Cape Blanco

Cartier Gold

240

B. C

Power

Dane Dancer

242

B. C

Tavistock

Danger Point

256

B. F

Ocean Park

Diamond Babe

258

B. F

Tavistock

Diamonds Forever

273

B. F

Cape Blanco

Ekstreme

285

B. C

Tavistock

Far Far Away

287

Ch. F

Cape Blanco

Feelin' Pretty

305

Ch. C

Cape Blanco

Glamorous Girl

308

B/Br. C

Medaglia d'Oro

Glitter Woman

323

B. F

Power

Indomitable

329

B. F

Cape Blanco

Jazzella

330

Ch. C

Ocean Park

Jesmonds Gift

334

B. F

High Chaparral

Joy's Choice

344

B. F

Power

Keep Alight

349

B. C

Power

Kilfenora

356

B. C

Cape Blanco

Lady Dehere

362

Ch. C

Cape Blanco

La Etoile

364

B. F

Cape Blanco

Lambert Lady

368

B. C

Burgundy

La Vienne

378

B. F

O'Reilly

Love Diamonds

407

B. C

Tavistock

Miss Debonair

410

B. F

Cape Blanco

Miss Montjeu

437

Gr. C

Reliable Man

Obey

438

B. F

Power

Octapussy

128 Discombe Rd, Cambridge Ph: +64 7 827 7887 Sir Patrick Hogan +64 21 518 878 Marcus Corban +64 274 518 878 Margaret Fife +64 274 518 812 marg@cambridgestud.co.nz office@cambridgestud.co.nz cambridgestud.co.nz

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GOODWOOD STUD

SEVEN MUST-INSPECTS

STABLISHED IN 2007 and located on the outskirts of Palmerston North on 350 acres of prime Manawatu horse country, Goodwood Stud is owned and operated by the Fell family whose thoroughbred resumes are an impressive read. They have been selling at Karaka since the stud’s beginning and they look forward to taking a select group of yearlings to the 2016 edition. Bluebloods spoke with Goodwood’s William Fell about Karaka 2016.

Q. What do you like about selling at Karaka? A. “Karaka is all about New Zealand stallions and mares and we like to support the New Zealand brand.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “Dad (highly respected industry figure Rex Fell) has been going to the New Zealand sales since he was about 15 so he has been to a few!” he said, noting a very successful 45 year partnership with Fairdale Stud.

producer for us and we have a lovely Redoute’s Choice mare Run Brony Run from the Fanfreluche family whose Savabeel colt topped K2 last year. We also own in partnership with Fairdale the lovely Zabeel mare Zambezi whose dam is the triple Group One winner Tall Poppy.”

Q. What is your approach to selecting stallions for your mares? A. “We breed to sell so we are very aware of which stallions are going to be commercial prospects. We like to target Australian and Asian buyers and we support Group One winners when we can.” Q. Who are some of your leading Karaka graduates? A. “Serena Miss has really been flying the flag for us this year. She won at Group Two level at two and three and she looks to be one of the best three-year-olds in the country. This year’s Brisbane Cup-Gr.2 (2200m) winner Jetset Lad was also raised here.” Q. When do you begin your sales preparation? A. “We start at the end of October but we do a fair bit of work throughout the winter too so it is a smooth transition for them. We do a lot of hand walking and don’t put much pressure on them. They go out into their paddocks in the late afternoon and come back for their work in the morning.” Q. Who are some of the best broodmares at Goodwood? A. “Serena Miss’ dam Gifted Lass is proving a very good

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Jetset Lad (centre) wins the 2015 Gr.2 Brisbane Cup

Q. Who are your first season sire picks? A. “It is hard to go past Ocean Park. We have got some beautiful foals by him and I have seen some fantastic types at other farm. He is the horse I would be putting my money on though I also have time for Rock ‘N’ Pop, that Fastnet Rock blood looks good.”

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We don’t have a huge number of mares but we seem to be getting winners every week, I am constantly updating our Twitter and Facebook pages!” Q. What have been your highlights for the year? A. “We’ve had a really good year. Serena Miss and Jetset Lad have been great and we have also had a couple of stakes winners we’ve raced ourselves, Barbaric (dual Listed winning sprinter by Pins) and Iffwedance (winner of the NZ St Leger-LR, 2500m). We don’t have a huge number of mares but we seem to be getting winners every week, I am constantly updating our Twitter and Facebook pages!”

GOODWOOD’S PREMIER YEARLINGS Lot 24 bay filly Rothesay - Princess Margaret : dam won nine races including the Silk Stocking Handicap-LR (1200m) and she has produced two winners including the stakes placed Show A Prince. “She is a really nice, strong filly who looks a real get up and go type,” Fell said. Lot 46 bay filly Savabeel - Run Brony Run: a descendant of the great Fanfreluche bred on the same Savabeel/ Redoute’s Choice cross as Champagne Stakes-Gr.1 (1600m) winner Pasadena Girl, she is out of a mare whose first two have both won this year; Fionn’s Kid and Dream Run (a close up fourth in the Lowland Stakes-Gr.3, 2100m). “She is a beautiful, classy filly with plenty of quality and balance.”

Goodwood Stud graduate and dual stakeswinner Barbaric

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. F

Rothesay

Princess Margaret

B. F

Savabeel

Run Brony Run

Br. F

Alamosa

Gifted Lass

303

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

466

Br. C

Per Incanto

Playing for Keeps

677

B. C

Azamour

Worship

767

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Celtic Crown

Ch. C

Super Easy

Ode

1065

Lot 303 brown filly Alamosa - Gifted Lass: bred on a 3f X 3f Centaine cross, she is out of a prized mare who is excelling at stud with all four of her foals to race being winners; dual Group Two winner Serena Miss, the stakes placed Rock Legend and the metropolitan winners Rock Express and Pinyi. “She is a lovely almost black filly, very strong and correct with plenty of bone. She has everything in the right place and with great residual value she will prove popular.”

GOODWOOD’S SELECT YEARLINGS Lot 466 brown colt Per Incanto - Playing for Keeps: bred on the same Per Incanto/Danehill cross as stakes winner Rocanto, he is a son of a three times winner from the family of Group Three winner Zafar and multiple Group One winner Abdul. Line-bred to the outstanding mares Natalma, Almahmoud, Lalun and Somethingroyal, he is “a beauty! A well balanced horse with a fantastic, fluid walk. He is a correct, quality horse who will appeal to all markets.” Lot 677 bay colt Azamour - Worship: half-brother to four winners out of an imported Irish River mare, a half-sister to the dam of the dual Group One winning successful stallion Tavistock and to the dam of tough five times Group winner Precedence. “He is a nice staying type, a big strong colt who will appeal to those looking for a Derby/Guineas horse.” Lot 767 bay colt Rock ‘n’ Pop- Celtic Crown: son of an imported stakes winner from one of America’s finest families, that of Devil’s Bag, Glorious Song, Singspiel and Rahy. “He is a big rangy type with plenty of strength and scope. He has a fantastic head, good bone and he too fits the Derby/Guineas profile.” Lot 1065 chestnut colt Super Easy - Ode: bred on a 3m x 3m Danehill cross, he is the first foal of an Exceed And Excel mare whose dam is the VRC Oaks-Gr.1 (2500m) winner Lovelorn. “He looks a Karaka Millions type, a colt with excellent muscle and strong hindquarters.”

Dual Gr.2 winner Serena Miss is also a graduate of Goodwood Stud

Aranui Rd, RD5, Palmerston North Ph: +64 6 329 0995 William Fell +64 27354 6625 w.fell@goodwoodstud.co.nz goodwoodstud.co.nz

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HAUNUI FARM best on show

ELOCATED TO KARAKA in 2010, Haunui Farm is somewhat of a New Zealand icon, a stud that has operated successfully through three generations over six decades. Founded by Geoff and Peg Chitty, it is now run by their grandson Mark who engaged in a question and answer session with Bluebloods...

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka and what do you like about it? A. “We have been selling at the national yearling sales series for close on 40 years and at Karaka ever since it opened. It is two and a half years between planning a mating, growing out the foal and taking it to the sales so it is fantastic to have such a world class facility to show them off at.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “I am third generation and my father Ron ran Haunui before me. I have four children but they are all still young.” Q. What is your approach to selecting stallions for your mares? A. “Every mare is different so we have no singular set policy but we do try to use proven stallions for the first two or three foals if possible. We also take into account the mare’s race performance and type.” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “We are really looking forward to taking some yearlings from the first crop of Ocean Park to the sale and we have a really nice colt by him out of the imported mare Best Of All whose dam Bright Sky was a champion in France. We also have a couple of lovely Savabeels and we have had a lot of success with the Zabeel line over the years. Our Fastnet Rock filly out of Most Striking is a high quality filly as is our Reliable Man filly out of Riesling who hails from one of our great foundation family.” Lot 6 bay colt Savabeel - Persian Dynasty: bred on the outstanding Savabeel/O’Reilly cross, he is out of a daughter of the Listed winning Danehill mare

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Haunui Farm graduate Vavasour has won twice at Group level in 2015

Danasia, also dam of the Rosehill Guineas-Gr.1 (2000m) hero Zabrasive.

a half-sister to the dual Group Three winner Annie Higgins. Third dam is the NZ Filly Of The Year Tri Belle.

Lot 37 chestnut/grey filly Reliable Man - Riesling: half-sister to the Group Three mare Valpolicella, dam of the Group winners Vasavour and Vilanova.

Lot 197 bay colt Ocean Park - Best Of All: first foal of a Longchamp winning German bred Dylan Thomas mare whose dam Bright Sky won two Group One races in France. Third dam is the four times Group winner Bright Moon.

Lot 196 bay colt Savabeel - Belle Fleur: second foal of

STORY BY KRISTEN MANNING

PREMIER DRAFT LOT 6

“Our Fastnet Rock filly out of Miss Striking is a high quality filly as is our Reliable Man filly out of Riesling who hails from one of our great foundation families.” Lot 424 bay filly Fastnet Rock - Most Striking: bred on the highly successful Fastnet Rock/Storm Cat cross, she is out of an unraced daughter of the Group Three mare Tee Kay, also dam of Japan’s star Symboli Kris S. Q. Who are some of your leading Karaka graduates? A. “Vavasour was one of the leading fillies last season so she’d be the best recent graduate.” Sold for $425,000 at the 2013 Karaka Premier, the daughter of Redoute’s Choice won the Sir Tristram Fillies ClassicGr.2 (2000m) at three and this season has gone right on with the job, in late November winning the Counties Cup-Gr.3 (2100m). Q. What have been your highlights for 2015? A. “The continuing emergence of our two stallions Iffraaj and Showcasing. Iffraaj was leading threeyear-old sire whilst Showcasing was both leading first season sire and the leading sire of two-yearolds. We are not a big stallion farm so it has been very exciting. And we had 20 stakes performers from the farm last season.” Also of note is that Iffraaj sired one of the finds of the recent Melbourne Spring Carnival, last year’s New Zealand 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 (1600m) winner Turn Me Loose, brilliant winning three in a row, the Seymour Cup-LR (1600m), the Crystal Mile-Gr.2 (1600m) and the Emirates Stakes-Gr.1 (1600m). The triple Group Two winning Iffraaj has been represented by 33 stakes winners whilst the Gimcrack Stakes-Gr.2 (6f) winner Showcasing is doing a great job with nine stakes winners already. Q. When do you begin your sales preparation? A. “From the time we plan the matings! We are very

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Savabeel

Persian Dynasty

Ch/Gr. F

Reliable Man

Riesling

B/Br. C

All Too Hard

Running Royalty

B. C

Pierro

Stormy Choice

104

B. C

O'Reilly

Tempranillo

116

B. F

Manhattan Rain

This is Your Life

122

Br. F

Bernardini

Trilby

175

B. F

Commands

Anzali

196

B. C

Savabeel

Belle Fleur

197

B. C

Ocean Park

Best of All

204

Br. F

Darci Brahma

Bonaichi

209

Br. C

O'Reilly

Bronte Walk

213

Ch. F

Ocean Park

Calveen

216

Br. F

Lonhro

Captivate

231

B. C

Iffraaj

Colombelle

246

B. F

Iffraaj

Dazzling Walk

253

B. C

Iffraaj

Destined

295

B. F

Snitzel

Forever and Ever

much like most New Zealand farms in that we do a traditional preparation, keeping things as natural as possible for the horses. They have a good 90 days of preparation which gives them a good foundation for their new owners.”

296

B. F

Smart Missile

Forever Hailey

299

B. C

Ocean Park

Freequence

394

B. C

Smart Missile

Medea

395

B. F

Commands

Meleka Belle

Q. Who are some of the best mares on your farm?

424

B. F

Fastnet Rock

Most Striking

A. “Valpolicella, Full Of Spirit, Misstrum and Floria are some our nice younger mares.” Winner of the Manawatu Classic-Gr.3 (2000m), Valpolicella is excelling at stud with dual Group winner Vilanova her first foal and Vavasour her second. Full Of Spirit meanwhile won the Adrian Knox Stakes-Gr.3 (2000m), Misstrum the Great Northern Foal StakeListed (1400m) and the Soliloquy Stakes-Listed (1400m) and Floria three Group races including the Brisbane Cup-Gr.2 (2400m).

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

457

B. F

Denman

Phocis

498

B/Bl. C

Commands

Raboob

501

Ch. F

Reset

Regarded

510

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Rockelle

535

B. C

Iffraaj

Scattercat

Q. Who are your first season sire picks?

539

B. C

Nicconi

Seducation

A. “Ocean Park and Reliable Man are the two who are really going to appeal with their outstanding racetrack performance in Australia. Ocean Park was bred in New Zealand and Reliable Man in England so as usual there is terrific variety on offer in New Zealand.”

569

Ch. C

Star Witness

Sister Phenomenon

573

G. F

Mastercraftsman

Smoothing

616

G. F

Pins

Sweet Lady

622

B. F

Iffraaj

Taylor's Park

657

B. C

Showcasing

Valderama

Q. What advice would you give to people looking to make their mark in breeding?

680

B. C

Showcasing

Xpress

681

B. F

Iffraaj

Yamanna

A. “Be patient, you are playing long. And try to go with proven formulas as much as possible.”

696

B. C

Iffraaj

All Smiles

765

B. C

All American

Celadon

Q. Favourite Auckland restaurants?

771

B. C

Iffraaj

Centime

A. “Ostro in the Britomart building.”

807

B. C

Showcasing

Contemplate

113 Kidd Road, RD 1, Papakura +64 9 292 7154 Mark Chitty +64 21 663 995 markc@haunuifarm.co.nz haunuifarm.co.nz

893

B. C

Pentire

Gin City

899

Ch. C

Rothesay

Gondola Girl

919

Ch. F

Iffraaj

Hukba

992

B. C

Tavistock

Liliane

1007

B. C

Iffraaj

Lullaby

1012

G. C

Savabeel

Madame Reprieve

1015

B. F

Showcasing

Magic Tryst

1017

B. C

O'Reilly

Mama's Choice

1053

B. C

Showcasing

My Other Woman

1060

B. F

Showcasing

Night Dancer

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

HIGHDEN PARK

PREPARING TO WIN

IGHDEN PARK has only been selling at NZB for a few years, and already their drafts have produced a stakes winner. For the bargain price of $15,000, buyers could have purchased a chestnut filly by Australia’s good sire Magic Albert, and bought themselves a two year-old stakes winner. That filly, named Orbity, won the Listed Ryder Stakes as a two year-old, the Listed O’Learys Stakes as a three year-old and over $80,000 in prizemoney.

In 2016, Highden Park has three yearlings in the Premier sale and a further nine in Select. Libby Bleakley spoke to Bluebloods about their draft.

“It is nice to have a balance of proven sires such as Tavistock, and first season horses like Ocean Park, Power, and Reliable Man. Ocean Park has everyone talking so we are pleased to present a nice neat yearling by him.” When asked about the make-up of the draft, Bleakley said “Most of them are prepared for outside clients

and every year we get offered over 20 yearlings to prepare. We have to handpick our draft, and I like to select a range of yearlings that will appeal to a wide variety of buyers. Trainers, traders, breeders, something for everyone. Highden Park is building a reputation for selling honest horses that are sound, and we are starting to see the same trainers return to buy from us every year as a result.”

Two of Highden Park’s Premier yearlings are fillies by Tavistock, sire of VRC Derby winner Tarzino and Volkstok’n’barrell. Lot 185 is a full sister to dual Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 placed Werther. Their dam, Bagalollies (Zabeel) is a winning mare from an American family, while Lot 148 is the first foal of Zihuatanejo (Dylan Thomas), a daughter of Gr.1 winner Euphoria, who has left stakes winner Fleet at stud and descends from the Joie Denise family. Bleakley said “They are both outstanding fillies, very different types to each other, yet both catch the eye. The full sister to Werther is very typical of the Tavistock/Zabeel cross.” By Makfi, the sire of two year-old Gr.1 winner Marky Mark (ex My My Maree, by Testa Rossa), Lot 9 is a half-brother to two year-old stakes winner Dancer’s Tale (Tale of the Cat). His dam, Pineau (O’Reilly), is a daughter of Gr.2 winner Dopff, dam of Gr.1 placed Octapussy (dam of two stakes winners), stakes placed Irion, and winning mare Riesling (dam of Gr.3 winner Valpolicella, herself dam of two Gr.2 winners). “He is a late foal that has improved throughout the preparation. A compact type that will be zippy.”

Dual Gr.2 winner Werther was second` in both the Gr. 1 South Australian and Queensland Derbies in 2015. Highden Park will be offering his full sister as Lot 185

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Highden Park will be presenting a number of first foals at Karaka 2016, introducing some exciting, fresh pedigrees to buyers. One fine example is Lot 518 in the Select draft. A colt by Alamosa from tough stakes winner Sacha (Keeper) who won 14 races including four Listed races. Also by Alamosa is Lot 885, a colt from winning mare Frescoes (Lonhro), who is a half-sister to stakes placed Kisani (Viscount). This is the family of Shaybisc, Freemason and Mental. “Alamosa is a good bread and butter stallion and both of these colts suit that market. They are nice physical colts that will suit buyers looking to trade them on as two year-olds.”

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Sam and Libby Bleakley

“Highden Park is building a reputation for selling honest horses that are sound, and we are starting to see the same trainers return to buy from us every year as a result.” Lot 1058 is by freshman sire Power, winner of the Gr.1 Irish Two Thousand Guineas, from Natalia (Viking Ruler), a daughter of Gr.2 winner Natalie Wood (Yachtie) who is the dam of Gr.1 placed Maluckyday (Zabeel). “We hoped that Power would add some precocity to this family and this filly looks like a colt. She is a well built physical horse that should get up early.”

should suit Hong Kong on temperament and is a tidy sort of horse.”

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Makfi

Pineau

148

B. F

Tavistock

Zihuatanejo

185

B. F

Tavistock

Bagalollies

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

518

Br. C

Alamosa

Sacha

612

B. C

Iffraaj

Summer Nymph

734

Br. F

Reliable Man

Black Bijou

851

B. C

Pins

Duck for Cover

863

B. F

Pour Moi

Excuse O'

885

B. C

Alamosa

Frescoes

Ocean Park is another freshman with a yearling in the Highden draft, and Lot 1079 is a colt out of stakes placed Our Shakira (Cullen). Both her first two foals to race are winners and she is a half-sister to Gr.3 winner Zonza (Zabeel). Freshman sire Reliable Man is represented by Lot 734, a filly out of Black Bijou (Black Minnaloushe), a winning half-sister to dual Gr.1 winner Prized Gem (Prized), dam of Gr.1 winner Nom du Jeu (Montjeu) and Gr.2 winner Jeu de Cartes (Stravinsky).

$170,000 and this colt is a mature well grown type. He is a good looking horse with a good brain.”

Proven sire Iffraaj has a colt, Lot 612, out of stakes placed Summer Nymph (Danske) and this yearling is a half-brother to stakes placed Special Draw (Falkirk). Bleakley said “We sold a half-brother in 2014 for

Out of Duck for Cover (Savabeel), Lot 851 is a three quarter brother to two stakes winners, and is by Pins, whose progeny such as Aerovelocity and Amibitious Dragon, go so well in Hong Kong. Bleakley said “He

978

B. C

Thewayyouare

Lago Rider

1058

B. F

Power

Natalia

1079

Br. C

Ocean Park

Our Shakira

Highden Park’s top lot from its 2015 Premier draft - a Tavistock filly (ex Belongs In Tights) which sold for $200,000

Lot 863 is by Pour Moi, winner of the Gr.1 Epsom Derby, and his first crop is two year-old this season. He already has a European stakes winner, and Bleakley said this filly is “straightforward and easy to work with.” The first foal of Excuse O’ (No Excuse Needed) who is a halfsister to HK stakes winner Kildare (O’Reilly) and stakes winner One Love (Danasinga); this is the family of HK Gr.1 winner Glorious Days (Hussonet). Bleakley’s smokey of the draft is Lot 978, “the best looker, biggest, strongest horse in the draft. He has thrived in the preparation and just loves being in work.” By Theywayyouare out of winning mare Lago Rider (Encosta de Lago), who is a half-sister to stakes winners Big Chill (Artie Schiller), Utah Saints (God’s Own) and Hard Stride (Street Sense).

89 Highden Rd RD 6, Palmerston North 4476 Ph: +64 6 324 8395 Libby Bleakley +64 276 129 610 highdenpark@farmside.co.nz

Stakeswinner Dancer’s Tale will have a half-brother offered in Highden Park’s Premier draft (Lot 9)

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

LIME COUNTRY THOROUGHBREDS

GROWING EXCEPTIONAL HORSES

OOM TO RUN is the apt mission statement of Greg and Jo Griffin’s Lime Country Thoroughbreds operation in Hawke’s Bay. Large paddocks are a feature of the nursery and a major factor in young stock developing excellent bone and muscle. Jo Griffin spoke to us about Lime Country and their Karaka drafts.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. “Our first draft was in 2008.” Q. Why do you like selling at Karaka? A. “A couple of reasons, firstly it’s an outstanding facility. Secondly, because our farm is further south than most we always enjoy catching up with everyone at the end of hopefully successful selling days.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “Absolutely! Our two kids have always been with us on the farm after school, on weekends and holidays. They’ll both be at the sales grounds mucking out with the rest of the team and doing whatever they can to help. During the season they both work at the crush bringing mares up and helping in the yearling barn. Not bad for 11 and 15! Greg’s parents have also purchased shares in a couple of stallions and a few broodmares over past couple of years and are incorporating bloodstock into their investment portfolio for their retirement.” Q. What is your approach to selecting yearlings for your draft? A. “At the end of the day, we want to prepare horses for clients that are going to sell, nothing is worse than disappointed owners on sales day. The market is strong for the right horses and we aim to bring horses out of the box that are what buyers want to see. Horses that we want to have the Lime Country brand associated with.” Q. What do you think are the unique features of your farm and how do you think they contribute to your stock? A. Three key elements, the size of our paddocks, the climate and the limestone soils. For a New Zealand thoroughbred operation our paddocks are large and sparsely stocked. Our largest paddock is 35 acres and it’s not unusual for a mob of weanlings or yearlings to be in a 12-14 acre paddock. They give the young stock room to run and develop good bone and muscle. Hawke’s Bay has drier winters and milder

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Jamie Griffin and the Niagara-Piece of Cake filly

springs than much of the country, which is good on hoof care and brings the yearlings on a bit earlier. The lime in the soil is just special for horses, sweet grass and water, both Kentucky and the best of Irish horse growing country are on strong limestone regions.” Q. This year most of your draft is from three key properties. What have been the leading graduates from those farms? A. “The achievements of the stock from these three farms from very small numbers of mares over recent years is very exciting for us as we go forward

to the market in 2016. Okawa, our home base, in recent years has raised and grown dual Group One winner and Singapore Derby Winner Spalato, Fasination Street and Twilight Granita. Kiwikawa, which we share a boundary with, has produced the sensational dual Hong Kong Horse of the Year and Hong Kong Derby winner Ambitious Dragon among others while Kia Ora has produced or raised stakesperformers like Viennetta, Golden Archer (now at stud in Australia), Hong Kong and Australian stakes performer Golden Harvest. Like Okawa, Kiwikawa and Kia Ora are big sheep and beef farms which

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“We have put together a line-up of 18 colts and five fillies that we are proud of. They are yearlings we are pleased to have the Lime Country brand associated with.” give their stock plenty of room to grow and run and I think it is a unique point of difference for our draft.” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “We have put together a line of 18 colts and five fillies that we are proud of. They are yearlings we are pleased to have the Lime Country brand associated with.” Featuring in the Premier session is a son of Sepoy (Lot 98) out of Snippets’ multiple winning daughter and Group performer Talista and a grand-daughter of the Champagne Stakes-Gr.1 runner up Talaga. The colt (Lot 219) by Ocean Park is out of Cassata, a Viking Ruler mare who is a half-sister to the Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes-Gr.2 winner and Group One placegetter Viennetta. From the same family is Denman’s daughter (Lot 307) and the son of Redoute’s Choice (Lot 365.) Rip Van Winkle’s son (Lot 224) is out of C’Est La Vie, a sister to the Railway Stakes-Gr.1 winner Imananabaa, and Lime Country will also present a filly (Lot 252) by the former champion European miler Excelebration out of the winning Desert Prince mare Desert Fairy. The Hawke’s Bay nursery’s Select draft will feature three colts by Niagara, their resident Group winning son of Encosta de Lago. The first (Lot 789) is out of Chocolate Cake, a sister to the stakes winner Fascination Street and Lamington Vegas and the second (Lot 839) is a son of Divine Miss Em and the family of the crack Singapore galloper Spalato. The Niagara trio is completed by the colt (Lot 1063) from the winning Show A Heart mare No Reins and the family of the Group One winners Leica Show, Pharoah, Leica Guv and Light Fantastic. “We also have two of only three Zoffany colts (Lots 524, 1010) available at Karaka this year. His service fee has gone to 45,000 Euros this season and he is completely full in Australia. They are both good types and one is out of a half-sister to Falkirk while the Jimmy Choux colt (837) out of Diva von Tessa is from Black Caviar’s family and on type and pedigree we expect him to have his share of admirers.” Q. When do you begin your sale preparation? What methods do you use? A. “Because it is a bit warmer where we are and the stock do so well we tend to start a bit later than some others. We are focused on providing the best supplements and nutrients through their hard feed right the way through from pre-weaning. We don’t use walkers during our preparation so all the yearlings are hand walked daily. It is hot here in the summer and our boxes are concrete block so they tend to come in early in the morning and go out for the night to their paddocks for some down time.” Q. What are the highlights for you and your farm in the past year? A. “Niagara has been a star for us and having 100 mares returning positive scans in his second season has been outstanding and he is on track to repeat that this season. Another highlight was being the leading vendor by average for the first time at the May sale and that was driven by the success of the Niagara weanlings, making him third on average behind Tavistock and Ocean Park.

Resident stallion Niagara will have three yearlings in Lime Country’s Select draft

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Sepoy

Talista

219

B. C

Ocean Park

Cassata

224

Br. C

Rip Van Winkle

C'Est la Vie

252

B. F

Excelebration

Desert Fairy

307

Br. F

Denman

Glaze

365

B. C

Redoute's Choice

La Praline

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

524

Ch. C

Zoffany

Sandownboulevard

608

Ch. C

Mastercraftsman

Stepping Out

710

B. F

Iffraaj

Athenri

789

B. C

Niagara

Chocolate Cake

837

Ch. C

Jimmy Choux

Diva von Tessa

839

B. C

Niagara

Divine Miss Em

947

Ch. F

Iffraaj

Katchme If Youcan

1010

Ch. C

Zoffany

Luscilla

1063

B. C

Niagara

No Reins

1073

B. F

Shocking

Optic

FESTIVAL DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

1082

B. C

Niagara

Peace

1122

B. C

Niagara

Santorini

1197

B. C

Niagara

Arizona

1199

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Asian Wind

1233

Br. C

Falkirk

Catch the Day

1261

B. C

Niagara

Dreamcatcher

1355

Br. C

Niagara

Miss Prickle

“Jasmine Robertson joining us as our business development manager and welcoming the highly qualified Fiona Bassett as assistant farm manager have been key appointments and integral to us putting together our biggest ever draft for Karaka in 2016. Attending the Hunter Valley Stallion Parade weekend was also inspiring and in the company of great people. The horses and hospitality was memorable, particularly an evening in Sydney with the Andari boys and Paul and Cushla Smithies – hysterical.” Q. What advice would you give clients/breeders in order to make their mark in the breeding sector? A. “Decide if you’re breeding to race or breeding to sell then plan accordingly. Above all, breed what you believe in. Broodmare owners will eventually all be racehorse owners so better to have one you think is a real chance of being a winner.” Q. Auckland has a multitude of choice when it comes to dining out. What is your favourite? A. ”Breakfast is the Salmon Hash at a little place called Café Melba in Vulcan Lane right in the city, I always make a point of getting there at least once if I’m staying right in town – excellent coffee too. Peter Gordon’s Sugar Club at Sky City is great for a bit of glamour and swank. Prego in Ponsonby has a great vibe for a bigger group. The Soul Bar at the Viaduct for any food and always good to catch up with bloodstock people. Finally for Chinese, Dr Tan took us out last year to Sun World in Newmarket for an outstanding meal.”

750 Taihape Road RD9, Hastings 4179 Ph: +64 6 874 3388 Jo Griffin +64 275 790 188 jo@limecountry.co.nz limecountry.co.nz

KARAKA 2016

75 Years

LITTLE AVONDALE

of BLACK TYPE WINNERS Bred Reared or Sold

YEMEN MVRC WS Cox Plate G1, ARC Auckland Cup G1, WRC Wellington Cup G1, WRC Autumn H G3, Avondale JC Coronation H L ILUMQUH VATC Caulfield Cup G1, Manawatu RC Gold Cup G2, Melbourne RC Williamstown Cup G2, WRC Summer H G3 YOUNG IDEALIST ARC Great Northern Champagne S G3 WILFUL WRC Pearce H L, ARC Christmas H L KETTLE SAJC New Years Gift L, SAJC New Years Gift L SABRE ARC Great Northern S/ chase L MAORI GOLD 1st VATC Heatherlie H L MAORI PRINCE Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup L STRAIGHT DRAW AJC Metropolitan H G1, VRC Melbourne Cup G1, AJC Sydney Cup G1, AJC Autumn S G2 LOWLAND AJC Oaks G1, VATC Underwood S G1, AJC Sydney Cup G1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S G1, VRC Craiglee S G2, VRC AV Kewney S G2, SAJC St Leger G3, AJC Princess H L, Geelong RC Oaks Trial S L GENERAL COMMAND AJC Metropolitan H G1, AJC Sydney Cup G1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S G1, VRC Queen Elizabeth S G2, AJC Chipping Norton S G2, AJC Autumn S G2, VATC Sandown Cup G2, VRC CB Fisher P L FARMERS DAUGHTER VRC Oaks G1, AJC Oaks G1, SAJC Sires Produce S G2 TERRIFIC Great Northern St Leger G2, New Zealand St Ledger G2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup G2, WRC Trentham S G2, HR Chalmers SH G2, ARC Queen Elizabeth H G3, HBJC Ormond Memorial Gold Cup G3, ARC HO Nolan H L, Te Aroha JC Gold Leaf Filter P L PYRAMUS NSW Tatts RC Chelmsford S G2, STC Lord Mayor’s Cup L LEILANI AJC Oaks G1, VATCToorak H G1, VATC Caulfield Cup G1, VRC Australian Cup G1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S G1, VATC CF Orr S G2, VATC St George S G2, VRC Queens P G2, VATC St George S G2, VRC Turnbull S G2, VRC Queens Cup G3, AJC Princess H L DAYANA VRC Victoria Derby G1, WATC Perth Cup G1, WATC Australian Derby G1, SAJC South Australian Derby G1, WATC Western Australian Derby G2, Geelong RC Derby Trial S L, VRC Duke of Norfolk S L, PARC Simsmetal P L SANDERAE VRC Oaks G1, SAJC Gothic S G2, VRC Wakeful S G2, VRCAV Kewney S G2 MANSINGH NZ Derby G1, Wellington S G3, Rotorua Challenge S G3, STC Tulloch S L, Newcastle Gold Cup L BOTTLED SUNSHINE QTC Queensland Derby G1, WATC Western Australian Derby G2 GRAND CIDIUM VATC Caulfield Guineas G1, STC Hills S G2 PRINCE OF ALL SAJC South Australian Derby G1, SAJC Adelaide Guineas G3 LAELIA SAJC Adelaide Cup G1, SAJC Labor Day Cup L ARAMA MVRC John F Feehan S G2 GOLD PULSE STC Christmas Cup L CHILTON PARC Derby Trial S L ZAMA LAD SAJC Simsmetal P L DOWN THE ISLE AJC Hall Mark S L NORTH ISLAND Turffontein Holiday Inns H G1, Turffontein Summer Stayers H L, Scottsville J&B H L HAVE A FLING Turffontein Holiday Inns H G1, Vaal Provincial H L HAWKE ISLAND Turffontein Transvaal H L SHADES OF MARCH VRC Grey-Smith S H L CRESCIDIUM SAJC Oaklands P L CANDIDE WRC New Zealand Oaks G1, CJC New Zealand One Thousand Guineas G1, ARC Great Northern Oaks G2 RIJEKA Waikato RC Waikato Gold Cup G2, ARC Deutz Marlborough Cuvee S G3 SOUND LOVER ARC Ladies Mile G3 I WILL BATC Chairman’s H L IDEA VATC Easter Cup G3 SNEETCH ARC Ladies Mile G3 PERPETUAL CHECK City Tatts RC City Tattersalls Club Cup L, AJC Services Memorial Cup L INITIAL APPROACH City Tatts RC City Tattersalls Club Cup L GROSVENOR SQUARE AJC Services Memorial Cup L PERFECT WORLD ARC City of Sails Trophy G2, VATC Mercedes-Benz S L FLEUR DE CHINE Taranaki RC Taranaki 2YO Classic G2, Waikato RC Star Way S L SPOTTSWOODE Manawatu RC Manawatu Classic G3 LA RUMBA ARC Eclipse S G3 CENTALONG - SUPER FIT (HK) SAJC Cheltenham S L,

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28 Group 2 Winners (45 G2 Wins) 59 Listed Winners (78 Listed Wins)

VENDORS

MAPPERLEY STUD

REMARKABLE OFFERINGS

APPERLEY STUD is a third generation farm managed by Simms Davison. Simms’ grandfather John started operations at Mapperley in 1964 and became a pioneer in importing early English thoroughbred families. Those families quickly continued to produce some of the great horses of their time including Waverley Star and more recently So Casual.

Mapperley Stud now stand He’s Remarkable (by Pentire) in partnership with Waikato Stud and are looking forward to seeing that stallion’s first yearlings go under the hammer at the 2016 Karaka Sale. We caught up with Simms to run through the farm’s draft for the January sale and to talk more about He’s Remarkable.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. Mapperley Stud has been operating for fifty years. I’ve been managing the farm for the past six years and we’ve been selling at Karaka since the sales moved from Trentham. Q. What is your approach to selecting sires and planning matings for your mares? A. The most important thing is to try and produce an athlete. We look for sires that will match our mares and improve any traits that are trending or lacking in the family. The crosses have to work, but the main goal is to produce a good type. So we tend to shortlist the stallions based on pedigree and then match them up with our mares based on type. Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. We’re offering fourteen yearlings in the Premier Sale and they’re by eight different sires. They’re all great types with nice pedigrees. Lot 117 is the full brother to Thunder Lady by Mastercraftsman. We’ve also got the half-brother to Gr.3 winner Thee Auld Floozie (Lot 107). He’s a stunning colt by Pour Moi from a proven family. Lot 123 is the O’Reilly x Tristachine colt and he’s an absolutely lovely horse - well-balanced and great muscle and he’s out of a stakes-winning mare that has already produced two stakes performers. We are selling three Savabeel colts and on type the best is the brown colt out of Gr.2 winning Danasinga

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First season sire He’s Remarkable will have 12 yearlings on offer through the Mapperley Stud draft

STORY BY MICHAEL VINCENT

Graduate Thunder Lady wins the 2014 Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes. Her full brother is listed as Lot 117

“We’re offering fourteen yearlings in the Premier Sale and they’re by eight different sires. They’re all great types with nice pedigrees.” mare Due Diligence. He’s a very well-balanced colt. Lot 354 is also lovely colt out of a Gr.3 winner in Lady Alberton (by Golan). Her first foal is trained by Peter Moody and is already a winner. We have a small draft of fillies and they’re all rippers. Lot 264 is the Ocean Park x Dosh filly, a three-quarter sister to Gr.2 winner Sacred Park. Our four year old mare out of Dosh (Nomisma) has won twice and is on her way to Australia soon. Lot 164 by O’Reilly out of the Gr.3 placed Alberton Princess is also a stunner. She’s from a fantastic family that always sells well and the fillies from this page don’t come on the market too often. Our Select Session draft also features a good spread of yearlings by a broad mix of sires - eleven by He’s Remarkable. We’ve supported him with quite a few of our premier mares and a lot of them based on pedigree and type would ordinarily have made the Premier Sale. He’s Remarkable is a cheaper stallion who stands at $4,000 and we’re sure more of his progeny can make their way into the K1 drafts in the years to come. Our K2 highlights include the He’s Remarkable colt out of O’Reilly mare Bella Carolina – he’s a half to unbeaten 2yo filly Tennessee who looks to have a serious summer carnival ahead of her. Other nice types with good pedigrees include Lot 503 who is out of Quest for Fame mare Reputedly and Lot 620 out of the Volksraad mare Taheya. Both fillies are by He’s Remarkable. Our best type in the Select Session would be the Ocean Park colt out of three-times winning Queen Rania who has had four to race for four winners – he’s an outstanding colt. Q. What are some of your leading graduates from the Sale? A. “We’ve had some really nice horses come out of recent drafts including Thee Auld Floozie who won the Sunline Vase-Gr.3, Tennessee - a Per Incanto 2yo filly who has won two from two including the Wellesley Stakes-LR, Sacred Park - winner of the Wellington Guineas-Gr.2, the multiple stakeswinner Spellbinder and Thunder Lady - winner of the 2014 Wakeful Stakes-Gr.2. Allez Eagle also won the Gr.3 Linwood Park Stud sprint in October this year - he was sold by Mapperley and we have the full brother in the sale. Adorabeel is another

A half-brother to Gr.3 winner and Mapperley Stud graduate Thee Auld Floozie will be offered as Lot 107

Mapperley graduate winning the Gr.3 Aspiration Quality at Randwick in March this year.

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. F

Rip Van Winkle

Roc de Chine

B. C

He's Remarkable

Shades of Silk

B. C

O'Reilly

Singing Star

107

B. C

Pour Moi

Thee Auld Hussie

117

Ch. C

Mastercraftsman

Thunderchine

123

B. C

O'Reilly

Tristachine

164

B/Br. F

O'Reilly

Alberton Princess

232

Gr. C

Mastercraftsman

Comme Tu Veux

264

B. F

Ocean Park

Dosh

268

Br. C

Savabeel

Due Diligence

297

B. C

Savabeel

Forty Two Below

327

B/Br. C

Makfi

Irlanda

354

B/Br. C

Savabeel

Lady Alberton

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

488

B. F

Pins

Pyjamas

493

B. C

Ocean Park

Queen Rania

503

B. F

He's Remarkable

Reputedly

519

B. C

He's Remarkable

Sacsayhuaman

BRB. C

He's Remarkable

Seek a Fortune

540 551

G. C

Guillotine

She's a Cougar

558

B. F

Pins

Show Dame

620

B. F

He's Remarkable

Taheya

643

B. F

Pour Moi

Triage

695

G. C

Guillotine

Alleyrun

703

B. F

He's Remarkable

Anticipation

706

Two champion racehorses in So You Think and (It’s A) Dundeel were bred by clients of Mapperley Stud and were raised and educated on the farm.” Q. Who is your freshman sire pick? A. “We stand He’s Remarkable in partnership with Waikato Stud and as you can see by our draft we have supported him very well. He’s a stunning individual who Roger James paid good money for as a yearling. A winner of the Newcastle NewmarketGr.3 he was very unlucky not to win at least two Gr.1 races. The jockey dropped the whip in the 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 when he was narrowly beaten by Jimmy Choux and he was controversially relegated into second place after finishing first past the post in the 2011 Railway Stakes-Gr.1. His brother Xtravagant, also by Pentire, has come out and won the 2000 Guineas-Gr.1 recently in record time and he’s looking like he’ll be a very, very good horse. There’s a lot of upside with He’s Remarkable - he’s a great type and we look forward to seeing his progeny on the race tracks. Ocean Park is also throwing athletic horses and he’d be my other first season pick.” Q. Is there anything unique in your approach to yearling preparation? A. I believe our property is quite unique. The beautiful, big, rolling hills give Mapperley horses a natural head start. They’re always active and from a young age develop strong muscles and bones. There have been numerous managers here over the years and the results have always been the same - top quality athletes. It’s a peaceful property where horses can relax and be horses and the result is the well-developed yearlings we’re able to produce year after year.

B. C

He's Remarkable

Aosta

Q. Do you have any advice for buyers?

721

B/Bl. C

He's Remarkable

Bella Carolina

776

B. F

O'Reilly

Charlotte's Sister

786

B. F

Rock 'n' Pop

Chillypin

A. Buy a horse with the Mapperley brand on it! In short, if you like a horse go with your gut and don’t let other people or trends tell you otherwise.

818

B. F

He's Remarkable

Danbelle

823

Br. C

Rip Van Winkle

Dancing Jess

831

Ch. C

Pins

De Lago Lady

972

B. F

He's Remarkable

Lady Harriet

980

B. C

He's Remarkable

La Memoire

997

B. F

Rip Van Winkle

Linnet

1002

B/Bl. F

He's Remarkable

Little Wen

1025

B. F

Rock 'n' Pop

Megan's Tough Love

1047

Br. C

Iffraaj

Mrs Tittlemouse

1066

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Off and On

107 Matai Road, RD 2, Matamata Ph: (64) 7 888 8044 Simms Davison (64) 21 607 853 simms@mapperleystud.co.nz mapperleystud.co.nz

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

MILAN PARK

PROMOTING EXCELLENCE

Tony Rider, owner of Milan Park

ILAN PARK IS relatively new to the yearling trade, and will present their third draft at Karaka in 2016. Owned by supermarket entrepreneur Tony Rider, Milan Park, formerly based on Cambridge’s Kaipaki Road, has relocated to a new property on Maungatautari Road, also in the Cambridge area. Other thoroughbred operations on Maungatautari Road include Trelawney Stud and Chequers Stud. Milan Park is a boutique operation, owned by Tony and managed by his daughter Nicole. They will present five Premier yearlings and six Select yearlings at the upcoming sale.

A sought after pedigree is Lot 325, a half-brother to Gr.1 winning sprinter, Irish Fling (Darci Brahma) who was bred and raced by the Rider family. Irish Fling has won five of her 17 race starts, highlighted by the 2014 Gr.1 Telegraph Handicap over 1200m. Both Irish Fling and her half-brother, by first season sire Rock ‘n’ Pop, are from Milan Park’s foundation broodmare, five times winner Irish Belle (O’Reilly). This yearling colt’s second dam is Gr.2 winner Society Bay (Zephyr Bay), dam of four stakes horses in stakes winners Society Beau and Sandblaster and the stakes placed Zamfir and the colt’s dam Irish Belle, as well as the dam of Champion 3YO Miler in NZ, dual Gr.1 winner Final Destination (O’Reilly). Milan Park’s other Premier yearlings are by proven sires. O’Reilly has two colts here. Lot 220 is the second foal of group placed mare Catalina (Faltaat) from the family of Gr.1 winner Seamist (Beaufort Sea); while Lot 276 is out of winning mare Elusive Dreams (Elusive City), a daughter of Gr.2 winner Dopff, whose stakes winning descendants are already numerous and include: Octapussy, dam of Pussy O’Reilly and Pussy Willow; Pineau a stakes winner and dam of another stakes winner in Dancer’s Tale; Our Reisling the dam of Valpolicella a

A sought after pedigree is Lot 325, as a half-brother to Gr.1 winning sprinter, Irish Fling (Darci Brahma) who was bred and raced by the Rider family. 52

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Irish Fling, winner of the Gr.1 Telegraph Handicap (1200m)

STORY BY RENÉE GEELEN

A filly, Lot 241, is out of Gr.1 placed Danex (Danasinga) who has left Gr.3 winner Amexed (Pentire) and the full brother to this yearling, the group placed Digital Fortress (Savabeel) who ran fourth in Lion Tamer’s VRC Derby.

Savabeel will be represented by two stunning yearlings in Milan Park’s Premier draft

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

207

Br. C

Savabeel

Brianna

220

Br. C

O'Reilly

Catalina

241

Br. F

Savabeel

Danex

276

B. C

O'Reilly

Elusive Dreams

325

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Irish Belle

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

450

B. F

Pins

Pastrana

492

Br. C

Darci Brahma

Queen of Lions

513

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Row of Diamonds

606

Br. F

Reliable Man

Stella Doro

845

BRB. F

Commands

Donna Sienna

Br. F

Savabeel

Misspro O'Reilly

1038

Gr.3 and Listed winner, and dam in turn of Vilanova (Catalonia in NZ) winner of the Gr.2 MRC Caulfield Autumn Classic and the Gr.3 BRC Grand Prix Stakes, and is also the dam of dual Gr.2 winner Vavasour. A good strong current family. Savabeel sired six Gr.1 winners last season, and Milan Park has two yearlings by him here. Lot 207 is a son of stakes winner and Gr.1 placed Brianna (Sudurka) whose first foal is already a winner. A filly, Lot 241, is out of Gr.1 placed Danex (Danasinga) who has left Gr.3 winner Amexed (Pentire) and the full brother to this yearling, the group placed Digital Fortress (Savabeel) who ran fourth in Lion Tamer’s VRC Derby.

Milan Park will be presenting two yearlings in the Premier sale by champion sire O’Reilly

Milan Park’s Select draft is a blend of proven and young sires, with another Savabeel filly, Lot 1038, in the mix here. Out of winning mare Misspro O’Reilly (O’Reilly), who is a close relation to group placed Critical Angel (O’Reilly), the full sister to this yearling is a winner this season. This is the family of Gr.1 winners Ocean Park (Thorn Park), Critic

(Centaine) and Prince Kaapstad (Kaapstad). Proven sire Pins has a filly, Lot 450, out of Pastrana (Fastnet Rock) who is from the family of Gr.1 winner Sizzling (Snitzel), Gr.2 winner Born to Fly (Mossman) and many others. Darci Brahma is another sire that has been flying recently with the likes of Gr.1 winners Risque, Recite and Julinksy Prince. His colt, Lot 492, is the third foal of Queen of Lions (King of Kings), a half-sister to dual Gr.1 winner Lion Tamer (Storming Home). Commands is a Gr.1 producing sire that continues to produce winners of note and has 67 stakes winners to his credit. Lot 845 is a filly of his out of Donna Sienna (Red Ransom) who has left two winners. This is a strong Australian family, as this yearling’s dam is out of stakes winner Donna Cara (Sir Tristram) who is the dam of two stakes winners and is a half-sister to Gr.2 Silver Slipper winner Maizcay (Marscay) and the dam of Champion 2YO and Gr.1 Golden Slipper winner Catbird (Danehill). The Milan Park Select draft is rounded out by two yearlings by first season sires. Well bred Gr.1 winner Rock ‘n’ Pop has Lot 513, a colt out of the young mare Row of Diamonds (Savabeel) who is a three-quarter sister to Gr.1 winner Diademe (Savabeel) and also counts Gr.1 winner and Champion NZ Sprinter Sacred Star (Flying Spur) in the family. Reliable Man was a Gr.1 winner in both France and Australia, and his filly, Lot 606, is out of proven broodmare and winner Stella Doro (Faltaat). Her four foals to race are all winners, and she is a half-sister to Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 placed Aquidity (Avaray) and Gr.2 winner The Sportsman (Kilimanjaro).

MILAN PARK Maungatautari Rd, Cambridge Tony Rider +64 21 769 461 Tony@milanpark.co.nz Nicole Rider +64 274 790 321 info@milanpark.co.nz

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

PENCARROW STUD

REGAL BLOODLINES ON OFFER

ENCARROW STUD’S Manager Leon Casey spoke to Bluebloods about the farm’s draft of 26 yearlings for the 2016 NZB Yearling Sale at Karaka. Pencarrow has sold plenty of stakes winners over the last decade, including Gr.1 winner and sire of Gr.1 winners Darci Brahma (Danehill – Grand Echezeaux, by Zabeel).

Casey said “We race a lot of our own product, and have plenty of success in that realm as well. Sir Peter has been the leading owner in New Zealand for the last two years. This summer we have three extremely promising horses to follow; unbeaten Hasselhoof (Tavistock – Alpine, by Zabeel), Rasa Lila (Darci Brahma – Dance My Dance, by Sadler’s Wells) and Gr.3 placed Irion (Danroad – Dopff, by Tights).” Pencarrow Stud has 22 yearlings in their Premier draft and 4 in Select, with the highlight being Lot 445, a colt by first season sire, and Timeform’s highest rated horse, Frankel. He is out of winning mare Our Echezeaux (Zabeel). She is a proven broodmare

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with two group winners (both by Redoute’s Choice); Dolmabache and Pure Elegance. Our Echezeaux is a sister to Gr.1 winner Grand Echezeaux (Zabeel), dam of Gr.1 winner Darci Brahma (Danehill); as well as a three-quarter sister to group winner Romanee Conti (Sir Tristram), dam of Gr.1 winner Ethereal (Rhythm). All of these Gr.1 winners were bred by Pencarrow Stud. When asked how many mares Frankel covered to Southern Hemisphere time, Casey said “Around 25, but many have already been sold away back into the Northern Hemisphere. This colt is the only one in New Zealand that we know about.” The thinking behind going to Frankel is a good story. Casey said

“Sir Peter saw Frankel race and had a huge regard for him. We sent Our Echezeaux because this is our core family. We have been working on it for a long time, and we know that it responds best to outcrosses and hybrid vigour. With Frankel, the mating has the big three names of Galileo, Danehill and Zabeel and both the latter two work well in this family.” Of course the million dollar question is whether the colt has lived up to the expectation. “He is the star of our draft, we are very pleased. He is an athletic colt that has matured well in the preparation.” Also on offer from the family is Lot 385, a colt by Power from Madame Echezeaux (Montjeu); Lot

STORY BY RENÉE GEELEN

Frankel

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

Pencarrow Stud has 22 yearlings in their Premier draft and 4 in Select, with the highlight being Lot 445, a colt by first season sire, and Timeform’s highest rated horse, Frankel. 386, a filly by Ocean Park from Ethereal’s half-sister Madeleine Noblet (No Excuse Needed) and Lot 444, a filly by O’Reilly from Ethereal’s half-sister Orquidea (Montjeu). Another yearling that should attract attention is Lot 324, by Ocean Park from Gr.1 winner and NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year Insouciant (Keeper). Her first foal is a winner, and she is from the family of fellow NZ One Thousand Guineas winner Dorabella (Postponed). Casey said “An outstanding colt. We have been big supporters of Ocean Park. He was a very fast middle distance horse and that spring which culminated in the Cox Plate was sensational. Both yearlings we present by him are athletic, competitive looking horses with lovely floating walks.” Also from the family is Lot 127, a Commands colt from Insouciant’s half-sister Vandenne (Van Nistelrooy). Champion NZ two Year-old and Gr.1 ARC Diamond Stakes winner Banchee (Oratorio) is a half-sister to Gr.1 winner Katie Lee (Pins) and both are from Gr.3

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. F

Pierro

Papilio

B. F

Bel Esprit

Posavina

B. F

All Too Hard

Stanica

127

B. C

Commands

Vandenne

129

Ch. C

Rip Van Winkle

Vega Sicilia

156

B. C

High Chaparral

Affirmed Lane

168

Ch. C

Rip Van Winkle

Alpine

189

B. C

O'Reilly

Banchee

202

B. C

Savabeel

Boito Belle

238

Ch. C

Snitzel

Dance My Dance

243

B. C

Sebring

Darcybee

320

Ch. F

Sepoy

Huluava

324

B. C

Ocean Park

Insouciant

384

B. C

Tavistock

Macchiato

385

Br. C

Power

Madame Echezeaux

386

B. F

Ocean Park

Madeleine Noblet

389

B. C

Commands

Mareva

390

Br/Gr. C

Commands

Marie Claire

413

Br. C

Darci Brahma

Miss Scarlatti

414

B. C

Pour Moi

Miss Sivivatu

444

B. F

O'Reilly

Orquidea

445

B. C

Frankel

Our Echezeaux

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

468

B. C

Pins

Pomellato

709

B. C

Darci Brahma

Aterballetto

773

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Cerberus

961

B. C

Darci Brahma

Kudamm

winner Miss Jessie Jay (Spectacularphantom) who is a half-sister to Gr.1 winner Gee I Jane (Jahafil). Banchee’s second foal, Lot 189, is a colt by Champion Sire O’Reilly. “She was an outstanding two yearold that trained on. This colt is a professional, very similar to her,” said Casey. Australia’s biggest first seasons sires are represented in this draft. Lot 2 is a filly by Pierro and is the first

Pencarrow graduate Darci Brahma has gone on to become one of New Zealand’s leading sires

foal of stakes winner Papilio (Redoute’s Choice). She is a half-sister to stakes winner Amaryllis (Red Ransom) and both are out of Gr.2 winner Lafleur (Zabeel) who descends from Eight Carat’s Gr.1 winning half-sister Habibti (Habitat). “A lovely, quality filly,” said Casey. Lot 87 is by All Too Hard and is a half-sister to Gr.3 winner and Gr.1 placed Rhythm to Spare (Pins), both being from stakes placed Stanica (Zabeel). “This is an impressive filly. We wanted to put the family to a tough Australian racehorse and All Too Hard has done the job we hoped for,” said Casey. “One of our imported broodmares is Dance My Dance, and it is now a family on the rise that includes Rasa Lila that we race,” said Casey. Three yearlings from this family are in this draft. Lot 16 is a Bel Esprit filly from Gr.3 winner Posavina (Tiger Hill) whose second dam is Gr.1 Belmont Shuvee Handicap winner Tis Juliet (Alydar). Lot 238 is a colt by Snitzel from Dance My Dance (Sadler’s Wells) who is the dam of Posavina, and Lot 709 is a colt by Darci Brahma from Posavina’s half-sister Aterballetto (Stravinsky). Casey summed up the draft by saying “Without dealing in specifics, there is a good range of horses for buyers and some will be good value purchasing. The Commands horses, Lot 127, Lot 389, Lot 390, will come to hand quickly. There are some nice staying horses such as Lot 156, the High Chaparral colt from Affirmed Lane, and Lot 414, the Pour Moi-Miss Sivivatu colt. Lot 320, the Sepoy filly from Huluava is a speedy quick maturing type. In general, there is something for everyone, with plenty to suit all different tastes. Our select draft also has four nice colts to provide some value buying, including two by Darci Brahma.”

185 Pencarrow Rd RD 3, Hamilton Ph: +64 7 856 8160 Leon Casey +64 274 901 325 leon@pencarrowstud.co.nz office@pencarrowstud.co.nz pencarrowstud.co.nz

Current stable star Hasselhoof (Tavistock) will have a half-brother by Rip Van Winkle offered

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

PHOENIX PARK

A WEALTH OF CHOICE

NE OF THE busiest people at Karaka will be Phoenix Park’s Janine Dunlop who takes a large and impressive draft of yearlings to the Premier and Select sessions. Bluebloods spoke to her recently and went through the draft to get a comment on each of the lots she will be presenting.

PREMIER Lot 70 chestnut filly Helmet - Showileo: half to smart Hong Kong galloper Modern Fortune out of a daughter of Group One winner Showella. “An absolute runner,” Dunlop said. “She has pedigree updates happening, and she is the most precocious type I have had from this great family.” A real racehorse. Lot 109 bay colt Ocean Park - The Glitter: out of a daughter of dual stakes winner The Grin, dam of the fantastic mare The Jewel. “Typical of the family, a big rangey colt with a huge overstep and bold outlook.” Lot 136 chestnut/grey Colt Cape Blanco - Wave To Lottie: half to Group One galloper Veloce Bella. “A very good bodied horse with a nice walk about him and he has a great outlook on life.” Lot 205 grey colt O’Reilly - Brampton Legs: half to Group Two winner Pimms Time out of a sister to Railings. Third dam is Emancipation. “A lovely colt and this is a family on fire with three recent stakes winners including Group One winner Stratum Star.”

Lot 251 brown colt So You Think - Delori: dam is a half-sister to Group Two winner Dylan’s Promise. “Very much like his sire, a beautiful, free moving colt with a lot of presence size and scope.”

Lot 215 bay filly So You Think - Capital Raising: boasting Special and Lalun crosses, she is out of a half to Listed winner See The World. “A strong, compact filly who looks surprisingly precocious. She looks a quick type with speed from her dam sire General Nediym.”

Lot 402 chestnut colt Rip Van Winkle - Mini Pearl: son of a stakes winner. “A well grown first foal, with a huge overstep and from a very good race mare.”

Lot 229 brown colt O’Reilly - Clermont Princess: bred on a 2m x 3m cross of Last Tycoon, he is out of a halfsister to Group Three winner Grand Dancer. “Just what an O’Reilly should be, a neat and tidy package with plenty of muscle.”

Lot 422 chestnut filly Sebring - More Than Adequate: dam is a half to Monroe Magic, dam of Headturner, O’Marilyn and Anacheeva. “Just looks like what this family is about, a filly who oozes quality, looks like speed and class.”

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SELECT Lot 458 chestnut filly Cape Blanco - Pineapple: first foal of a half to Listed winner Manapine. Carries duplications of influential mares Special, Doubly Sure and Lalun. “A big strong, nicely balanced girl.” Lot 479 brown filly Rock ‘n’ Pop - Princess Caga: described as “a very nice type,” she is the first foal for a half to Listed winner Alegrio. Lot 504 bay colt Nicconi - Rhandara : dam is a daughter of Redoute’s Choice and Group Three winner Bhandara. “A lovely colt with a nice pedigree and good outlook, I really like him.”

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“She has pedigree updates happening, and she is the most precocious type I have had from this great family.” Lot 505 grey colt Tavistock - Ria’s Pride: out of a 3/4 sister to Group Three winner Ess Five Beaches. “A free walking type with a very strong dam side by the boom stallion Tavistock.” Lot 525 bay colt Burgundy - Sans Souci: out of a stakes placed half to Group Two winner Ego. “I am rapt to have a Burgundy in the sale and he is a big, strong boy out of a nice mare.” Lot 531 bay filly Domesday - Savont: dam is a two times winning Exceed And Excel mare. “A strong and correct running type.” Lot 549 bay colt Helmet - Shamabelle: first foal of a stakes placegetter. “I love this Helmet/Shamaradal cross (a duplication of Glorious Song) and he has presence and quality.” Lot 552 bay colt Alamosa - She’s Assertive: from the family of Assertive Lad, Assertive Lass and Reset. “A big strong colt who is balanced and correct Lot 571 black colt Makfi - Skeena: “a jet-black free walking type of colt” half to the highly promising Sydney winner Spatsizi from a good family.

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

Ch. F

Helmet

Showileo

109

B. C

Ocean Park

The Glitter

136

Ch/Gr. C

Cape Blanco

Wave to Lottie

205

Gr. C

O'Reilly

Brampton Legs

215

B. F

So You Think

Capital Raising

229

Br. C

O'Reilly

Clermont Princess

251

Br. C

So You Think

Delori

402

Ch. C

Rip Van Winkle

Mini Pearl

422

Ch. F

Sebring

More Than Adequate

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

458

Ch. F

Cape Blanco

Pineapple

479

Br. F

Rock 'n' Pop

Princess Caga

504

B. C

Nicconi

Rhandara

505

G. C

Tavistock

Ria's Pride

525

B. C

Burgundy

Sans Souci

531

B. F

Domesday

Savont

549

B. C

Helmet

Shamabelle

552

B. C

Alamosa

She's Assertive

571

Bl. C

Makfi

Skeena

707

B. F

Tavistock

Artesia

758

B. C

Nadeem

Cassini

784

B. C

Shocking

Chicken Little

815

B. C

Zed

Crossword

Lot 758 bay colt Nadeem - Cassini: first foal of a Group Three winner. “A neat and tidy first foal with a massive overstep and bold outlook.”

908

B. C

Azamour

Hampden Park

912

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Hasta la Brahma

938

B. C

Super Easy

Joan's Chance

Lot 784 bay colt Shocking - Chicken Little: “a compact, strong free walking type,” he is a half to the stakes placegetters Capital Commander and Little Favours.

953

B. F

Husson

Kicken Vixen

984

Br. C

Mastercraftsman

Larrinka

1062

B. C

Not a Single Doubt

No Mistaking

Lot 707 bay filly Tavistock - Artesia: dam is a blood sister to stakes winner Takeanotherchance. “She oozes style and class, maybe the Oaks filly!!!!

Lot 205 (O’Reilly) has Champion mare Emancipation as his third dam

Lot 815 bay colt Zed - Crossword: dam is a stakes placed half to The Message. “There is a lot of Zabeel and his dam sire Cape Cross about him, very much a Derby type from a very good family.” Lot 908 bay colt Azamour - Hampden Park: out of a half to NZ Oaks-Gr.1 (2400m) winner Boundless, “he has a lovely loose walk and is a well, balanced correct colt by a very good stallion.” Lot 912 bay colt Rock ‘n’ Pop - Hasta la Brahma: grandam is the Listed winner Hasta La Ciao Ciao. , A precocious type with a bold outlook.” Lot 938 bay colt Super Easy - Joan’s Chance: from the family of Group One winners Dank and Eagle Mountain, “an absolutely beautiful colt with a great walk, strong and balanced.” Lot 953 bay filly Husson - Kicken Vixen: hails from a strong US family. “She has an outstanding Select pedigree, a very nice and athletic filly.” Lot 984 brown colt Mastercraftsman - Larrinka: half to multiple city winner Laidback Larry. “A well grown, correct colt who looks likely to come to hand early, from a very good tough family.” Lot 1062 bay colt Not a Single Doubt - No Mistaking: dam is a Testa Rossa mare whose dam is a sister to Listed winner Sircarn Damon. “Strong, correct and balanced and I rate him right up there. He is a horse any trainer would be happy to have in their stable and he is the only Not A Single Doubt in the sale.”

242 Kaipaki Rd, RD1, Ohaupo Ph: +64 7 823 6660 Janine Dunlop +64 27 275 5515 j9phoenix@kinect.co.nz

Lot 422 (Sebring) is closely related to Champion 3YO Headturner

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RICH HILL STUD

A PRINCELY PREMIER DRAFT

T’S BEEN a memorable season for Rich Hill Stud and the heavy air of optimism that hangs over the farm isn’t all down to a historic Group One double for the Waikato nursery. While they are continuing to bask in the glory of the success of their farm graduates Prince Of Penzance and Xtravagant, their confidence has been further buoyed by the quality of their NZB National Yearling Sales draft.

Then there is the excitement that comes with establishing a new stallion following the arrival of Proisir earlier in the year to stand alongside Pentire. And with the continued development of their foundation sire’s younger sidekicks Jimmy Choux and Shocking, the roster has a successful and wellbalanced look about it. Rich Hill will offer seven colts and three fillies during the Premier session at Karaka with two classic sons of Pentire featuring among them. While the stallion’s Group One record is outstanding, his November double was something else again. Prince Of Penzance left Europe’s heavyweight thoroughbred players in his wake when he beat arguably the best field ever assembled for the Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 and in doing so he provided rider Michelle Payne with her slice of history as the first female jockey to win the great race. A $50,000 Karaka purchase for Queensland agent John Foote, the stayer became Pentire’s 13th individual Group One winner. “While it’s great for Rich Hill, myself and my family and all the staff, it’s also terrific for the New Zealand industry,” studmaster John Thompson said. “This is what we do best. The Melbourne Cup is such a big deal, one of the world’s biggest races.” Soon after the Flemington triumph, Pentire made it 14 at the elite level when Xtravagant, a son of the Zabeel mare Axiom and a full brother to the Group

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Rich Hill’s draft includes the full brother to Gr.1 Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance

One performer and sire He’s Remarkable, destroyed his rivals in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas. A tilt at the Australian Guineas-Gr.1 now looms for the three-year-old.

While Axiom isn’t represented in Rich Hill’s 2016 Premier Sale consignment to Karaka, the mother of Prince Of Penzance is, with a brother (Lot 45) to the cup hero to be offered.

STORY BY PAUL VETTISE

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Shocking

Posing Zero

B. C

High Chaparral

Pravda

B. C

Pentire

Royal Successor

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Shaheen

B. C

Super Easy

Shanpanichi

B. C

Tavistock

Surreal

281

B. F

Shocking

Fairfield Flame

358

B. F

Fastnet Rock

Lady of Spain

415

B. C

Shocking

Miss Thorn

443

Ch. C

Pentire

Organdy

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Xtravagant wins the 2015 Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas by 8½ lengths

“While it’s great for Rich Hill, myself and my family and all the staff, it’s also terrific for the New Zealand industry. This is what we do best. The Melbourne Cup is such a big deal, one of the world’s biggest races.” “The colt is very athletic and that is a trait that the mare has thrown to all her foals,” Thompson said. “Prince Of Penzance was a later foal and he was a little bit behind the others, but he was a good walker and that’s what attracted John Foote to him. He was a November 20 foal and his mother had been served the year before on December 13 so there’s a lesson to be learned there.” The other Pentire colt (Lot 443) will be joined by sons of Shocking (Lots 17, 415), High Chaparral (Lot 18), Super Easy (Lot 66), Tavistock (Lot 96) and daughters of Jimmy Choux (Lot 64), Shocking (Lot 281) and Fastnet Rock (Lot 358). The first Shocking into the ring is a half-brother to the stakes winner Nigelissima while the other colt is out of Miss Thorn, whose first foal by Pentire sold in 2015 for $240,000. The High Chaparral is out of a sister to the Adelaide Cup-Gr.1 winner Cronus; the Super Easy is out of a half-sister to the champion Singapore juvenile Rising Empire and Tavistock’s son is from the family of the great Tudor Light. Jimmy Choux’s daughter is out of a half-sister to Rich Hill’s famous son (King) Mufhasa, the Shocking filly is out of the Group performed Oasis Dream mare Fairfield Flame and the Fastnet Rock is a grand-daughter of the Queensland Oaks-Gr.1 winner Zagalia, the dam of the Ethereal Stakes-Gr.3 winner Dawnie Perfect. Street Cry’s dual Group One winner Shocking is making the right moves in his fledgling stallion career. He has produced winners in four countries from limited runners with his daughter High Class already a black type performer. “We would like to think Shocking can become the next cups and classic producer from New Zealand,” Thompson said.

High Class (Shocking) stakesplaced, Oaks-bound for 2016

The multiple top flight winner Jimmy Choux has also made an excellent start to his career with What Choux Want his first winner and stakes performer. Talented colt Manolo Blahniq also earned black type for his sire when runner-up in the Murdoch Newell Stakes-LR at Avondale on debut. “He’s an impressive animal and he has been right from the start,” trainer Craig Thornton said. “He’s owned by an Australian syndicate, which Tony Noonan is part of. Tony is a good friend of mine and he suggested they leave the horse in New Zealand with me because he’s paid up for the Karaka Million.”

LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

478

B. C

Shocking

Princess Biscotte

480

B. C

Shocking

Princess Latifah

533

B. F

Redoute's Choice

Say No More

541

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Selenus

547

B. F

Shocking

Shadow Ray

589

Br. F

Shocking

Spanish Lullaby

593

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Speechless

595

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Spinalign

670

Ch. F

Iffraaj

Wentwood Parade

694

B. C

Shocking

Allegory

725

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Belle Joie

746

Br. C

Shocking

Bula Baby

802

B. F

Dream Ahead

Commentate

834

B. C

Pentire

Devant

860

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Evaline

866

B. C

Pentire

Fabianska

924

B. F

Tavistock

I'ma Turner

942

Br. C

O'Reilly

Just a Chat

954

Ch. C

Jimmy Choux

Killa Loox

957

Ch. F

Pentire

Kincaple Belle

963

B. F

Jimmy Choux

Ky's the Limit

983

B. F

Jimmy Choux

La Pucelle

998

Ch. C

Jimmy Choux

Lionstar

1008

G. C

Reliable Man

Lumir

1014

B. F

Pentire

Mae Jinx

1033

B. C

Shocking

Miss Charmer

1052

Ch. F

Pentire

My Guardian

1054

B. C

Sebring

Mystic Flight

While it’s early days for Rich Hill newcomer Proisir, he has proved to be a big hit with breeders. “He has been very well received and he will serve 130 mares, which is a great result,” Thompson said. “He’s an attractive horse with the record and the pedigree to match.” A son of Choisir and Prophet Jewel, a multiple winner by Encosta de Lago, Proisir won three of his seven starts including the Spring Stakes-Gr.3 and he was second to Dundeel in the Spring Champion Stakes-Gr.1. His only unplaced run was against the older horses in the Cox Plate-Gr.1. Rill Hill will also present a formidable draft during the Select session with Pentire, Jimmy Choux and Shocking obviously strongly represented, as well as a strong mix of other desirable stallions. Redoute’s Choice, Iffraaj, Dream Ahead, Tavistock and O’Reilly are all in the K2 mix.

570 Landsdowne Rd, Walton Ph: (64) 7 888 3833 Contact: John Thompson +64 21 779 931 richhillstud@xtra.co.nz richhillstud.co.nz

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Seaton Park graduate Volkstok’N’Barrell wins the 2015 Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas

SEATON PARK

a barrell full of talent

COTT AND KATIE EAGLETON have developed Seaton Park into a showcase thoroughbred property over the past decade, their dedicated hands-on approach ensuring that their horses get the very best of care.

And that attention to detail translates to sales ring and racetrack success with the couple having achieved milestones at Karaka and at the races. Bluebloods engaged them in a question and answer session...

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka and what do you like about it? A. “Seaton Park have been taking yearlings to the Karaka sales since 2005. The best part about Karaka is its fantastic layout. There are big wide alleys that give everyone a fair opportunity to showcase their yearlings, everyone gets a fair crack of the whip.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “At the moment it is Katie and myself but our 11-year-old daughter is flat-out with her ponies so she is showing signs!” Q. What is your approach to selecting stallions for your mares? A. “It depends on what we are trying to achieve. If we are breeding to sell we try to look at which stallions are going to be the sire of the moment in two year’s time. We also have lots of clients who breed to race and we look at things like winnersto-runners strike rates. We might not necessarily use the most commercial stallions for those mares, rather the really good bread and butter horses.” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “We have two in the Premier sale, a lovely O’Reilly

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“We have two in the Premier sale, a lovely O’Reilly out of a mare doing a really good job and an Ocean Park colt from a really good New Zealand family.”

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

O'Reilly

Shortblackmini

275

B. C

Ocean Park

Eliza Blues

SELECT DRAFT COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

471

B. C

Burgundy

Precious

out of a mare doing a really good job and an Ocean Park colt from a really good New Zealand family.”

495

B. F

Tavistock

Quest for Kash

530

B. F

Showcasing

Save the Last Danz

Lot 69 bay colt O’Reilly - Shortblackmini (Black Minnaloushe): son of a Group Three placed mare who has produced the Hawke’s Bay Guineas-Gr.2 (1400m) winner Amarula and the dual Group Three winner Little Wonder. His Listed winning grandam Miss Opera is dam of the six times Group One winner Sir Slick.

601

B. C

Guillotine

Star Charm

610

B. F

Rip Van Winkle

Storm at Sea

615

B. C

Showcasing

Sweet Charity

Lot 275 bay colt Ocean Park - Eliza Blues (O’Reilly): bred on a 5f x 4f cross of Ocean Park’s fourth dam Hunza, also grandam of O’Reilly, he is the first foal for a Queensland Oaks-Gr.1 (2400m) runner-up, a sister to the Group Three miler Old Belvedere. “At Select we have a very nice colt by Iffraaj who is really kicking goals at the moment and he is a brother to the stakes placed Fashion Princess. We also have an absolutely outstanding Reliable Man Celestial colt, he has scope, size and length and he is really going to turn some heads.” Q. Who have been your leading Karaka graduates? A. “Volkstok’N’Barrell is the stand-out.” The winner of six races including the Rosehill Guineas-Gr.1 (1600m), Volkstok’N’Barrell was sold for $50,000 at the 2013 Select Sale. Meanwhile dual Group One winner Booming (Zabeel Classic, 2000m, Thorndon Mile) made his way through the Karaka ring on two occasions, as a weanling and as a Select yearling. Seaton was also home to the VRC Derby-Gr.1 (2500m) and Underwood Stakes-Gr.1 (1800m) winner Lion Tamer, the NZ Bloodstock Breeders’ Stakes-Gr.1 (1600m) winner Juice and the Queensland OaksGr.1 (2400m) winner Miss Keepsake... as well as the Group winners Sea Lord, Divine Rebel, Harris Tweed, Naturo and Art Beat. Q. When do you begin your sales preparation and what methods do you use? A. “We bring them in straight after the Melbourne Cup. November is all about giving them an understanding of the routine. They come in and out of their boxes, they go on the walker and get used to having gear on. It prepares them for December

LOT

618

B. C

Darci Brahma

Swift Princess

685

B. F

Tavistock

Zendaya

756

B. C

Iffraaj

Cape Princess

761

B. C

Nicconi

Catbird Kitty

766

B. C

Reliable Man

Celestial

769

B/Bl. C

Reliable Man

Censibelle

781

B. C

Ocean Park

Cherry Express

838

B. C

Burgundy

Divine Browne

958

Br. F

Pentire

Kincaple Princess

1080

B. F

Darci Brahma

Owhata Princess

which is when they undergo their exercise and grooming routines.” Q. Who are some of the best broodmares on your farm? A. “Magic Time, Artemesia and A Real Princess are three of the best here at the moment. Magic Time’s son Kawi (winner of the Challenge StakesGr.1, 1400m) has been doing great things here and is probably one of the best horses in New Zealand. Artemesia is also doing a great job; of her five to race three have been stakes performers including the Group Three winners Art Beat and Perfect Start. A Real Princess, who belongs to one of our best clients Jim Bromley, has had two yearlings sell at Karaka for $470,000 and $300,000, the first of which is the two times Listed winning AJC Derby-Gr.1 (2400m) placegetter Kingdoms.” Q. Who are your first season sire picks? A. “Ocean Park and Reliable Man. I think they are the two stallions who are going to capture the Australian market, they are the shining lights this year.”

Q. What have the 2015 highlights been for you? A. “Watching what Volkstok’N’Barrell and Kawi have been able to achieve has been great whilst Katie & I have had a stellar year with our own racehorses. Vicki Anne won three races in September/October whilst Bishopbriggs won three in a row during the winter. Neither are superstars but we’ve had an awful lot of fun!” Q. What advice would you give breeders in order to make their mark? A. “You see so many people come and go in this industry. New people really need to choose the right people to advise them and stick with them, to work as a team.” Q. What are your favourite restaurants? A. “We never get the time to go out when we’re in Auckland!” laughed Katie Eagleton, “In Cambridge though I really Paddock.”

910 Morrinsville-Walton Rd, RD1, Morrinsville Ph: +64 7 887 4054 Scott Eagleton +64 29 887 4054 seatonpark@xtra.co.nz seatonpark.co.nz

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THE OAKS

DARCI ON FIRE

HE OAKS STUD have had a brilliant start to the 2015/16 season with their homebred Risque (Darci Brahma – So Explicit, by Straight Strike) winning the Gr.1 NZ One Thousand Guineas. Manager Rick Williams told Bluebloods “It has been ten years since we last won the One Thousand Guineas with Seachange. We’ve had a few placings in the interim, but it feels good to be back in the winner’s circle with Risque. Seachange is currently at Coolmore and is in foal to Fastnet Rock after foaling a filly to Darci Brahma earlier this season. She will be returning home soon.”

Williams continued, “Risque is the third Gr.1 winner for our stallion Darci Brahma this calendar year. The other two are ATC Oaks winner Gust of Wind and Julinsky Prince. It brings his tally up to seven Gr.1 winners. We are also happy with our emerging sire Roc de Cambes. From small crops he already has three stakes horses, including two year-old Gr.1 placed Reminisce. There are four good ones in stables in Australia, so we hope he will step up now.

We also are selling several yearlings by Reliable Man who we own a 10% share in. Overall, it is a nice balanced draft in Premier – they all deserve to be presented at that level.” This is a farm that produces plenty of good horses having offered five Gr.1 winners at the NZB Yearling Sales in the last decade. In 2010, they sold a colt for just $20,000, named Shuka (Bachelor Duke –

Alabama Rose, by Cape Cross). He has now won the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes twice and is being set for a historic three-peat in December. The Oaks Stud has 11 yearlings at Premier, seven by Darci Brahma, including Lot 294 ex Flying Firebird (Stravinsky). She is a stakes winner who has left three stakes quality horses, including Gr.2 winner Smoulder (Traditionally), group placed Flaming

Darci Brahma

Risque wins the Gr.1 NZ One Thousand Guineas

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This is a farm that produces plenty of good horses having offered five Gr.1 winners at the NZB Yearling Sales in the last decade. (Bachelor Duke) and Gr.1 4th Shanghai Bund (Bachelor Duke). Williams said “A real standout type.” Others that catch the eye are Lot 282, a filly from Fairy Lights (Fairy King), the dam of Gr.2 winner Keyora (Bachelor Duke), Listed winner and Gr.1 placed Roc de Cambes (Red Ransom) and Gr.1 placed Roman Chariot (Faltaat). Williams said “We wouldn’t normally sell a filly of this quality and pedigree, so this is a good opportunity for someone else to buy into this family.” Williams also mentioned Lot 160 as a “lovely type” and this colt is out of Alabama Rose (Cape Cross) who is the dam of dual Gr.1 winner Shuka (Bachelor Duke) mentioned in the introduction. The other Darci Brahma yearlings are out of Seachange’s full sister Shipsterns (Lot 68), Gr.2 winner Smoulder (Lot 79), Southern Sunset (Lot 83) who is the dam of two Gr.1 placed horses, and Gr.3 winner Diamond Deck (Lot 257) who is from Lonhro’s family. Three yearlings in Premier are by freshman sire Reliable Man highlighted by Lot 179, the first foal, a filly from Gr.1 NZ Oaks winner Artistic (Darci Brahma) and she is a half-sister to Gr.1 Epsom winner Excellerator (Marscay). Williams said “She looks a lot like Artistic’s half-brother Excellerator and should run as a two year-old.” The other two by Reliable Man are Lot 143 out of Zaria (Zabeel) who is a group placed full sister to Gr.1 winner Zagalia; and Lot 174 out of winning mare Animate (Zabeel) whose first foal, Reminisce (Roc de Cambes) was Gr.1 placed last season as a two year-old. The other Premier yearling is Lot 291 by Rip Van Winkle from First of May (Halling) who is a half-sister to the stakes winning dam of Gr.1 winner Voila Ici (Daylami). Talking about their huge draft of 24 yearlings for Select, Williams said “The kiwis had a great spring with Prince of Penzance and the very tough Turn Me Loose who impressed in the Emirates Stakes. Thanks to those efforts, we saw plenty of Australian trainers in action at the recent two year-old sales at Karaka and we hope to see them out in force again in January. The Oaks Stud is coming to the sales to trade, and we hope to sell everything in our draft into good stables.”

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. F

Darci Brahma

Shipsterns

B. F

Darci Brahma

Smoulder

B. F

Darci Brahma

Southern Sunset

143

Gr. C

Reliable Man

Zaria

160

B. C

Darci Brahma

Alabama Rose

174

Gr. C

Reliable Man

Animate

179

Gr. F

Reliable Man

Artistic

257

B. C

Darci Brahma

Diamond Deck

282

B. F

Darci Brahma

Fairy Lights

291

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

First of May

294

Br. C

Darci Brahma

Flying Firebird

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

544

B. C

Darci Brahma

Serenity Princess

560

Br. F

Darci Brahma

Show Up

575

B. F

Darci Brahma

Snipza Gold

599

B. C

Darci Brahma

Spring Fever

602

B. F

Darci Brahma

Star of Flight

605

B. C

Darci Brahma

State Circus

624

B. F

Darci Brahma

Teen a Te

663

B. F

Pour Moi

Viennese Waltz

682

B. F

Darci Brahma

Zaabi

726

B. C

Jimmy Choux

Belle of Marju

737

B. C

Bachelor Duke

Black Grace

739

B. C

Bachelor Duke

Bobby Lee

806

G. F

Reliable Man

Consumer

828

B. C

Roc de Cambes

Darciolaria

846

B. F

Darci Brahma

Double Image

857

Br. F

Darci Brahma

Emerald Charm

858

B. C

Roc de Cambes

Emerged

861

B. F

Darci Brahma

Evana

906

B. F

Bachelor Duke

Guardian Angel

935

B. F

Darci Brahma

Italic

985

Br. F

Darci Brahma

La Serenade

991

B. C

Reliable Man

Likeyourstyle

1071

B. C

Darci Brahma

Open Letter

1072

B. C

Darci Brahma

Open Stage

Roc de Cambes

Darci Brahma has 15 yearlings in The Oaks Stud’s select draft, and other stallions represented include Pour Moi, Jimmy Choux, Bachelor Duke, Roc de Cambes, and Reliable Man. Williams’ pick of the draft is Lot 991, a colt by Reliable Man from Likeyourstyle (Zabeel). She is a winning half-sister to Gr.2 winner and Gr.1 placed Magnetism (Marju) from the American family of Hollywood Oaks winner Sandy Blue. Williams said “I find it hard to select one or two from this draft, they are all nice horses. The Likeyourstyle colt is very nice and his older half-brother, Dubaiinstyle (Roc de Cambes) has just been sold to the Chris Waller stable.”

Roto-o-Rangi Rd, RD3, Cambridge Contact: Rick Williams Mobile: (64) 21 733 962 Ph: (64) 7 823 3026 office@theoaksstud.co.nz theoaksstud.co.nz

above: Shuka - dual winner of the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes right: two of The Oaks impressive broodmare band - Seachange and Diamond Deck (right) who will have a colt by Darci Brahma offered in the Premier draft

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VALACHI DOWNS

achieving great results

ALACHI DOWNS is a boutique thoroughbred stud located near Matamata, in the heart of New Zealand’s thoroughbred nursery, the Waikato Region. Established from modest beginnings, the farm has grown from the original 20 hectares dairy farm purchased in 2005, and has developed into a 110 hectares horse breeding operation. Valachi Downs has enjoyed recent success through breeding, rearing or selling horses the calibre of AJC Derby-Gr.1 winner Shamrocker, multiple Gr.1 winner Silent Achiever, Champion 2YO (Our) Vespa, Gr.2 winner (The Roses) and multiple Group placed Bohemian Lily and W.A. Gr.3 winner Hazzabeel. Boasting a clearance rate of 100% at the 2015 Karaka sales and an impressive overall 17% stakes performers to runners ratio, Valachi Downs’ owner Kevin Hickman and Stud Manager Jonathan Scully look forward to returning to the 2016 sales and finding a good home for their 16 horses being offered in January. We caught up with Jonathan to discuss their 2016 draft.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. “We’ve been selling at Karaka since 2008 when incidentally, we set a new top-price record for the Select Session of the sale.” Q. What is your approach to selecting sires and planning matings for your mares? A. “Kevin spends a lot of time selecting the right sire for each and every mare. That’s his passion and the motivation for why he breeds. We use a wide range of sires and Kevin puts a lot of effort into replicating successful crosses.” Q. What are some of your top lots in your draft? A. “We have a very good draft in the K1 Premier Sale. Lot 263 is a colt by Medaglia d’Oro out of a winning Zabeel mare. He’s a cracking type from a lovely family and is definitely a standout horse. We also have a full brother (Lot 405) to last year’s Zacinto x Miss Avalon colt who fetched $100,000 in the 2015 Karaka Premier Sale. The now two-yearold ran second in his only trial to date and is back in work and showing good promise. This chestnut yearling colt is a half-brother to Champion 2yo (Our) Vespa and thanks to the recent deeds of his halfbrother Hazzabeel (by Zabeel) who has won 6 from 11 races, including the R.J Peters Stakes-Gr.3 in Perth and a close fifth in the Railway Stakes-Gr.1, he now has a significant pedigree update. On type you can’t go past Lot 102 by champion sire Savabeel. He’s out of a six-times winning stakes

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mare by Runyon and is bred on the same cross as the talented My Sabeel, a winner of six races in Australia. In the K2 Select Session we have nine nice yearlings on offer. The three highlights would be Lot 697, a Rip Van Winkle bay colt out of a young mare who has had three to race for two winners, as well as Zippy (by Sir Percy) up in Singapore who has been placed and looks very close to a win at the time of writing. This colt also has an un-raced half-brother trained by Tony McEvoy - who has a very high opinion of him, and we race the half-sister by Mastercraftsman - she’s won two from three trials and is showing good ability. Lot 931 is another colt by Zacinto. The young Hawk Wing mare In the Mood has only had the one runner if you look at her page, however that horse is the David Vandyke trained Once Were Warriors (by Sebring) and he has had just the one run so far, where he missed the start before flying home for a close fourth in Sydney. And after watching Prince of Penzance win the Melbourne Cup, who could go pass having a Pentire. Lot 777 is the first foal out of an O’Reilly mare and he’s a nice type.” Q. What are some of your leading graduates from the Sale?

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Sandie

B. C

Makfi

Smitten Kitten

102

B. C

Savabeel

Tawny Run

131

B. C

Pour Moi

Villa Wanda

263

B. C

Medaglia d'Oro

Don't Countya

361

B. C

Zacinto

Lady Woodcote

405

Ch. C

Zacinto

Miss Avalon

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

537

B. C

Bernardini

Sea of Faith

617

B. C

Showcasing

Sweet Pearla

697

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Almadaam

777

B. C

Pentire

Charmeuse

811

Ch. C

Rip Van Winkle

Cramoisy

827

B. C

O'Reilly

Darcey Bussell

876

Ch. C

Reliable Man

Fiorenza

931

B. C

Zacinto

In the Mood

1013

Br. C

Rip Van Winkle

Madam Stravinsky

Gr.2 winner Bohemian Lily

Q. Who is your freshman sire pick? A. Not sure. However Valachi Downs own a 25% share in Zacinto who is a second season sire. We have three of his yearlings in our draft, and they’re lovely progressive individuals. Zacinto’s first starter ran a nice second to What Choux Want, a 2yo Jimmy Choux filly who has twice placed second to the very smart stakes winner Sassy ‘N’ Smart (by Smart Missile). We’re excited to see what his early runners can do in the new year. Q. What recent improvements have you made to Valachi Downs? A. We’ve built a new barn and have a lot more boxes. The new stable complex has allowed more time for the yearlings to be handled and educated and we estimate this crop of yearlings are 6-8 weeks further forward than in previous years. Spending more time in the stables has also seen the yearlings “winter” better and they’re all looking great in the coat. Q. Do you have any advice for buyers? A. Just buy Valachi.

A. We’ve had some great winners represent us in our relatively short history. They include (Our) Vespa,

“We have a very good draft in the K1 Premier Sale. Lot 263 is a colt by Medaglia d’Oro out of a winning Zabeel mare. He’s a cracking type from a lovely family and is definitely a standout horse.”

Shamrocker, Bohemian Lily, Hazzabeel, Jimmy Rea - a winner of six races and $450,000 in one year in Singapore as well as a 2nd in the Gr. 1 Singapore Guineas and Gr.3 placed, and Silent Achiever who is now in foal to Frankel to Southern Hemisphere time.”

52 Taotaoroa Road, RD 2, Matamata Stud Manager: Jonathan Scully +64 27 531 4949 jonathan.scully@valachidowns.co.nz Gr.1 placed Jimmy Rea

valachidowns.co.nz

Multiple Gr.1 winner Silent Achiever

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VENDORS

WAIKATO STUD

AN OCEAN OF CHOICE

ARK CHITTICK, Principal at Waikato Stud, talked to Bluebloods about his upcoming draft at the NZB Yearling Sales for 2016. Waikato Stud has a draft of 55 yearlings in the Premier Sale and 31 in Select which includes the exciting launch of the very first yearlings by Ocean Park and Rock ‘n’ Pop.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. We have presented a draft of yearlings since the beginning at Karaka and previously sold at Trentham before that. It was 22 years ago that we bought the current property, prior to that we were at Thornton Park Stud. Q. What is your approach to selecting sires/ planning matings for your mares? A. The main thing is to ensure we breed racehorses. Without racehorses, we don’t stay in business and

key to that success is selecting the right stallions for our farm. We like to have ownership in our stallions, and this gives us control over their stud career. To some, it might appear that several of our yearlings are over-mated but we do this deliberately to benefit the stallion. In terms of deciding which mares go to which stallions, Garry, before me, and now myself, have always concentrated on type first. With so many mares on our property we often have to forgive a lesser race record. We will only do so if the mare is a good type, and we know the reasons for the race record. A mare like Flying Floozie, for example, only

Four-time Gr.1 winner Sacred Falls, bred and sold by Waikato Stud

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placed once in a midweek maiden, yet was a great type and left Gr.1 winner Starcraft, stakes winner and Gr.1 placed Forum Floozie and stakes placed Pin Up. Some of our mares are now fifth or sixth generations of our original families. All up, we keep about 10% of each foal crop, about 15-20 fillies, to recycle back into our broodmare band after they have raced. Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. It is a very even draft this year from the opening lot, right through to the end of the final session. We have a wonderful line-up of Savabeels (23 in Premier and 4

Gr.1 winner Diademe (Savabeel) has a full brother in the Premier draft (Lot 200)

STORY BY RENÉE GEELEN

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in Select) and are very pleased with them all. Perhaps the colt from Bling (Lot 200) if I had to pick one. He is a lovely big black Derby type of colt and a full brother to Gr.1 winner Diademe. We are also proud of our first season sires Ocean Park and Rock ‘n’ Pop. Ocean Park has produced a nice line up of yearlings and we have 11 in Premier and 4 in Select. The colt from Gr.1 winner Glamour Puss is my favourite, and she has recently left her first stakes horse in Ngarimu (Savabeel). You could pick a half dozen of the Rock ‘n’ Pop yearlings. My pick is the colt from Fairy Tale (Lot 867). He is a standout type that has always attracted people’s attention in the paddock. Q. What are some of your leading graduates from the Karaka sale? A. World Champion Miler Starcraft is one of the best we’ve had. The recent graduate we are most proud of is dual Doncaster winner Sacred Falls. We bred him, sold him and then bought back into him so we could stand him here at Waikato Stud.

Ocean Park

Pasadena

B. C

O'Reilly

Pin High

Gr. F

O'Reilly

Pinot Gris

B. C

O'Reilly

Platinum Princess

B. F

Ocean Park

Pretty

B. C

Savabeel

Prickle

Ch. F

Ocean Park

Romancing

B. F

Pins

Rush

B/Br. C

O'Reilly

Savodara

B. F

Savabeel

Serenade

B. F

O'Reilly

Sinead

B. C

Pins

Sparkling

Br. C

Savabeel

Starry

119

Br. C

Savabeel

Tiptoes

126

B. F

Ocean Park

Under and Over

128

Gr. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Vanilla Sky

132

B. C

Savabeel

Villifye

B. F

Pins

Zephyr Song

157

B. C

Savabeel

Ahna

171

B. C

Savabeel

Anahita

192

B. C

O'Reilly

Barbara Ann

193

B. C

Ocean Park

Be Fabulous

200

Br. C

Savabeel

Bling

206

B. C

Savabeel

Brazen

Q. Acquaint us with some of the good broodmares resident on your farm?

208

B. F

Savabeel

Bright

211

B. C

O'Reilly

But Beautiful

A. Foaling for first time this season, we had Gr.1 winners I Do (Savabeel colt), Costume (Pins filly), and Final Touch (who had a Savabeel foal that we own in partnership with Karen Parsons). The other foaling of note was Glamour Puss who had an O’Reilly filly. We will retain that filly as O’Reilly is no longer with us.

222

B. F

Pins

Celebrate

228

B. F

Savabeel

Chilled Out

233

B. F

O'Reilly

Cong'er

Q. What are the highlights for you and your farm in the past year? A. Waikato Stud was the leading producer of Gr.1 winners last season with Gr.1 winners I Do, Sacred Falls, Costume and Diademe. It just shows that there is a massive advantage to growing horses in New Zealand. Although we didn’t breed the Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance, he came from countryside near here, and he is a great example of the Karaka sale as a source for well grown top class racehorses. Q. What advice would you give someone keen to enter the breeding sector? A. Be prepared to take time. Because we are in the business of reproduction, any income is a few years away from the starting point. It is a great game for making hay slowly. Stick to good quality producing families, breed the best type you can and remember that large numbers get costly very quickly.

Q. When do you begin your sale preparation? What methods do you use? A. We started the formal preparation for this draft in early November. We take them to the sales as naturally as possible with plenty of time in paddocks and as little pressure as possible. We don’t use a walking machine or anything like that. It’s more a ‘what you see is what you get’ principle. Our yearling staff are really great with plenty of people who have been here for several seasons, and keep coming back each year.

DAM

Br. C

146

First season sire Ocean Park is represented by 15 yearlings in Waikato Stud’s Karaka draft

“The Karaka 2016 catalogue is a most attractive one, one which will be of great appeal to buyers in Australia and beyond.”

COL/SEX SIRE

521 Tower Rd, RD1, Matamata Contact: Mark Chittick Mobile: (64) 21 433 252 Phone: (64) 7 888 7717 Fax: (64) 7 888 6215 Email: info@waikatostud.co.nz waikatostud.com

235

B. F

Savabeel

Corsicana

244

Br. C

Savabeel

Dating

248

B. F

O'Reilly

De'colletage

259

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Disguised

277

B. F

Savabeel

Eudora

280

Br. C

Savabeel

Fabaz

293

B. C

O'Reilly

Flutter

300

B. F

Ocean Park

Frockstar

306

B. C

Ocean Park

Glamour Puss

313

B. F

Ocean Park

Haberdashery

314

B. F

Savabeel

Halloween

318

B. F

Savabeel

Hollywood

321

B. C

Savabeel

Hyades

328

B. F

Ocean Park

Jacqwin

333

B. C

O'Reilly

Joy

371

B. F

Savabeel

Lightning Spur

379

Br. C

Savabeel

Lowland

381

B. F

Savabeel

Lucida

388

Br. F

O'Reilly

Marahau

393

B. C

Pins

Masquerade

397

Br. F

O'Reilly

Metropolitan

404

B/Br. C

Savabeel

Miracle Miss

411

Br. C

Ocean Park

Miss Purrfection

423

Ch. F

Ocean Park

More to Love

433

B. C

Pins

Natural Rhythm

434

B. F

Savabeel

Needled

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WELLFIELD

CREAM OF THE CROP

ELLFIELD LODGE will be selling at NZB’s National Yearling Sale for the 11th year and the farm once again has a top quality draft booked for the Premier session. The Palmerston North nursery is the home of the former champion three-year-old and Group One producer Alamosa and the dual Group One winner Road To Rock, Encosta de Lago’s best performed son at stud. Bill Gleeson spoke with us about the farm and this Karaka draft.

Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “Wellfield’s policy is to only send the cream of our crop and we’ve got six great types with the pedigrees to match. There is no tail to what is an outstanding draft. They are all of an exceptional standard and horses we will be very proud to show to any potential buyers.” Wellfield will present six of the best during the Premier Sale at Karaka with four top colts and two outstanding fillies. Three sons of the champion stallion Fastnet Rock feature in the consignment with the brother (Lot 159) to the New Zealand 1000 Guineas winner and former NZ Filly of the Year Planet Rock and the Group One and Two performer Ringo a stand out individual. He is out of the Zabeel mare Akris, who has also left two further winners, Alakris and Glorious Prospect, by resident stallion Alamosa. Second of the Fastnet Rock colts (Lot 278) into the ring is the son of the New Zealand Cup-Gr.2 and 1000 Guineas-Gr.1 runner up Everswindell. He is a halfbrother to A La Victory (Alamosa), who is a multiple winner in Singapore and a Group Two placegetter, and to the stakes performer Quinette. The last member of the Fastnet Rock trio (Lot 289) is the first foal of the Stravinsky mare Fictional Account who is a dual European stakes winner and former champion stayer in Ireland. She also hails from the family of the Hong Kong Horse of the Year and multiple Group One winner Designs On Rome. Wellfield’s colt (Lot 77) by the Cox Pate-Gr.1 winner Ocean Park is out of the American-bred stakes winner Skewing and a family of numerous European and North American black type winners. The daughter of Makfi (Lot 145) is out of the Zabeel mare Zatiger, a three time winner and Group Three

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Group performer Ringo will have a full brother offered as Lot 159

placed, who has a perfect record at stud with both her Alamosa foals to race having won. It is the family of the Caulfield Cup-Gr.1 runner up Laebeel, the dam of the Sandown Stakes-Gr.3 and Queensland Derby-Gr.1 second Larry’s Never Late. “Alamosa is a stallion on the rise and he is well represented with a number of quality yearlings in our Select draft. He’s had six individual stakes winners

who have the potential to be Group One winners in the near future. Alamosa also has an impressive strike rate in Singapore with Goodman a Group winner there and A La Victory has been Group placed.” At the time of writing, Alamosa had produced eight individual winners from only 14 Singapore starters and, in all countries, he boasts a winners to starters strike rate of better than 52 percent.

STORY BY PAUL VETTISE

Alamosa - boasting a current strike rate of 52% winners to starters

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Ocean Park

Skewing

145

B. F

Makfi

Zatiger

152

B. F

Exceed and Excel

Abeautifulred

159

B. C

Fastnet Rock

Akris

278

B. C

Fastnet Rock

Everswindell

289

B. C

Fastnet Rock

Fictional Account

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COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

483

B. G

Alamosa

Priorite

554

B. C

Alamosa

Shezabeel

556

B. C

Shocking

Shi Kin Fly

638

B. F

Alamosa

Tinkerbabu

759

B. C

Alamosa

Castellina

801

G. C

Alamosa

Cold Shoulder

856

B. F

Makfi

Elegant Emerald

890

B. F

Duporth

Georgia Blues

904

B. C

Road to Rock

Graphite

905

G. C

Alamosa

Grey Swan

1022

B. C

Alamosa

Marie Doree

1029

B. F

Alamosa

Minnaleo

1037

B. C

Alamosa

Miss Kitt Ann

1042

B. C

Alamosa

Monashees

Q. Who are some of your leading Wellfield graduates? A. “Kirramosa’s win in the VRC Oaks-Gr.1 after winning the Wakeful was obviously outstanding for us. Planet Rock won the New Zealand 1000 GuineasGr.1 and she was the Filly of the Year, Abeautifulred was second to her at Riccarton in a fantastic result for Wellfield while Ringo was only narrowly beaten in the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile-Gr.2 and he ran fourth in the Otaki WFA Classic-Gr.1.” Q. Acquaint us with some of the good broodmares resident on your farm?

Wellfield graduate Kirramosa wins the Gr.1 VRC Oaks

“Wellfield’s policy is to only send the cream of our crop and we’ve got six great types with the pedigrees to match. There is no tail to what is an outstanding draft. They are all of an exceptional standard and horses we will be very proud to show to any potential buyers.” Included in Wellfield’s Select consignment by Alamosa is a half-brother (Lot 554) to the Saab Handicap-Gr.3 and multiple Group One placegetter Moatize and a colt (Lot 801) who is out of a half-sister to the champion stayer and Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 winner Efficient. There is also an Alamosa youngster (Lot 638) who is a grandson of the Mackinnon Stakes-Gr.1 winner La Bella Dama while the colt (Lot 759) is out of a half-sister to the Oakleigh Plate-Gr.1 winner Dantelah.

A. “We have bought a number of quality mares in the last two years to upgrade our broodmare band. Akris has already produced the Group One winner Planet Rock and the Group One performer Ringo and she’s been served by Smart Missile while any farm would be proud to have Shez Sinsational who was New Zealand’s champion stayer and a multiple Group One winner and a Group Two winner in Australia. She has had an Alamosa filly and is in foal to Snitzel. Zennista has also had a filly by Alamosa and she’s been served by Makfi while Quatro is a mare we bought to go to Alamosa and her Savabeel two-year-old made $300,000 at the recent Ready to Run Sale. Fantastic Honour was second in the Karaka Million and she’s on the farm and had an Alamosa filly and was served by him again. Everswindell was a Group One performer and she is in foal to Redoute’s Choice while Abeautifulred, who was also a Group One performer, is in foal to Fastnet Rock.”

Q. What is your approach to selecting sires/ planning matings for your mares? A. “It’s a joint approach between myself and codirector Peter Didham. He is a highly respected horseman who works on a daily basis with the mares and foals so he can analyse their physical attributes and what is required on that basis. We have always heavily supported our own stallions and a selection of commercially successful outside stallions.”

311/29 Kairanga-Bunnythorpe Rd RD8, Palmerston North Contact: Bill Gleeson Mobile (64) 274 423 231 Peter Didham Mobile (64) 275 518 300 Stu Shirriffs Mobile (64) 274 554 999 Email: stu@wellfield.co.nz wellfield.co.nz

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WENTWOOD GRANGE

RESEARCH REAPS REWARDS

THREE FARM OPERATION catering to the thoroughbred’s every need, Wentwood Grange has been home to an impressive group of high class racehorses and you have the opportunity to secure part of their success at Karaka. Bluebloods had a chat with the stud’s Dean Hawkins...

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka and what do you like about it? A. “We started selling at Karaka about 15 years ago. New Zealand is a great place to produce racehorses, everyone knows that, and NZB do a great job getting the buyers to the sale. The facilities are the best in the world and it is close to home which reduces the amount of stress put on the horses.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “We are very much a family run operation with my brother Sean and I running the farm, Leigh is in the office while Dad has been saying for the last few years he is going to retire!” Q. What is your approach to selecting stallions for your mares? A. “We do a lot of research into the genetic capabilities of each mare and we are very big on breeding type to type; sprinters to sprinters and stayers to stayers.” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “We have an outstanding Street Cry colt who is going to develop into a lovely horse and the Savabeel colt out of Rena Rush is also a great looking individual.”

WENTWOOD GRANGE’S PREMIER DRAFT... Lot 5 brown colt Teofilo - Perfect Katch: first foal of a stakes placed half-sister to the stakes winner Xbert. Lot 27 brown colt Shocking - Prize Lady: son of a dual Auckland Cup-Gr.1 (3200m) winner whose dam is the triple Group One winner Pen Bal Lady.

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Lot 32 bay colt Savabeel - Rena Rush: brother to the Group Two placed Savannah Rush out of a daughter of NZ Filly Of The Year Phillipa Rush.

Lot 140 chestnut filly Rip Van Winkle - Xabeel: second foal of a Zabeel half-sister to dual NZ Horse Of The Year, the four times Group One winner Xcellent.

Lot 91 bay colt Darci Brahma - Storm Fronts: halfbrother to multiple South African Group winner Readytogorightnow. Third dam is the wonderful matriarch Denise’s Joy.

Lot 195 bay colt Mastercraftsman - Belle Diva: out of a sister to the Group Three winner Lady Chaparral and half-sister to the NZ Oaks-Gr.1 (2400m) heroine Bramble Rose.

Lot 114 bay filly Darci Brahma The Quarewan: half-sister to the stakes winner At The Heads out of a half-sister to Listed winner Hy Fuji, dam of Kermadec.

Lot 350 chestnut colt Street Cry - Kitt Ann Miss: bred on a 5m x 5f cross of Riverman’s dam River Lady, he is the first foal of a Group Three placed mare from the family of Grosvenor and Lonhro.

STORY BY KRISTEN MANNING

“We have an outstanding Street Cry colt who is going to develop into a lovely horse and the Savabeel colt out of Rena Rush is also a great looking horse.” Lot 382 bay filly Medaglia d’Oro - Luna Eclipse: first foal for a dual winning half-sister to the Doomben RosesGr.3 (2020m) winner Awesome Planet, dam of stakes winner Awesome Rock. Lot 412 bay filly O’Reilly - Miss Raggedy Ann: daughter of a Railway Stakes-Gr.1 (1200m) winner from the family of NZ Champion 3Y0 Buzz Lightyear. Lot 425 bay colt Ocean Park - Ms Seneca: half-brother to the multiple winner Minaj out of an imported stakes winner. Wentwood Grange also take a strong selection of yearlings to the Select session including an Alamosa colt out of the Listed winner Anne Carina, a brother to the stakes winner Cauthen, a Darci Brahma colt out of a half-sister to the Group One mare Aqua D’Amore and a Darci Brahma filly out of a half sister to the Group One miler Red Dazzler. Q. Who are some of your leading Karaka graduates? A. “We had a highly successful Championships carnival at Randwick this year with Gust Of Wind and Kermadec both winning Group One races. They came through the same Karaka draft in 2013.” The winner of the Doncaster Handicap-Gr.1 (1600m) and the George Main Stakes-Gr.1 (1600m), Kermadec was sold for $260,000 whilst ATC Oaks-Gr.1 (2400m) heroine Gust Of Wind fetched $90,000. Q. When do you begin your sales preparation? A. “As soon as they are weaned we aim them for the sales but they don’t come in to the boxes until mid-

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

Br. C

Teofilo

Perfect Katch

Br. C

Shocking

Prize Lady

B. C

Savabeel

Rena Rush

B. C

Darci Brahma

Storm Fronts

114

B. F

Darci Brahma

The Quarewan

140

Ch. F

Rip Van Winkle

Xabeel

195

B. C

Mastercraftsman

Belle Diva

350

Ch. C

Street Cry

Kitt Ann Miss

382

B. F

Medaglia d'Oro

Lunar Eclipse

412

B. F

O'Reilly

Miss Raggedy Ann

425

B. C

Ocean Park

Ms Seneca Rock

November, for a few hours a day. We take a natural approach and we let them eat plenty of that great Waikato grass.” Q. Who are some of the best mares on your farm? A. “We have a lovely bunch of mares and we are very lucky to have some fantastic clients. Up until recently Parfore (dam of the Group One winners Terravista and Tiger Tees) resided here and we have all the Dennis brothers’ mares including The Jewel (dual Group One winning dam of the triple Group Three winner The Diamond One) and other mares of that amazing family. We also have Prize Lady (winner of two runnings of the Auckland CupGr.1, 3200m) who was good enough to run in the Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 (3200m) as well as our Group One mare Miss Raggedy Ann (Railway Stakes-Gr.1, 1200m) and Kermadec’s dam Hy Fuji.” Q. Who are your first season sire picks?

SELECT DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

523

B. C

Burgundy

Saltatio

642

BRG. F

Mastercraftsman

Top Spot

644

B. F

Bernardini

Tropical Punch

656

B. F

Darci Brahma

Valconic

701

B. C

Alamosa

Anne Carina

740

B. C

Darci Brahma

Bosphorus

757

B. C

Darci Brahma

Casino Snip

850

B. C

Pins

Duch

900

B. C

Rock 'n' Pop

Good Reflections

945

B. F

Super Easy

Kalibrate

976

G. C

Reliable Man

Lady Winifred

1011

G. C

Guillotine

Luscious Lass

1030

B. C

Darci Brahma

Minori Express

1068

Br. C

Rip Van Winkle

One Nite Stand

1075

B. F

Darci Brahma

Otarama

Gust Of Wind (NZ) wins the 2015 Gr.1 AJC Oaks

A. “Ocean Park has to be the stand out. What he achieved in Melbourne as a spring four-year-old was incredible and he is siring lovely strong types.” Q. What advice would you give to people looking to make their mark in breeding? A. “Make sure your foals get the best possible start and follow your own instincts.”

State Highway 1, RD4, Cambridge Ph: +64 7 827 6174 Dean Hawkins +64 21 782 352 Sean Hawkins +64 275 782 351 wentwoodgrange@xtra.co.nz wentwoodgrange.co.nz

Glen Boss celebrates winning the 2015 Gr.1 Doncaster Handicap on Wentwood Grange graduate Kermadec (NZ)

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WESTBURY STUD

RELIABLE MAN leads the way

RIOR TO being re-named Westbury Stud (from Westbury Farm), moving from its Cambridge base to Karaka in 2002, Westbury Stud have been regulars at the Karaka Sales since 1991, enjoying great success both in the sales ring and subsequently on the track. Bluebloods engaged the stud’s Russell Warwick in a question and answer session...

Q. Why do you like selling at Karaka? A. “The Karaka Sales complex is world class, giving both vendors and buyers the opportunity to parade and view horses in a safe and efficient manner during a very busy sales period.” Q. Is your family involved? A. “We have members of the family involved in the industry, my wife Lesley does all of our photography and is a regular around the sales and stud, while our daughter and her husband are heavily involved in horse ownership – both racing and breeding.” Q. What is your approach to selecting sires/ planning matings for your mares? A. “The stallion market is an ever-changing dynamic and it is important that we are able to access stallions who are both attractive to breeders and who can produce progeny that will in turn be attractive to buyers in the years following. New Zealand is renowned for producing a high quality product, particularly horses competing at a high level at 1600m and further and this aspect of our market is something we cannot ignore.” Q. What are some of the top lots in your draft? A. “We have a widespread collection of yearlings and the exciting prospect of offering Reliable Man’s

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first progeny in 2016 will be a real highlight for our team. The Reliable Man progeny of note include a half-sister to the exciting Melbourne filly Alaskan Rose (impressive winner of her first two starts), a halfsister (ex Sahayb) to the Melbourne stakes winning stayer Exceptionally, a colt from Glory Run (Exceed and Excel - Penny Gem), a half-sister to the stakes placed performer Cavallo, a close relation to Charge Forward out of the Carnegie mare Cocodiva and a daughter of the Redoute’s Choice mare Scene Queen. Other quality yearlings include the Savabeel colt from Bannisters, the Savabeel - Treasure The Cross filly, the Makfi - Rosa’s Spur filly (a half-sister to the speedy stakes winner Member’s Joy), the Makfi - Bislieri filly (a full sister to the stakes placed Sofia Rosa), the Makfi - Fledgling filly (a half-sister to the promising Group Three placed three-year-old Bassett), the Makfi - Zingo filly, the Pentire - Charlotte Russe filly, the Swiss Ace Ugly Betty colt (a full brother to the Group One placed Huka Eagle), the Redwood - Alma Star colt (a halfbrother to last year’s $500,000 filly) and a half-brother to the recent stakes winner Telepathic by Postponed.

winner Sedecrem, Hong Kong Group One winner Sight Winner, two times Group One winner Grout, the Singapore Group Three winner Faaltless, the Group winners Catamarca, Crafty Irna, Full Of Spirit, Lady Royale, Mosse, Passing Shot, Petty Cury, Rosina Lad, the Listed winners El Roca and Fast Dragon, and Niki Piki Milo; as well as the recent Melbourne Oaks Day stakes winner Hursley, and recent ATC Cup winner Telepathic.”

Q. What are some of your leading graduates from the Karaka sale?

Q. Acquaint us with some of the good mares residing at your farm?

A. “The Karaka Million-LR (1200m) winner Ruud Awakening, NZ Oaks-Gr.1 (2400m) winner Miss Mossman, ARC Easter Handicap-Gr.1 (1600m) winner Albany Reunion, Champion 2YO Il Quello Veloce, Champion 3YO Buzz Lightyear, the triple Group One

A. “Stakes winners on the farm at present include Lotteria, Arapaho Miss, Rosa’s Spur, Surprize Surprize, Postman’s Daughter, Regal Kiss, Illuminates, Best French, Dame Claire, Gwen’s Rules, No Excuse Maggie and Zingo.”

Q. When do you begin your sale preparation? What methods do you use? A. “Our sale horses come in at around the first week in October with the initial focus on having the horses fit into the new routine, exposing them to the different educational steps required as they work through the preparation. Each horse has an individual feed and exercise regime planned for it and this is modified as we get deeper into the preparation. The emphasis is on keeping each horse in a ‘good space’ mentally as well as developing their physical appearance for sale.”

STORY BY KRISTEN MANNING

“We have a widespread collection of yearlings and the exciting prospect of offering Reliable Man’s first progeny in 2016 will be a real highlight for our team.”

Reliable Man will be making his Karaka sales debut with Westbury Stud presenting four of his yearlings in their Premier draft and 10 in the Select

Q. Who are your freshman sire picks? A. “Obviously very biased in this area with the first crop of Reliable Man appearing in the market place.” Q. What have been the highlights for you and your farm in the past year? A. “The last year has been a rewarding one from a number of different perspectives, the first of our three most notable highlights being the emergence of Makfi as a sire, producing the Champion 2YO Marky Mark from his first crop along with the likes of Hursley, Miss Fi, Sofia Rosa, Massa Lu and the like. Other highlights have been the success of the Swiss Ace progeny with three new Group winners in 2015 and a strong representation in Asia, whilst the extraordinary support we have had for Reliable Man

since he went to stud has been very encouraging and a real confidence builder for the future.” Q. What advice would you give client/breeders in order to make their mark in the breeding sector? A. “Determine your reason for breeding, to race or sell, and trust your instincts, as no one knows your mare better than you do. Attention to detail is always a forerunner for success in all aspects of thoroughbred breeding.” Q. Auckland has a multitude of choice when it comes to dining out. What is your favourite? A. “There are many as you say, but have really enjoyed eating at Industry’s End and Soul Bar, we have never had a bad meal there!”

Makfi had a hugely successful first crop last year, finishing third on the first season sires list

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

B. C

Makfi

Renediym

B. F

Makfi

Rosa's Spur

B. F

Reliable Man

Sahayb

B. F

Reliable Man

Saskia

B. C

High Chaparral

Suppose

108

B. F

Makfi

The First Lady

121

B. F

Savabeel

Treasure the Cross

139

B. F

Savabeel

Wolfmother

149

B. F

Makfi

Zingo

166

B. C

Redwood

Alma Star

191

B. C

Savabeel

Bannisters

198

Ch. F

Makfi

Bislieri

201

B. F

Mossman

Blue Lotus

230

Gr. C

Reliable Man

Cocodiva

237

B. C

Makfi

Dame Claire

247

B. C

Swiss Ace

Decipher

254

Ch. C

Stratum

Devil Child

292

B. F

Makfi

Fledgling

309

Br. C

Reliable Man

Glory Run

353

B. C

Makfi

La Bruja

380

B. C

Makfi

Lucia Bella

700 Linwood Rd, Karaka, RD1, Papakura Contact: Russell Warwick Mobile: (64) 21 367 252 Phone: (64) 9 292 7070 Fax: (64) 9 292 7979 Email: Russell.warwick@westburystud.com westburystud.com

KARAKA 2016

VENDORS

WINDSOR PARK STUD

A STUD STEEPED IN SUCCESS

INDSOR PARK STUD is located in the heart of some of the best thoroughbred breeding country in the world, just outside Cambridge in New Zealand. Owned by Nelson and Sue Schick and their son Rodney, Windsor Park Stud is today situated on over 500 hectares across three farms and is home to the stallions Rip Van Winkle, Falkirk, Shamexpress, Charm Spirit and Guillotine.

The Stud is rich in both soils and success, from homebred champions Might And Power and Aerovelocity to champion international galloper So You Think, Windsor Park yearling graduates have excelled internationally at the highest level. Windsor Park has won the New Zealand Breeder of the Year Award three times, most recently in 2010 thanks to the deeds of VRC Derby Gr.1 winner Monaco Consul, New Zealand Derby-Gr.1 winner Military Move, Hong Kong Gr.1 winner Beauty Flash and South African Gr.1 winner Gold Onyx. In 2016 the stud is offering 41 well-bred yearlings in the Premier session of the Karaka Yearling Sale as well as a further 26 nice types in the K2 Select session. We recently spent some time with the stud’s General Manager Steve Till to discuss their draft for the upcoming January sale and to talk about some of their recent success.

Q. How long have you been selling at Karaka? A. Since they have been conducting sales at Karaka and before then at Trentham – close to 40 years. Q. Why do you like selling at Karaka? A. “It is a world-class facility. Vendors enjoy presenting yearlings at the Karaka complex and buyers appreciate the opportunity they have to see the yearlings paraded in such a comfortable setting.” Q. What is your approach to selecting sires and planning matings for your mares? A. “Each mare is different and requires particular considerations. We know some families very well; we know which physical attributes we are trying to improve. We look for stallions that will complement the mare physically and genetically and we’ll often look for a proven stallion to get a young mare away to a successful start. An emphasis is certainly placed on trying to produce a good physical match but we also research the crosses that have been proven to work.” Q. What are some of your top lots in your draft? A. “We have a pretty balanced draft of colts and fillies this year by a very broad mix of champion sires as well as up and coming stallions. We’re offering yearlings by Fastnet Rock, Savabeel, High Chaparral, O’Reilly, Pins, Iffraaj and Pentire and we’ve also got yearlings by promising sires including Pour Moi, Rip Van Winkle and Mastercraftsman.

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Windsor Park graduate Aerovelocity (Pins) wins the 2015 Gr.1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen in Japan

STORY BY MICHAEL VINCENT

PREMIER DRAFT LOT

Lot 113 - a spectacular white filly by High Chaparral from Might And Power’s ¾ blood sister The Opera House

“One of the lots that will attract the most attention is the white filly by High Chaparral out of the Zabeel mare The Opera House. She is an outstanding individual to go with her unique colouring and she’s sure to be popular.” One of the lots that will attract the most attention is the white filly by High Chaparral out of the Zabeel mare The Opera House. She is an outstanding individual to go with her unique colouring and she’s sure to be popular. The mare currently has another white foal at foot by Shamexpress – he’s also a beauty. We’ve got a really nice Savabeel colt out of Montjeu mare Queen Of Avalon. He’s bred on the same cross as Lucia Valentina and the dam is a half-sister to VRC Derby-Gr.1 winner Monaco Consul. The lovely Fastnet Rock filly (lot 60) who is a first foal out of the young multiple-winning Falkirk mare Schooner Bay from the very successful family of Procrastinate is going to be very popular. Amongst the others in our K1 draft there are a number of yearlings out of stakes-winning race mares – all well-conformed and all expected to command attention. There are also some great types in our K2 Select Sale draft, many out of young mares. We’ve sold some really good horses out of that session of the sale in the past, including Military Move who won the New Zealand Derby-Gr.1 and amassed over $1.5M in prizemoney during his racing career in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Australia. The son of Volksraad sold for $75,000 at the 2008 Karaka Select Sale.”

Q. What are some of your leading graduates from the Sale? A. “In recent times So You Think and Aerovelocity are the champions to have come from the farm. Aerovelocity is the first New Zealand bred horse to win Gr.1 races in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan in a single season. He is by Pins and is out of the Kaapstad mare Exodus and was a $120,000 yearling at the 2010 Karaka Sale. International champion So You Think needs little introduction. He’s by champion sire, the late High Chaparral, and fetched $110,000 at the 2008 edition of the Karaka Sale. Other Gr.1 horses catalogued in past yearling drafts include the champion Might and Power, Monaco Consul, Nom du Jeu, Military Move, Descarado and Norzita, just to name a few.” Q. Who is your freshman sire pick? A. We haven’t got a first season sire representing our draft this year however I’d be picking Ocean Park. A graduate of the Select Sale in 2010, the son of champion Windsor Park stallion Thorn Park is a five-time Gr.1 winner who at four years of age won the Cox Plate-Gr.1, defeating fellow first season sires All Too Hard and Pierro.

COL/SEX SIRE

DAM

Br. C

Savabeel

Patrimonium

Gr. C

Mastercraftsman

Plaza Doree

B. F

Rip Van Winkle

Prix du Sang

Br. C

Savabeel

Queen of Avalon

B. F

Fastnet Rock

Schooner Bay

Br. F

Rip Van Winkle

Straight Eight

Ch. F

Rip Van Winkle

Sympathy

106

B. F

Pour Moi

Theda Bara

111

B. C

Pour Moi

The Lions Roar

112

B. C

Pour Moi

The Mighty Lions

113

W. F

High Chaparral

The Opera House

130

B. F

Mastercraftsman

Very Musical

142

B. F

Rip Van Winkle

Zaloot

147

B. F

Pour Moi

Zerello

158

Ch. F

Mastercraftsman

Akela

167

B. C

Pour Moi

Almuta Wawho

173

B. C

Pour Moi

Angel Dreamer

177

B. F

Pour Moi

Argante

199

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Blanchard

218

B. C

Pour Moi

Caserio

226

B. C

Mastercraftsman

Chapchick

255

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Diamantaire

261

Bl. F

Mastercraftsman

D.J. Lightning

271

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Eftee One

283

B. C

Pentire

Fairy Oak

284

B. C

Pour Moi

Fairy Tipsy

304

B. C

O'Reilly

Gin Dartre

336

B. F

High Chaparral

Justa Babe

340

Br. F

Pins

Karmann Ghia

346

B. F

Mastercraftsman

Keep Thinking

352

B. C

Mastercraftsman

Krysia

355

Gr. C

Mastercraftsman

Lady Chapel

363

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

La Falette

369

B. F

Iffraaj

Les Miserables

376

Br. F

Rip Van Winkle

Lioness

398

B. F

Pour Moi

Mia le Fay

418

B. C

Mastercraftsman

Mon Beau Cheval

419

Br. F

Savabeel

Monte Karlo

420

B. F

Mastercraftsman

Mont Fay

428

Br. C

Rip Van Winkle

Mydiamond Bracelet

435

B. C

Rip Van Winkle

Negotiate

Q. What sets you apart from other studs? A. The primary advantage that we have in New Zealand is our climate and environment where horses thrive and make continual, steady progress right through the course of their preparations, rather than in peaks and troughs. It’s a magnificent environment to raise horses in and I think this is attested to by the quality of the performances by New Zealand bred horses in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The likes of Criterion, Mongolian Kahn (raised and sold in NZ), Prince of Penzance, Turn Me Loose, Preferment and Kermadec all performed with distinction during the recent Spring Carnival. Q. Do you have any advice for buyers? A. Most are very professional and know what they’re doing. I’d caution them about chasing fashion and support them in their efforts to buy an athlete.

1130 Kaipaki Rd, Cambridge Ph: +64 7 827 6656 Rodney Schick +64 21 798 901 Steve Till +64 27 479 8901 Michael Moran +64 21 326 276 horses@windsorpark.co.nz windsorparkstud.co.nz

KARAKA 2016

STATISTICS

NEW ZEALAND STAKES RESULTS SEASON 2015/2016 RACE INDEX ADDICTIVE HABIT 1, 10, 24 ALCALDESA 6 ALLEZ EAGLE 14, 20 AMARULA 11, 23 Authentic Paddy 4, 31, 36 BARBARIC 39 Battle Time 11, 21 Benzini (AUS) 10, 30 Black Stockings 34 BLATHWAYT 36 Blood Brotha 37 Breaking Dawn 24 Brighton 18 CAELLUM 41 Cavallucci 42 CELEBRITY MISS 10, 19

CONSENSUS 27 DANZA LAD 2, 4 Dezzies Dream 8, 22 Dontpokethetiger (AUS) 35, 40 Dragonkeeper 9 EL CHICO 29 Emerald Queen 28 Farm Boy 31 Fortaleza 35 Ginner Hart 3 High Class 33 Il Cavallo (AUS) 38 Illuminati 2 Irish Moon 39 JIMMY MAC 30, 37 JULINSKY PRINCE 20, 25

KAWI 3, 25 Keepelo 5 Kelly O’Reilly 26 KINDALEICA 9, 17 KISSES 15 Lucky Edie 6 Manolo Blahniq 42 Massa Lu 12 MISS ALICE 28 Miss Foxwood (AUS) 15 Miss Seton Sands (AUS) 29, 38 New York Minute 5 NO MORE TEARS 33 Perfect Harmonee 6 Platinum Witness (AUS) 20 Pondarosa Miss 19

Princess Davone 8, 18 Procurement 16, 39 Queens Rose 26 Recite 14, 15 RED DIRT GIRL 38 Riding Shotgun 41 Ringo 24 RISQUE 22, 32 Rocanto 7 RYAN MARK 3, 14, 16 SASSY ‘N’ SMART (AUS) 40 Scapolo 16, 29 Scrutinize 11 SECRET SPIRIT 5, 12, 33 Selfie 7 SERENA MISS 13, 21, 23

SERIOUS SATIRE (AUS) 13 Smartly 19 Son of Maher (AUS) 32 SORIANO 25, 26, 27 SOUTHERN SAV 30, 34, 37 Special Memories 32 Spoke to Carlo (GB) 4, 27 Statham 41 STRADA CAVALLO 18, 22 Stradivarius 23 Strata Lady 13 Sucre 28 Taaxman 9 TENNESSEE 35 THE BISHOP 34 The Filly 1

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE 7 THE SOULTAKER 42 Thorn Prince 36 Thunder Down Under (AUS) 12 TIMY TYLER 2 Tomorrowland 1 TYNE COT 17 VAVASOUR 31 Vincent Street 17 What Choux Want 40 Whosyourmaster 1 WINDBORNE 8 XTRAVAGANT 21

Gold Mine Breaking Dawn Gonski Miss Seton Sands (AUS) Guillotine ALLEZ EAGLE Halling Spoke to Carlo (GB) High Chaparral Pondarosa Miss Howbaddouwantit Authentic Paddy I Am Invincible THE JUSTICE LEAGUE Iffraaj KISSES, SERENA MISS, THE SOULTAKER, New York Minute, Princess Davone, Riding Shotgun Ishiguru Sucre, The Filly Jimmy Choux -

Manolo Blahniq, What Choux Want Keeper TYNE COT, Dragonkeeper, Illuminati, Keepelo Makfi Massa Lu More Than Ready SERIOUS SATIRE (AUS) Nadeem Perfect Harmonee No Excuse Needed TIMY TYLER Nom du Jeu ALCALDESA O’Reilly Emerald Queen, Irish Moon, Kelly O’Reilly, Procurement, Queens Rose Painted Black Black Stockings Pentire -

XTRAVAGANT Per Incanto TENNESSEE, Rocanto Pins BARBARIC, MISS ALICE Postponed CONSENSUS Redoute’s Choice VAVASOUR Savabeel KAWI, SORIANO, SOUTHERN SAV, Scrutinize Shocking High Class Showcasing Cavallucci Smart Missile SASSY ‘N’ SMART (AUS) Stratum Strata Lady Stravinsky EL CHICO,

Stradivarius Street Sense Thunder Down Under (AUS) Swiss Ace SECRET SPIRIT, Lucky Edie Tale of the Cat Benzini (AUS) Thewayyouare Selfie Thorn Park AMARULA, RYAN MARK, Thorn Prince Volksraad Ginner Hart Woodbury Lad DANZA LAD Yamanin Vital THE BISHOP Zed JIMMY MAC

Northerly Native Taaxman O’Reilly TENNESSEE Octagonal Strata Lady Peintre Celebre THE JUSTICE LEAGUE, Smartly Pentire Dragonkeeper Personal Escort Blood Brotha Pins TIMY TYLER, Kelly O’Reilly, Queens Rose, Scrutinize, Tomorrowland Prized KINDALEICA, Dezzies Dream Pyrus Statham Racing is Fun JIMMY MAC Red Ransom VAVASOUR Redoute’s Choice -

Selfie Reset THE SOULTAKER Rock of Gibraltar Lucky Edie Shinko King Thorn Prince Sky Chase ADDICTIVE HABIT Snippets Riding Shotgun Soviet Star The Filly Spectatorial Breaking Dawn St. Petersburg Platinum Witness (AUS) Star Way THE BISHOP Straight Strike RISQUE Stravinsky JULINSKY PRINCE, Irish Moon Success Express Vincent Street

Thunder Gulch -

SIRES OF STAKES HORSES Al Maher Son of Maher (AUS) Alamosa STRADA CAVALLO Align RED DIRT GIRL Bachelor Duke Scapolo Battle Paint Battle Time Beneteau Dontpokethetiger (AUS) Buffalo Man Brighton California Dane Platinum Witness (AUS) Captain Rio KINDALEICA, Whosyourmaster Choisir Il Cavallo (AUS) Civics CELEBRITY MISS

Coats Choice Dezzies Dream Colombia ADDICTIVE HABIT, BLATHWAYT Danroad Statham Danzighill Blood Brotha Darci Brahma JULINSKY PRINCE, NO MORE TEARS, RISQUE, WINDBORNE, Fortaleza, Recite, Vincent Street El Hermano Farm Boy Faltaat Taaxman Fast ‘n’ Famous CAELLUM, Smartly, Tomorrowland Fastnet Rock Miss Foxwood (AUS), Ringo, Special Memories

BROODMARE SIRES OF STAKES HORSES Armidale Keepelo Bertolini Princess Davone Black Minnaloushe AMARULA Bletchencore RED DIRT GIRL Cape Cross CONSENSUS, Authentic Paddy Centaine MISS ALICE, Miss Foxwood (AUS), Procurement City on a Hill ALCALDESA Classic Fame CELEBRITY MISS, EL CHICO Danasinga Rocanto, Sucre Danehill Dancer Brighton Danroad STRADA CAVALLO Danske Pondarosa Miss

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Danzatore DANZA LAD Dehere Dontpokethetiger (AUS) Diamond Express Battle Time, Farm Boy Distant View Fortaleza El Moxie Il Cavallo (AUS) Empire Maker SASSY ‘N’ SMART (AUS) Fasliyev Emerald Queen Felix the Cat CAELLUM Galileo Special Memories, Thunder Down Under (AUS) Godswalk Illuminati Just a Dancer SORIANO Kaapstad -

Stradivarius Kilimanjaro SECRET SPIRIT, Cavallucci King Cugat Miss Seton Sands (AUS) Kingdom Bay RYAN MARK Kinjite BARBARIC Kurofune Benzini (AUS) Little Brown Jug Black Stockings Magic Ring High Class Marju Spoke to Carlo (GB) Marscay KISSES Minardi NO MORE TEARS Montjeu Ginner Hart More Than Ready SERENA MISS, Manolo Blahniq, Massa Lu

SOUTHERN SAV Tights Son of Maher (AUS) Traditionally TYNE COT, Recite Van Nistelrooy WINDBORNE Volksraad ALLEZ EAGLE, KAWI, What Choux Want Wild Rampage Whosyourmaster Yachtie BLATHWAYT Zabeel SERIOUS SATIRE (AUS), XTRAVAGANT, Perfect Harmonee, Ringo, Scapolo Zenno Rob Roy New York Minute

NEW ZEALAND STAKES RESULTS SEASON 2015/2016 (20) Windsor Park P. (Horlicks P.H.)-G1 Trentham, October 24, NZ$200,000, Open Weight For Age, 1600m. 1 JULINSKY PRINCE, (J Parkes 590kg) b g 6, Darci Brahma - Julinsky Princess by Stravinsky. Trainer: F J Auret. 2 Allez Eagle, (D S Johnson 590kg) b g 5, Guillotine - Alleyrun by Volksraad. Trainer: A W Pike. 3 Platinum Witness (AUS), (D G Bradley 56.50kg) b f 4, California Dane Chartreuse by St. Petersburg. Trainer: Ms L Latta. 1.3 len, 2.6 len, 1:37.81, Track Dead(6), 12 strs. JULINSKY PRINCE (6b) Bay gelding foaled 2009 Breeder: Bromley Bloodstock Ltd, Bay Of Plenty, NZ Owner: Bromley Bloodstock Ltd

Pas de Nom

Danehill (USA)

His Majesty

Razyana

1 Spring Adieu

DARCI BRAHMA B 2002

Sir Tristram (IRE)

Zabeel (NZ)

Lady Giselle (FR)

Grand Echezeaux

Vice Regal

Richebourg

Mary Mead

Special

Stravinsky (USA)

Blushing Groom

Fire the Groom

Prospector’s Fire

JULINSKY PRINCESS B 2001

Mill Reef

Shirley Heights

Hardiemma

Juliette Heights (GB)

Blakeney

Juliette Marny

Starts

Nearctic Natalma Forli Thong Red God Runaway Bride Mr. Prospector Native Street Never Bend Milan Mill Hardicanute Grand Cross Hethersett Windmill Girl 3 Worden Emancipation

1 Northern Dancer

Nureyev

Age

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Ribot Flower Bowl Buckpasser Natalma Sir Ivor Isolt Nureyev Valderna Bismark II (GB) Kind Regards 3 Wilkes (FR) Easter Rock (GB)

1 Northern Dancer

Danzig

Set Free

Wins

2nds

3rd Dam JULIETTE MARNY, by Blakeney. 3 wins at 1½m, Irish Oaks, [G1], The Oaks, [G1], Lingfield Oaks Trial S., [G3], 3d Yorkshire Oaks, [G1]. Sister to JULIO MARINER, NEWGATE, Saviour, half-sister to SCINTILLATE (dam of ALSHINFARAH), Sail Loft (dam of COLONIA). Dam of 15 foals, 12 to race, 8 winners, inc:LAC LADOGA (c Sharpo) 11 wins 2400 to 4000m, Bordeaux Grand Prix d’Aquitaine, L, Vichy Prix Louis Desboudet, L. Sire. JULY GIRL (f Rousillon) 7 wins-2 at 2-1200 to 1600m, Milan Premio Pietro Bessero, L. Producer. JAUNTY JACK (c Midyan) 4 wins 1800 to 2011m, £185,929 in Great Britain, Italy and Norway, Milan Premio Emanuele Filiberto, L, Gran Premio d’Italia, L, Ovrevoll Marit Sveaas Minnelop, L, 2d Ovrevoll Marit Sveaas Minnelop, L, 3d Ovrevoll Marit Sveaas Minnelop, [G3]. JOLLY BAY (f Mill Reef) Winner at 1¼m, Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L, 4th Newmarket Sun Chariot S., [G2]. Producer. Sans Dot. 4th Newbury Sir Charles Clore Memorial S., L. Producer.

(21) New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas-G1 Riccarton, November 7, NZ$400,000, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1600m. 1 XTRAVAGANT, (M Cameron 56.50kg) b c 3, Pentire - Axiom by Zabeel. Trainer: S R Autridge. 2 Battle Time, (V A Colgan 56.50kg) blk or gr c 3, Battle Paint - Lady of Oakview by Diamond Express. Trainer: T J Carter. 3 Serena Miss, (L G Innes 54.50kg) br f 3, Iffraaj - Gifted Lass by More Than Ready. Trainer: G A Rogerson. 8.5 len, 9.5 len, 1:33.59, Track Good(3), 14 strs. XTRAVAGANT (2e) Bay colt foaled 2012 Sold 2014 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $375,000 Breeder: Rich Hill Ltd, Waikato, NZ Owner: Te Akau 2014 Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: D C Ellis)

Northern Dancer Be My Guest

1 (1)

15,000

6,690

5 (2)

103,500

2 (2)

1 (1)

2 (1)

150,000

2 1 (1) 1 (1) 128,750 32 10 (5) 2 (2) 4 (2) 403,940 DARCI BRAHMA (NZ) (Bay 2002-Stud 2007). 10 wins-4 at 2, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, [G1]. Second on NZ Sire LIst 2013-14. Sire of 339 rnrs, 236 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. Recite (Manawatu Sires’ Produce S., [G1]), Nashville, Julinsky Prince, Artistic, Risque, Irish Fling, Gust of Wind, Valbuena, Darci be Good, Malandrino - Best Show (H.K.), Super Easy, No More Tears, Windborne, Another Coup, Darci’s Dream, Cauthen, Dugan, Marianne, etc. Dam JULINSKY PRINCESS (NZ), by Stravinsky (USA). 9 wins-3 at 2-800 to 1600m, $137,169, CJC South Island 2YO S., L, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ S., L, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L, Woodville-Pahiatua Cup, Masterton Cup, Hawke’s Bay Clive Hotel H., Marton JC Evans Henderson Woodbridge 2YO Fillies H., Taranaki RC Country Cup Heat, 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, [G1], Hawke’s Bay Russell’s Appliance Warehouse H., 4th Masterton RC Lowland S., [G3]. Half-sister to DONTELLTHEWIFE, UNKNOWN HEIGHTS, Tangalooma, Trois Couleurs (dam of EXCUSE MY FRENCH - EXCUSE MY FRIENDS (SING.)). Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:2008 Missed to Darci Brahma 2009 JULINSKY PRINCE (g by Darci Brahma). 10 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1600m, $368,715, to 2015-16, WRC Windsor Park P., [G1], BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, [G2], Rangitikei Gold Cup, L, Feilding JC Anzac H., L, Wanganui JC Challenge S., L, WRC John Turkington Forestry Duoro Cup, Wanganui Chronicle H., 2d BOP RC Tauranga S., [G2], Foxton RC Castletown S., L, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., [G1], BOP RC Tauranga S., [G2], Manawatu Cup Prelude H., Manawatu Standard Summer Cup, 4th WRC Captain Cook S., [G1]. 2010 Foreign Prince (g by High Chaparral (Ire)). 5 wins 1400 to 1600m, $323,210, to 2014-15, ATC Myer NSW Bush Fire Support H., Inglis Bonus 3YO H., TAB Early Quaddie H., TAB.com.au H., 2d ATC Tab.com.au H., Sydney Markets H., Smoothfm H., TAB Early Quaddie H., City Tatt’s RC Bartier Perry Lawyers H., 3d ATC Tab.com.au H. 2011 Lookherepal (g by Pentire (GB)). Placed at 3 in 2014-15. 2012 Missed to Lonhro 2013 Missed to Darci Brahma 2014 (f by Darci Brahma). 2015 (c by Darci Brahma).

Rare Treat

PENTIRE (GB) B 1992

Never Bend

Mill Reef

Milan Mill

Gull Nook

Blakeney

Bempton

Hardiemma

2nd Dam JULIETTE HEIGHTS (GB), by Shirley Heights. Placed in Great Britain. Threequarter-sister to JOLLY BAY (dam of GAICK FOREST), Sail Loft (dam of COLONIA), half-sister to JAUNTY JACK, JULY GIRL, LAC LADOGA, Duchess of Alba (dam of NICOBAR). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:DONTELLTHEWIFE (c by Volksraad (GB)). 4 wins at 1400, 1800m, $249,890, Singapore TC Moonbeam Vase, Sgp-3, Kranji C S.-twice, 2d Singapore TC Novice H., Class 4 H.-twice, 3d Singapore TC Bali Island S., Novice H., Moonee Valley Racing Club Trophy S., Class 4 H., 4th Singapore TC Fortune Bowl, Sgp-3. JULINSKY PRINCESS (f by Stravinsky (USA)). 9 wins. See above. UNKNOWN HEIGHTS (g by Kaapstad). 8 wins 1400 to 2200m, Greyville Michaelmas H., L-twice, 2d Scottsville Double H., 3d Greyville 1900, [G2], Greyville Michaelmas H., L, 4th Clairwood Christmas H., [G3], Cup Trial, [G3], Scottsville Michael Roberts H., L. Tangalooma (g by Zabeel). 3 wins at 1850, 2400m, $127,355, AJC UD Trucks H., 2d AJC Colin Stephen H., [G3], 3d VRC Andrew Ramsden S., L, STC Laser Correction H. Trois Couleurs (f by Carnegie (Ire)). Unraced. Dam of 5 winnersEXCUSE MY FRENCH - EXCUSE MY FRIENDS (Sing.) (g French Deputy (USA)) 8 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2100m, $251,458, to 2014 in Aust and Malaysia, Tasmanian Guineas, L, TRC Hobart Guineas, L, MVRC Attic Group H., 2d Sale TC GPG Inglis 3YO Trophy, 3d Singapore TC Class 3 H., 4th Tasmanian Derby, [G3].

Sir Tristram (IRE) Zabeel (NZ) Lady Giselle (FR) AXIOM B 2002

Nureyev Valderna

Sir Godfrey (FR)

Riverlette

Starts

Isolt

Rainbeam

Arletty

Sir Gaylord Attica Round Table All My Eye Northern Dancer Special Val de Loir Derna Better Boy (IRE) Royal Suite Vain Rain Shadow Riverman Glaneuse Sabaean (GB) Napoli

Sir Ivor

Century

Centaine

Age

Natalma Tudor Minstrel

What a Treat

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

Nearco Lady Angela Native Dancer Almahmoud Owen Tudor Sansonnet Stymie Rare Perfume Nasrullah Lalun Princequillo Virginia Water Hethersett Windmill Girl Hardicanute Grand Cross

Nearctic

Sun Priestess Wins 1

2nds -

3rds Earnings ($AUS) -

6,250

4 2 (1) 1 251,750 5 3 (1) 1 258,000 PENTIRE (GB) (Bay 1992-Stud 1997). 8 wins, Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond S., [G1]. Champion NZ Sire (AEI) 2005-06. Sire of 1028 rnrs, 653 wnrs, 44 SW, inc. Xcellent (New Zealand Derby, [G1]), (King) Mufhasa, Zarita, Rangirangdoo, Pantani, Say No More, Prince of Penzance, Art Success, Recurring, Pentane, Penny Gem, Xtravagant, Ferlax, Markus Maximus, Pentathon, Tinseltown, Pentastic, Zanna, Kincaple, Larry’s Never Late, Amexed, etc. Dam AXIOM (NZ), by Zabeel. Unraced. Sister to Maythehorsebemagic, World Exclusive (dam of EXCLUSIVE LASS), Lucky Mascot (dam of KOALA BEAR). Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:2006 Fashion Black (f by Bertolini (USA)). 5 wins 1410 to 1700m, $163,993, VRC Sunshine Private Medical Centre H., New Year H., Rosemarie Yates & Andrew Cason H., MRC Deck the Halls H. 2007 HE’S REMARKABLE (c by Pentire (GB)). 6 wins 1300 to 1600m, $569,870, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., [G3], VRC Visit Victoria H., Hawke’s Bay Hastings Heart of Hawke’s Bay Metric Mile H., Waikato RC Ready to Run Sale H., 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, [G1], WATC Railway S., [G1], 3d Hawke’s Bay New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Spring Classic, [G1], MVRC Crystal Mile H., [G2], Wellington S., [G3]. 2008 Xavi (g by Pentire (GB)). 3 wins at 1400, 1533m, $142,230, MVRC Sungold Tour of Victoria H., 2d VRC James Boags P., Secondbite P., MVRC Mitchelton Wines H., Tour of Victoria Final H., MRC (Mornington) Sportingbet Protest Pay Up H., 3d VRC National Jockeys’ Trust H., MRC Sports Ed H. 2009 Missed to Pentire (GB) 2010 Adage (f by Pentire (GB)). Unraced. 2011 Not served previous season 2012 XTRAVAGANT (c by Pentire (GB)). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1400, 1600m, $225,473, to 2015-16, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, [G1], WRC Wellington Guineas Trial, 3d Waikato RC Hinuera Lodge H. 2013 Axiomatic (f by O’Reilly). Unraced. 2014 (f by All Too Hard). 2015 (c by Redoute’s Choice). 2nd Dam ARLETTY (NZ), by Centaine. 8 wins 1150 to 2000m, $405,559, AJC Villiers S., [G2], STC Queen of the Turf S., [G2], AuRC Ladies Mile, [G3], Royal S., [G3], AJC Breeders’ Classic, L, Hawkesbury RC Merrylands H., Hawke’s Bay Election Day H., 2d AJC Angst H., L, AuRC Soliloquy S., L, 3d AJC Toy Show H., L, 4th New Zealand Oaks, [G1], NSW Tatt’s RC Tramway H., [G3]. Sister to FIRETAINE, Spillway, River Century (dam of LEGS, GUYNO), three-quarter-sister to SIXTY SECONDS, SPOTTSWOODE, Centico. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:Maythehorsebemagic (g by Zabeel). 12 wins 1400 to 3900m, $409,492, MRC JRA H., JJ Houlahan Hurdle, Australian S/chase, Bendigo JC Mosstrooper S/chase, AuRC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Waikato RC

Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier, Counties RC HR Fisken & Sons Ltd H., 2d BRC Queen’s Cup, [G3], VRC Andrew Ramsden S., L, AuRC Hospice North Shore H., Lindauer Brut Cuvee H., Barfoot & Thompson H., Counties RC Slackbalm.co.nz H., 3d MRC Crisp S./chase. Kaleidoscope (f by Pins). 5 wins 1200 to 1600m to 2014-15, AuRC Air Tahiti Nui Mile H., Ideal Electrical Suppliers H., Counties RC HR Fisken & Sons H., 2d AuRC Westbury Club Mile H., Waikato RC Elephant Plasterboard at HBS H. Spinnaker (g by Stravinsky (USA)). 2 wins at 1800, 2000m, $158,370, HKJC Chevalier Igor’s Group H., Tsam Chuk Wan H., 3d HKJC Chatham H., Vacheron Constantin H., Congratulation H. Black Tie (g by Pentire (GB)). 2 wins at 1500, 2200m in 2014-15, MRC (Mornington) Eliza Dry Cleaners P. World Exclusive (f by Zabeel). 2 wins at 1716, 1750m in Aust. Dam of 2 winnersEXCLUSIVE LASS (f Nicconi) 3 wins at 1100, 1200m, $125,950, to 201516, Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L, MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 3d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H. Binalong Road. 8 wins 1200 to 1600m, $211,065, to 2015-16, Bathurst TC CDRA Country Championship Qualifier, 2d ATC Alea Actuarial Consulting H., 3d BRC Coca-Cola Amatil H. Lucky Mascot (f by Zabeel). Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 5 winnersKOALA BEAR (f Exceed and Excel) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050, 1400m, SAJC Cinderella S., L, MRC Race-Tech H., 2d MRC Royal Tivoli Jewellers Cup, 4th MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. 3rd Dam RIVERLETTE, by Sir Godfrey (Fr). Unraced. Half-sister to Dark Isa (dam of FILL THE BILL), Samara, Vlonka, Sun Worship (dam of STAR WORSHIP). Dam of 8 named foals, all winners, inc:ARLETTY (f Centaine) 8 wins. See above. FIRETAINE (g Centaine) 8 wins 1150 to 3000m, $226,940, SAJC Carlton Draught S., [G3], MVRC Hoyts Trophy H., JC Milton & Kerckhaert H., SAJC Couran Cove Island Resort H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., [G3], Rain Lover P., [G3], 3d VRC Colonus H., 4th SAJC Adelaide Cup, [G1]. Spillway (c Centaine) 6 wins 1350 to 3000m, $199,775, AJC Warwick Farm Convention Centre H., Tails H., 2d AJC Craven P., [G3], Services’ Memorial Cup, L, NSW Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s P., L, AJC Warwick Farm Spring H., Heart Research Insitute H., 2KM 1620 Gough Whitlam H., Convention Centre H., STC Global Racing Video’s H., Truscott’s Toyota H., 4th Newcastle Gold Cup, [G3]. River Century (f Centaine) 2 wins at 1400, 1600m, 2d AJC Minoru H., 3d AJC Reginald Allen H., L. 2007 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 6 winnersLEGS (f Pins) Joint top filly on The 2005-06 NZ 3YO Free H. 5 wins 1200 to 2400m, $790,847, Hawke’s Bay Kelt Capital S., [G1], New Zealand Oaks, [G1], Manawatu RC Eulogy S., [G3], Taranaki RC Rough Habit 3YO Fillies H., 2d WRC Desert Gold S., [G3], Marton JC Rural Bulk Spreading 3YO H. Dam of 4 winnersWOLFWHISTLE (g O’Reilly) 5 wins 1300 to 2000m to 2014-15, CJC Spring Classic H., L, Muritai Marketing H., Hawke’s Bay Trinity Hill Homage H., Waikato RC Bill Waring Mile H. GUYNO (g O’Reilly) 8 wins-1 at 2-1400 to 2600m, $1,310,850, WATC Derby, [G1], WATC Perth Cup, [G2], SAJC Lord Reims S., [G3], WATC TJ Smith Trophy, L, York S., L, Mornington Cup, L, 2d WATC Kingston Town Classic, [G1], Perth Cup, [G2], Detonator S., L, Goodwood Sprint H., L, Melvista S., L, Aquanita S., L, Bunbury Cup, L, 3d WATC CB Cox S., [G2]. Rivertaine. 5 wins 1200 to 1800m, $130,460, MVRC Novotel Bayside St Kilda H., VATC Canny Lass H., Scarlet Bisque H., Select H., 2d VATC Tobruk H., Storm Queen H., Thomas Moule H., Tuckerbag Supermarket H., 3d VATC Sturt H., Swell Time H., Victoria Chancellors Sprint H., 4th VATC Tristarc S., [G3]. Dam of 8 winnersCoup Stravinsky - Regency Horse (H.K.) (g Stravinsky (USA)) 10 wins 1000 to 1400m, $1,427,629, HKJC Li Cup H., HSBC Premier Sha Tin Vase, CJC Cyril & Jane Smith 3YO H., HKJC Kiu Tsui H., Guangzhou H., Lantau Island H., Association of HK Racing Journalists Challenge, Chek Keng H., Baker H., 3d HKJC Chairman’s Sprint Prize, HK-1, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, HK-3, CJC South Island 2YO S., L. Shotover River (g Savabeel) 9 wins 1676 to 2220m, $311,015, to 201516, BRC All Cool Industries H., Qld Tatt’s RC Mater Foundation H., BRC Stanton Mienert Accountants H., Qld Tatt’s RC Wayne Wilson Memorial H., 2d Qld Tatt’s RC Recognition S., L, BRC Novotel Brisbane Airport P., Qld Tatt’s RC Global Transport Insurance H., BRC Sky Racing P., 3d BRC Beach House Bar & Grill H., City of Marion H., 4th Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Cup, [G3]. Fifteen Reasons. 4 wins at 1400, 1600m, CJC Daniel le Brun H., Laura Fergusson Trust Welter H., Mair Astley H., 2d CJC Air New Zealand H., 3d CJC The Veterinary Centre H. Dam of 8 winnersSIXTY SECONDS (f Centaine) Champion 3YO in NZ in 2001-02 (Intermediate). 6 wins 1600 to 2200m, $563,830, STC Arrowfield Stud S., [G1], AuRC Championship S., [G2], Saratoga Glens Falls H., [G3], AuRC Derby Prelude, Belmont Allowance, 3d New Zealand Derby, [G1]. Producer. SPOTTSWOODE (f Centaine) 4 wins at 1400, 2000m, Manawatu Classic, [G3], WRC Singapore Challenge H., 2d Manawatu Breeders’ S., L, AuRC Lion Red New Year’s Day Challenge H., 3d WRC New Zealand St Leger, [G3], Otaki Maori RC St Leger Trial, 4th AuRC Championship S., [G2], AJC Adrian Knox S., [G3]. Producer.

(22) New Zealand One Thousand Guineas-G1 Riccarton, November 14, NZ$300,000, 3yoFillies Open Set, 1600m. 1 RISQUE, (M Cameron 56.50kg) b f 3, Darci Brahma - So Explicit by Straight Strike. Trainer: S R Autridge. 2 Strada Cavallo, (C W Johnson 56.50kg) br f 3, Alamosa - Abenroad by Danroad. Trainer: G N Richardson. 3 Dezzies Dream, (J K Riddell 56.50kg) b f 3, Coats Choice - Sparkling All Over by Prized. Trainer: S J Kirkland. 1.3 len, 2.8 len, 1:35.96, Track Good(3), 13 strs. RISQUE (21a) Bay filly foaled 2012 Breeder: D P Bentata, Waikato, NZ Owner: The Oaks Stud Age 2

Starts 1

Wins -

2nds 1

3rds Earnings ($AUS) -

4,000

5 3 (2) 1 229,725 6 3 (2) 2 233,725 DARCI BRAHMA (NZ) (Bay 2002-Stud 2007). 10 wins-4 at 2, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, [G1]. Second on NZ Sire LIst 2013-14. Sire of 339 rnrs, 236 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. Recite (Manawatu Sires’ Produce S., [G1]), Nashville, Julinsky Prince, Artistic, Risque, Irish Fling, Gust of Wind, Valbuena, Darci be Good, Malandrino - Best Show (H.K.), Super Easy, No More Tears, Windborne, Another Coup, Darci’s Dream, Cauthen, Dugan, Marianne, etc. Dam So Explicit (NZ), by Straight Strike (USA). Winner at 2 at 900m, WRC Racing Wellington Juvenile S., 2d WRC Magic Millions Classic S., L, 4th WRC Wakefield Challenge S., [G3]. Half-sister to Tango (dam of TYCOON

KARAKA 2016

STATISTICS

NEW ZEALAND STAKES RESULTS SEASON 2015/2016 Danzig Danehill (USA) Razyana DARCI BRAHMA B 2002 Zabeel (NZ) Grand Echezeaux Richebourg

Mr. Prospector Straight Strike (USA) Bend Not SO EXPLICIT CH 1995 Bletchingly Most Illustrious Lorne

1 Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty 1 Spring Adieu

Sir Tristram (IRE) Lady Giselle (FR) Vice Regal Mary Mead Raise a Native Gold Digger Never Bend Jennie Sue Biscay Coogee (GB) Minor Portion (IRE) Aspalita

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Ribot Flower Bowl Buckpasser Natalma Sir Ivor Isolt Nureyev Valderna Bismark II (GB) Kind Regards Wilkes (FR) Easter Rock (GB) Native Dancer Raise You Nashua Sequence Nasrullah Lalun Royal Serenade Jenjay Star Kingdom (IRE) Magic Symbol Relic Last Judgement Major Portion (GB) Light Comment Smokey Eyes (IRE) Lady of Lorne

TANGO). Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:2000 Missed to Langfuhr (Can) 2001 Slipped by Gilded Time (USA) 2002 So Decisive (g by More Than Ready (USA)). 4 wins 1600 to 2040m, MVRC English Premier Jockey H., Marton JC Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services H., 3d CJC Blue Star Taxis H., Manawatu RC CB Norwood H., SAJC Henley Properties H., WRC Hiremaster.co.nz H., 4th Wellington S., [G3]. 2003 Bender (f by Redoute’s Choice). Unraced. 2004 So Majestic (c by King’s Best (USA)). 4 wins at 1200, 1400m, $240,885, Singapore TC Open H., Initiation P., Panasonic Panaboard S., Class 3 H., 2d Singapore TC Panasonic Broadcast S., Progressive H., Class 3 H.-twice, 3d Singapore TC Kranji A S., Shin Min Cup, Singapore Airlines A380 Tokyo Narita S., Kranji C S., Class 3 H. 2005 Bloemfontein (f by Johannesburg (USA)). Unraced. 2006 Morning Swim (f by Reset). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1600m, MRC Begonia Belle 2YO H. 2007 Missed to Snitzel 2008 (foal by Pins). 2009 (f by Darci Brahma). 2010 Not served previous season 2011 Missed to Sakhee’s Secret 2012 RISQUE (f by Darci Brahma). 3 wins at 1200, 1600m, $204,112, in 2015-16, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, [G1], CJC Armadillo S., L, 2d Avondale JC Vodafone Warriors 2YO Classic. 2013 Not served previous season 2nd Dam MOST ILLUSTRIOUS, by Bletchingly. Unplaced. Sister to Glory Days (dam of COCKADE), half-sister to PURPOSE (dam of LADY PURPOSE), HEMISPHERE. Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:So Explicit (f by Straight Strike (USA)). Winner. See above. Tango (f by Sir Tristram (Ire)). Placed. Dam of 6 winnersTYCOON TANGO (f Last Tycoon (Ire)) 4 wins at 1600m, Timaru Cup, L, Otago RC Carribean Stud H., 2d CJC Christchurch Casino H., Flair H., 3d CJC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ S.H., L, Robbie’s Bar & Bistro Barringtons H., 4th Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., [G3]. Dam of 3 winnersTycoon’s Heart (f Show a Heart) 5 wins-1 at 2-1300 to 1800m, BRC Brc.com.au H., 2d BRC Sirromet H., 3d BRC Princess S., L. 3rd Dam Lorne, by Minor Portion (Ire). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1600m, AJC Sackville H., Graduation S., 2d AJC Oaks, Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, 3d Queensland Oaks, AJC Widden S., 4th AJC Flight S., Princess H., QTC Moreton H. Dam of 14 foals, 11 to race, 10 winners, inc:PURPOSE (f Vain) 8 wins-5 at 2-900 to 1200m, AJC Silver Shadow S., [G3], STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., [G3], Sweet Embrace S., L, AJC Mick Ferry H., Mary Gilmore H., Lachie Melville H., STC Segenhoe Stud H., Garden Island H., 4th AJC Liverpool City Cup, [G3], Sir Brian Crowley S., L, NSW Tatt’s RC Roman Consul S., L. Dam of 6 winnersLADY PURPOSE (f Sir Tristram (Ire)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 2000m, $124,100, VRC Waltzing Lily H., L, VATC Norman Robinson S., L, MVRC Puckle H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., [G2], VATC Grace Darling H., 3d VATC Debutante S., [G3], VRC Dimattina Arcadia Tomato P. Producer. Nawadder (f Marscay) 3 wins 1400 to 1600m, $100,945, VATC Cadbury’s Time Out H., MVRC Members’ H., VATC Cranbourne Golf Club H., 2d VRC AV Kewney S., [G2], MVRC Cumberland H., VATC Thomas North H., VRC Higgins Coatings H., VATC Wenona Girl H., 3d VATC Aare H., AJC Ruling Ways H., MVRC VBBA P.H. Dam of 6 winnersOASIS BLOOM (f Al Maher) 2 wins at 1600, 1700m, $326,900, MVRC WH Stocks S., [G2], VRC Crown Promenade Trophy, 2d MRC Herbert Power S., [G2], MVRC WH Stocks S., [G2], MRC RaceTech Classic, L, 4th VRC Myer Classic, [G1]. UNDERESTIMATION (g Al Samer) 5 wins-2 at 2-1200 to 1410m, $303,355, to 2014-15, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MVRC St Albans S., L, SAJC Hamilton Holden H., Medallion Homes H., 2d SAJC Breeders’ S., [G3], ATC Palmerbet H., 3d VRC Brian Beattie H., MVRC Dominant H., SAJC Schweppes SA Sprint Series H., Peter Elberg Funerals H., St Andrews Hospital H. Belle Desire. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, WATC Cable Beach H., 2d WATC San Toy H., 3d WATC Azalia H., Budget 4 Wheel Drive H. Dam of 6 winnersHADAAF (g Danewin) 15 wins-3 at 2-900 to 1800m, $750,233, STC Civic S., L, AJC Hayai Welter H., Tullamax Welter H., MVRC CFMEU FFTS. H., STC Theraces.com.au Welter H., Parramatta Leagues 2YO H., Illawarra TC Freeway H., AJC TAB Power Pays H., Ash 2YO H., CVD Bottle Gift Shop H., STC Book Now for Golden Slipper Festival H., 2d STC Sky High S., L, 3d BRC Lord Mayor’s Cup, [G3], STC Premier’s Cup, L. HEMISPHERE (c Todman) 6 wins-1 at 2-1100 to 1500m, NSW Tatt’s RC Carrington S., AJC Chisholm H., STC Port Jackson H., Scarborough Park S., Limerick Junction H., Reindeer H., 2d VATC Debutant S., Newcastle JC Northern Classic S. Sire. Glory Days. Winner at 1200m, STC Silastic Auto S., 2d AJC Rex White H., STC Ladies Day S., 3d AJC Australia Day H., 4th NSW Tatt’s RC Furious S., L. Dam of 9 winnersCOCKADE (c Military Plume (NZ)) 9 wins 1600 to 3600m, $169,330, Bendigo Cup, L, VATC Guinness H., Yangtze H., 2d VRC Grosvenor H., MVRC River Rough H., 3d SAJC West End Draught S., [G3],

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VRC Long Tan H., MVRC Suni-7-Grains H., VRC Scalzo Food Industries H., Melbourne Foundation Day H., 4th VATC Eclipse S., [G3]. Sketch. Unraced. Dam of 6 winnersSummer Retreat (g Vain) Winner at 1290m, STC Cronulla H., 3d STC Eskimo Prince H., L. 4th Dam ASPALITA, by Smokey Eyes (Ire). 10 wins 6f to 1½m, Queensland Oaks, AJC Rosebery H., Leppington H., QTC Hollywell Welter H., April H., JJ Lynch Welter H., Welter H., 2d Queensland Guineas, 3d AJC Oaks. Sister to Ladies Vision (dam of RED SEAS). Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:Lorne (f Minor Portion (Ire)) 2 wins. See above.

(23) James & Annie Sarten Memorial S.-G2 Te Rapa, October 26, NZ$100,000, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1400m. 1 SERENA MISS, (L G Innes 54.50kg) br f 3, Iffraaj - Gifted Lass by More Than Ready. Trainer: G A Rogerson. 2 Amarula, (S M Mc Kay 56.50kg) b c 3, Thorn Park - Shortblackmini by Black Minnaloushe. Trainer: P N McKay. 3 Stradivarius, (C J Grylls 56.50kg) b c 3, Stravinsky - Kapsjoy by Kaapstad. Trainer: L W Somervell. 0.5 len, 0.7 len, 1:21.16, Track Good(3), 12 strs. SERENA MISS (1s) Brown filly foaled 2012 Sold 2014 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $65,000 Breeder: Goodwood Stud Ltd, Central, NZ Owner: G A Rogerson, D Wenham, T I Bawden, D W & R M Lake, R R Ratcliffe, G J Whiting, P G & E L Karton, D G Rogerson, Bailey Rogerson Tr

Raise a Native Gold Digger Secretariat Tamerett Northern Dancer Fleur Right Tack (GB) Wold Lass Nearctic 1 Natalma Forli Thong Lorenzaccio (IRE) Helen Nichols Balidar Innocence

Mr. Prospector Gone West

Secrettame

Zafonic (USA)

The Minstrel

Zaizafon

Mofida

IFFRAAJ (GB) B 2001

Northern Dancer

Nureyev

Special

Pastorale

Ahonoora (GB)

Park Appeal

Balidaress

Hail to Reason 1 Cosmah Northern Dancer Sea Saga Mr. Prospector Playmate Naskra Good Landing Better Boy (IRE) Royal Suite Vain Rain Shadow Coronation Boy (IRE) Valid Better Boy (IRE) Mere

Halo

Southern Halo

Northern Sea

More Than Ready (USA) Woodman’s Girl GIFTED LASS BLK 2003

Woodman (USA) Becky be Good Century

Centaine

Rainbeam

Centaine’s Gift Forever and Ever

Authentic Heir Minnie Sue

FOREVER AND EVER, by Authentic Heir. Started once. Half-sister to WRIT ‘N’ WONDER, She’s Blushing. Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:Notwithstanding (c Nassipour (USA)) 3 wins 1420 to 2000m, $139,430, VRC Bargain Box Fabrics Welter H., VATC HR Way Welter H., VRC Poitrel H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, [G2], VATC Royal Show H., L, Geelong Cup, L, VRC Terrace H., Melbourne Festival Welter H., 3d VRC Dalgety H., [G2], VATC Coongy H., [G3], VRC Duke of Norfolk S., L, Guinness H. The Almighty One (c He is Risen (USA)) 6 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2040m, $149,959, BTC Marco Polo East West Cuisine H., MRC Carlton Draught H., MVRC Membership No Joining Fee H., STC E-Check In H., WRC Skipper Roofing 2YO H., 2d AuRC Great Northern Foal S., L, Amarula Wild Fruit Cream 3YO H., Manawatu RC Evening Standard Hong Kong Trophy, Taranaki RC Rough Habit 3YO H., WRC Apparelmaster Yakka 2YO H., 3d VRC Spring is the Season H., Moe Cup. Celebrity Status. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winnersBelongs in Lights. Started once. Dam of 2 winnersWEISSMULLER (g Handsome Ransom) 6 wins 1200 to 1800m, $109,332, to 2015-16, Wellington S., [G3], Waikato RC NZ Horse Magic H., CJC Canterbury Club Luncheon H., Lindauer H., Wanganui JC Dave Hoskin Carriers H., 2d MRC (Mornington) Follow Sportingbet on Twitter H., 3d Matamata RC Tonezone H. TRAVOLTA (g Handsome Ransom) 6 wins 1300 to 2400m, $496,703, ATC Cup, L, ATC Australia Day Cup, L, Austbrokers H., Onemorenomore First Crop H., WRC RG White Family H., 2d ATC Summer Cup, [G3], Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Australia Day Cup, L, Mornington Cup, L, 3d Moonee Valley Night Cup, L, Gosford Cup, L, 4th Auckland Cup, [G1], AuRC Avondale Guineas, [G2], Newcastle Gold Cup, [G3]. 4th Dam Minnie Sue, by Better Boy (Ire). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000, 1600m, MVRC Alexandra H., SAJC Alexandra S., 2d VRC Acacia H., MVRC Ailsa H., 3d SAJC Bloodhorse Breeders’ S., VATC Glen Eira H. Half-sister to Mighty General, Captivation (dam of KHAPTIVAAN, STIMULUS), Mon Ami (dam of ON THE LIST). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 5 winners, inc:WRIT ‘N’ WONDER (f Habeas Corpus (GB)) 8 wins-3 at 2-1000 to 1600m, VATC Mercedes-Benz H., L, 2d SAJC Birthday Cup, [G3]. Producer.

(24) Coupland’s Bakeries Mile H. (Churchill S.)-G2 Riccarton, November 11, NZ$230,000, Open Handicap, 1600m. 1 ADDICTIVE HABIT, (S C Spratt 59.50kg) br g 6, Colombia - Chasing the Habit by Sky Chase. Trainer: L W Somervell. 2 Ringo, (O P Bosson 550kg) b g 6, Fastnet Rock - Akris by Zabeel. Trainer: M P Breslin. 3 Breaking Dawn, (T D Thornton 530kg) br g 6, Gold Mine - My Life by Spectatorial. Trainer: J K Mason. 0.1 len, 0.3 len, 1:34.79, Track Good(3), 12 strs. ADDICTIVE HABIT (1h) Brown gelding foaled 2009 Breeder: G J & Mrs I M Roddick, Central, NZ Owner: H H & Mrs L R Nicholson, Mrs D A & W H O’Brien, G J & Mrs I M Roddick, Mrs A E & C P Scott, K & Mrs M K Treadaway

Sir Tristram (IRE) Zabeel (NZ) Lady Giselle (FR) COLOMBIA BR 1996

Starts 5

Wins 2 (1)

2nds 2 (1)

3rds Earnings ($AUS) -

Courtessa

Dam GIFTED LASS, by More Than Ready (USA). Started twice. Half-sister to PRESENTLY, Another Time. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners, inc:2007 Rock Express (g by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 2000, 2100m, BOP RC Ultimate Motor Group H., 3d AuRC Westbury Stud H. 2008 (f by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire)). 2009 Pinyin (g by Pins). 3 wins at 1800, 2000m in 2014, Singapore TC Kranji D S., Class 4 H., Class 5 H., 2d Singapore TC Kranji D S., A’Isisuhairi Kassim S., Class 4 H., 3d Singapore TC Fort Canning Park S., Class 5 H.-twice. 2010 Not served previous season 2011 Gifted Lad (g by Zabeel). 2 wins at 1950, 2200m in 2014-15, 2d AuRC Hamilton Eye Clinic H., 3d VRC St Leger, L. 2012 SERENA MISS (f by Iffraaj (GB)). 3 wins-2 at 2-1000 to 1400m, $195,417, to 2015-16, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., [G2], Matamata Breeders’ S., [G2], Waikato RC Christmas in Centennial 2YO H., 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., [G2], Hawke’s Bay Gold Trail S., [G3], Wanganui JC Veandercross Juvenile P., 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, [G1]. 2013 (c by Darci Brahma). 2014 (f by Alamosa). 2nd Dam CENTAINE’S GIFT (NZ), by Centaine. 5 wins 1850 to 2100m, STC Eveleigh H., 2d AJC Evening Peal H., STC Maroubra RSL H., Gnapur H., 3d AJC Walter Swinburn H., STC Waterfall H., Crewman H. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:PRESENTLY (c by Unbridled’s Song (USA)). 10 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1250m, $476,320, AJC Show County H., L, Hall Mark S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, NSW Tatt’s RC Carrington S., L, STC Nivea Visage Girls Day Out H., Korea Racing Association H., QTC Hourly 2YO H., STC Daily Telegraph Newspaper H., Cabra-Vale Diggers H., Clarendon Homes H., 2d STC Frederick Clissold S., [G3], Star Kingdom S., [G3], AJC Razor Sharp H., L, Potts Point H., 3d STC Satellite S., L, AJC Profix Sprint H., 4th AJC Challenge S., [G2], STC Missile S., [G3], Concorde S., [G3], Satellite S., L. Another Time (f by Gilded Time (USA)). Winner at 2 at 1000m, 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., [G3]. Producer. Red Waratah (g by Red Ransom (USA)). 3 wins 1300 to 1550m, STC Caravan Camping Supershow H. 3rd Dam

New Way

Sky Chase (NZ)

Amalgam (USA)

Vice Reine

Kind Regards

CHASING THE HABIT BLK OR BR 1991

Habitat

Ashabit (GB)

Asmara

Certain Habit Charlotte Rhodes

Starts

Appiani Sterna Klairon New Move Damascus Charming Alibi Le Filou (FR) Waft Sir Gaylord Little Hut Alycidon Queen of Sheba Match Brandina Avocat General (IRE) Preview

Star Appeal

Star Way (GB)

Age

Valderna

Klairon

Klairessa

5 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 117,500 10 3 (2) 3 (2) 1 (1) 214,375 IFFRAAJ (GB) (Brown 2001-Stud 2007). 7 wins-1 at 2, Goodwood Lennox S., [G2]. Leading NZ Sire of 3YOs in 2014-15. Sire of 713 rnrs, 420 wnrs, 33 SW, inc. Rizeena (Curragh Moyglare Stud S., [G1]), Chriselliam, Wootton Bassett, Turn Me Loose, Benvenue, Fix, Hot Streak, Serena Miss, Ribchester, Kisses, Magic Artist, Dibajj, So Wotif, Espirita, Forjatt, Stay Alive, Peace Society, Belle Miraaj, Dogma Noir, Plenipotent, The Soultaker, etc.

Nureyev

Baby Doll

Eight Carat (GB)

96,875

Isolt

Relic

Pieces of Eight Age

Sir Gaylord Attica Round Table All My Eye Northern Dancer Special Val de Loir Derna War Relic Bridal Colors Dante Bebe Grande Clarion Kalmia Supreme Court Tessa Gillian

Sir Ivor

Wins

Lucifer II (GB) First Fancy

2nds

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

1 (1)

14,375

3 (2)

49,850

3 (1)

63,662

4 (2)

270,952

5 3 (3) 368,250 36 11 (5) 8 (4) 2 767,089 COLOMBIA (NZ) (Brown 1996-Stud 2000). Unraced. Sire of 203 rnrs, 99 wnrs, inc. SW Addictive Habit (Hawke’s Bay Livamol Classic, [G1]), Valley Chief, Thrive, Sterling Prince, Blathwayt, Martin, Ready to Strike, Tiger King, Aimee’s Idol, SP El Soldado, Bringbackthebiff, Oronero, Biman, Mary Ellen and of Maccool, Belfast Lad, Buena Ventura, Snow Flight, Waitui Dancer, Kid Columbus, Cartell, Smedley, Oforawesome, Saint Columbu, Calgacus, etc. Dam CHASING THE HABIT (NZ), by Sky Chase. Started twice. Half-sister to ROUGH HABIT, CITI HABIT. Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:1996 Kalua Girl (f by Monde Bleu (GB)). 2 wins at 1100, 1200m in Aust. 1997 Kauri Habit (c by Monde Bleu (GB)). 2 wins at 1360, 1400m, 2d Otago RC Rydges H., Wanganui JC Rutland Arms Inn H., 3d Hawke’s Bay Putaruru Partsworld H. 1998 BRANSON (g by Personal Flag (USA)). 7 wins 1600 to 2100m, $100,160, Canterbury Gold Cup, [G3], CJC Spring Classic H., L, Steam Tug Lyttelton H., Avondale JC Glenn Wells H., Rotorua RC Gourlay

Homes H., 2d MVRC Carlton Draught H., Greymouth Cup, AuRC Thoroughbred Sports Bar H., BOP RC John Warren Insurance H., 4th CJC Easter Cup, [G3], AuRC Trident Tavern Classic, L. 1999 (f by Four Seasons (GB)). 2000 Change of Habit (f by Four Seasons (GB)). Winner at 1400m, 2d Hawke’s Bay Speights H. Dam ofSlack the Diver. 2 wins at 2100, 2200m, 3d WRC Mills Reef H. 2001 Smooth Habit (f by Faltaat (USA)). Started once. Dam ofGold Shears. 7 wins 1400 to 1800m, $163,550, BRC Sequalo at Lyndhurst H., Happy Birthday Ruth H., Brc.com.au P., Carlton Mid H., Sky Racing H., 2d GCTC Sirromet Wines Open H., 3d BRC Mittys H., Blackwoods H. 2002 Regal Habit (g by O’Reilly). 4 wins 1100 to 1500m, CJC Coupland’s Bakeries H., WRC Crazyhorse the Steak House H., 2d WRC Ultimate Venue H. 2003 Not served previous season 2004 Kings Habit (g by Shinko King (Ire)). Winner at 1450m. 2005 Not served previous season 2006 Anuthahabit (g by Traditionally (USA)). Winner at 2100m. 2007 Breaking the Habit (g by Spartacus (Ire)). Unplaced. 2008 Not served previous season 2009 ADDICTIVE HABIT (g by Colombia). 11 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2040m, $690,611, to 2015-16, Hawke’s Bay Livamol Classic, [G1], CJC Coupland’s Bakeries Mile, [G2]-twice, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., [G2], Qld Tatt’s RC Southbank Insurance Brokers H., L, AuRC Scot Thrust H., Hawke’s Bay Stella Artois Mile H., Livamol Classic H., Waikato RC Ada Parnwell QSM Tribute H., AuRC GL Cooksley Tankard H., 2d AuRC Great Northern Guineas, [G2], Championship S., [G2], Levin RC Ryder S., L, Taumarunui Gold Cup, L, Te Aroha JC Pyramid Trucking H., Waikato RC Dundeel H., Counties RC Funtime Foods H., 3d SCTC Troy Trevitt Homes H., Wanganui JC Foxton Cup, 4th Hawke’s Bay Makfi Challenge S., [G1]. 2010 Missed to Danroad 2011 (foal by Edenwold (Can)). 2nd Dam CERTAIN HABIT (NZ), by Ashabit (GB). Started once. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:ROUGH HABIT (g by Roughcast (USA)). Horse of the Year in NZ in 199192 & 1994-95. Champion Older Male in NZ in 1994-95 (2000+). 29 wins 1200 to 2400m, $3,709,599, AJC Queen Elizabeth Randwick S., [G1], All-Aged S., [G1]-twice, Queensland Derby, [G1], BATC Doomben Cup, [G1]-3 times, QTC Stradbroke H., [G1]-twice, VATC Caulfield S., [G1], WRC Captain Cook S., [G1], 2d MVRC WS Cox P., [G1], STC BMW S., [G1], VRC LKS Mackinnon S., [G1], BATC Doomben Ten Thousand H., [G1], STC Ranvet S., [G1], 3d STC BMW S., [G1], AJC George Main S., [G1], Queen Elizabeth Randwick S., [G1], BATC Doomben Cup, [G1], Waikato RC Lion Brown Sprint, [G1]. CITI HABIT (c by Citidancer (Ire)). 6 wins 1200 to 2020m, $270,094, BTC Chairman’s H., [G3], Marton JC Metric Mile, [G3], WRC Combined Rotary Clubs H., Cambridge JC Training Complex H., 2d QTC Brisbane Cup, [G1], PJ O’Shea S., [G2], Hawke’s Bay Te Runga 3YO H., AuRC Ford Mondeo H., BTC Chandon Estates H., 3d QTC City Motor Auction Group H. Sire. Danish Habit (f by Danehill (USA)). 3 wins at 1500, 1600m, MVRC Slickpix H., Cafe Cozmo H., 2d VATC Select H., MVRC Imaje Events H. Dam of 4 winnersNordic Dancer (f Generous (Ire)) 3 wins 2000 to 2400m, Cambridge JC Garry Keith Motors Cambridge Trophy, WRC Upper Hutt Cup, BOP RC NZ Racing News H., 3d AuRC Cornwall H., L. Dam ofDECORAH (f Pins) 6 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2000m, $157,207, to 2014-15, Manawatu Breeders’ S., [G3], Waikato RC Crombie Lockwood 2YO H., AuRC Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Cup, Edge Workdays With Megan Mile H., Counties RC NRM H., Rotorua RC Firth Certified Concrete H., 2d WRC Trentham S., [G3], AuRC Active Electrical Suppliers Mile H., Taranaki RC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Oaks Prelude H., 3d Cambridge JC Travis S., [G2], Waikato Gold Cup, [G3], Rotorua Cup, [G3], AuRC Carbine Club Trophy H., 4th AuRC Sunline Vase, [G3].

(25) Tauranga S. (Thames Valley S.)-G2 Tauranga, November 14, NZ$100,000, Open Weight For Age, 1600m. 1 SORIANO, (G L Cooksley 570kg) b f 6, Savabeel - Call Me Lily by Just a Dancer. Trainer: G A Rogerson. 2 Kawi, (B R Jones 590kg) b g 5, Savabeel - Magic Time by Volksraad. Trainer: S A Sharrock. 3 Julinsky Prince, (S C Spratt 590kg) b g 6, Darci Brahma - Julinsky Princess by Stravinsky. Trainer: F J Auret. 0.2 len, 0.3 len, 1:34.38, Track Good(3), 8 strs. SORIANO (13a) Bay filly foaled 2009 Breeder: Miss D Howell, Waikato, NZ Owner: Miss D Howell

Sir Tristram (IRE) Zabeel (NZ) Lady Giselle (FR) SAVABEEL BR 2001 Success Express (USA) Savannah Success Alma Mater

Star Way (GB) Just a Dancer Field Nymph CALL ME LILY B 1995 Brazen Bay Colero On Tour

Age 2 3 4 5 6

Starts 3 13 14 12 6 48

Wins 1 1 (1) 2 (1) 3 (3) 2 (2) 9 (7)

Sir Gaylord Sir Ivor Attica Round Table Isolt All My Eye Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Val de Loir Valderna Derna Speak John Hold Your Peace Blue Moon Dancing Champ Au Printemps Lorgnette Semipalatinsk (USA) Nodouble School Board Without Fear (FR) Sweetie Virginia Appiani Sterna Klairon New Way New Move Northern Dancer Northfields Little Hut Silly Season Conduct Unbecoming (GB) Miss Match Star Kingdom (IRE) Biscay Magic Symbol Lepidoptic (IRE) Strathire Heather Time Silly Season Adios (GB) Angello Sucaryl (GB) Sweet Purpose On Purpose Star Appeal

2nds 4 (3) 1 (1) 1 (1) 6 (5)

3rds Earnings ($AUS) 15,125 2 (2) 137,137 4 (3) 154,275 4 (4) 445,500 1 (1) 128,525 11 (10) 880,562

SAVABEEL (AUS) (2001). 3 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., [G1]. Sire of 481 rnrs, 313 wnrs, 43 SW, inc. Sangster (Victoria Derby, [G1]), Soriano, Lucia Valentina, Scarlett Lady, Costume, Diademe, Pasadena Girl, Kawi, Brambles, Savaria, Floria, Lady Kipling, Saavoya, Savvy Nature, Chintz, My Emotion, Do Ra Mi, Tullamore, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Stella di Paco and of Maximus Mak, Buffalo Boy, Adrenaline Rush, Pinzu, etc. Dam CALL ME LILY (NZ), by Just a Dancer. 8 wins 1300 to 2100m, $258,896, Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup, L, VATC Monash Open Day H., AJC Prelate H., 2d STC Birthday Card H., L, VATC Silvan Selecta H., Swell Time H., VRC Maybe Mahal H., STC Merv Doc Archer Memorial Welter H., 3d AJC Emancipation S., [G2], STC Winter Cup, L, Epona S., L, AJC Crossing H., STC Venus P., VATC George Woodforde H., 4th AJC Sapphire S., [G3], Angst H., L. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners2004 Lilies (f by Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1350, 1550m, STC Liugong Machinery H. Dam ofShahdaroba. Winner at 1300m in 2014-15 in Aust. 2005 Affairoftheheart (f by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)). 6 wins 1600 to 2100m, AuRC Cambridge Studs Lucky Unicorn H., Hawke’s Bay Quality Inn Napier H., Waikato RC Technical Welding Services H., 2d Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Collett Racing Stables H., Avondale JC Dunstan Stayers Qualifier, Hawke’s Bay The Informant H., Rotorua RC Craig Thom Memorial H., 3d Hawke’s Bay Aon Insurance Brokers H., Waikato RC Skycity Hamilton Casino H., River Road Blast & Paint H., BOP RC Green Natural Health Clinic H., Taranaki RC Delaval Coastal Agri Services H. 2006 Sukab (g by Savabeel). 3 wins at 1175, 1400m, 3d AJC International Passport Day H. 2007 Savana From Havana (f by Duelled). Placed. 2008 Missed to Savabeel 2009 SORIANO (f by Savabeel). Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2014-15. 9 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2000m, $803,044, to 2015-16, AuRC Zabeel Classic, [G1], Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., [G1], Avondale JC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders S., [G2], Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, [G2], BOP RC Tauranga S., [G2], Manawatu RC Eulogy S., [G3], Rotorua P., L, Taranaki RC Ekraar & Echoes of Heaven H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, [G1], AuRC Eight Carat Classic, [G2], Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, [G2], AuRC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., [G3], WRC Desert Gold S., [G3], 3d AuRC Zabeel Classic, [G1], Hawke’s Bay Windsor Park P., [G1], Spring Classic, [G1], Levin Classic, [G1], AuRC Royal S., [G2], Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., [G2], AuRC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., [G3]-twice, Rotorua Cup, [G3], Rotorua P., L, Hawke’s Bay Swiss Ace Sprint H., 4th Hawke’s Bay Turks Spring Classic, [G1], AuRC New Zealand S., [G1], Diamond S., [G1], Wellington Guineas, [G2], Cambridge JC Travis S., [G2]. 2010 Kaiser Franz (g by Savabeel). 4 wins 1400 to 2200m to 2014-15, BRC Sky Racing H., 3d BRC Austral Bricks H., Ipswich TC Channel 7 H. 2011 Mi Chiamano Sava (c by Savabeel). Unraced. 2012 Missed to Savabeel 2013 Missed to Savabeel 2nd Dam COLERO, by Brazen Bay. Winner at 1600m. Half-sister to KISS (dam of FIRE HOUSE), On Vacance. Dam of 5 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:CALL ME LILY (f by Just a Dancer). 8 wins. See above. Title Roll (c by Concert Dancer (USA)). 4 wins 1400 to 2800m, BOP RC Bay of Plenty Times H. 3rd Dam ON TOUR, by Adios (GB). Unraced. Half-sister to JESTER PURPOSE. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:KISS (f Pompeii Court (USA)) 8 wins 1400 to 1600m, $118,713, Cambridge JC Dulcie S., [G2], Waikato RC Let’s Elope S., [G3], Waipa RC Galilee S., L, AuRC One Network News H., Rotorua RC Okareka H., 2d BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, [G2], Cambridge JC Dulcie S., [G2], Waipa RC Galilee S., L, 3d AuRC New Zealand S., [G1], Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ S., [G2], Waikato RC Westminster Sprint H., L, Sprint H., L, Waipa RC Galilee S., L, 4th AuRC Clifford P., [G2], Bluebird Foods Trophy, [G2]. Dam of 7 winnersFIRE HOUSE (g Gold Brose) 7 wins 1300 to 2000m, $502,248 in Aust and Singapore, Singapore TC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Sgp-2, Class 1 H., Kranji S., Class 2 H., Class 3 H., 2d Singapore TC Class 2 H., Benchmark 78 Race H., Class 3 H., 3d Singapore Derby Trial, Sgp-3, Singapore TC Kranji S., 4th Singapore Derby, Sgp-1. Volkiss (f Volksraad (GB)) 2 wins at 1500, 1800m, 2d CJC South Island 2YO S., L. Producer. Casual Kiss (f Zerpour (Ire)) 2 wins at 1200, 1400m, SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., 2d MRC Ladies Day Vase, L, Trunnion H., SAJC Ugly Betty H., 3d MRC Claudette H., SAJC Top Cut H. Producer. On Vacance (c Prized (USA)) 5 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 2100m, AuRC Galaxykids.com Juvenile H., Schofield Holden H., Lindauer H., Avondale JC Waitakere Friends of Starship H., Counties RC King Country Gully Rakers H., 2d Levin RC Ryder S., L, AuRC Schofield Holden Cup, Mercedes Great Northern Ball H., 3d WRC Whyte H., AuRC Jacobsen Headstones H., Monitor New Zealand H., Ra Ora H. 4th Dam SWEET PURPOSE, by Sucaryl (GB). Started once. Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:JESTER PURPOSE (c Jonathan R. (Ire)) 6 wins at 2000, 2200m, Taumarunui Cup, L.

(26) Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders S.-G2 Avondale, November 21, NZ$100,000, Fillies & Mares Open, 1400m. 1 SORIANO, (G L Cooksley 570kg) b f 6, Savabeel - Call Me Lily by Just a Dancer. Trainer: G A Rogerson. 2 Queens Rose, (M T Coleman 570kg) br f 6, O’Reilly - Rosetti Bay by Pins. Trainer: G N Richardson. 3 Kelly O’Reilly, (L G Innes 570kg) b f 6, O’Reilly - Grace by Pins. Trainer: A W Pike. 2.5 len, 2.7 len, 1:23.63, Track Dead(6), 16 strs. SORIANO (13a) Bay filly foaled 2009 Breeder: Miss D Howell, Waikato, NZ Owner: Miss D Howell See race *

(27) Sofitel Luxury Hotels S. (Alison S.)-G3 Ellerslie, November 3, NZ$70,000, Open Weight For Age, 2000m. 1 CONSENSUS, (A B Collett 56.50kg) b f 4, Postponed - Kate Cross by Cape Cross. Trainer: S J McKee. 2 Spoke to Carlo (GB), (M T Coleman 590kg) b g 6, Halling - Red Shareef by Marju. Trainer: N W Tiley. 3 Soriano, (J Parkes 570kg) b f 6, Savabeel - Call Me Lily by Just a Dancer. Trainer: G A Rogerson. 0.1 len, 0.3 len, 2:03.26, Track Good(3), 9 strs. CONSENSUS (4d) Bay filly foaled 2011 Breeder: M2 Racing Limited, Waikato, NZ Owner: Mrs J C Christie, J & M J Lum, Mrs D P & M D J Molloy, Such Is Life Ltd (Mgr: L Molloy) & Est Late M C Molloy Age

Starts

3 4

Wins

2nds

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

1 (1)

3 (3)

15,000 78,550

5 21

3 (1) 6 (2)

3 (3)

64,500 158,050

Northern Dancer

Storm Bird

South Ocean

Summer Squall

Secretariat

Weekend Surprise

Lassie Dear

POSTPONED (USA) B 1997

Mr. Prospector

Gulch

Jameela

Bridal Tea

Northern Dancer

Chapel of Dreams

Terlingua Danzig

Green Desert

Foreign Courier

Cape Cross (IRE)

Ahonoora (GB)

Park Appeal

Balidaress

KATE CROSS BR 2002

Century

Centaine

Rainbeam

Restrain

Sir Tristram (IRE)

Coralle

Surround

Nearctic Natalma New Providence Shining Sun Bold Ruler Somethingroyal Buckpasser Gay Missile Raise a Native Gold Digger Rambunctious Asbury Mary Nearctic Natalma Secretariat Crimson Saint Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Sir Ivor Courtly Dee Lorenzaccio (IRE) Helen Nichols Balidar Innocence Better Boy (IRE) Royal Suite Vain Rain Shadow Sir Ivor Isolt Sovereign Edition (IRE) Micheline

POSTPONED (USA) (Bay 1997-Stud 2002). 4 wins-1 at 2, Belmont Peter Pan S., [G2]. Sire of 390 rnrs, 220 wnrs, 13 SW, inc. Dorabella (New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, [G1]), Pasta Post, Postmans Daughter, Naturo, Consensus, Duckworth Lewis, Mr O’Ceirin, Deferment - Farson (Mac.), Post Thyme, Big Hold Up, Moveovr, Roxon, Delayedreaction, SP Mountain Jack, Dorian Grey, Poste Restante, Vittoria, Blue Grass, Referred, Royal Jazz, Somethymesoon, etc. Dam KATE CROSS, by Cape Cross (Ire). 4 wins 1200 to 1600m, 2d CJC First Sovereign Trust H., Hawke’s Bay Lynn Electrical H., Let’s Go to Turk’s Bar H., 3d WRC Galaxy S., AuRC Tourism Auckland H., Hawke’s Bay Traderacks H., Wanganui JC Ruapehu Lions H. Dam of 3 foals, all winners, inc:2010 Little Red Devil (g by Postponed (USA)). 3 wins at 1600, 1900m to 2014-15, MVRC Sportingbet Best Tote Plus P. 2011 CONSENSUS (f by Postponed (USA)). 6 wins-2 at 2-1000 to 2000m, $145,504, to 2015-16, AuRC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., [G3], CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Airfreight S., L, AuRC Davis Funerals H., 2d CJC Warstep S., L, Canterbury Belle S., L, Canterbury S., L, 4th AuRC Sunline Vase, [G3], Counties Cup, [G3]. 2012 Mongolian Warrior (c by Swiss Ace). Winner at 1400m in 2015-16. 2013 (c by Postponed (USA)). 2014 (c by Fully Fledged). 2nd Dam RESTRAIN, by Centaine. Winner at 2 at 1100m, SAJC Beau George 2YO H., 3d SAJC September H. Half-sister to Azarashi (dam of SILVER BARON). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:Keepit Rahtwo (f by Keeper). 3 wins at 1400, 1600m, Taranaki RC Denis Wheeler Earthmoving H. Kate Cross (f by Cape Cross (Ire)). 4 wins. See above. Zabain (f by Zabeel). Started twice. Dam ofArn’t I Choice. 4 wins 1100 to 1400m to 2014-15, Southland RC Invercargill Licensing Trust H., Speights H., 2d Southland RC Speights H. 3rd Dam CORALLE, by Sir Tristram (Ire). 2 wins at 1500, 1600m, VATC Century H. Sister to Frame, three-quarter-sister to Taupey Girl (dam of TANTALIC), half-sister to BOWRAL, Watching. Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:Secret. 4 wins-2 at 2-1200 to 1900m, AuRC TV Guide Juvenile H., 2d AuRC Morgan Furniture H., Lindauer Special Reserve H., Waikato RC The Commander H., 3d AuRC Radio Sport H., QTC St Margaret’s AGS Exhibition H., Waikato RC Newstalk ZB H. Restrain. Winner. See above. Azarashi. Winner at 2000m. Dam of 6 winnersSILVER BARON (c Defensive Play (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1700, 2000m, $266,790, SAJC Veuve Clicquot S., L, VRC Aluminates Chemical Industries 2YO H., Sport 927 H., 2d South Australian Derby, [G1], 3d AJC Spring Champion S., [G1], SAJC Adelaide Cup, [G1], VRC Craiglee S., [G2], MRC Cranbourne Auto Market Daihatsu H., 4th SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L. Big Doug (g Defensive Play (USA)) 9 wins 1400 to 2400m, $107,765, AJC Serenity Cove Corporate Park H., 2d AJC Safilo Eyewear P., 3d STC Christmas Cup, L. Tief (f Viking Ruler) Winner at 1600m, 2d Avondale JC Waimauku Landscape Supplies H., 3d AuRC Great Northern Foal S., L. Alike - Golden Armor (Sing.). 2 wins at 2 at 1300, 1400m, AJC Thrifty 2YO H., MRC FE Elbeshausen 2YO H., 4th AJC Brian Crowley S., L. 4th Dam SURROUND, by Sovereign Edition (Ire). Champion 3YO filly in Australia in 1976-77. 17 wins-5 at 2-1000 to 2500m, $343,080, MVRC WS Cox P., VRC Oaks, AJC Oaks, Queensland Oaks, VATC Caulfield Guineas, VRC Blamey S., Ascot Vale S., Moonee Valley S., MVRC Alister Clark S., QTC Grand Prix S., VATC CF Orr S., BATC HJ Murphy H., MVRC Ailsa H., Qld Tatt’s RC 2YO H., QTC Nursery H., VATC Carnegie S., Chicquita S., 2d VATC Caulfield Futurity S., MVRC John F Feehan S., 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., QTC Marlboro S., 4th VRC Australian Cup. Sister to SOVEREIGN PARADE, blood-sister to Belle Cherie (dam of BEAU ZAM), three-quartersister to Lady Sovelda (dam of OUR SOVELDA), half-sister to LORD HYBROW, PURPLE PATCH, Micheletta. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, all winners, inc:BOWRAL (c Danzatore (Can)) 8 wins 1200 to 1900m, $160,240, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, AJC Jack Jarvis Welter H., STC Argyle Welter H., Flotilla Welter H., AJC Newtown RSL Club H., STC PE International H., Premier State Fundraisers H., 2d STC Canterbury Cup, [G3], AJC Ballantines Scotch H., Petersham Rsl Crockers H., STC Mistletoe H., 3d QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., [G2], AJC Los Angeles H., 4th STC Quick Eze H., L.

(28) Canterbury Breeders S.-G3 Riccarton, November 11, NZ$80,000, Fillies & Mares Open, 1400m. 1 MISS ALICE, (C W Johnson 550kg) b f 5, Pins - Raining by Centaine. Trainer: J F Parsons. 2 Emerald Queen, (O P Bosson 55.50kg) br f 6, O’Reilly - Scarlet Queen by Fasliyev. Trainer: S J Kennedy. 3 Sucre, (D G Bradley 55.50kg) b f 7, Ishiguru - Carrie by Danasinga. Trainer: S P Bellew. 0.2 len, 0.4 len, 1:23.41, Track Good(3), 14 strs. MISS ALICE (27a) Bay filly foaled 2010 Breeder: Mrs B A & S J Jones, South, NZ Owner: Beverley Jones Racing Ltd

KARAKA 2016

STATISTICS

NEW ZEALAND STAKES RESULTS SEASON 2015/2016 Lunchtime (GB) Snippets Easy Date PINS B 1996 Kaoru Star No Finer Humour

My Babu Better Boy (IRE) Better So Rego (IRE) Royal Suite Baraganda Wilkes (FR) Vain Elated Todman Rain Shadow Rain Mist Le Haar Exbury Greensward Tulyar Toyama Rose O’Lynn Court Martial Avocat General (IRE) Cinnamon Callander (GB) Kinsimm Cloud Song

Century Centaine Rainbeam RAINING B 1989 Zamazaan (FR) Storm Force Storm Cloud

Age

Starts

Tom Fool Double Deal Hornbeam Great Occasion Golden Wedding Northern Dancer Grand Chaudiere (CAN)Lachine Misty Day Scampering Scamper Away (USA) Star Kingdom (IRE) Stardust Impromptu Emperor (FR) Kaoru Pantomime Prince Chevalier Pirate King (GB) Netherton Maid Nilo (GB) Real Delight Lady Antog

Silly Season

Wins

2nds

Riccarton, November 11, NZ$100,000, Open Handicap, 1200m. 1 EL CHICO, (J Parkes 540kg) b g 11, Stravinsky - Las Chicas Buenas by Classic Fame. Trainer: M R Pitman. 2 Scapolo, (K A Myers 60.50kg) b g 6, Bachelor Duke - Kadesa by Zabeel. Trainer: K T Myers. 3 Miss Seton Sands (AUS), (R Cuneen 530kg) b f 4, Gonski - Whodat Cugat by King Cugat. Trainer: S J Woodsford. 0.1 len, 0.2 len, 1:08.64, Track Good(3), 13 strs. EL CHICO (2b) Bay gelding foaled 2004 Breeder: R Lam, NZ Owner: Mrs E A & J G Carran & M R Pitman

15,150

51,285

5 1 (1) 1 56,675 26 6 (1) 6 3 123,110 PINS (AUS) (Bay 1996-Stud 2000). 7 wins-1 at 2, VRC Australian Guineas, [G1]. Leading NZ Sire (worldwide earnings) twice. Sire of 878 rnrs, 607 wnrs, 66 SW, inc. El Segundo (MVRC WS Cox P., [G1]), Legs, Aerovelocity, Ambitious Dragon, Katie Lee, Porotene Gem, Econsul, A Touch of Ruby, Antonio Lombardo, Shopaholic, Icepin Regency King (H.K.), Rolling Pin, Gallopin, Lauren Tate, Pimms Time, Megapins, Pinsoir, Run Like the Wind, Viennetta, etc. Dam Raining, by Centaine. 7 wins 1200 to 1600m, AuRC Friday Flash Sprint H., Wanganui JC Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive H., AuRC Amarula Cream Sprint H., Sunday News H., HBJC Wrightson Metric Mile H., Marton JC NRM S., 3d AuRC Newmarket H., L, 4th Rotorua S., L. Half-sister to FORCE THE PACE. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:1996 Zenda (f by Zabeel). Winner at 1410m in Aust. Dam of 2 winnersKING SAUL (g Flying Pegasus) 4 wins-1 at 2-1100 to 1600m, $435,850, Western Australian Guineas, [G2], WATC Belgravia S., L, Northerly S., L, V&V Walsh 2YO H., 3d WATC Kingston Town Classic, [G1], 4th WATC Fairetha S., L. Truancy. 4 wins 1080 to 1600m, 3d STC Freeway Hotel Super Tab H. 1997 Repartee (g by Carolingian). Unplaced. 1998 COUP FIELDES (g by Carolingian). 2 wins at 1600m, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L, Otago RC Bentley’s Hotel H., 2d CJC Farrington’s Tavern H., Mansfield House H., 3d Otago RC Waterloo Hotel Commuinity Trust H. 1999 Missed to Carolingian 2000 Mighty Towreign (g by Towkay). 2 wins at 1400m, Hawke’s Bay Furnware New Zealand H., 2d WRC Lion Brown H., 3d WRC Hardy Trade Supply H., Lion Brown 3YO H., Nobilo Wines H. 2001 PINS ‘N’ NEEDLES (f by Pins). 6 wins 1355 to 1600m, $166,020, Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., [G3], Timaru Cup, L, Gore RC Princess Mellay S., CJC Riccarton Park Function Centre H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, [G1], Riccarton TC Dunedin Guineas, L, CJC Coaster’s Tavern H., Cup Meeting Challenge H., Win a Ford Focus H., 3d CJC Canterbury Breeders’ S.H., L, Great Easter S.H., L, WRC Anniversary H., L, CJC R Redpath H., RA Shearing Contractors H., 4th CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance S., L. Dam of 2 winnersASAVANT (f Zabeel) 3 wins at 2000, 2100m, CJC Warstep S., L, WRC El Cheapo Cars Wellington Cup Prelude, 2d CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance S., L, Christchurch Casino H., North Canterbury RC Plough Hotel H., 3d Waikato RC International S., [G1], Manawatu RC Mills Reef Winery H., 4th New Zealand St Leger, L. Keep-a-Pin. Winner at 1400m, HKJC Long Valley H., 3d HKJC Robin’s Nest H. 2002 Ski Storm (f by Ski Captain (USA)). Started once. 2003 (f by Ski Captain (USA)). 2004 (c by Ski Captain (USA)). 2005 Midsummer Rain (f by Brocco (USA)). Placed. 2006 Drizzle (f by Ski Captain (USA)). Unraced. Dam ofCarpathia. Winner at 1200m in 2014-15. 2007 Missed to Summer Suspicion (JPN) 2008 (foal by Pins). 2009 Dillinger (g by Pins). 5 wins 1200 to 1600m to 2014-15, AuRC More FM H., Manawatu RC Mills Reef & Noel Eales Memorial H., 2d CJC Ashburton Cup, South Island Racing Awards H., WRC Direct Fish & Oysters H., 3d Marton JC ITM Rural Building Centre H. 2010 MISS ALICE (f by Pins). 6 wins at 1200, 1400m, $112,651, to 201516, Canterbury Breeders S., [G3], CJC Airport Birches Motel H., 2d CJC Mohua Premier H., The Paint Lab Hornby H., Otago RC Speights H., Paul Ferris Memorial Trophy, 3d Riverton RC Bupa Care Francolin S., WRC Dixon & Dunlop H., 4th Otago RC New Zealand Bloodstock Airfreight S., L. 2011 Missed to Pins 2012 Johnny Jones (g by Pins). Winner at 1200m in 2015-16. 2013 Missed to Falkirk 2014 (c by Pins). 2015 Not served previous season 2nd Dam STORM FORCE, by Zamazaan (Fr). Unraced. Half-sister to Macloud. Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:FORCE THE PACE (f by Red Tempo). 5 wins 1100 to 1600m, Matamata Cup, L, Levin Winter Cup, Manawatu RC Foodtown H., 2d WRC Whyte H., L, Cryovac H., Wanganui JC Fauldings Electrical H., 3d Wanganui JC Casual Lies H., Hawke’s Bay Electrotech Control H., 4th CJC Winter Cup, [G3]. Raining (f by Centaine). 7 wins. See above. 3rd Dam STORM CLOUD, by Avocat General (Ire). Unplaced. Dam of 13 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:Macloud (c Sucaryl (GB)) 7 wins 1300 to 2000m, AuRC York H., 3d Wellington Cup, [G1].

Nearco Lady Angela Native Dancer Almahmoud Aristophanes Trevisa Nantallah Rough Shod Nasrullah Spring Run Wild Risk Aimee Raise a Native Gold Digger Native Dancer Beaver Street

Nearctic

Northern Dancer

Natalma

Nureyev

Forli

Special

Thong

STRAVINSKY (USA) B 1996

Red God

Blushing Groom

Runaway Bride

Fire the Groom

Mr. Prospector

Prospector’s Fire

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

80 KARAKA 2016

(29) Stewards H.-G3

Native Street

The Kurd

2nds

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

Flaming Page

Classic Fame (USA)

Droll Role

Family Fame

Twice Over

LAS CHICAS BUENAS B 1998 Sound Reason (CAN) The Reason

Bold Reason New Tune Noble Bijou (USA)

The Vision

4th Dam THE KURD, by Kurdistan (GB). 3 wins at 6f. Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:THE WINK (f Noble Bijou (USA)) 9 wins 1400 to 2200m, Otago Mannequin S., L. Producer. THE PIXIE (f Mellay (GB)) 4 wins 6f to 1m, Southland Guineas. 1981 Joint NZ Broodmare of the Year. Producer.

(30) New Zealand Cup-G3

Nearctic Natalma Bull Page Flaring Top Tom Rolfe Pradella Ponder Twosy Hail to Reason Lalun New Providence Song of Victory Vaguely Noble Priceless Gem Kurdistan (GB) Eager Lady

Northern Dancer

Nijinsky

3rd Dam The Vision, by Noble Bijou (USA). 10 wins 1180 to 1600m, Southland RC Commercial Union H., Gore High School 75th Jubilee H., Cromwell JC Travelodge H., Gore RC Phoenix Aviation H., Oamaru JC Norwood H., 2d Southland S.H., [G3]. Sister to THE WINK (dam of THE PENNY), threequarter-sister to THE DIMPLE (dam of IRISH CHANCE, THE CHEEK, THE GRIN), THE FLEDGLING, half-sister to THE PIXIE (dam of THE TWINKLE, THE FANTASY), The Swagger, The Dove, The Imp (dam of THE CLIPPIE). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:Grey Fluke (c Sackford (USA)) 6 wins-1 at 2-1200 to 1670m, Avondale JC Direct Forms H., AuRC Giesen Wine Estate H., Avondale JC FAI Motor Insurance H., Coca-Cola 3YO H., 2d AuRC Sunday Star Juvenile H., QTC Owners Association Cup, River Ridge Welter H., Counties RC Coca-Cola Amatil H., Matamata RC New Era Decorators P. S., 3d Avondale Guineas, [G2], AuRC Jacobsen Headstones H., Eden Mile H.

Riccarton, November 14, NZ$225,000, Open Handicap, 3200m. 1 JIMMY MAC, (L J Allpress 530kg) b g 7, Zed - Go Annie Go by Racing is Fun. Trainer: G S Andrew. 2 Southern Sav, (D G Bradley 530kg) b g 6, Savabeel - Ride the Waves by Thunder Gulch. Trainer: M R Pitman. 3 Benzini (AUS), (R J Myers 590kg) b or br g 6, Tale of the Cat - Paris Perfume by Kurofune. Trainer: A M Bull. 0.5 len, 5.5 len, 3:21.01, Track Good(3), 18 strs. JIMMY MAC (5) Bay gelding foaled 2008 Breeder: L C Andrew, Central, NZ Owner: Gene & Leon Andrew, Peter McGillicuddy, Marise Richardson & Cheryl White

Sir Tristram (IRE) Zabeel (NZ) Lady Giselle (FR) ZED B 2002 Danehill (USA)

Age

Starts

Wins

8,600

35,163

43,675

6 (1)

112,910

2 (2)

1 (1)

127,425

1 (1)

71,775

3 (2)

1 (1)

100,625

1 (1)

48,975

Emerald Dream Theme Song

Racing is Fun (USA) Flower Box GO ANNIE GO B 1993 Prince Echo (IRE)

6 2 (1) 1 88,075 122 23 (7) 16 (2) 11 (1) 637,223 STRAVINSKY (USA) (Bay 1996-Stud 2000). 3 wins-1 at 2, Newmarket July Cup, [G1]. Sire of 1193 rnrs, 865 wnrs, 74 SW, inc. Serenade Rose (VRC Oaks, [G1]), Keeninsky, Benbaun, (Sir) Time Keeper, Fleur de Lune, Balmont, Soldier’s Tale, Captivate, (Mr) Baritone, Chinese Dragon, Kongo Rikishio, Ballet Society, La Sizeranne, Jeu de Cartes, Firebolt, Hips Don’t Lie, Bird of Fire, Satinka, Cool Conductor, La Italia, Plagiarize, Pulcinella, etc. Dam LAS CHICAS BUENAS, by Classic Fame (USA). Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to The Minder (dam of THE BEEKEEPER). Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners2004 EL CHICO (g by Stravinsky (USA)). 23 wins 1200 to 2000m, $529,456, to 2015-16, CJC Easter Cup, [G3], Stewards’ S., [G3]-twice, Timaru S., L-3 times, Timaru Cup, L, CJC Founders Cup, Greenacres Stud H., Mohua H., Mohua Premier H., Otago RC Dunedin Casino H.twice, Berkley Stud Sprint H., Ashburton Cup, Riverton RC Waiau Hotel Aparima H., CJC Peninsular Resort H., Southland RC Transit Homes H., 2d Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., [G3], Eclipse S., L, CJC Mohua H., Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial H., Otago RC New Zealand Bloodstock Airfreight H., Kumara Gold Nuggets, Hororata RC Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services H., AuRC APN Print H., LA O’Sullivan Shield, Otago RC Fire & Mechanical Contracting H., Waikato RC Neil & Francey’s Anniversary H., Laurie Thompson Memorial H., Marton JC Rural Bulk Spreading H., 3d WRC Telegraph H., [G1], CJC Canterbury Trainers Association H., Ashburton Cup, Otago RC Wanaka Cup, Mainland Air Trophy H., AuRC Sophos Computer Security H., Speight’s H., Hawke’s Bay Sunsmart 3YO H., Rotorua RC Thanks Te Aroha Committee H., 4th Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., [G3], CJC Easter Cup, L, WRC Anniversary H., L, Timaru Cup, L. 2005 Buena Chava (f by O’Reilly). Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 2 winnersRage Within. Winner at 1350m in Aust. Sold for Song. Winner at 1000m in 2015-16 in Aust. 2006 Not served previous season 2007 Itsa Fluke (f by Istidaad (USA)). Placed. 2008 Missed to Istidaad (USA) 2009 El Corby (g by Istidaad (USA)). 3 wins 1600 to 2100m to 2014-15, 3d Matamata RC Allied Security H. 2010 Not served previous season 2nd Dam THE REASON, by Sound Reason (Can). 4 wins 1400 to 2000m, 2d Otago RC Fitzroy Hotel H., 3d CJC John Rhind Welter H., Racecourse Hotel H. Halfsister to Grey Fluke. Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:The Jester (g by Faltaat (USA)). 9 wins at 1100, 1200m, Gore RC Auto Funds & O’Connor Richmond H., CJC NZ Tax Refunds H., Otago RC Upper Clutha H., 2d Otago RC Redpaths Trophy H., Southland RC Allan Munro Memorial H., 3d Wairio JC Homestead Villa Motel & Transport Services Ltd H., Otago RC Pioneer Enterprises H. The Minder (f by Personal Escort (USA)). Started once. Dam of 4 winnersTHE BEEKEEPER (f Keeper) 4 wins 1200 to 1600m, Southland Guineas, L, 2d Otago RC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance S., L, AuRC Bunnings Warehouse H., Avondale JC Takanini Feeds H., 3d CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Air Freight S., L, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, Counties RC Waitakere Corporate H., 4th CJC Warstep S., L.

Anne of Stratford Avon Ann

Age

Starts

Nasrullah Early Sunrise Big Game Gamest Bebe Your Host Windy Sands Samoa Winds Count Fleet Miss Zenoda Zenoda Raise a Native Crowned Prince (USA) Gay Hostess Don Dawn Echo Solar Echo Galivanter Avon Valley (GB) Polairia Astraeus (IRE) Mary Ann Silver Coral Curragh King

Olympiad King

Sir Gaylord Attica Round Table Isolt All My Eye 1 Northern Dancer Nureyev Special Val de Loir Valderna Derna 1 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom His Majesty Razyana 1 Spring Adieu Stop the Music Sackford (USA) Bon Fille My Swanee Cotehele House (GB) Eight Carat (GB)

Sir Ivor

Wins

2nds

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

4,375 1,400

33,665

5 4 (1) 1 (1) 198,250 26 7 (1) 5 2 (1) 237,690 ZED (NZ) (Bay 2002-Stud 2007). Winner at 1600m. Sire of 107 rnrs, 59 wnrs, inc. SW Survived (Hawke’s Bay Makfi Challenge S., [G1]), Usainity, Jimmy Mac, Sir Gus, Anniesstar and of Ambitious Champion, Billy Elliot, Wee Biskit, Adriatic Pearl, Cruiseo, Kingiesstar, Piqueson - Superoi (H.K.), Zedpak, Do Uno Whoiam, Moccona Mist, Perry Mason, Zartan, Zed Leppelin, Atozed, Kina Win, Legal Advice, Mr Cool Boy, Zedeedudadeeko, Jacksstar, Miss Mia, etc. Dam GO ANNIE GO, by Racing is Fun (USA). 2 wins at 1600m, AuRC Elite Sleeper H., Waikato RC Adia H., 2d AuRC Carnegie 3YO H., Counties RC So Fresh Challenge, 3d Counties RC RJ Pets H., Rotorua RC Taubmans H. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:1999 Casual Five (g by Casual Lies (USA)). Winner at 1400m. 2000 Cry Wolf (g by Casual Lies (USA)). 4 wins at 1600, 1900m, WRC IGT NZ Ltd H., Wanganui JC Peter O’Shanassy Memorial H., 2d WRC Hynds Pipe Systems Cup, 3d Wanganui JC Radioworks H. 2001 Child of Love (g by Casual Lies (USA)). Placed. 2002 (f by Casual Lies (USA)). 2003 (foal by Danske). 2004 (foal by Danske). 2005 Quick Steps (f by Chianti (Ire)). Winner at 1400m. 2006 Not served previous season 2007 Not served previous season 2008 JIMMY MAC (g by Zed). 7 wins 1200 to 3200m, $209,923, to 2015-16, CJC New Zealand Cup, [G3], Hawke’s Bay Dundeel All Aged Salver H., Redwood Spring Stayers H., Hastings Mail Mile H., Livamol Optimiser H., 2d Hawke’s Bay Trinity Hill Homage H., Good Luck Sacred Falls H., 3d CJC Metropolitan Trophy H., L. 2009 Not served previous season 2010 Not served previous season 2011 Not served previous season 2012 Dezzy Mac (g by Zed). Unraced. 2013 Not served previous season 2nd Dam ANNE OF STRATFORD, by Prince Echo (Ire). 9 wins 1150 to 1600m, $151,151, AuRC Newmarket H., L, Waikato RC Westminster Sprint H., L, Waipa RC Galilee S., L, AuRC DB Draught H., Paxus P.H., Avondale JC Kaipara Tavern S., Matamata Chronicle Fillies Sprint H., 2d AuRC Railway

H., [G1], Ladies Mile, [G3], Wayne Wilkinson Insurance Mile, L, Newmarket H., L, Rolls-Royce S., L, Tidal Light H., New Zealand Sprint H., 3d BOP RC Personalities’ S., L, Avondale Function Centre H. Half-sister to Will of Stratford. Dam of 3 foals, all raced, 2 winnersGo Annie Go (f by Racing is Fun (USA)). 2 wins. See above. Mami Blue (f by Conquistarose (USA)). Winner at 1510m in Aust. Dam of 3 winnersAngel Annie. 5 wins at 1100, 1200m, 3d QTC Tokyo H. Barwon Boy. 3 wins 1200 to 1700m in Aust. Acapulco. 3 wins 1200 to 1400m in Aust. Anne of Avon (f by Honor Grades (USA)). Started twice. Dam of 3 winnersHaengun Daewang. 10 wins 1200 to 2000m, $531,699 in KoreaClass 1 winner. Whodatap. Winner at 2000m, 3d Otago RC Dunedin Club Trophy. Much Better. 2 wins at 1300m, $149,507 in Macau. 3rd Dam AVON ANN, by Avon Valley (GB). 5 wins 2000 to 2200m, AuRC Summer Cup. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:ANNE OF STRATFORD (f Prince Echo (Ire)) 9 wins. See above. Will of Stratford (c Ring the Bell) 2 wins at 1300m, 3d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L. Oceanside. Winner at 2000m, 3d CJC Armourguard Security Apprentice Riders H. Dream Pride. 12 wins 800 to 1200m in Aust. Flashy N Quick. 4 wins at 1200, 1400m in Malaysia.Class 1 winner in Malaysia. Aniseed. Unraced. Dam of 4 winnersFlying Grange. 4 wins 1400 to 1650m, BTC Hoodoo Gurus H., 2d MRC Alway H., 3d QTC Lowan Star H. Producer. Ouzo. 2 wins at 1200m in Aust and Philippines. Dam of 4 winnersRoyal Gee. 18 wins 1000 to 1400m to 2014 in Philippines, Manila JC Maxims Sprint Trophy. 4th Dam MARY ANN, by Astraeus (Ire). 2 wins at 6f. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:Avon Ann. 5 wins. See above. 5th Dam SILVER CORAL, by Blue Coral (GB). Winner at 6f. Half-sister to TITIAN. Dam of 1 foal, 1 winnerMary Ann. 2 wins. See above.

(31) Counties Cup-G3 Avondale, November 21, NZ$100,000, Open Handicap, 2100m. 1 VAVASOUR, (D S Johnson 530kg) b f 4, Redoute’s Choice - Valpolicella by Red Ransom. Trainer: P J Williams. 2 Farm Boy, (S C Spratt 550kg) gr g 5, El Hermano - Lady of Oakview by Diamond Express. Trainer: T J Carter. 3 Authentic Paddy, (O P Bosson 59.50kg) b g 6, Howbaddouwantit - Authentic Cross by Cape Cross. Trainer: Ms L Latta. 0.2 len, 1.7 len, 2:10.84, Track Dead(6), 16 strs. VAVASOUR (14b) Bay filly foaled 2011 Sold 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $425,000 Breeder: G J Cranny, Frantic Bloodstock Ltd & Haunui Bloodstock Ltd, Auckland, NZ Owner: Barneswood Farm Ltd (S C Green & G C Beemsterboer)

Danzig

Pas de Nom

Danehill (USA)

His Majesty

Razyana

1 Spring Adieu

REDOUTE’S CHOICE B 1996

Bletchingly

Canny Lad

Jesmond Lass

Shantha’s Choice Dancing Show (USA)

Turn-to Nothirdchance Nashua Rarelea Sword Dancer Kerala Nearctic Bally Free 1 Northern Dancer 3 Sex Appeal Mill Reef Irish Lass Nijinsky Dancealot Crested Wave (USA) Lavender Hill

Bramalea

Red Ransom (USA)

Damascus

Arabia

Christmas Wind

VALPOLICELLA B 2004 Last Tycoon (IRE) Riesling

Try My Best Mill Princess Tights (USA)

Dopff

Starts

Nijinsky 3 Show Lady Hail to Reason

Roberto

Age

Nearctic Natalma Admiral’s Voyage Petitioner Ribot Flower Bowl Buckpasser Natalma Biscay Coogee (GB) Lunchtime (GB) Beautiful Dreamer 1 Northern Dancer Flaming Page Sir Ivor Best in Show

1 Northern Dancer

On the Rise Wins

2nds

3rds Earnings ($AUS)

3 (1)

2 (1)

1 (1)

8,000 111,500

5 1 (1) 1 70,950 14 4 (2) 5 (1) 1 (1) 190,450 REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) (Bay 1996-Stud 2000). 5 wins-2 at 2, MVRC Manikato S., [G1]. Champion Aust. Sire 3 times Sire of 1045 rnrs, 798 wnrs, 126 SW, inc. Miss Finland (STC Golden Slipper S., [G1]), Redoute’s Dancer, Stratum, Lankan Rupee, Samantha Miss, Majmu, Fashions Afield, Musir, Nadeem, God’s Own, Lotteria, Melito, Wylie Hall, Gallica, King’s Rose, Snitzel, Bonaria, Anamato, Royal Descent, Hampton Court, Dariana, Allez Wonder, etc. Dam VALPOLICELLA, by Red Ransom (USA). 3 wins-1 at 2-1600 to 2100m, $101,086, Manawatu Classic, [G3], AuRC Champagne S., L, Waikato RC Kaatoon H., 4th AuRC Soliloquy S., L, Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:2010 CATALONIA - VILANOVA (Aust.) (g by Commands). 3 wins-1 at 21100 to 2200m, $513,828, MRC Autumn Classic, [G2], BRC Grand Prix S., [G3], Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 2d BRC Champagne Classic, [G2], Sires’ Produce S., [G2], AuRC Barfoot & Thompson 2YO S., 3d Queensland Derby, [G1], ATC Craven P., [G3], Up and Coming S., [G3], Erindale Liquor November Topaz H., Tab.com.au H., Vinery Yearlings H., Dunkirk H., 4th BRC JJ Atkins S., [G1], AuRC Eclipse S., [G3], BRC Rough Habit P., [G3]. 2011 VAVASOUR (f by Redoute’s Choice). 4 wins 1600 to 2100m, $176,275, to 2015-16, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, [G2], Counties Cup, [G3], AuRC Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier H., 2d AuRC Royal S., [G2], Avondale 2YO Classic, Te Aroha JC Piako Rural Services 2YO H., 3d AuRC Soliloquy S., L, 4th AuRC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., [G3]. 2012 Celebrity Dream (f by Thorn Park). 2 wins at 1016, 1200m in 2015-16,

WATC Amelia Park 3YO P. 2013 Vinorules (f by Commands). Unraced. 2014 (f by Ocean Park). 2nd Dam RIESLING (NZ), by Last Tycoon (Ire). 4 wins 1500 to 2040m, VATC Savoir H., MVRC Acushla Marie H., VATC How Now H. Dam of 6 named foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:VALPOLICELLA (f by Red Ransom (USA)). 3 wins. See above. 3rd Dam DOPFF (NZ), by Tights (USA). 8 wins 1300 to 1900m, AuRC Bluebird Foods Trophy, [G2], Waikato RC Sprint H., L, Egmont RC Evergreen S., L, AuRC Cambridge Stud H., Waikato RC Rollo’s Marine H., Rotorua RC Linda Jones 3YO H. Half-sister to RIZON, READY TO LIFT, Whitford Hill, Hi Queen (dam of CURRIGEE), Ascendo (dam of SIR CLIVE, ASCENDING). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:Octapussy (f Octagonal (NZ)) 6 wins 1400 to 2000m, $227,420, STC Fine and Dandy Welter H., Waikato RC Hamilton Cup, Giovana H., Eastside Liquorland H., Taupo Cup, 2d BTC Doomben Cup, [G1], AJC Emancipation S., [G2], Cambridge JC Windsor Park Stud H., Rotorua RC Leisure World H., 3d AuRC Rogerson Racing Stables H., 4th Waikato RC International S., [G1]. Dam of 3 winnersPUSSY WILLOW (f O’Reilly) 2 wins at 2 at 1000, 1200m, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., [G2], 2d Whangarei RC 91.6 More FM H. PUSSY O’REILLY (f O’Reilly) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1400m, $165,402, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, AuRC TJ McKee Trophy H., Mark & Renee Marrying H., Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Cup, 2d Hawke’s Bay Makfi Challenge S., [G1], AuRC Westbury Classic, [G3], Waikato RC Foxbridge P., [G3], AuRC Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Cup, The Breeze H., Stella Artois H., Waikato RC Sails Motor Inn H., WRC Go Racing Syndication H., BOP RC Tauranga Hardware & Plumbing H., Counties RC Home of Motor Racing 2YO H., 3d Marton JC Power Farming Premier H., 4th AuRC Easter H., [G1], Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ S., [G2], Hawke’s Bay Gold Trail S., [G3]. Irion (f Danroad) 4 wins at 1300, 1600m to 2014-15, Hawke’s Bay Stella Artois Mile, MRC Isuzu Trucks P., Wairarapa RC Tui Backing a Winner Since 1889 H., 3d WRC Cuddle S., [G3], MRC Betty McDowell Elsternwick S., BOP RC Gartshore Construction H. Pineau. Winner at 1600m. Dam ofDANCER’S TALE (f Tale of the Cat (USA)) 4 wins-2 at 2-800 to 1300m to 2014-15, CJC Welcome S., L, WRC Gazley H., Wanganui JC 94.4 The Sound 2YO S., 2d Waikato RC Crombie Lockwood 2YO H., 3d WRC Wellesley S., L, 4th Wanganui JC Castletown S., L. 4th Dam ON THE RISE (NZ), by Crested Wave (USA). Winner at 1575m. Half-sister to KHAMACRUZ, SNOW CHIEF, Lacework (dam of SYBEEL, CHAMOIX), Regal Odyssey (dam of REGENT STREET). Dam of 15 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:DOPFF (f Tights (USA)) 8 wins. See above. RIZON (g Zabeel) 4 wins 1600 to 2400m, $349,011, MRC Herbert Power S., [G2], VRC Riverdale H., WRC Q5M H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, [G2], MRC Beau Gem H., Matamata RC Rich Hill Stud H., 3d AuRC Lindauer Special Reserve H.

(32) Armadillo S. (Canterbury S.)-L Riccarton, October 24, NZ$70,000, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1600m. 1 RISQUE, (M J Mc Nab 54.50kg) b f 3, Darci Brahma - So Explicit by Straight Strike. Trainer: S R Autridge. 2 Son of Maher (AUS), (L C Tiley 56.50kg) b c 3, Al Maher - Dance Hit by Tights. Trainer: M R Pitman. 3 Special Memories, (D M Walsh 54.50kg) b f 3, Fastnet Rock - Memories of You by Galileo. Trainer: S R Autridge. 1.3 len, 3.1 len, 1:35.50, Track Good(3), 10 strs. RISQUE (21a) Bay filly foaled 2012 Breeder: D P Bentata, Waikato, NZ Owner: The Oaks Stud

(33) Soliloquy S.-L Ellerslie, October 24, NZ$50,000, 3yoFillies Open Set, 1400m. 1 NO MORE TEARS, (M T Coleman 56.50kg) br f 3, Darci Brahma - Ocean of Tears by Minardi. Trainer: S B Marsh. 2 High Class, (L Magorrian 56.50kg) b f 3, Shocking - Mill Duckie by Magic Ring. Trainer: Ms J K Mahoney. 3 Secret Spirit, (C J Grylls 56.50kg) b f 3, Swiss Ace - Spirit of Sandford by Kilimanjaro. Trainer: L A O’Sullivan. 0.8 len, 2.1 len, 1:27.79, Track Slow(7), 10 strs. NO MORE TEARS (3j) Brown filly foaled 2012 Sold 2014 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $75,000 Breeder: D W Wallace, Central, NZ Owner: Go Racing Don’t Cry Syndicate (Mgr: Albert Bosma)

(34) Spring Classic H. (Easter Classic)-L Riccarton, October 24, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 2000m. 1 THE BISHOP, (D R Bothamley 590kg) b g 9, Yamanin Vital - Blessed Thee by Star Way. Trainer: A G Dennis. 2 Southern Sav, (L C Tiley 530kg) b g 6, Savabeel - Ride the Waves by Thunder Gulch. Trainer: M R Pitman. 3 Black Stockings, (D M Walsh 57.50kg) br f 7, Painted Black - Just Mickey by Little Brown Jug. Trainer: S J Woodsford. 1.3 len, 1.6 len, 2:02.33, Track Good(3), 11 strs. THE BISHOP (2b) Bay gelding foaled 2006 Breeder: Ravelston Stud Ltd, NZ Owner: A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis

(35) Wellesley S.-L Trentham, October 24, NZ$50,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1000m. 1 TENNESSEE, (S C Spratt 54.50kg) b f 2, Per Incanto - Bella Carolina by O’Reilly. Trainer: S J McKee. 2 Dontpokethetiger (AUS), (K A Myers 54.50kg) br f 2, Beneteau - La Lune by Dehere. Trainer: P J Rudkin. 3 Fortaleza, (M Cameron 54.50kg) b f 2, Darci Brahma - Bunyah by Distant View. Trainer: M D Moroney. 0.8 len, 1.6 len, 0:58.92, Track Dead(6), 10 strs. TENNESSEE (13a) Bay filly foaled 2013 Sold 2015 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $15,000 Breeder: S H R Davison, Waikato, NZ Owner: T A Green, T J McKee Onzm, Sir Colin Meads & Pinehaven Racing Ltd

(36) Feilding Gold Cup (Feilding Cup)-L Awapuni, October 31, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 2100m. 1 BLATHWAYT, (D S Johnson 53.50kg) gr g 6, Colombia - Miss Yachtie by Yachtie. Trainer: A R Macgregor. 2 Thorn Prince, (J Parkes 580kg) ch g 7, Thorn Park - Shinko Princess by Shinko King. Trainer: F J Auret. 3 Authentic Paddy, (R J Hannam 590kg) b g 6, Howbaddouwantit - Authentic Cross by Cape Cross. Trainer: Ms L Latta. 2 len, 2.1 len, 2:10.00, Track Dead(5), 16 strs. BLATHWAYT (13b) Grey gelding foaled 2009 Breeder: J M Jury, Central, NZ Owner: R Fokerd, Mrs V A Lackner & A R Macgregor

(37) Metropolitan Trophy H. (Metropolitan H.)-L Riccarton, November 7, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 2500m. 1 SOUTHERN SAV, (D G Bradley 530kg) b g 6, Savabeel - Ride the Waves by Thunder Gulch. Trainer: M R Pitman. 2 Blood Brotha, (J Parkes 540kg) b g 10, Danzighill - Laura Dee by Personal Escort. Trainer: R M Connors. 3 Jimmy Mac, (L J Allpress 530kg) b g 7, Zed - Go Annie Go by Racing is Fun. Trainer: G S Andrew. 2.3 len, 2.5 len, 2:35.54, Track Good(3), 14 strs. SOUTHERN SAV (8) Bay gelding foaled 2009 Breeder: Mrs D G Rogerson, Waikato, NZ Owner: Mrs E A & J G Carran, H B & Mrs K A Tapper

(38) Pegasus S.-L Riccarton, November 7, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 1000m. 1 RED DIRT GIRL, (D Prastiyou 530kg) ch f 6, Align - Harmonics by Bletchencore. Trainer: M P McCann. 2 Il Cavallo (AUS), (M T Coleman 53.50kg) b c 5, Choisir - Gold Chant by El Moxie. Trainer: M Fraser-Campin. 3 Miss Seton Sands (AUS), (R Cuneen 530kg) b f 4, Gonski - Whodat Cugat by King Cugat. Trainer: S J Woodsford. 0.1 len, 3.1 len, 0:56.45, Track Good(3), 11 strs. RED DIRT GIRL (8k) Chestnut filly foaled 2009 Breeder: Mrs E A Barlow, Waikato, NZ Owner: A J Clarke, M P McCann, T A McLeod, Ms C C Reid & K T Scott

(39) Sprint H. (Westminster H.)-L Te Rapa, November 7, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 1200m. 1 BARBARIC, (L Magorrian 570kg) ch g 7, Pins - Burnzees Magic by Kinjite. Trainer: S B Marsh. 2 Irish Moon, (C E Lammas 540kg) b g 6, O’Reilly - Moonstrummer by Stravinsky. Trainer: K S Kelso. 3 Procurement, (S T Collett 53.50kg) b f 5, O’Reilly - Procure by Centaine. Trainer: S B Marsh. 0.2 len, 0.5 len, 1:08.53, Track Good(3), 8 strs. BARBARIC (13a) Chestnut gelding foaled 2008 Breeder: Goodwood Stud Ltd, Central, NZ Owner: Goodwood Stud Ltd (Managers: R S & W P Fell)

(40) Welcome S. (CJC Welcome S.)-L Riccarton, November 14, NZ$46,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1000m. 1 SASSY ‘N’ SMART (AUS), (M Cameron 54.50kg) b f 2, Smart Missile - Panorama Ridge by Empire Maker. Trainer: S R Autridge. 2 What Choux Want, (O P Bosson 54.50kg) b f 2, Jimmy Choux - Bankside Belle by Volksraad. Trainer: Andrew Carston. 3 Dontpokethetiger (AUS), (K A Myers 54.50kg) br f 2, Beneteau - La Lune by Dehere. Trainer: P J Rudkin. 2.8 len, 3.8 len, 0:57.41, Track Good(3), 6 strs. SASSY ‘N’ SMART (AUS) (23b) Bay filly foaled 2013 Sold 2015 William Inglis Sydney Easter Yearling Sale. Price: $150,000 Breeder: Arrowfield Group Pty Ltd NSW Owner: Te Akau Sassy ‘n’ Smart Syndicate (Mgr: D C Ellis)

(41) Counties Bowl H.-L Avondale, November 21, NZ$50,000, Open Handicap, 1100m. 1 CAELLUM, (T D Thornton 530kg) b g 7, Fast ‘n’ Famous - Cheetie by Felix the Cat. Trainer: N P Bishara. 2 Statham, (G L Cooksley 53.50kg) blk g 6, Danroad - Polyana by Pyrus. Trainer: S C Lucock. 3 Riding Shotgun, (A B Collett 530kg) ch g 4, Iffraaj - Exquisitely by Snippets. Trainer: S J McKee. 0.5 len, 0.7 len, 1:04.89, Track Dead(6), 11 strs. CAELLUM (13a) Bay gelding foaled 2008 Breeder: A P & Mrs C A Smith, Auckland, NZ Owner: J W Biddick, N P Bishara, Mrs C J & T Buttimore, Mrs C A Smith & K Snell

(42) Murdoch Newell S. (Counties Challenge S.)-L Avondale, November 21, NZ$50,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1100m. 1 THE SOULTAKER, (O P Bosson 56.50kg) gr c 2, Iffraaj - Miranda Miss by Reset. Trainer: Ms D Logan. 2 Manolo Blahniq, (M Cameron 56.50kg) b c 2, Jimmy Choux - Floramour by More Than Ready. Trainer: C W Thornton. 3 Cavallucci, (L Magorrian 56.50kg) br g 2, Showcasing - Callymanjaro by Kilimanjaro. Trainer: G K Sanders. 0.2 len, 5.2 len, 1:05.09, Track Dead(4), 8 strs. THE SOULTAKER (13a) Grey colt foaled 2013 Sold 2015 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. Price: $50,000 Breeder: G W & Mrs M W Simon, Waikato, NZ Owner: G D Lemon, Mrs D M Logan, I Pearson, G W & Mrs M W Simon & D K T Tay

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KARAKA 2016

STATISTICS

NEW ZEALAND-BRED WINNERS OVERSEAS All racing outside New Zealand and Australia is covered in this section. In all cases the latest overseas name of the horse is shown as well as its previous New Zealand name. All money is shown in New Zealand dollars.

HONG KONG 22-Oct-2015: Happy Valley BO DUKE, B. g. 2010, Bachelor Duke (USA) — Miss is Brash, by Deputy Governor (USA), HK$456,000 IDYLLIC WIND, Ch. g. 2008, Towkay (AUS) — Wake Up Suzie, by Hereward the Wake (USA), HK$342,000 TEN FLAMES, B. g. 2010, O’Reilly — Queen to Be (AUS), by King’s Theatre (IRE), HK$456,000 25-Oct-2015: Sha Tin FABULOUS ONE, B. g. 2011, Elusive City (USA) — Beautiful Unicorn, by Faltaat (USA), HK$456,000 01-Nov-2015: Happy Valley BIG IRON - GENERAL IRON (H.K.), B. g. 2009, Towkay (AUS) — Plaything, by Victory Dance (IRE), HK$664,050 CRAIG’S FORTUNE, Ch. g. 2010, Coats Choice (AUS) — Illusive Hope, by Spectrum (IRE), HK$456,000 PHOTON WILLIE, B. g. 2009, High Chaparral (IRE) — Sorestan, by Volksraad (GB), HK$664,050 08-Nov-2015: Sha Tin CLASSIC JEWELLERY, Br. g. 2008, O’Reilly — Paolino, by Housebuster (USA), HK$456,000 *TOP ACT, B. g. 2010, O’Reilly — Shemiyra (IRE), by In the Wings (GB), HK$1,710,000 11-Nov-2015: Happy Valley DR BACHELOR - DRAGON BACHELOR (H.K.), Ch. g. 2008, Bachelor Duke (USA) — Kadesa, by Zabeel, HK$456,000 SAFARI MAGIC, Br. g. 2008, O’Reilly — Pyjamas, by Centaine (AUS), HK$342,000 14-Nov-2015: Sha Tin BRILLIANT DIAMOND - DIAMOND KING (H.K.), B. or Br. g. 2011, O’Reilly — The Dazzler, by Centaine (AUS), HK$456,000 GOLD PRECIOUS, B. g. 2010, Shamardal (USA) — Twist My Heart (USA), by Dayjur (USA), HK$342,000 JOLLY JOLLY, B. g. 2011, Stratum (AUS) — Paolino, by Housebuster (USA), HK$456,000 TERRIFIC MASTER, Ch. g. 2010, Sakhee’s Secret (GB) — Grove Nymph, by Grosvenor, HK$664,051 WOLF RUN - GLAMOROUS RYDER (H.K.), B. g. 2008, Bachelor Duke (USA) — Dreaming of Summer, by Blues Traveller (IRE), HK$342,000 21-Nov-2015: Sha Tin ALL MY GAIN, Gr. g. 2010, Any Suggestion (AUS) — Welbee Kyros, by Towkay (AUS), HK$456,000 KING HALO - TRAVEL RENYI (H.K.), B. g. 2010, Shinko King (IRE) — Halos, by My Halo (ARG), HK$664,050

KOREA 08-Nov-2015: Seoul READY KHAN, B. or Br. c. 2012, Perfectly Ready (AUS) — Accidentallyinlove, by Cape Cross (IRE), K$30,250,000

MACAU 23-Oct-2015: Macau CAPTAIN GENUKI, B. g. 2007, Captain Rio (GB) — Genuki, by Woodborough (USA), M$108,000 DIAMOND ROCKET, B. g. 2009, Elusive City (USA) — Gracin, by Keeper (AUS), M$129,600 SPEED OF KING, Ch. g. 2010, Pentire (GB) — Spinalign, by Align (AUS), M$113,400 30-Oct-2015: Macau VOGUISH, B. c. 2007, Towkay (AUS) — Finnegans Choice, by Creese (GB), M$129,600 31-Oct-2015: Macau GREAT RIVER, Ch. g. 2011, Thewayyouare (USA) — Ella’s Cat (AUS), by Catbird (AUS), M$91,800 THE MIGHTY, B. g. 2010, Faltaat (USA) — Tycoon Joy, by Last Tycoon (IRE), M$129,600 VALIANT SOLDIER, B. g. 2011, Keeper (AUS) — Bye Bye Affair (USA), by Black Tie Affair (IRE), M$205,200 07-Nov-2015: Macau ACHILLES SWORD, B. g. 2011, Fast ‘n’ Famous (AUS) — Pantomime, by Pins (AUS), M$159,300 HAPPY BUNNY, B. g. 2011, Fully Fledged — Marie de France, by Howbaddouwantit (USA), M$108,000

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LUCKY AND HEALTHY, Ch. c. 2012, Makfi (GB) — Keep the Passion, by Keeper (AUS), M$243,000 SO SWEET, Br. g. 2011, Savabeel (AUS) — Jalor, by No Excuse Needed (GB), M$129,600 13-Nov-2015: Macau RAYDEN, Ch. g. 2010, Captain Rio (GB) — On Top, by Generous (IRE), M$129,600 TOTAL MANAGEMENT, B. g. 2009, Zizou (AUS) — Priorite, by Zabeel, M$159,300 YUMMY YUMMY, B. g. 2010, Thano (ARG) — Ima Akbar, by Al Akbar (AUS), M$108,000 15-Nov-2015: Macau *SANDTOP, B. g. 2011, Henrythenavigator (USA) — Flawless, by Zabeel, M$378,000

MALAYSIA 24-Oct-2015: Perak TC LIGHTNING ROD, Ch. g. 2010, Captain Rio (GB) — Poeiti, by Amazing Dancer (USA), Rgt.9,963 25-Oct-2015: Penang TC AGUERO, Ch. g. 2010, Shinko King (IRE) — Agnelli, by Faltaat (USA), Rgt.9,963 LUCKY MONEY, Ch. g. 2009, Soviet Flash (IRE) — Pink Melody (IRE), by Stop the Music (USA), Rgt.9,963 VICTORY MARCH, Br. g. 2010, Viking Ruler (AUS) — Moire, by Crested Wave (USA), Rgt.9,963 31-Oct-2015: Selangor TC BIG GALLANT, B. g. 2007, Savabeel (AUS) — Laa Tansaa, by Danehill (USA), Rgt.12,200 GOOD MUMMY, B. f. 2009, Thano (ARG) — Pennies’n Promises, by Pentire (GB), Rgt.30,500 HAHA BABE, B. g. 2009, Quorum — Royal Jumble, by Karensky (USA), Rgt.9,760 RIGHTEO, B. g. 2009, Coats Choice (AUS) — O’Right, by O’Reilly, Rgt.21,960 01-Nov-2015: Penang TC OUR FRIENDLY DIVA, Br. f. 2007, Danroad (AUS) — Pearly Gates, by Kashani (USA), Rgt.19,372 WORLD HARMONY, B. or Br. g. 2010, Fast ‘n’ Famous (AUS) — Abracadabra, by O’Reilly, Rgt.24,907 08-Nov-2015: Selangor TC ECLIPSE’S SECRET, Ch. g. 2011, Sakhee’s Secret (GB) — Lady Lavish, by Traditionally (USA), Rgt.21,960 HARRYS PAL, B. g. 2006, Ishiguru (USA) — Pompeii Kingdom, by Pompeii Court (USA), Rgt.39,650 TAKEAIM, B. g. 2009, Towkay (AUS) — Might Be, by Zabeel, Rgt.12,200 15-Nov-2015: Perak TC EXCELLENT GOAL, Ch. g. 2006, Black Minnaloushe (USA) — Miss Sacha, by Kaapstad, Rgt.9,963 JOYFUL, B. g. 2008, Howbaddouwantit (USA) — Maplewood, by Oregon (USA), Rgt.19,372 21-Nov-2015: Selangor TC FRANKLY MY DEAR, Ch. g. 2010, My Halo (ARG) — Hurricane Strike (AUS), by Hurricane Sky (AUS), Rgt.21,960 JALAN KING, Ch. g. 2009, Thorn Park (AUS) — Katie’s Dream, by Senor Pete (USA), Rgt.12,200 WOW, B. g. 2011, O’Reilly — Rockelle (AUS), by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), Rgt.30,500

SOUTH AFRICA 31-Oct-2015: Turffontein *THE CENTENARY, B. or Br. f. 2011, Mastercraftsman (IRE) — Diamantaire, by Montjeu (IRE), R156,250

SINGAPORE 25-Oct-2015: Singapore TC ELISE, B. g. 2012, Faltaat (USA) — Tongariro (AUS), by Nadeem (AUS), S$40,162 GILT COMPLEX, B. g. 2011, Gold Centre (AUS) — San Ysabeel, by Zabeel, S$31,860 HORSE WARRIOR, B. g. 2010, Keeper (AUS) — Inshelucky, by Volksraad (GB), S$20,178 LASER STORM, B. g. 2010, Lucky Owners — Miss Ivanovic (AUS), by Reenact (AUS), S$42,480

MANGATOETOENUI, B. f. 2011, Battle Paint (USA) — Scorched Silk, by Lord Ballina (AUS), S$40,162 NINETYSEVENEMPEROR, B. g. 2011, Thorn Park (AUS) — L’Accord, by Golan (IRE), S$20,178 NOVA WARRIOR, Br. g. 2011, Bachelor Duke (USA) — Muppy (AUS), by Snaadee (USA), S$31,860 30-Oct-2015: Singapore TC DELFYNE, B. f. 2010, Rusty Spur (USA) — Zedcar (AUS), by Zeditave (AUS), S$18,742 FOLLOW THE KING, Ch. g. 2009, My Halo (ARG) — Dance Tribune (USA), by Nureyev (USA), S$18,742 MURRAYFIELD, B. c. 2012, Pins (AUS) — O’Really, by Centaine (AUS), S$40,162 MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS, Ch. g. 2009, Captain Rio (GB) — Golden Sparkle, by Gold Brose (AUS), S$42,480 01-Nov-2015: Singapore TC BIGCAT RHAPSODY, B. g. 2008, Darci Brahma — The Lions Roar, by Western Symphony (USA), S$18,742 CACTUS JACK, B. g. 2011, Iffraaj (GB) — Royal Show, by Deputy Governor (USA), S$34,807 CLIP THE TICKET, Ch. g. 2011, Swiss Ace (AUS) — Gypsy Jewels (AUS), by Jade Robbery (USA), S$31,860 JIMMY REA, B. g. 2011, Thewayyouare (USA) — Maureen Terese, by Stravinsky (USA), S$66,937 LIM’S BULLET, B. g. 2011, Battle Paint (USA) — Bronte, by Made of Gold (USA), S$31,860 LINCOLN ROAD, B. g. 2011, Swiss Ace (AUS) — Moonlight Lily (AUS), by Redoute’s Choice (AUS), S$31,860 MIGHTY WARRIOR, B. g. 2011, Savabeel (AUS) — Pin Oak (SAF), by Fort Wood (USA), S$53,100 ROSEGOLD, B. g. 2011, Elusive City (USA) — Hermitage, by Generous (IRE), S$18,742 06-Nov-2015: Singapore TC CASING ROYAL, Br. c. 2012, Showcasing (GB) — Icy Bubbles, by One Cool Cat (USA), S$34,807 GOLDEN CURL, Ch. g. 2008, Pentire (GB) — Forsaken Gold (AUS), by Tierce (AUS), S$53,100 KING SAVINSKY, B. g. 2010, Savabeel (AUS) — Lynisky, by Stravinsky (USA), S$20,178 WEALTH PRINCE - NINETYSEVEN GOLD (SING.), Br. g. 2011, Sufficient — Wealth Star, by Senor Pete (USA), S$31,860 13-Nov-2015: Singapore TC A LOT IN HAND, B. g. 2011, Mr. Nancho (ARG) — A Little Attitude, by Seven Figures (USA), S$18,742 FEDERER, B. g. 2011, Swiss Ace (AUS) — Black Cat, by Black Minnaloushe (USA), S$31,860 NOVA STRIKE, Ch. g. 2012, Red Giant (USA) — La Panthere, by Generous (IRE), S$31,860 15-Nov-2015: Singapore TC BAHANA, B. g. 2011, Elusive City (USA) — Khales, by Don Eduardo, S$31,860 ELISE, B. g. 2012, Faltaat (USA) — Tongariro (AUS), by Nadeem (AUS), S$40,162 O’WHAT A FEELING, B. g. 2012, O’Reilly — Hooked Ona Feeling, by Zabeel, S$40,162 ROOM FOR EXCUSE, B. c. 2010, No Excuse Needed (GB) — Ombre Rose, by O’Reilly, S$42,480 20-Nov-2015: Singapore TC ALLEZ, B. g. 2011, Darci Brahma — Ajfan (USA), by Woodman (USA), S$18,742 KAM’S COMET, Br. g. 2011, Danroad (AUS) — It’s Spring Again (AUS), by Last Tycoon (IRE), S$53,100 RUAPEHU, B. g. 2010, Stravinsky (USA) — Special Diamond, by Zabeel, S$31,860 THE DEEP SOUTH - OVER EASY (SING.), Br. g. 2008, Darci Brahma — Southern Cry, by Kaapstad, S$18,742 22-Nov-2015: Singapore TC BOURBON GOLDMAN, Br. g. 2009, Gallant Guru (AUS) — Zerperfluous, by Zerpour (IRE), S$53,100 DAAD’S THE WAY, Br. g. 2005, Istidaad (USA) — Rodeo Rose, by Prince of Praise, S$18,742 LADRONE, B. g. 2011, Nicconi (AUS) — Betchacan (AUS), by King Cugat (USA), S$34,807 MR NEVERMIND, B. g. 2012, Iffraaj (GB) — Speedalot, by Prized (USA), S$40,162 PRATT STREET, B. g. 2012, Bel Esprit (AUS) — Blue Quail (AUS), by Bluebird (USA), S$40,162

LEADING NEW ZEALAND SIRES SEASON 2015/2016 GENERAL SIRES This listing of the leading New Zealand sires by earnings includes stakes performance (shown in brackets), and percentages are given for winners to runners, stakeswinners to runners and total stakeshorses (winners and placegetters) to runners. The top earner for each horse is shown with its particular individual earnings. Information in this section is for the season from 1/8/15 to 29/11/15 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes. Previous Sns Ranking 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15

Stallion, Year, Sire

Runners

Winners % Wns % SW (SWs) /Rnrs /Rns

Wins Pl. % Stks Horses 2015/16 (Swins) (SP) /Runners Earn. $NZ Top Earner

Season Earnings $NZ

2 3 24 35 44 15 7 12 4 6

2 1 22 30 29 4 6 7 3 14

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Darci Brahma (NZ), 2002, by Danehill (USA) Savabeel, 2001, by Zabeel (NZ) Zed (NZ), 2002, by Zabeel (NZ) Pentire (GB), 1992, by Be My Guest (USA) Colombia (NZ), 1996, by Zabeel (NZ) Iffraaj (GB), 2001, by Zafonic (USA) Keeper, 1997, by Danehill (USA) Thorn Park, 1999, by Spinning World (USA) Pins, 1996, by Snippets Bachelor Duke (USA), 2001, by Miswaki (USA)

89 80 51 35 17 91 95 52 63 59

24 26 21 8 3 22 24 12 24 18

(4) (3) (1) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (2)

27.0 32.5 41.2 22.9 17.6 24.2 25.3 23.1 38.1 30.5

4.5 3.8 2.0 2.9 11.8 3.3 1.1 3.8 3.2

29 31 31 13 7 25 27 14 27 19

(5) (4) (1) (1) (4) (3) (1) (2) (2)

2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

10.1 5.0 2.0 2.9 11.8 6.6 4.2 5.8 3.2 5.1

$891,375 $715,440 $515,490 $481,300 $475,150 $515,000 $439,150 $399,341 $398,545 $333,031

Risque (NZ) Kawi (NZ) Jimmy Mac (NZ) Xtravagant (NZ) Addictive Habit (NZ) Serena Miss (NZ) Illuminati (NZ) Amarula (NZ) Miss Alice (NZ) Scapolo (NZ)

$229,725 $163,125 $198,250 $251,750 $368,250 $117,500 $59,625 $99,685 $56,675 $56,125

14 8 18 - 108 63 73 25 13 19 14 5 - 109 12 19 22 - 36 1 1 1 - 104 23 27 17

12 37 8 16 9 21 41 5 39 47

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

No Excuse Needed (GB), 1998, by Machiavellian (USA) Alamosa (NZ), 2004, by O’Reilly (NZ) Perfectly Ready, 2002, by More Than Ready (USA) Elusive City (USA), 2000, by Elusive Quality (USA) Tavistock (NZ), 2005, by Montjeu (IRE) Shinko King (IRE), 1991, by Fairy King (USA) Guillotine (NZ), 2004, by Montjeu (IRE) O’Reilly (NZ), 1993, by Last Tycoon (IRE) Mastercraftsman (IRE), 2006, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) Towkay, 1994, by Last Tycoon (IRE)

47 53 58 34 55 51 34 68 41 31

15 14 13 12 23 14 9 13 10 8

(1) (3)

31.9 26.4 22.4 35.3 41.8 27.5 26.5 19.1 24.4 25.8

2.1 5.7

17 17 17 16 26 17 10 16 16 10

(1) 15 0 (3) 16 0 13 0 7 0 (1) 14 0 14 0 (1) 5 0 20 0 9 0 12 0

2.1 5.7

$315,180 $356,825 $266,580 $255,835 $302,415 $225,075 $197,100 $265,352 $221,710 $181,385

Timy Tyler (NZ) Strada Cavallo (NZ) Vicki Anne (NZ) Torba (NZ) Hasselhoof (NZ) Close Up (NZ) Allez Eagle (NZ) Mary Quant (NZ) Sacred Master (NZ) Heni (NZ)

$75,750 $90,600 $44,960 $48,125 $48,275 $45,925 $92,750 $27,900 $51,570 $53,095

13 25 77 35 20 31 99 27 15 82

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

High Chaparral (IRE), 1999, by Sadler’s Wells (USA) Fastnet Rock, 2001, by Danehill (USA) Civics, 1999, by Danehill (USA) Swiss Ace, 2004, by Secret Savings (USA) Captain Rio (GB), 1999, by Pivotal (GB) Any Suggestion, 2001, by Lion Hunter Battle Paint (USA), 2004, by Tale of the Cat (USA) Postponed (USA), 1997, by Summer Squall (USA) Gallant Guru, 2002, by Montjeu (IRE) Stravinsky (USA), 1996, by Nureyev (USA)

33 23 12 35 40 53 18 36 57 19

12 6 5 11 9 11 5 7 14 6

$195,395 $181,935 $176,275 $192,650 $200,505 $164,215 $156,550 $182,260 $204,405 $151,500

Madam Victoria (NZ) Ringo (NZ) Celebrity Miss (NZ) Secret Spirit (NZ) Kindaleica (NZ) I Suggest (NZ) Battle Time (NZ) Consensus (NZ) Grey Guru (NZ) El Chico (NZ)

$20,425 $60,675 $79,875 $78,000 $51,250 $24,765 $90,000 $64,500 $31,000 $93,075

17 7 4 39 107 6 2 3 15

25 9 125 5 20 16 114 13

3 2 54 16 30 10 5 7 4 9

40 23 66 10 91 67 - 137 12 20 32 39 22 14 69 32 18 49

(1) (1)

(1) (1) (1) (1) (1)

36.4 26.1 41.7 31.4 22.5 20.8 27.8 19.4 24.6 31.6

1.8 2.9

8.3 2.9 2.5 2.8 5.3

12 7 9 15 10 13 5 12 18 7

(1) (2) (1) (1) (1)

28 22 12 11 4 22 20 17 11 16

9 4 1 9 17 8 6 5 14 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1.8 2.9 7.4

3.0 17.4 8.3 5.7 5.0 5.6 2.8 1.8 10.5

BROODMARE SIRES Information in this section is for the season from 1/8/15 to 29/11/15 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes. Previous Sns Ranking 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15

Stallion, Year, Sire

3 4 2 1 65 8 5 56 7 17

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Zabeel (NZ), 1986, by Sir Tristram (IRE) Volksraad (GB), 1988, by Green Desert (USA) O’Reilly (NZ), 1993, by Last Tycoon (IRE) Centaine, 1980, by Century Sky Chase (NZ), 1984, by Star Way (GB) Stravinsky (USA), 1996, by Nureyev (USA) Pins, 1996, by Snippets Straight Strike (USA), 1977, by Mr. Prospector (USA) Grosvenor (NZ), 1979, by Sir Tristram (IRE) Prized (USA), 1986, by Kris S (USA)

41 10 11 16 102 58 138 125 31 24 19 10 25 43 17 40 66 87 69 91 11 37 30 19 - 110 51 64 - 22 72 26 15 18 26 57 75 13 11

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

7 7 23 36 - 126 122 116

21 22 23 24 25

1 4 12 2 88 40 58 18 3 27

1 8 4 3 47 30 11 32 5 20

1 4 2 3 42 12 16 79 10 27

15 36 90 49

13 62 14 77 71

Runners

Winners % Wns % SW (SWs) /Rnrs /Rns

103 76 98 80 5 50 63 27 56 33

30 21 33 23 2 15 18 6 17 7

(2) (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) (2) (1)

Cape Cross (IRE), 1994, by Green Desert (USA) Racing is Fun (USA), 1979, by Olympiad King (USA) Pentire (GB), 1992, by Be My Guest (USA) Kingdom Bay (NZ), 1981, by Otehi Bay Classic Fame (USA), 1986, by Nijinsky (CAN) Lord Ballina, 1979, by Bletchingly Black Minnaloushe (USA), 1998, by Storm Cat (USA) More Than Ready (USA), 1997, by Southern Halo (USA) Personal Escort (USA), 1991, by Mr. Prospector (USA) Montjeu (IRE), 1996, by Sadler’s Wells (USA)

26 4 48 20 5 26 21 14 41 36

6 1 8 6 3 6 4 3 10 10

(1) (1)

Kaapstad (NZ), 1984, by Sir Tristram (IRE) Diamond Express (NZ), 1992, by Success Express (USA) Blues Traveller (IRE), 1990, by Bluebird (USA) Howbaddouwantit (USA), 1995, by Rahy (USA) Danzero, 1991, by Danehill (USA)

57 8 18 21 19

9 3 5 7 6

(1)

(1) (2) (2) (1)

29.1 27.6 33.7 28.8 40.0 30.0 28.6 22.2 30.4 21.2

1.9 2.6 1.0 1.3 20.0 4.0 3.2 3.7

23.1 25.0 16.7 30.0 60.0 23.1 19.0 21.4 24.4 27.8

3.8 25.0

3.0

5.0 40.0 9.5 7.1

15.8 37.5 27.8 33.3 31.6

Wins Pl. % Stks Horses 2015/16 (Swins) (SP) /Runners Earn. $NZ Top Earner

35 24 40 26 5 18 23 9 19 9

(2) 8 1 (2) 8 1 (1) 20 0 (1) 0 0 (3) 0 1 (2) 5 1 (2) 11 0 (2) 0 1 0 0 (1) 0 0

2.9 3.9 6.1 1.3 20.0 6.0 3.2 3.7

10 4 12 9 5 8 6 3 12 11

(1) (1)

3.8 25.0

(1) (2) (2) (1)

10 5 10 10 9

0 0 11 0 0 0 2 3 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 4 0

0 0 0 0 0

3.0

5.0 40.0 9.5 7.1

4.8

Season Earnings $NZ

$788,180 $537,748 $535,447 $462,182 $383,100 $408,739 $414,885 $281,800 $248,660 $215,065

Xtravagant (NZ) Kawi (NZ) Tennessee (NZ) Gagarin (NZ) Addictive Habit (NZ) Julinsky Prince (NZ) Timy Tyler (NZ) Risque (NZ) Hezanakilad (NZ) Dezzies Dream (NZ)

$251,750 $163,125 $44,750 $89,000 $368,250 $128,750 $75,750 $229,725 $22,500 $54,435

$234,485 $209,000 $248,355 $190,795 $180,975 $173,400 $213,030 $170,490 $172,835 $176,066

Authentic Paddy (NZ) Jimmy Mac (NZ) Saint Emilion (NZ) Ryan Mark (NZ) El Chico (NZ) Tallyho Twinkletoe (NZ) Amarula (NZ) Serena Miss (NZ) Grey Guru (NZ) Mime (NZ)

$99,850 $198,250 $51,570 $90,750 $93,075 $43,750 $99,685 $117,500 $31,000 $35,775

$160,905 $164,425 $139,770 $139,475 $132,450

Saint Kitt (NZ) Battle Time (NZ) Reka (NZ) Salamanca (NZ) Krase (NZ)

$22,000 $90,000 $63,000 $33,775 $40,000

2YO SIRES Information in this section is for the season from 1/8/15 to 29/11/15 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes. *denotes first season sire Previous Sns Ranking 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15

7 -

20 -

2 4

2 1 87 6 81 4

Stallion, Year, Sire

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Per Incanto (USA), 2004, by Street Cry (IRE) Smart Missile, 2008, by Fastnet Rock Jimmy Choux (NZ), 2007, by Thorn Park Showcasing (GB), 2007, by Oasis Dream (GB) Beneteau, 2007, by Redoute’s Choice Iffraaj (GB), 2001, by Zafonic (USA) Sebring, 2005, by More Than Ready (USA) Echoes of Heaven, 2007, by Encosta de Lago Pour Moi (IRE), 2008, by Montjeu (IRE) Thewayyouare (USA), 2005, by Kingmambo (USA)

Runners

5 1 8 7 1 2 1 3 1 3

Winners % Wns % SW (SWs) /Rnrs /Rns

1 (1) 20.0 20.0 1 (1) 100.0 100.0 1 12.5 2 28.6 0 2 (1) 100.0 50.0 1 100.0 1 33.3 1 100.0 0

Wins Pl. % Stks Horses 2015/16 (Swins) (SP) /Runners Earn. $NZ Top Earner

2 (1) 2 (1) 1 2 0 2 (1) 1 1 1 0

1 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 1

0 20.0 0 100.0 0 25.0 0 14.3 0 100.0 0 50.0 0 0 0 0

$41,525 $39,060 $36,160 $27,535 $15,250 $45,025 $10,935 $7,865 $6,775 $6,625

Tennessee (NZ) Sassy ‘n’ Smart What Choux Want (NZ) Caorunn (NZ) Dontpokethetiger Xiong Feng (NZ) Majestic Champion (NZ) The Duke of Jazz (NZ) Just You (NZ) Retallick (NZ)

Season Earnings $NZ

$39,060 $39,060 $23,435 $10,210 $15,250 $34,590 $10,935 $7,425 $6,775 $4,875

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