Karaka 2021 - Book 1

SHAMEXPRESS (NZ) (Bay 2009-Stud 2014). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Leading NZ First Season Sire in 2017-18. Sire of 100 rnrs, 51 wnrs, inc. SW Embrace Me (MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3), Cyber Attack, London Express, Qiji Express - Happy Qiji (H.K.), SP Diva Express and of Hard Press, Dune Field, Bothered, Coventina Bay, Dor Dor, Express Dreams, Express Fantasy, Fairy Me Home, Gunga Din, Tiny Terror, etc.

1st dam

WALTZ IN THE PARK, by Thorn Park. Placed at 3 in NZ and Aust. Sister to TE AKAU ROSE, three-quarter-sister to ALBERTON PARK, MAGIC BRIAR, half-sister to Alberton Princess (dam of BRUTAL, TALARIA), Dancing Bridges (dam of TESTARHYTHM), Alberton Rose (dam of CAVALRY ROSE). This is her sixth foal. Dam of four foals to race, two winners-

Beerinawineglass (f. by Mastercraftsman). Winner at 1400m, 2d BRC Doomben 10000 P.

Yulong Express (g. by Shamexpress). Winner at 1200m in Singapore.

Switch Play (c. by Shamexpress). Placed at 2 in 2019-20, 3d ATC Too Darn Hot at Darley 2YO H.

Shammgod (f. by Shamexpress). Placed at 3 in 2019-20 in Aust.

2nd dam

STRAUSSBRIDGE, by Straussbrook. 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, Counties Challenge S., L. Half-sister to ALBERTON STAR (dam of LADY ALBERTON, ALBERTON PARK), SIR ALBERTON, Alberton Magic (dam of MAGIC BRIAR). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

TE AKAU ROSE (Thorn Park). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$131,335, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 2d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, Wanganui JC Fillies' S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

Wassergeist (Fastnet Rock). 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust. and Singapore, MRC Chandler Macleod P., 3d MRC Gothic S., L.

Shapita (Foxwedge). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$91,790, WATC Yellowglen H., 2d WATC Placid Ark S., L, 4th WATC Burgess Queen S., L.

Alberton Princess (Golan). 2 wins at 1400m, Counties RC Briscoes Pukekohe H., 3d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

BRUTAL (O'Reilly). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, A$2,632,150, to 2019-20, ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2, VRC Antler Luggage P., L, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, MRC Ladbrokes.com.au 2YO H., 2d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, Southern Cross S., Gr.3.

TALARIA (O'Reilly). Winner at 2 at 1100m, Counties RC Murdoch Newell S., L.

Dancing Bridges (Danske). Winner at 2 at 1200m, STC Vodka Cruiser 2YO H., 2d AJC Reginald Allen H., L, 3d AJC TL Baillieu H., L. Dam of-

TESTARHYTHM (Testa Rossa). 5 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1350m, A$342,250, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, ATC Latch-On Education Program H., Perfection Fresh H., 3d STC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3.

Alberton Rose. 3 wins at 1200m, Waikato RC Ready to Run Sale H. Dam of-

CAVALRY ROSE (Charge Forward). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, A$437,750, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, 2d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L. Producer.