Karaka 2021 - Book 1

TAVISTOCK (NZ) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Champion Sire in Hong Kong in 2015-16. Sire of 486 rnrs, 319 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. SW Werther (HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Volkstok'n'barrell, Johnny Get Angry, Toffee Tongue, The Holy One, Tavidream - Circuit Glory (H.K.), Hasselhoof, Tomelilla, Hiflyer, Gobstopper, Pacorus, Infantry, Avisto, Longchamp, Nymph Monte, etc.

1st dam

ALERIA, by Fastnet Rock. Placed at 3. Sister to Thorondor. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE, by Rubiton. 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1600m, A$305,675, SAJC Laelia S., L, Dequetteville S., L, VRC Cleanevent Sustainability H., MVRC Leilani Classic, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, Manihi Classic, L, 3d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, 4th SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, VRC PFD Food Services S., Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., L. Half-sister to EAGLE WAY, ASSERTIVE EAGLE, SOARESSA (dam of THERMAL CURRENT, FOREVER FREE). Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 1 winner, inc:-

Thorondor (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1050m, A$142,150, SAJC Darley 2YO H., Alan Sheppard Construction 2YO H., 2d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, SAJC Fleurieu Milk Company H., 4th MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

WEDGETAIL EAGLE, by Lure. 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, MVRC Dulcie 2YO H., SAJC San Siro 2YO H. Half-sister to Big on Broadway, La Viscomtessa. Dam of 14 named foals, 13 to race, 12 winners, inc:-

EAGLE WAY (More Than Ready). 8 wins-3 in succession-1600m to 2400m, A$517,750, HK$20,930,000, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, January Cup, Gr.3, 2d HKJC Chairman's Trophy, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, 3d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-twice, Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Ladies' Purse, Gr.3, Centenary Vase, Gr.3, 4th HKJC Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1, Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, HKJC Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3.

ASSERTIVE EAGLE (Danewin). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1540m, A$271,750, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Producer.

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (Rubiton). 4 wins. See above.

SOARESSA (Twining). 4 wins at 1050m, 1200m, A$183,480, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MRC Australasian Shopfitting P., SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park H., 2d VRC Straight Six H., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L. Dam of-

THERMAL CURRENT (Exceed and Excel). 8 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$938,975, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, VRC Absolut S., L, MRC WJ Adams H., L, MRC Hareeba S., L, 2d VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Bel Esprit S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Zeditave S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Doveton S., L, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 4th VRC Century S., L, MVRC Abell S., L, MRC Christmas S., L.

FOREVER FREE (Exceed and Excel). 3 wins in succession at 2 at 1050m, 1100m, A$196,550, in 2019-20, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L.