Karaka 2021 - Book 1

SHOCKING (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2011). 7 wins from 1300m to 3200m, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1. Sire of 239 rnrs, 123 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. SW Fanatic (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), Surprise Baby, Chocante, The Hassler - Circuit Hassler (H.K.), Camino Rocoso, Shocking Luck - Zilong (H.K.), Soleseifei, Ticket to Ride, Formidable - Tianchi Monster (H.K.), Pure Pride, SP Tibetan, Vegas Jewel, Zelenski, Arctic Shock, Hello M'Lady, etc.

1st dam

BLUEGRASS, by Fasliyev. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to ANY RHYTHM, Foxtrot, Silverbeat (dam of BELLA MARTINI, UPBEAT, ALPHA BEAT, VOLCANIC ASH - VOLCANIC GENERAL (Mal.)), Gin Sling (dam of SINGAPORE SLING), Blue Lady (dam of HUMMA). This is her eighth living foal. Her seventh foal is a 2YO. Dam of five foals to race, four winners-

SACRED RHYTHM (f. by Pentire). 5 wins 1200m to 1800m, NZ$94,125, Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, Manawatu RC Landmark Homes H., BOP RC Charlotte and Dirk, Eves Mount Maunganui H., Taranaki RC Coca Cola H.

Greyvee (f. by Jimmy Choux). Winner at 1200m in 2019-20, 2d ARC Cardinal Logistics H., 3d Avondale JC NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2YO H.

Jupiter (f. by Astronomer Royal). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 900m, 1000m in Aust.

Poldark (g. by Pentire). Winner at 1500m in Aust.

Charlie on Guitar (g. by Myboycharlie). Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

ZASU RHYTHM, by Kenmare. Winner at 2 at 1000m, WATC Mitchell H. Three-quarter-sister to What a Budget, half-sister to Pittsza, Gingold (dam of GIN RHYTHM). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

ANY RHYTHM (Western Symphony). 6 wins-5 in succession-1000m to 1400m, A$226,900, VATC Sandown S., Gr.3, VRC Maggi Coles H., 2d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, VATC Japan Racing Association S., L.

Foxtrot (Rory's Jester). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, AJC Inglis Insurance 2YO H., 2d VRC Ottawa S., L, STC Masterton Homes 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

Pachanga (Redoute's Choice). Winner at 1300m, 2d MRC Debutant S., L, SAJC Laelia S., L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3. Dam of-

Piacenza (Denman). Placed, 3d MRC Debutant S., L.

Silverbeat (Distant Music). Placed at 2 & 3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L. Dam of 4 winners-

UPBEAT (Strategic). 6 wins-1 at 2-1225m to 1860m, A$345,500, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, ATC Ranvet H., 2d MVRC Echuca 2YO H.

BELLA MARTINI (Stratum). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-at 1200m, 1400m AV Kewney S., Gr.2, Gosford Guineas, L, 2d VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, 3d SAJC Sangster S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1.

VOLCANIC ASH - VOLCANIC GENERAL (Mal.) (Magnus). 11 wins 1100m to 1400m, Selangor TC Tunku Gold Cup, L-3 times.

ALPHA BEAT (Magnus). 4 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$206,400, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, ATC Cellarbrations H., 3d MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2.

Gin Sling. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1600m, 2d MVRC Gillies Cakes H. Dam of-

SINGAPORE SLING (Starcraft). 5 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1600m, NZ$76,025, ARC Soliloquy S., L. Producer.

Blue Lady. Unplaced. Dam of 7 winners-

HUMMA (Iglesia). 10 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2200m, A$514,730, BRC Chairman's H., Gr.3, Toowoomba Cup, L, 2d BRC Brisbane H., L.