Karaka 2021 - Book 2

ZACINTO (GB) (Bay 2006-Stud 2012). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, Goodwood Celebration Mile, Gr.2. Sire of 125 rnrs, 62 wnrs, inc. SW Ugo Foscolo (New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), Secret Allure, Odeon, Vassilator, Zigwig, SP Brilliant Venture, Karalino, Monrecour, Miss Mandito, Charlie Horse, Son of Zac and of Navagio, Shadow King, Wize Act, Zawhip, Ares, Super Alliances, Aerohappiness, Banstead, etc.

1st dam

STARBELLY, by Stravinsky. Winner at 1400m, 3d Hawkes Bay Liquor Store H. Half-sister to BLACK MAMBA, Gussy Godiva (dam of ROMAN EMPEROR, RIOS). This is her ninth foal. Her eighth foal is a 2YO. Dam of five foals to race, four winners-

Ringmaster (g. by Showcasing). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Hawkes Bay Per Incanto S.

Taken the Liberty (g. by O'Reilly). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 2d ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., BNZ Partners H., Hawkes Bay JB Organics Spring Carnival Sprint H., Whangarei RC Face Value Magazine H.

Fox in Socks (f. by Iffraaj). Winner at 1400m.

O'Reilly Star (g. by O'Reilly). Winner at 1800m in Singapore.

Frankie Blue Eyes (g. by Tavistock). Placed at 3 in 2019-20 in Aust.

2nd dam

SNEETCH, by Grosvenor. Joint third top filly on the 1994-95 NZ 3YO Free H. 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 4th ARC Royal S., Gr.3. Sister to Sandarac, three-quarter-sister to Ashley Downs (dam of TIE ME DOWN), half-sister to FLEUR DE CHINE (dam of TULLY THUNDER, SUFFICIENT). Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

BLACK MAMBA (Black Minnaloushe). 7 wins 1600m to 2400m, US$966,686, NZ$20,500, Del Mar John C Mabee H., Gr.1, Hollywood Park Beverly Hills H., Gr.2-twice, Keeneland Dowager S., L, Del Mar CTT & Thoroughbred Owners of California H., L, 2d Del Mar Palomar H., Gr.2, Santa Anita Santa Barbara H., Gr.2-twice, Buena Vista H., Gr.2. Producer.

Lazy Buddies. 7 wins at 1650m, 1800m, HK$3,772,351, HKJC Yik Yam H., Nam Kok H., Tai Ho H., Perfect Heart Collection H., Pollock H.

Lucky Stravinsky. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, HK$3,208,500, HKJC Shanghai H., Devon H., Community Chest Cup H., Duddell P.

Gussy Godiva. 4 wins 1600m to 2000m, VRC Sanderae H., 4th MRC Victoria Gold Cup, L. 2009 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 8 winners-

ROMAN EMPEROR (Montjeu). Second on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (long). 2 wins at 1550m, 2400m, A$1,416,800, Australian Derby, Gr.1, AJC Alm H., 2d MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, STC Rabbitohs to 8000 Members H., 3d STC Hill S., Gr.2. Sire.

RIOS (Hussonet). 6 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 1600m, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Bonecrusher S., L, Feilding JC Anzac H., L, 2d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, 3d NZ Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

Sirani. 3 wins 2100m to 2400m, ARC Barfoot & Thompson H., Perfectly Ready H., 3d Counties RC HR Fisken & Sons Ltd H. Producer.

Info Miss. 3 wins 1110m to 1550m, STC Vodka Cruiser H., 2d STC Bidvest Stephensons Foodservices H., 3d STC Project Sales (Qld) H. Producer.

Galaxee. Winner at 2000m, HKJC Tai Shing Stream H., 2d HKJC On Lan H., 3d HKJC Philadelphia H., Pottinger Peak H.