Karaka 2022 - Book 1

BELARDO (IRE) (Bay 2012-Stud in Ire. 2017, NZ 2017). 5 wins-3 at 2, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 145 rnrs, 57 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Avonallo (CJC Welcome S., L), SP Yeaboi, Fonsalette and of Belardo Boy, Bella Luce, Chitabe, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Isabella Giles (Newmarket Rockfel S., Gr.2), Elysium, Lullaby Moon, Belloccio, etc.

1st dam

PETIT VERDOT, by Carnegie. Placed at 3 in Aust. Sister to AMALFI, three-quarter-sister to Rationality (dam of OPTIONS), half-sister to Bruges, Secret Indulgence (dam of AMANGIRI). This is her thirteenth foal. Her twelfth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of 8 foals to race, 6 winners, inc:-

ANTONIO LOMBARDO (g. by Pins). 13 wins-3 at 2 and 3 in succession-880m to 1400m, NZ$679,290, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay GR Kelt Memorial H., Gr.3, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.3, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, WRC Wellesley S., L, Whangarei RC Westbury Stud S., L, Matamata RC Waikato Stud H., BOP RC Mills Reef Sprint H., New World Summer Cup, Whangarei RC Carter Bloodstock H., LJ Hooker Spring H., 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, ARC Karaka Million, RL, Counties Bowl, L, 3d Levin Classic, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Traderacks S., Gr.3-twice, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, L, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, 4th ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., L.

MASTER OF ARTS (g. by Mastercraftsman). 8 wins 1406m to 2600m, A$731,675, ATC NE Manion H., Gr.3, SAJC Lord Reims S., Gr.3, Warrnambool Cup, L, VRC Banjo Paterson Series Final H., Wimmera & Murray Mallee H., MRC Terminus Hotel Healesville H., SAJC Schweppes H., 2d ATC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, SAJC Lord Reims S., Gr.3, Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Wagga Gold Cup, L, MRC Le Pine Funerals P., 3d SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L, 4th Newcastle Gold Cup, Gr.3, MRC Lord S., L.

Laurant (f. by Ocean Park). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2021-22, 2d ARC Westinghouse H., Auckland Co-Op Taxis H.

Fine Wine (g. by Savabeel). 3 wins at 1590m, 2050m in Aust.

Irish Nip (g. by O'Reilly). 2 wins at 1000m, 1300m in Aust.

Vintage Verdot (g. by Pins). Winner at 1100m in Malaysia.

Gogoreilly (f. by O'Reilly). Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Macewen. 8 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, 1350m, A$384,600, to 2020-21, BRC Moet & Chandon Chairman's Club H., Magic Millions H., Society Roku Gin NY Eve Party H., XXXX Dry H., Chairman's Club H., Melbourne Cup at Eagle Farm H., 3d BRC H&T H.

Angus the Black. 4 wins at 1200m, 1350m, A$101,150, to 2020-21, BRC Guineas Room Unveiling P., TAB P., 2d BRC TAB P.

2nd dam

RATIONAINE, by Centaine. Winner at 1200m, AJC Double Bay H. Half-sister to EGOLI LASS, WISE LASS. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

AMALFI (Carnegie). 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2500m, A$1,015,900, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2.

Secret Indulgence. Winner at 1900m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

AMANGIRI (All Too Hard). 4 wins 1500m to 1600m, A$372,400, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.