Karaka 2022 - Book 1

ZOUSTAR (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 6 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2017-18. Sire of 375 rnrs, 253 wnrs, 24 SW, inc. SW Sunlight (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Zoutori, Madam Rouge, Mizzy, Lightsaber, Haut Brion Her, Lean Mean Machine, Glistening, Zousain, Sisstar, The Astrologist, Kiku, Ranting, Zou Dancer, Sun City, Charge - Armani (Sing.), Top Knight, Indian Pacific, etc.

1st dam

RED IS THE ROSE, by Fastnet Rock. 3 wins 1400m to 1523m, A$97,560, MVRC Ranvet H., MRC Elaren Security Services P., 3d Mornington Guineas, MRC Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds P., 4th VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2. Sister to Twilight Song, three-quarter-sister to Cao Cao - First Chief (Sing.), half-sister to FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD, Rule the River, Serenada (dam of MCLAREN). This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

RIVER SERENADE, by Hurricane Sky. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA), River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

FIRST COMMAND (Commands). 12 wins-6 in succession-1000m to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3.

ONEWORLD (Danehill Dancer). 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 2d Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1. Sire.

Rule the River (Commands). 5 wins-4 in succession-1000m to 1200m, 3d City Tatt's RC Nivison S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L.

Twilight Song (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., Ladbrokes Cash in P., 3d VRC Incognitus S., L.

Serenada. 4 wins 1000m to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (Exceed and Excel). Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3,

Cao Cao - First Chief (Sing.) (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, 4th Bendigo Guineas, L.

3rd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough. 4 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (Hurricane Sky). 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Value Bet H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L. Producer.

River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Grandam of-

CAPTIVANT (Capitalist). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1600m, A$1,030,950, in 2020-21, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, San Domenico S., Gr.3.

CROWN PROSECUTOR (Medaglia d'Oro). Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3.