Karaka 2022 - Book 1

CHARM SPIRIT (IRE) (Bay 2011-Stud 2015). 6 wins-1 at 2, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1. Leading NZ First Season Sire in 2018-19. Sire of 388 rnrs, 236 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. SW Aretha (Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2), Fascino, Kick On, Sansom, Scorpz, Lilikoi, Yourtimeisnow, Fantastic Spirit, Lord Charming, Time Scale, Honorable Spirit, SP Autobahn, Like a Charm, Charming Kid, Epistrophy, Sea Race, Qaiser, Air Force Jet, etc.

1st dam

WHATADEEL, by Dundeel. Unraced. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

REX IS A STAR, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2 at 1100m, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture 2YO H., 2d ATC Universal Prince 2YO P. Sister to RUBICK, three-quarter-sister to MANHATTAN RAIN, PRECIOUS LORRAINE (dam of MEUSE), ECHOES OF HEAVEN, LUCKY RAQUIE, Quench the Thirst (dam of SANGRIA), Taste of Heaven (dam of HEAVENLY CURLIN). Dam of 3 named foals, 1 to race.

3rd dam

SLIDING CUBE, by Rock of Gibraltar. 3 wins in succession-2 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Three-quarter-sister to REDOUTE'S CHOICE, PLATINUM SCISSORS, Monsoon Wedding (dam of PRECIOUS LORRAINE, LUCKY RAQUIE), half-sister to MANHATTAN RAIN, ECHOES OF HEAVEN, The Broken Shore (dam of SHOALS, GROUNDSWELL), Taste of Heaven (dam of HEAVENLY CURLIN). Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

RUBICK (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$379,500, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Sire.

4th dam

SHANTHA'S CHOICE, by Canny Lad. Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d VATC Kilshery H. Three-quarter-sister to HE'S NO PIE EATER, half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova, Show Dancing (dam of AL MAHER, SALAMEH). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

REDOUTE'S CHOICE (Danehill). Champion 3YO Miler in Australia in 1999-2000. 5 wins-2 at 2 and 3 in succession-1100m to 1600m, A$1,567,850, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Champion sire.

PLATINUM SCISSORS (Danehill). 5 wins 1400m to 2000m, A$982,800, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2. Sire.

MANHATTAN RAIN (Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 2 at 1200m, 1400m, A$1,311,200, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.3. Sire.

ECHOES OF HEAVEN (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-1422m to 1800m, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

The Broken Shore. Winner at 1100m, ATC Landmark Hotel P. Dam of 4 winners-

SHOALS (Fastnet Rock). 7 wins-3 at 2 and 4 in succession-1100m to 1600m, A$2,535,270, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.1.

Unspoken Choice. Unraced. Grandam of-

SUMMER SHAM (Not a Single Doubt). 3 wins in succession 1100m to 1400m, A$192,550, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2.