Karaka 2022 - Book 2

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

SHAMA DE ORO, by Shamardal. Placed at 3, 3d ATC TAB Betting Season P. Half-sister to PRIMUS. This is her second living foal. Dam of one foal to race-

Eightbalsidepocket (g. by All Too Hard). Winner at 1000m in 2020-21 in Aust.

2nd dam

COPA DE ORO, by Hector Protector. Unraced. Half-sister to MISS MINDEN (dam of MISS DANEHILL, PENTASTIC, POINT MADE), Storm Fronts (dam of READYTOGORIGHTNOW, EASIFAR). Dam of 13 foals, 8 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

PRIMUS (Flying Spur). 4 wins 1100m to 1400m, A$524,780, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H., Gr.3, AJC Show County H., L, NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L, 2d AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Expressway S., Gr.2, Michael Hansell Signs H., 4th Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

Mamahuhu. Unraced. Dam of-

Dunmam. 2 wins at 1700m, 2400m, A$101,625, MRC Long Fine P.

Illustre. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Illustrious Tycoon. 3 wins in succession-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$201,210, WATC Merrywell P., WA Day 2YO P., San Cisco Live H.

Borntobeirish. Placed. Dam of-

Taoiseach (Highly Recommended). Winner at 1200m in 2021-22, 3d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2.

Chowder Bay. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Final Man. 4 wins-3 in succession-at 1000m, 1200m, A$194,925, MRC Salute Frontline Workers H., Ladbrokes Switch H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes H.

3rd dam

CLIFTON GARDENS, by Mighty Kingdom. Placed at 3 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to JEWEL IN THE CROWN, half-sister to JOIE DENISE (dam of TUESDAY JOY, SUNDAY JOY), Joie de Vivre (dam of ARLINGTON ROAD, JOIE DE GRISE), Bolt of Lightning (dam of JOLLY, EASTERN STAR), Joy and Fun (dam of EUPHORIA, CHRISTMAS TREE). Dam of 11 named foals, 7 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

MISS MINDEN (Bellotto). Winner at 2, VATC Mona Nursery S., L. Dam of-

MISS DANEHILL (Danehill). 5 wins 1300m to 2400m, A$362,330, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, 2d AJC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3. Producer.

PENTASTIC (Pentire). 7 wins 1221m to 2400m, VRC Craiglee S., Gr.2, QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1.

POINT MADE (Red Ransom). 3 wins, QTC Peter Gallagher S., L.

Storm Fronts. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

READYTOGORIGHTNOW (More Than Ready). 7 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1800m, R685,670, Kenilworth Winter Classic, Gr.3.

EASIFAR (Pride of Dubai). 3 wins at 1400m, 1630m, A$183,200, in 2020-21, BRC Princess S., L, 4th BRC The Roses, Gr.2.