Karaka 2023 - Book 1

WRITTEN BY (AUS) (Chestnut 2015-Stud 2019). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2017-18. 6 wins at 2–1000m to 1200m, A$1,808,700, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Skyline Foundation P., 2d MRC WJ Adams S., L, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SP C'est Magique. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

FINANCIAL DISTRICT, by Manhattan Rain. Placed in Aust. Half-sister to MISS DARCEY. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is unraced.

2nd dam

MISS BUSSELL, by Danzero. 4 wins-3 in succession at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$405,450, AJC Widden S., L, NSW Tatt's RC Cabravale Diggers Club Federation Day H., Gold Coast Guineas, STC Aurora 2YO P., 2d GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Queensland Derby, Gr.1. Half-sister to Hustle Bustle (dam of HURRIED CHOICE). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

MISS DARCEY (Hussonet). 3 wins 1200m to 2100m, A$316,630, AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, La Perouse H., 2d VRC Bart Cummings H., L, MRC BMW Melbourne Classic H., STC De Bortoli Wines H., 3d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, L, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, STC Cincotta Chemist Marrickville H., Boat & Trailer Show H. Producer.

Mr Tripping. 3 wins at 1350m, 1600m, SAJC Distinctive Homes H.

Beckenbauer. Winner at 1100m, SAJC Distinctive Homes P.

3rd dam

LURESTINA, by Sir Tristram. 8 wins 1600m to 2200m, NZ$195,720, ARC Auckland Classic, Gr.1, Avondale JC Governor General's Cup, BOP RC Viking Distributors Distance H., Wam Air Conditioners H., 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Auckland Cup, Gr.1. Sister to STIRRING, half-sister to LANOLIN. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

MISS BUSSELL (Danzero). 4 wins. See above.

Hustle Bustle. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

HURRIED CHOICE (Choisir). 5 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$573,550, AJC Challenge S., Gr.2, STC Theo Marks S., Gr.2, AJC Gimcrack S., L, 2d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, Apollo S., Gr.2, 3d STC Expressway S., Gr.2, Concorde S., Gr.3, 4th STC Premiere S., Gr.2.

4th dam

Noelani, by Battle-Waggon. 5 wins 1609m to 2200m, Avondale JC Rosehill H., ARC 24th Battalion H., 2d ARC Oliver Nicholson H., L. Half-sister to PRINCE OF BABYLON, Champagne Prince. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

LURESTINA (Sir Tristram). 8 wins. See above.

LANOLIN (Marscay). 7 wins 1100m to 2400m, A$313,515, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, 3d Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, Gosford Gold Cup, Gr.3, AJC Australia Day Cup, L-twice, STC Neville Sellwood S., L.

STIRRING (Sir Tristram). 12 wins 1600m to 2640m, A$310,795, Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, L, 2d Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, L.