Karaka 2023 - Book 1

DARCI BRAHMA (NZ) (Bay 2002-Stud 2007). 10 wins-4 at 2, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Leading NZ Sire of 3YOs 2015-16 & 2019-20. Sire of 736 rnrs, 534 wnrs, 57 SW, 12 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Catalyst (New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), Julinsky Prince, Nashville, Recite, Sierra Sue, Risque, Artistic, Kahma Lass, Irish Fling, Devise, D B Pin, Gust of Wind, Harlech, Rasa Lila, Amazing Star, Hello It's Me, etc.

1st dam

HALOBELLE, by My Halo. 8 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1400m, NZ$136,025, Otago RC Eclipse S., L, Gore Guineas, L, CJC Bunker at Prebbleton Farm 3YO H., Otago RC Dunedin City Ford Trophy, Mount Michael Wines & Estate H., 2d CJC Guineas Trial, 3d Otago RC Christmas Cup, 4th Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S., L. Half-sister to Benelli. This is her sixth living foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

MISS FEDERER (f. by Swiss Ace). 5 wins-3 at 2-800m to 1400m, NZ$163,035, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, Welcome S., L, Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L, CJC NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2YO H., 2d CJC NZB Ready to Run Sale H., NZ Bloodstock S.

Starlight Angel (f. by Swiss Ace). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, CJC Norwood Farm Machinery H., 2d Ashburton RC Otago Breeders' S., L.

2nd dam

NASSIBELLE, by Nassipour. Winner at 1400m. Half-sister to Papa's Peanut. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

HALOBELLE (My Halo). 8 wins. See above.

Benelli (I Conquer). 9 wins 1200m to 1800m, NZ$169,775, A$140,025, CJC Millennium Hotel Christchurch H., MRC Le Pine Funerals Cup H., Griffiths Coffee Cup H., CJC Ilam Real Estate H., WRC WP Maher Tours H., Otago RC Speight's H., 2d CJC Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Gr.2, VRC CRV Winter Championship H., L, CRV Winter Championship Heat H.

3rd dam

SWORD PLAY, by Damascus. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Sister to Appassionato, half-sister to PAPPY, Robbie Lad, Alexandra My Love (dam of BIANCA D.). Dam of 12 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Papa's Peanut (Match the Hatch). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 1m, 3d Finger Lakes New York Oaks, L.

Tio Peony. 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, ARC Sponsor's Cup H., 2d ARC Timara H., Matamata Mitre 10 H., 3d Avondale JC Members Club H. Producer.

4th dam

ALYCE CLOVER, by Needles. 3 wins, Miles Park Princess S., L. Half-sister to Dark Clover, Magic Clover (dam of MISTY MAGIC). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

PAPPY (Apalachee). 10 wins-2 at 2, US$208,740, Longacres Space Needle H., L, Renton H., L, Memorial Day H., L, 3d British Columbia Derby, Gr.3. Sire.

Appassionato (Damascus). 4 wins, 2d Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup, Gr.1, Monmouth Invitational H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Gallant Fox H., Gr.2. Sire.

Robbie Lad (Roberto). Winner at 1¼m, 3d Royal Ascot Chesham S., L.

Alexandra My Love. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

BIANCA D. (Turkoman). 8 wins, Remington Park Lady's Secret H., L, 2d Ak-Sar-Ben Breeders' Cup H., L. Producer.