Karaka 2023 - Book 1

MICROPHONE (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2018-19. 5 wins-4 at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$1,967,650, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Roman Consul S., Gr.2. Out of SW Sung, a half-sister to SW Yell (MRC Futurity S., Gr.1). His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

OUR ABBADEAN, by Lookin at Lucky. 7 wins 1200m to 2200m, NZ$277,385, A$3,500, Manawatu RC Awapuni Cup, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, WRC NZ Campus of Innovation H., Manawatu RC Hunting & Fishing H., Te Aroha JC Flair H., 2d Hawke's Bay Cup, L, Rotorua RC ISCL H., Matamata RC Mills Reef Winery H., Cambridge JC Clubhouse Cafe & Bar H., 3d Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, 4th WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

HIGHLAND LIGHTS, by Fantastic Light. Unraced. Half-sister to Cindy's Quest (dam of HONOR THE FLAG), Nicole's Niner (dam of CURRENCY), King's Lynn (dam of JEDAFFAIR). Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

OUR ABBADEAN (Lookin at Lucky). 7 wins. See above.

Caravella. Winner at 1200m in 2022-23.

3rd dam

MISS JOSH, by Nasty and Bold. 14 wins 6f to 9½f, US$758,202, Hollywood Park Gamely H., Gr.1, Atlantic City Matchmaker S., Gr.2, Louisiana Downs River Cities H., Gr.3, Meadowlands Violet H., Gr.3, Pimlico Gallorette H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Park Fort Lauderdale H., L, Pimlico Sensational H., L, Penn National Breeders' Cup H., L, 2d Laurel All Along S., Gr.2, 3d Arlington Park Beverly D S., Gr.1. Half-sister to ROYAL MOUNTAIN INN, HIGHLAND CRYSTAL, HIGHLAND SPRINGS, Kristi B (dam of BIT OF WHIMSY). Dam of 10 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Cindy's Quest. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

HONOR THE FLAG (Honour and Glory). 4 wins-2 at 2 and 3 in succession, Remington Park EL Gaylord Memorial S., L. Grandam of-

HONOR WAY (Caleb's Posse). 13 wins 6f to 1m, US$722,692, Aqueduct Garland of Roses S., L, 2d Belmont Gallant Bloom H., Gr.2.

Our Sacred Honor (Honour and Glory). 13 wins-1 at 2 and 4 in succession-6f to 9½f, 3d Gulfstream Park Aventura S., L.

Spencers Storm. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5½f, 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

Dancin Upside Down (War Chant). 10 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-4f to 9f, 3d Santa Anita Zuma Beach S., L.

Nicole's Niner. Raced 3 times. Dam of 8 winners-

CURRENCY (Spinning World). Horse of the Year in Singapore in 2005. 10 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 2000m, S$1,368,809, Singapore TC 3YO Challenge (3rd Leg), L, Singapore Guineas, L, Raffles Cup, L.

Nadel Dame. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

WHALE SONG (Ocean Park). 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$141,578, CJC Easter Cup, L, 3d CJC Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

King's Lynn. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

JEDAFFAIR (Trade Fair). 5 wins-3 in succession-1406m to 2200m, A$272,460, WATC Natasha S., L, Tabtouch H., Crown Towers H.