Karaka 2023 - Book 1

CONTRIBUTER (IRE) (Bay 2010-Stud 2016). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 97 rnrs, 62 wnrs, inc. SW Lion's Roar (ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1), Llanacord, Elizabeth Rose, SP Lily's Lady, Follow Your Dreams, Master Marko, Campionessa, Miss Dixie and of Tevere, Aris Aris, On the Prowl, Silverina, Benefactress, Dhakuri, Maria Farina, Night 'n' Vegas, Party Warrior, etc.

1st dam

POUTER, by Dubawi. 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture H. Half-sister to EXCELLTASTIC. This is her seventh foal. Her sixth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of five foals to race, all winners-

MIDLAND - KING LAND (H.K.) (g. by Brazen Beau). 5 wins-3 in succession-1000m to 1400m, A$252,090, HK$1,163,800, to 2022-23, ATC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L, Ranvet H., HKJC Magpie H., 3d BRC Souths Sports Club H., HKJC Harlech H.

ROCK DOVE (f. by Epaulette). 3 wins 1400m to 2100m, A$218,585, TRC Strutt S., L, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., 2d VRC St Leger, L, 3d Tasmanian Oaks, L, MVRC Ladbrokes H.

Grincheux - Amazing (H.K.) (g. by Medaglia d'Oro). 3 wins 1200m to 1500m, A$49,325, HK$2,088,180, HKJC Sai Kung H., 2d ATC TAB More Than Winning 2YO H., HKJC Dorset H., Violet Hill H., Sporting Exchange H.

Hessian (g. by Medaglia d'Oro). 3 wins 1530m to 2000m in Aust.

Attracted (f. by Commands). 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m in Aust.

2nd dam

FANTAIL, by Lear Fan. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d Longchamp Prix de Croissy, Saint-Cloud Prix Louqsor. Half-sister to DREAMS GALLORE, ABSENT FRIEND, FATEFUL DREAM, Giant Chieftan. Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

EXCELLTASTIC (Exceed and Excel). 6 wins-1 at 2-1400m to 1800m, A$400,506, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, VRC Cleandomain 2YO H., MVRC Programmed Property Services H., 2d MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, VRC Auckland Racing Club H., L, 3d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, Seymour Cup, L, 4th MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.

3rd dam

FITNAH, by Fit to Fight. 3 wins 1m to 9f, Aqueduct Allowance-twice. Half-sister to MRS WEST, Jalanpur, Plume Poppy, Witch's Hat (dam of HALLEY'S COMET). Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

DREAMS GALLORE (Silver Ghost). 5 wins-2 at 2-6f to 9f, US$588,615, Belmont Mother Goose S., Gr.1, Oaklawn Park Honeybee S., Gr.3, 2d Belmont Coaching Club American Oaks, Gr.1, Kentucky Oaks, Gr.1, Pimlico Black-Eyed Susan S., Gr.2, Fair Grounds Pontalba S., L, Oaklawn Park Dixie Belle S., L, 3d Churchill Downs Louisville Breeders' Cup H., Gr.2, Oaklawn Park Fantasy S., Gr.2. Producer.

ABSENT FRIEND (Runaway Groom). 8 wins 1m to 8½f, US$367,069, 7,700Dhs, Oaklawn Park Essex H., Gr.3, 3d Oaklawn Park Razorback H., Gr.3, Fifth Season S., Gr.3, Lone Star Park H., Gr.3, Prairie Meadows Iowa Derby, L, 4th Arlington Park Round Table S., L, Evangeline Mile H., L.

FATEFUL DREAM (Distant View). 5 wins-1 at 2, 1600m to 1709m, Hollywood Park Inglewood H., Gr.3, Santa Anita Sir Beaufort S., L, 2d Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3, 3d Hollywood Park American H., Gr.2.