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

ASTARDIA, by Starcraft. Winner at 1600m. This is her fifth living foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Her third foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

STAR OF BOMBAY (f. by Atlante). 4 wins 1200m to 1400m, NZ$110,325, ARC Mufhasa S., L, Bentleys Chartered Accountants H., Dylan & Nitisha Engagement H., 2d ARC Blue Bubble Taxis H., 3d ARC Auckland Guineas, Gr.2, Egmont RC Mark Frost Electrical H., 4th ARC Westbury Classic, Gr.2, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2.

2nd dam

RANSOM CLAIM, by Red Ransom. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, MRC Special Dane H., SAJC Join the AHA 2YO H., 4th VRC Vanity S., Gr.3. Half-sister to With Love (dam of HOSS AMOR), Cuphill (dam of CELERIS). Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Ransom Moment. 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1300m, MRC Event Landscaping Solutions H., 2d SAJC Bennie Conway H., Windsor Estate Wines H.

Doon Buggy. 11 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$192,756, 3d Alice Springs TC Inglis Red Centre 2YO Classic.

3rd dam

LOVING CUP, by Bluebird. 5 wins-3 at 2-900m to 1400m, A$431,560, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L, SAJC Balcrest S., L, AJC Grand Print H., VRC Molly Blooms H., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Cameron H., L, 4th STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, AJC Keith Mackay H., L. Half-sister to LAUDEMIO, VINTAGE DANCE (dam of PITTANCE), Battonage (dam of FULLAZZ), Prunotto (dam of SHY HERO). Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

Cuphill. 4 wins-3 in succession-to 1200m, BTC Barry Adams H. Dam of 3 winners-

CELERIS (Fusaichi Pegasus). 4 wins at 1200m, NZ$91,825, Levin S., L, ARC North Harbour Hyundai H., 2d CJC Pegasus S., L. Producer.

In Masquerade (Pentire). 3 wins 1500m to 2200m, A$134,532, BRC Bank of Queensland New Farm H., 2d SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3.

Queensgate. 2 wins to 1200m, VRC Phar Lap Club Kids Day H. Grandam of-

ROYAL RUMBLE (New Approach). 9 wins-2 at 2 and 3 in succession-1250m to 1800m, A$590,055, to 2021-22, SAJC CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, 2d SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3, 3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L.

Loving Excess. Winner at 1000m, SAJC Doro P. Dam of 2 winners-

Equal Love (Equiano). 7 wins-3 in succession-1000m to 1200m, A$226,800, SAJC AAMI H., TAB H., 3d SAJC Hills Railway S., L.

With Love. Winner at 2 at 1000m, MRC Club 2YO P. Dam of 4 winners-

HOSS AMOR (General Nediym). 4 wins at 2 1100m to 1400m, A$425,350, BRC Hampden S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Mercedes-Benz S., L, BRC Lancaster S., L, 2d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

QUANTICO (I Am Invincible). 6 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1300m, A$285,415, to 2021-22, VRC MSS Security Sprint H., L.