Karaka 2023 - Book 1

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud France 2018, NZ 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YO's in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 151 rnrs, 55 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Dynastic, SP Virtuous Circle, Andalus, King's Crossing, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Around Midnight, Rajapour, Lassaut, Unanimous Consent, etc.

1st dam

STRIKER, by Van Nistelrooy. 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$156,403, WRC Anniversary H., L, Waikato RC Venture Thoroughbreds H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Kowhai Farm H., Manawatu RC Ashhurst Business Houses H., 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Waikato RC Raffles Farm H., ARC New Zealand Herald 3YO H. Half-sister to CALVEEN, KOSI BAY, FIREWORKS (dam of MILLANE), Acacia Bay (dam of OKAHU BAY), Stellar Vinia (dam of EKTIFAA). This is her ninth foal. Her eighth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

FIRST IMPRESSIONS (f. by Rip Van Winkle). 3 wins 1410m to 2400m, A$192,325, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L.

Ocean Treaty (f. by Ocean Park). 6 wins-4 in succession-1400m to 2020m, A$183,015, to 2021-22, Qld Tatt's RC Emma Williams H., BRC Stradbroke Season on Sale H., Daimler Trucks Brisbane H., 2d BRC Mekka Races on Sale Now H., 3d BRC Ntl Jockeys Celebration Day H.

Zucchero (g. by Pins). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m.

2nd dam

CALVINIA, by Varick. Winner at 1400m. Half-sister to ENGLISH WONDER (dam of DR GRACE, ASIA), Hunka's Tribe. Dam of 14 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

CALVEEN (Canny Lad). Champion Sprinter, Miler & Older Female Miler in NZ in 2004-05. 10 wins-3 in succession-at 1400m, 1600m, ARC Easter H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.2, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, 3d MRC Toorak H., Gr.1. Producer.

KOSI BAY (Spinning World). 4 wins 1400m to 1900m, A$336,075, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC Epona S., L, 2d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2. Producer.

FIREWORKS (Snitzel). Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$152,000, ATC Widden S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Dam of-

MILLANE (Zoustar). Winner at 2 at 1000m, A$138,700, in 2021-22, VRC Foundation P., L, 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, MVRC Inglis P.

STRIKER (Van Nistelrooy). 4 wins. See above.

Acacia Bay. 4 wins 1600m to 2000m, STC Wests Leagues Campbelltown H., 2d AJC Chifley H., STC TMP Adcomms H. Dam of 2 winners-

OKAHU BAY (Flying Spur). 3 wins 1500m to 2500m, A$132,165, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 3d Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Dam of-

PAREANUI BAY (Lonhro). 3 wins in succession 1200m to 1500m, in 2021-22, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2.

Stellar Vinia. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

EKTIFAA (More Than Ready). 4 wins in succession 1200m to 1450m, R565,000, Kenilworth Choice Carriers Championship, Gr.2.