Karaka 2023 - Book 1

BELARDO (IRE) (Bay 2012-Stud in Ire. 2017, NZ 2017). 5 wins-3 at 2, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 252 rnrs, 123 wnrs, inc. SW Bellabel (Del Mar San Clemente S., Gr.2), Isabella Giles, Gold Phoenix, Elysium, Lullaby Moon, Verona, Avonallo - Good Man (Mal.), Belloccio, SP Simply Minds, Fearless Angel, Fellini, Bell I Am, Chipie d'Irlande, Tik Tok Famous, Yeaboi, Cheveux, etc.

1st dam

ZERANTI, by Zabeel. Unraced. This is her fifth living foal. Dam of three foals to race, two winners-

GUNSTOCK (g. by Tavistock). 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$286,685, to 2022-23, MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, Coongy Cup, Gr.3, 2d VRC Villa Paradiso Trophy H., 3d VRC Super Impose S., L.

The Irishman (g. by Tavistock). 3 wins at 1100m, 1400m, NZ$15,800, A$95,500, HK$4,390,600, to 2022-23, ATC TAB H., HKJC Cuckoo H., 2d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Carbine Club S., Gr.3, ARC Uncle Remus S., L, HKJC Tourmaline H., 3d Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, HKJC Chek Keng H.

The Englishman (g. by Tavistock). Placed at 3 in 2022-23, 2d ATC Ghaiyyath at Darley H.

2nd dam

MERANTI, by Woodman. Placed at 3 in Aust. Half-sister to SNAPSHOTS, Express a Smile (dam of SEA SIREN, LADY DEHERE, ORATORIO, DISCORSI). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Our Lucky Baby. 7 wins-5 in succession-at 1200m, HK$4,599,000, HKJC Briar H., Big Wave Bay H., Kai Yip H., Cornwall H., Erica H., Fa Hui H.

3rd dam

HOLD THAT SMILE, by Haulpak. 4 wins at 2 to 1200m, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.1, Queen's P., Gr.3, Gimcrack S., L. Sister to CARRY A SMILE, half-sister to Silver Slipper (dam of SCUFFS), Vintage Silver (dam of VITAL SILVER, SILVER EMPIRE). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

SNAPSHOTS (Success Express). 2 wins at 2 at 1200m, A$117,580, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 2d AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2. Producer.

Express a Smile. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

SEA SIREN (Fastnet Rock). Champion Older Female Sprinter in Ireland in 2013. 7 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1350m, €43,275, A$1,681,830, BTC Cup, Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1. Producer.

LADY DEHERE (Dehere). 4 wins at 2 to 1200m, NZ$349,450, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Super Bonus Classique, RL. Dam of-

ORACY (Zabeel). 7 wins-5 in succession-1450m to 1800m, R1,285,000, Turffontein Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2, Dingaans H., Gr.2. Sire.

Ruthless Lady (Keeper). Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d ARC Soliloquy S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

RUTHLESS DAME (Tavistock). 2 wins at 2 at 1200m, 1300m, A$148,800, in 2021-22, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

ORATORIO (Stravinsky). 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$511,550, MVRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L. Sire.

DISCORSI (Galileo). 2 wins-1 at 2-to 1620m, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L.

Dubai Express. Placed at 3. Grandam of-

CHABAUD (Lookin at Lucky). 4 wins 1200m to 2500m, A$213,145, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L.