Karaka 2023 - Book 1

HELLBENT (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2018). 7 wins-1 at 2, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Zephyr Art. Sire of 59 rnrs, 24 wnrs, inc. SP Divine Glory, Hell Hath No Fury, Miss Hellfire, Awestruck, Hell Queen, Bohemian Daisy, Warby and of Hell Hound, Ammahell, Hell I Am, Hellavadancer, Kusu, Luna Rocks, Deekay, Quicken Up, Adament, Bat Out of Hell, Fire and Ice, He'll Rip, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

WITLESS, by Stratum. 2 wins at 1000m, 1112m, MVRC K Line Australia H., 2d MVRC Slickpix H. Sister to CRYSTAL DREAMER, three-quarter-sister to CRYSTAL LILY, half-sister to Fast Talker (dam of ZOUGOTCHA, PERSUADER, THE ACTUARY). This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners-

Explosive Quality (f. by Shooting to Win). 6 wins 1110m to 1300m, A$168,600, to 2022-23, BRC Leaders Equine Surfaces H., Capestone Village P., 2d BRC Moet & Chandon Chairmans P., Ascot Green P.

Aventurine (f. by I Am Invincible). Winner at 900m in Aust.

Quix (f. by I Am Invincible). Placed at 2 in Aust.

2nd dam

CRYSTAL WIT, by Distorted Humor. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1410m, A$199,450, SAJC Dequetteville S., L, VRC Nouvelle Star H., MVRC Dane Ripper 2YO H., 2d MRC Sandown Park UK H. Half-sister to CRYSTAL LILY, AMAETHON, CRYSTAL WEB - SICHUAN VIGOUR (H.K.), Crystal Sprite (dam of CARRARA). Dam of 12 named foals, 11 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

CRYSTAL DREAMER (Stratum). 11 wins-3 in succession-1000m to 1200m, A$695,540, MRC Heath S., Gr.3, Doveton S., L, 2d VRC Absolut S., L, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint, Gr.2, Heath S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Christmas S., L, Bel Esprit H., L.

Fast Talker (Fastnet Rock). 3 wins 1000m to 1550m, A$136,927, MRC Mahaasin H., SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., MVRC Valley Events P., 2d SAJC Pewsey Vale S., L, 3d SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. Dam of-

ZOUGOTCHA (Zoustar). 4 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, A$780,250, to 2022-23, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Schweppes 2YO H.

PERSUADER (Zoustar). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$263,545, MRC Twilight Glow S., L, 2d MRC Grunt Standing at Yulong H., BRC XXXX Dry H., 3d MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, Sunshine Coast Cup, L.

THE ACTUARY (Sebring). 2 wins at 2 at 1350m, 1615m, A$125,950, BRC The Phoenix S., L, TAB 2YO P., 2d Toowoomba Guineas.

Fast 'n' Witty. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Astrologer (Star Turn). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, to 2021-22, ATC Darley 2021 Roster 2YO H., HKJC Kokura H., 3d ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3.

Deep Speed (Deep Field). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$195,275, MRC Neds Filter Form H., 2d MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

3rd dam

CRYSTAL SNIP, by Snippets. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to CRYSTAL FINALE, CRYSTAL HAWK. Dam of 12 foals, all winners, inc:-

CRYSTAL LILY (Stratum). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2009-10. 4 wins at 2, 3 in succession 1000m to 1200m, A$2,695,000, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Died at 3.