Karaka 2023 - Book 2

RELIABLE MAN (GB) (Grey 2008-Stud 2013). 5 wins from 2000m to 2400m, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Germany in 2017. Sire of 640 rnrs, 368 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. SW Miami Bound (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Inspirational Girl, Miss Sentimental, Hypnos, Akribie, Ardakan, Reliable Team, Belle du Nord, Erasmus, Adrian, Annavisto, Renaissance Woman, De la Terre, Kinane, Narella, Quiet Times, etc.

1st dam

ALERIA, by Fastnet Rock. Placed at 3. Sister to Thorondor. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race-

War Eternal (c. by Pierro). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, A$395,600, to 2021-22, ATC Schweppes 2YO H., XXXX H., 2d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, ATC Agency Real Estate H., Harry Angel at Darley 2YO H., 3d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1.

Nouveau Marche (g. by Tavistock). Placed at 3 in 2022-23 in Aust.

2nd dam

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE, by Rubiton. 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1600m, A$305,675, SAJC Laelia S., L, Dequetteville S., L, MVRC Leilani Classic, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, Manihi Classic, L, 3d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, 4th SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., L. Half-sister to EAGLE WAY, ASSERTIVE EAGLE, SOARESSA (dam of THERMAL CURRENT, FOREVER FREE), Rough Ride (dam of KALASHNIKOV). Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

Thorondor (Fastnet Rock). 4 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$208,600, to 2021-22, SAJC Darley 2YO H., Alan Sheppard Construction 2YO H., MRC Ladbrokes H., 2d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, 4th MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

WEDGETAIL EAGLE, by Lure. 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, MVRC Dulcie 2YO H., SAJC San Siro 2YO H. Half-sister to Big on Broadway, La Viscomtessa. Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 12 winners, inc:-

EAGLE WAY (More Than Ready). 8 wins-3 in succession-1600m to 2400m, A$517,750, HK$20,930,000, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, January Cup, Gr.3, 2d HKJC Chairman's Trophy, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, 3d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-twice, Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE EAGLE (Danewin). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1540m, A$271,750, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Producer.

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (Rubiton). 4 wins. See above.

SOARESSA (Twining). 4 wins at 1050m, 1200m, A$183,480, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 2d VRC Straight Six H., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L. Dam of-

THERMAL CURRENT (Exceed and Excel). 8 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$938,975, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, VRC Absolut S., L, MRC WJ Adams H., L, MRC Hareeba S., L.

FOREVER FREE (Exceed and Excel). 5 wins-3 in succession at 2-955m to 1100m, A$354,200, to 2021-22, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L.

Rough Ride. 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

KALASHNIKOV (Capitalist). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m, A$199,250, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, ATC Hyland Race Colours P.