Karaka 2023 - Book 2

DUBIOUS (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 3 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, A$1,282,517, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3, BRC Basil Nolan Jr 2YO H., 2d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2. Out of SP Suspicieuse, a half-sister to SW Sediciosa. Closely related to SW San Huberto (Chantilly Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, Gr.2), etc. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

DREAM SERENADE, by Hinchinbrook. Winner at 1200m in Aust. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

VENUS'S DREAM, by Viscount. 2 wins at 1150m, 1200m in Aust. Half-sister to SPRING HEAT. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Loveplanet. 3 wins in succession 1400m to 1600m, A$139,650, MRC Ladbrokes Punter Assist H., MVRC Opus Group H., 2d ATC SAJC Trophy.

3rd dam

EMAURISMO, by Redoute's Choice. Unraced. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

SPRING HEAT (More Than Ready). 6 wins 1200m to 1400m, NZ$254,425, ARC Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Electrolux H., Powersafe Electrical Wholesalers H., 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, 3d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3, 4th ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2.

Southern Girl. 2 wins at 1000m, A$85,625, 4th ATC Triscay S., Gr.3. Producer.

4th dam

KATIMA, by Zeditave. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$260,640, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Brian Crowley S., L, Keith Mackay H., L, Gimcrack S., L, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Keeping Up, Talent Time (dam of DEFERENTIAL, EUSEBIO). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

Schuckmannsburg. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

Essayez. 3 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1100m, WATC Caroma 2YO P. Dam of-

No Filter - Glorious Starlight (H.K.) (Toronado). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, ARC Vodafone H., 2d Cambridge Breeders S., Gr.3.

5th dam

KIBITKA, by Luskin Star. Unplaced. Half-sister to Twisted Heart (dam of SPEED BABY), Secret Desire (dam of SECRET LIAISON). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

KATIMA (Zeditave). 4 wins. See above.

Keeping Up (Quest for Fame). Winner at 2 at 1100m, STC Garden Island H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3.

Talent Time. 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

DEFERENTIAL (Royal Academy). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$288,325, HK$1,574,500, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

EUSEBIO (Benfica). 5 wins-3 in succession-to 1400m, Canberra Guineas, L.

La Camille. Winner at 1007m in Aust. Grandam of-

THIS'LL TESTYA (Testa Rossa). 6 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$298,425, to 2021-22, WATC Cyril Flower S., L, Vale Dr Joe McDermott H.