Karaka 2023 - Book 2

FERRANDO (NZ) (Bay 2013-Stud 2020). 8 wins at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$268,250, A$3,500, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3, WRC Lightning H., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, 3d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, WRC Lightning H., L, 4th Wellington Guineas, Gr.2. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Golden Era. Related to SW Cronus, SW Samantha Miss, etc. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

MUTECHI, by Swiss Ace. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, Waikato RC Te Rapa Tavern H., 2d WRC Mercedes-Benz H. Sister to ICHIBAN. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

ECLAIRCISSEMENT, by Hussonet. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to ILLUMINATES (dam of HURSLEY). Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

ICHIBAN (Swiss Ace). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, Cambridge JC Cambridge Equine Hospital 2YO H.

3rd dam

DAZZLE LIGHT, by Danzero. Unraced. Half-sister to STOWAY. Dam of 14 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

ILLUMINATES (Strategic). 10 wins-2 at 2 and 3 in succession-900m to 1600m, NZ$10,000, A$882,750, AJC Aspiration H., L, Angst S., L, Toy Show H., L, STC Civic S., L, 2d STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Research S., Gr.3, AJC Nivison H., L, 3d AJC Wenona Girl H., L, Widden S., L. Dam of-

HURSLEY (Makfi). 5 wins 1600m to 2000m, A$459,195, VRC TCL S., L.

Optical. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Illuminaire (All Too Hard). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$120,910, 2d MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 3d MVRC William Crockett S., L.

4th dam

TRAVEL LIGHT, by Bellissimo. Joint third top filly on The 1984-85 NZ 2YO Free H. 6 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 2400m, NZ$16,250, A$192,400, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Great Northern Foal S., Gr.3, WATC Queen's Cup, Gr.3, 2d AJC Surround S., Gr.2, STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3, 3d AJC Queen Elizabeth Randwick S., Gr.1, STC Orlando Wines Classic, Gr.1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2. Half-sister to ROMAN CANDLE. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

STOWAY (Geiger Counter). 12 wins-3 in succession-1350m to 2400m, A$570,810, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

London Lights. 3 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1350m, STC Sydney Airport H. Dam of-

ONLY A LADY (Sir Tristram). 3 wins 1400m to 2030m, A$435,180, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, BTC Labour Day Cup, L, 2d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, STC Triscay S., L, 4th STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Producer.

SMOKO (Snitzel). 6 wins-5 in succession-at 1000m, 1200m, A$302,000, WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L, 2d WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3.

LISSON GROVE (Dehere). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, A$77,647, SAJC Dermody S., L, MRC Hialeah H., 2d MRC Marie Louise H. Producer.

London Calling. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

FARAWAY TOWN (Not a Single Doubt). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$843,475, ATC Triscay S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S, Gr.1.