Karaka 2024 - Book 2

ANCIENT SPIRIT (GER) (Bay 2015-Stud 2021). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany & Italy in 2018. 5 wins 1400m to 1609m, Baden-Baden Oettingen Rennen, Gr.2, Köln Mehl-Mülhens Rennen, Gr.2, Curragh Celebration S., L, Navan Heritage S., L, 2d Leopardstown Meld S., Gr.3, Desmond S., Gr.3. Half-brother to SW Alson (ParisLongchamp Critérium International, Gr.1) and SW Aemilianus. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

SWELTER, by Yamanin Vital. Unplaced. Sister to INFERNO (dam of SMOKIN' ROMANS), half-sister to ORTEM FIRE, Unfurl, Ronnie. This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Dam of four foals to race, three winners-

Swelter Magic (f. by Ghibellines). 5 wins 1529m to 2500m, A$174,390, MVRC Mia Kleer Hand Sanitiser H., 3d SAJC Junction H., 4th Tasmanian Oaks, L.

Patriotic (g. by Raise the Flag). Winner at 2000m, 3d MVRC Lipton Kombucha H.

Verdigris (f. by Ghibellines). Winner at 2000m.

Sultriness (f. by Almanzor). Placed in 2023-24 in Aust.

2nd dam

EMERALD FIRE, by Honor Grades. 4 wins 1600m to 2000m, CJC Robbies Bar & Bistro H., Canterbury Draught H., 2d CJC Aries HD Perennial Ryegrass H., Kennels H. Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

INFERNO (Yamanin Vital). 10 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2200m, NZ$251,088, Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3-twice, 2d Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., Gr.3, White Robe Lodge H., 3d WRC Trentham S., Gr.3, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, Matamata RC Stanley Group S., L, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

SMOKIN' ROMANS (Ghibellines). 9 wins-3 in succession-1500m to 2500m, A$1,711,865, to 2022-23, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, Pakenham Cup, L, MVRC Dominant T Harrison Cup H., Ladbroke it H., MRC Membership Renewal H., 2d Bendigo Cup, Gr.3, 4th VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1.

The Big Boss. 4 wins 1800m to 2200m to 2022-23, Taranaki RC UBP Ltd H.

Dante Fire. 2 wins at 2200m, Otago RC Dunedin City Used Cars H.

ORTEM FIRE (Gallant Guru). Joint Top Filly on the 2012-13 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). 5 wins 1335m to 1600m, NZ$86,435, CJC Inglewood S., L, Southland RC Castledale at Te Runga Summer Cup, 2d CJC Warstep S., L, Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L, Southland Guineas, L. Producer.

Unfurl (Raise the Flag). 5 wins 1600m to 2400m, A$204,990, MRC Herald Sun P., Anne Billings H., 2d VRC Red Rock Deli H., MRC Thoroughbred Club H., 3d SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L, Warrnambool Cup, L. Producer.

Ronnie (Seasoned Star). 5 wins 2000m to 2400m, NZ$8,500, A$105,100, WATC King Brian H., Caliway H., 2d WATC Tattersall's Cup, L.

Megagem. 3 wins in succession at 1200m, Otago RC Arthur Barnetts H.

Upclosenpersonal. 4 wins to 1600m, Otago RC Harley's H. Dam of 2 winners-

Gallant Defender. 3 wins at 1400m, 2200m, Otago RC Function Centre H.

Zigalong. 2 wins to 1800m, 3d QTC CE Environmental Solutions H. Dam of-

Cannyzing (Canny Lad). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, 2d Qld Tatt's RC Breakfast Creek Hotel S., L, 3d BRC The Phoenix S., L.

Ignite. Unplaced. Dam of-

Brilliant Venture (Zacinto). 5 wins 1600m to 2600m, MRC James Hurley H., 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Super Impose S., L.