Karaka 2018 - Book 1

EL ROCA (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2015). Top on the 2013-14 NZ 3YO Free H (1200m-1600m). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$35,625, A$385,000, ATC Eskimo Prince S., L, Whangarei RC Westbury Stud Challenge S., L, 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. Out of a sister to SW Millrich (STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3). His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

MEZZALUNA, by Guillotine. Placed at 3. Half-sister to PROM QUEEN, SWISS ROSE. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

Finishing School, by Royal Academy. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, Waikato RC Royal & Sunalliance Insurance H, 3d Avondale JC 2YO Fillies S., L. Half-sister to CATNIPPED, Wyndam Tycoon. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

PROM QUEEN(Super Easy). 8 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$198,875, to 2017-18, Ashburton RC John Grigg S., Gr.3, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3, CJC Champagne S., L, Welcome S., L.

SWISS ROSE(Thorn Park). 2 wins at 1200m, A$133,500, BRC Mode S., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, Tattersall's Classic, L, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, BRC Elder Consulting H., 4th BRC Juanmo S., L. Producer.

Spreadeagled. 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$4,600, A$152,600, MRC Le Pine Funerals H., Brown's Sawdust & Shavings H.

Viva Volksraad. 4 wins from 1400m to 1700m, NZ$1,950, 265,768Rgt. in Malaysia, Selangor TC Perfect Hideaway Tioman Island S.

3rd dam

FINAL CLAUS, by Christmas Tree. Winner at 2. Half-sister to FULL AT LAST, Clowning (dam of CHUCKLE), Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA),Imposing Life (dam of LIFE'S A BOUNTY, MISS PROSPECT), Ultima Vita (dam of SISTER HAVANA). Dam of 11 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

CATNIPPED(Rory's Jester). 3 wins at 2, A$735,875, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, 2d VRC Maribyrnong TrialS., L, 3d VATC Sandown Park UK S., L, 4th SAJC Dermody S., Gr.3. Dam of-

Fangio(Danehill). 5 wins to 1400m, A$230,740, 3d VRC Radiant Black S., L.

Base Paradise. Unraced. Dam of-

BRAZUCA(Teofilo). 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, R2,021,275, to 2017-18, Turffontein Colorado King S., Gr.2, 2d Greyville Golden Horseshoe, Gr.1, Kenilworth Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Cape Derby, Gr.1, Turffontein South African Classic, Gr.1, Storm Bird S., L, 3d Turffontein Champions Challenge, Gr.1.

MR UTOPIA(Elusive Quality). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$424,519, WATC York S., L, 2d VRC Winter Championship Final H., L, WATC Grandstand Cup, L, 3d WATC Belmont Sprint, Gr.3.

Finishing School(Royal Academy). 2 wins. See above.

Wyndam Tycoon(Scenic). 2 wins at 2, 3d VATC Debutant S., L.

News Academy. Unraced. Dam of-

Letmeentertainyou(Catbird). 6 wins to 1200m, A$126,550, SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., 2d Oakbank S., L.

Bumps. Unraced. Dam of-

Wyndam Easy(Rory's Jester). 6 wins, 3d HKJC Juvenile Sprint Trophy, L.