Karaka 2019 - Book 1

PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Leading Aust. First Season Sire in 2016-17. Sire of 188 rnrs, 97 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. SW Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Pinot, Pierata, Action, Tulip, Roy Had Enough, Commander, I Like it Easy, Satin Slipper, Kentucky Breeze, Octabello, SP Sikorsky, Furore, Poseidon's Pool, Arcadia Queen, Rainbow Girl, Holbien, Canyonero, Princess Pierro, etc.

1st dam

SPECIAL GEMSTONE, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 2000m in Aust. Half-sister to DISTINCTIVE DARCI , KURO . This is her first foal.

2nd dam

Distinctive Lass , by Orientate. 3 wins at 1000m, A$131,415, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services H., Kelly Maitland H., 2d SAJC Dermody S., L , VRC Ziema H., MRC Trunnion H., Lady Mogambo H., STC Cantebury Park Events H., 3d MVRC TBV/Newmarket Insurance Brokers P.H., MRC Starcraft P. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

DISTINCTIVE DARCI (Darci Brahma). 9 wins 1000m to 1200m, S$891,986, to 2018, Singapore TC Merlion Trophy, L , Korea Racing Authority Trophy, Kranji A S.-twice, 4th Singapore TC Aushorse Golden Horseshoe, L .

KURO (Denman). 8 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$731,025, ATC Heritage S., L , Starlight S., L , Brian Crowley S., L , BRC Mick Dittman P., L , Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L , ATC TAB Early Quaddie H.-twice, 2d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1 , Expressway S., Gr.2 , 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1 , BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2 , ATC Fireball S., L , RazorSharp H., L , Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush H., L , 4th Scone RC Ortensia S., L .

Southern Lad. 2 wins at 1100m, 1250m to 2018-19, ATC Tab.com.au H.

3rd dam

SPECIAL SWEEP, by End Sweep. Unraced. Half-sister to SPECIALIZE , STAVKA , Lady Special (dam of BOMBER BILL , CAMARGUE , SPECIAL SONG ), Special Sal (dam of DEMOGRAPHIC ). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Distinctive Lass (Orientate). 3 wins. See above.

4th dam

SPECIAL , by Habituate. 10 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$1,078,180, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1 , (1000m course record), Newmarket H., Gr.1 , Gadsden S., Gr.1 , MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2 , 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1 -twice, VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1 . Dam of 14 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

STAVKA (Xaar). 7 wins 1000m to 1400m, A$237,900, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., L , Terry Watson H., 2d VRC Aurie's Star H., L .

SPECIALIZE (Bluebird). 6 wins 1000m to 1350m, A$158,608, AJC June S., L .

Lady Special. Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Woambra H. Dam of 3 winners-

BOMBER BILL (Air de France). 23 wins-7 at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$1,892,330, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.1 , SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1 .

CAMARGUE (Air de France). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1400m, A$110,550, VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3 , SAJC Balcrest S., L . Producer.

Special Sal. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d SAJC Holden Statesman H. Dam of 5 winners-

DEMOGRAPHIC (Gold Brose). 4 wins 1000m to 1400m, A$199,050, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3 , 2d SAJC New Year's Gift, L . Producer.