Karaka 2020 - Book 1

TAVISTOCK (NZ) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Champion Sire in Hong Kong in 2015-16. Sire of 369 rnrs, 232 wnrs, 18 SW, inc. SW Werther (HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Volkstok'n'barrell, The Holy One, Tavidream - Circuit Glory (H.K.), Hasselhoof, Tomelilla, Hiflyer, Gobstopper, Pacorus, Infantry, Avisto, Longchamp, Nymph Monte, Won Won Too, Tavy, Titanium, etc.

1st dam

CHRISTMAS DAY, by Zabeel. Winner at 1750m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to RESET , SO ASSERTIVE , half-sister to NEW TIPPERARY . This is her fifth live foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Her third foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of one foal to race-

English Gambler (g. by Casino Prince). 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m in 2018-19, BOP RC Burgundy at Cambridge H., 2d ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Taranaki RC Platinum Homes Challenge H.

2nd dam

ASSERTIVENESS, by Danehill. Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H., 2d AJC Metcash H. Sister to La Boisselle , half-sister to ASSERTIVE LAD , ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET , SO ASSERTIVE , STAGEPRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), Colony Sound ,Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA ). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

NEW TIPPERARY (High Chaparral). 7 wins-3 in succession-1350m to 1900m, A$474,725, to 2018-19, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3 , ATC November Topaz H., 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2 , 3d ATC Civic S., L , 4th ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3 , Scone Cup, L .

Resetable. 3 wins 1300m to 2200m, MRC Ahern's at Highways After the Last H.

3rd dam

SOMMES SOUND, by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS , TRIBAL CROWN ), LAST APPROACH , SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN ). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (Zeditave). Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. 8 wins-5 at 2, 3 in succession-to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 , Doncaster H., Gr.1 , Champagne S., Gr.1 , Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2 , MRC Moonga S., Gr.3 , 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1 .

ASSERTIVE LASS (Zeditave). 7 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1 , STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1 , AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2 , STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2 , 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1 , Surround S., Gr.2 , 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1 . Dam of 6 winners-

RESET (Zabeel). 5 wins in succession 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1 , MRC Futurity S., Gr.1 , Brian Green H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.) (Elusive Quality). 10 wins 1000m to 1200m, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3 .

SO ASSERTIVE (Zabeel). 5 wins 1100m to 2020m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3 , Canberra Cup, L , 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2 .

Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H. Dam of-

SAKIMA (More Than Ready). 5 wins 1400m to 2400m, Perak Derby, L .

More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (Swiss Ace). 4 wins 1000m to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3 .