Karaka 2019 - Book 1

SHOWCASING (GB) (Bay 2007-Stud 2011). 2 wins at 2, York Gimcrack S., Gr.2. Leading NZ Sire of 2YOs in 2014-15. Sire of 513 rnrs, 304 wnrs, 32 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Xpression (WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2), Showboy - Jade Fortune (H.K.), Cylinder Beach, Bit Lippy, Caorunn, Carnival, Be Bee, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Quiet Reflection (Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup, Gr.1), Advertise, Prize Exhibit, etc.

1st dam

SPERA, by Country Reel. 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, Hawkes Bay John Bary Racing Stables H., 4th BRC Doomben Roses, Gr.3 . This is her fourth foal. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

Wekaforce (f. by Showcasing). Winner at 2 at 1000m in 2017-18, 2d CJC Canterbury Belle S., L , 4th Ashburton RC John Grigg S.,Gr.3 .

Morweka (f. by Showcasing). Winner at 1200m, 2d WRC Aurora Australis H., Avondale JC West Brook Winery H.

2nd dam

BLUE HOPE, by Bigstone. Unraced. Sister to Eastend (dam of LEIGH VALLEY ). Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

Skyweka. 5 wins 1600m, NZ$100,106, WRC Duoro Cup, Waikato RC Lodge Real Estate H., Otaki Maori RC New Zealand Insurance Pearl Series H.

Bunker Blues. 5 wins at 1600m, 2200m, WRC Cadbury H., 2d Manawatu RC Courtesy Ford H., WRC Totara Lodge Motor Inn H.

Iriodes. 4 wins 1400m to 2200m, Hawkes Bay AON Insurance Brokers H., Levin RC Danfive at Grangewilliam H., 2d Manawatu RC Humphries Construction H., Levin RC Matt Ivil Racing H., Marton JC J&J Walters H.

Furio. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in NZ and HK, HKJC Purves Quaich H.

3rd dam

EFFIE AND ALICE, by Conquistarose. 3 wins to 1600m, Waikato RC Delta TimberH., WRC Lindauer Super Series Final H. Half-sister to ROUND THEWORLD (dam of (THE) GRANDMASTER ), Tour de France , Positive Thoughts(dam of SOUNDS POSITIVE ). Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Magic Alice. 2 wins at 1600m, CJC Unichem Barringtons H.

Eastend. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

LEIGH VALLEY (Bianconi). 5 wins 1100m to 1600m, NZ$104,875, WRC Cuddle S.H., Gr.3 , Counties RC Trusts Charitable Foundation H., 2d CJC Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Gr.3 , Waikato RC Irish Rover H., 4th WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1 . Dam of 3 winners-

VALLEY GIRL (Mastercraftsman). 4 wins 1200m to 2000m, NZ$273,375, A$110,000, Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1 , Whangarei RC Harcourts Optimize Group H., ARC Hallmark Stud H., 2d ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1 , 3d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2 .

4th dam

LA MASCARADE, by Pretendre. Unplaced. Half-sister to ROYAL REGATTA (dam of MUSHTAK ), LOVE IN A MIST , BAYSHORE , Lord La Di Da . Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

ROUND THE WORLD (Sea Anchor). 5 wins 1600m to 2600m, A$411,080, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1 , AJC Chairman's H., Gr.3 . Producer.

Tour de France (Balmerino). 2 wins at 1600m, 1900m, AJC Flick Pest Control H., STC Taubmans Paints H., 2d STC Christmas Cup, L . Producer.