Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SWORD OF STATE (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2018-Stud 2022). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2. Grandson of SW Sharp. Sire of SW Torture (MRC Debutant S., L) and of the placegetters Sword of Stars, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

BOTANIC, by Stravinsky. 2 wins at 1200m, 1230m, Rotorua RC NZB Insurance Pearl Series H. Half-sister to DIAMOND KING, Spring Violet (dam of GINGER BAKER). This is her fifth living foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

Garden City (f by Tavistock). Winner at 2 at 1100m, Otago RC Alleviate Administration 2YO S., 3d CJC Johnny Fresh Darfield H.

Moschino (f by Ten Sovereigns). 2 wins at 1400m in 2024-25, Matamata RC Ancroft Developments S., 2d Auckland TR Kingmakers Syndication H.

Mr Invincible (g by Tavistock). 2 wins at 1143m, 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

SALSA, by O'Reilly. 6 wins 1200m to 1630m, NZ$75,990, A$170,900, VRC Winter Championship H., L, Hilton Nicholas H., Avondale JC Wynyard Wood Lawyers H., 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeder's S., Gr.1, Avondale JC 2YO Fillies S., L, 4th MRC JJ Liston S., Gr.2. Sister to Charlie Bub, O'Crikey, Romancing (dam of LOVE AFFAIR), half-sister to SOMEPIN ANYPIN, RULE OF ENGAGEMENT - EVERGREEN (H.K.). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

DIAMOND KING (More Than Ready). 5 wins 1200m to 1600m, R492,900, Greyville KZN Guineas Trial, L, 2d Greyville Christmas H., Gr.3.

Spring Violet. 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, 3d BRC Sky Racing P. Dam of-

GINGER BAKER (Gingerbread Man). 11 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2200m, A$678,755, to 2025-26, Bunbury TC South West Cup, L, WATC Blue Spec H., Tabtouch H., Have You Got the Touch H., Amelia Park H.-twice, Crown Perth H., Membership H., 3d WATC Strickland S., Gr.3-twice, Farnley S., L, Idyllic Prince S., L, 4th WATC Idyllic Prince S., L, Farnley S., L, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Boulder Cup, L, Northam Cup, L.

3rd dam

UNGARO, by Centaine. Placed at 2 & 3, 2d Waikato RC Te Akau Racing Stables Juvenile H. Sister to CENTISLE, half-sister to SYLVANER (dam of ATYAAB, VESPER). Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

SOMEPIN ANYPIN (Pins). 6 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1600m, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, 2d ATC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3.

RULE OF ENGAGEMENT - EVERGREEN (H.K.) (Danasinga). 6 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1800m, A$69,700, HK$3,256,700, QTC JF Meynink S., L.

SALSA (O'Reilly). 6 wins. See above.

Charlie Bub (O'Reilly). 6 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1500m, 3d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, STC Skyline S., Gr.3.

O'Crikey (O'Reilly). 8 wins-3 in succession-1250m to 1550m, A$504,365, STC Freeway Republic Beer Welter H., 3d QTC Brisbane P., L.

Romancing. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

LOVE AFFAIR (Savabeel). 6 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, ARC Eagle Technology S., Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2.