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

CHOCTOC, by Shamexpress. Winner at 1200m, 3d Waikato RC Website Angels H. Half-sister to LIL MISS SWISS. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

Szeryng (g by Almanzor). Winner at 1200m in 2024-25, HKJC Diamond H.

Trixie (f by Reliable Man). Winner at 1009m in Aust.

2nd dam

MISS SWISS, by Flying Spur. Unraced. Sister to Holidazzle, half-sister to Lady Peony (dam of ARTISTRY). Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

LIL MISS SWISS (Rip Van Winkle). 6 wins 1400m to 2200m, NZ$104,487, Riverton Cup, L, Amberley Cup.

Miss Esprit. 2 wins at 1108m, 1200m, A$76,205, to 2025-26, WATC Glenroy Chaff H., 2d Pinjarra RC Thoroughbred Breeders WA Platinum Classic.

Mariota. Winner at 1400m. Dam of-

Ad Vitam. Winner at 1400m in 2024-25, MRC Sportsbet P.

3rd dam

ZEBIZAN, by Zabeel. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Sister to CRONUS, PRAVDA (dam of THE GOOD FIGHT, PRAVANA), Al Bayan (dam of COMMUNIQUE), Milliyet (dam of SAMANTHA MISS). Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Holidazzle (Flying Spur). 3 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2100m, NZ$5,925, A$94,650, MRC John Payne H., 2d BTC Premier's Cup, Gr.3, VRC Bagot H., L, 3d Illawarra 2YO Classic, L, 4th BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3.

Abazan. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Dreamed (Dream Ahead). 3 wins 1250m to 2025m, A$144,175, SAJC TAB H., AAMI H., Schweppes P., 2d SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3.

Lady Peony. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

ARTISTRY (Shamardal). 8 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1600m, A$562,810, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, ATC Maurice McCarten H., Gr.3, Newcastle Newmarket H., Gr.3, Blacktown Workers Club Group H., Hyland Race Colours H., TAB Rewards H., 2d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, City Tatt's RC Nivison S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Sapphire S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3. Producer.

Indian Flower. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

FLOWER OF WAR (War Chant). 9 wins-4 in succession-1100m to 1300m, A$478,205, WATC Cyril Flower H., L, Marjorie Charleson Classic, Pinjarra RC Thorourbred Breeders WA Pearl H., WATC Rac Jones 80th Birthday H., Western Racepix H., Tony Brennan H., 2d WATC Sheila Gwynne Classic, L, 4th WATC Jungle Mist Classic, L.

Flower of Gold (Bull Point). 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$140,845, in 2024-25, WATC Murlpirrmarra H., 2d WATC Challenge S., L, 3d WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Burgess Queen S., L, 4th Western Australian Guineas, Gr.2, WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L.