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

DANAHERE, by Dehere. 5 wins 1850m to 2400m, A$105,881, MRC Patinack Farm H., Catanach's Jewellers H., 2d MVRC Printhouse Graphics Tour of Victoria Series H., 3d MVRC Central Star Auto Haus H. Half-sister to OCEANEX, AMEXED, MISS AOTEAROA, Marcellina, Digital Fortress. This is her tenth living foal. Her ninth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of six foals to race, four winners, inc:-

SAINT PATRICKS DAY (g by Excelebration). 3 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$176,150, BRC Dalrello S., L, 2d BRC Catalina Sounds H., 4th BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

Goldmine (f by Manhattan Rain). 4 wins 1200m to 1650m in Aust.

Sheena (f by Epaulette). Winner at 1200m.

Bang on Target (f by Smart Missile). Winner at 2 at 1000m in Aust.

Starbilly (g by Almanzor). Placed at 3, 2d Manawatu RC The Pavemasters S.

2nd dam

Danex, by Danasinga. Winner at 2000m, 3d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 4th New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1. Half-sister to I'm Excited, Calm Crossing, Annalee (dam of RYAN MARK). Dam of 14 foals, all raced, 11 winners, inc:-

OCEANEX (Ocean Park). 6 wins-3 in succession-1600m to 2800m, A$881,970, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, Andrew Ramsden S., L, SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L, VRC Flemington Event Staff H., MVRC Dean & McPherson Catering H., 2d MVRC Seppelt Wines H., Cranbourne TC Pinker Pinker P., 3d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2.

AMEXED (Pentire). 3 wins 1600m to 2400m, A$245,135, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, SCTC Caloundra Cup, L, 2d BRC Andrew Bensley No 1 in News H., Sequalo at Lyndhurst H., 3d BRC Bundaberg Distilling Company H., 4th BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3.

MISS AOTEAROA (Per Incanto). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Bevin Allen Memorial H.

Marcellina (Savabeel). 2 wins at 1400m, 2012m, 3d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Sunline Vase, Gr.3, BOP RC Iline Construction H.

Digital Fortress (Savabeel). 2 wins at 1600m, A$128,550, AJC Patezza H., Ashcroft H., 3d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, 4th Victoria Derby, Gr.1.

Invaluable. 2 wins at 1560m, 1800m in NZ and HK, HKJC Rhondda H.

Natchwhali. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Whinchat (Russian Revolution). 6 wins 1100m to 1400m, A$332,300, ATC Kia Ora Stud H., Rosehill Bowling Club H., Casino Prince at Vinery Stud H., Toyota Forklifts H., Drinkwise H., 2d Scone RC Luskin Star S., L.

Waikato River. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

Spectacle (Teofilo). 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$83,100, Murray Bridge RC Carlton Draught H., 3d SAJC Clare Lindop S., L.

Silver Magnate. 2 wins at 1200m to 2025-26, MRC Sportsbet Fast Form H.