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

ESTRELLA ESPECIALE, by Starcraft. Unplaced. Half-sister to Distinctive Lass (dam of KAHMA LASS, DISTINCTIVE DARCI, KURO, SOUTHERN LAD). This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race.

2nd dam

SPECIAL SWEEP, by End Sweep. Unraced. Half-sister to SPECIALIZE, STAVKA, Lady Special (dam of BOMBER BILL, CAMARGUE, SPECIAL SONG), Special Sal (dam of DEMOGRAPHIC). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Distinctive Lass (Orientate). 3 wins in succession at 1000m, A$131,415, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services H., 2d SAJC Dermody S., L. Dam of-

KAHMA LASS (Darci Brahma). 3 wins 1200m to 1600m, NZ$179,400, A$136,725, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Weekend Hussler H., L, 2d Waikato RC Soliloquy S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3.

KURO (Denman). 8 wins-1 at 2 and 4 in succession-1000m to 1200m, A$731,025, ATC Starlight S., L, Heritage S., L, Brian Crowley S., L, BRC Mick Dittman P., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L, 2d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Expressway S., Gr.2, Ranvet H., 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2, ATC Fireball S., L.

SOUTHERN LAD (Ocean Park). 7 wins 1100m to 1250m, A$745,060, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, ATC Bentley Choisir H., Moet & Chandon Rose Sprint H., Bisley Workwear H., Agency Real Estate H., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Southern Cross S., Gr.3, June S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, BRC Hinkler H., L, 3d ATC Razor Sharp H., L.

DISTINCTIVE DARCI (Darci Brahma). 11 wins-4 in succession-1000m to 1300m, 147,363Rgt., S$921,854 in Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore TC Merlion Trophy, L, Korea Racing Authority Trophy, 3d Singapore TC Colonial Chief S., L, 4th Singapore TC Aushorse Golden Horseshoe, L.

Wairau Cove (Darci Brahma). 3 wins 1200m to 1400m, NZ$76,670, 2d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, 4th Wellington Guineas, Gr.2.

Milunka. 2 wins at 1550m, A$82,650, ATC Winter Racing H. Dam of-

To Bravery Born (Snitzel). 3 wins-2 at 2-800m to 1200m, NZ$126,200, to 2025-26, Auckland TR Trackside.co.nz 2YO S., 3d Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, 4th Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million, RL.

3rd dam

SPECIAL, by Habituate. 10 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$1,078,180, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, (1000m course record), Newmarket H., Gr.1, Gadsden S., Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, STC Birthday Card H., L, Darby Munro H., L, 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1-twice, VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, 3d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1. Dam of 14 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners.