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

My My Maree, by Testa Rossa. 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, 2d VRC Indian Summer H., BOP RC Rob Pinny-Bayleys H., 3d Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, 4th ARC Sunline Vase, L. Sister to TESTAFIABLE. This is her ninth foal. Her eighth foal is a 2YO. Dam of 4 foals to race, 3 winners, inc:-

MARKY MARK (g by Makfi). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2014-15. 5 wins-3 at 2-1100m to 1600m, NZ$230,575, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Gartshore Construction H., 3d ARC South Auckland Racing Club Cup, Manawatu RC Landmark Homes H., 4th ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2.

Aquilo (g by Snitzel). Winner at 2 at 1230m, 3d Waikato RC Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre S., L.

Pannier (g by Tavistock). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1700m, A$92,610, to 2025-26 in Aust.

2nd dam

JAMELDEN ECHO, by Prince Echo. 8 wins 1050m to 1500m in Aust. Half-sister to Regal Honor. Dam of 6 foals, all winners-

TESTAFIABLE (Testa Rossa). 3 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2500m, A$772,550, South Australian Derby, Gr.1, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 2d AJC Craven P., Gr.3, GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, L, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Sire.

My My Maree (Testa Rossa). 2 wins. See above.

Miss Cortona. 3 wins 1400m to 1700m, QTC Romantic Dream H. Dam of-

Sagatona (Real Saga). Winner at 1200m, A$120,950, 2d GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3, 3d BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

WRIT 'N' WONDER, by Habeas Corpus. 8 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1600m, VATC Mercedes-Benz H., L, SAJC Robert A Lee S., L, Dual Choice H., 2d SAJC Birthday Cup, Gr.3, Rain Lover P., Gr.3, VRC Hallmark Filter H., L, 4th MVRC Diamond Jubilee S., L, SAJC Yalumba Classic Mile H., L. Half-sister to She's Blushing. Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Regal Honor (Vice Regal). 2 wins at 1200m, 1235m, HKJC Awapuni H., 2d Wanganui Guineas, L.

4th dam

Minnie Sue, by Better Boy. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m, 3d SAJC Bloodhorse Breeders' S., Gr.2, VATC Glen Eira H. Half-sister to Mighty General, Captivation (dam of KHAPTIVAAN, STIMULUS), Mon Ami (dam of ON THE LIST). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

WRIT 'N' WONDER (Habeas Corpus). 8 wins. See above.

Clarice. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, AJC Ribbon H. Grandam of-

SET SQUARE (Reset). 3 wins in succession 1600m to 2500m, A$883,250, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Ethereal S., L, 3d VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1.