Karaka 2026 - Book 2

ANCIENT SPIRIT (GER) (Bay 2015-Stud 2021). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany & Italy in 2018. 5 wins 1400m to 1609m, Baden-Baden Oettingen Rennen, Gr.2, Köln Mehl-Mülhens Rennen, Gr.2, Curragh Celebration S., L, 2d Leopardstown Meld S., Gr.3. Half-brother to SW Alson (ParisLongchamp Critérium International, Gr.1) and SW Aemilianus. Sire of Bobby McGee, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

ORTEM FIRE, by Gallant Guru. Joint Top Filly on the 2012-13 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). 5 wins 1335m to 1600m, NZ$86,435, CJC Inglewood S., L, Southland RC Castledale at Te Runga Summer Cup, 2d CJC Warstep S., L, Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L, Southland Guineas, L. Half-sister to INFERNO (dam of SMOKIN' ROMANS), Unfurl (dam of SAIL SESSION), Ronnie. This is her fifth live foal. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

Inflamed (f by Ghibellines). 4 wins 1200m to 1600m, NZ$129,615, CJC Racecourse Hotel H., 2d CJC Commodore Hotel H., Waikouaiti RC ODT Southern Mile Qualifier, 3d Otago RC Nellies Restaurant H., Southland RC Howley Joinery H., CJC The Tea House H., Riverton RC Bupa Care S.

Ortem Legacy (f by Ghibellines). Winner at 1600m in 2024-25, 2d Auckland TR Eagle Charters H.

2nd dam

EMERALD FIRE, by Honor Grades. 4 wins 1600m to 2000m, CJC Robbies Bar & Bistro H., Canterbury Draught H., 2d CJC Aries HD Perennial Ryegrass H., Kennels H. Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

INFERNO (Yamanin Vital). 10 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2200m, NZ$251,088, Canterbury Gold Cup, Gr.3-twice, 2d Otago RC White Robe Lodge H., Gr.3, White Robe Lodge H., 3d WRC Trentham S., Gr.3, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, Matamata RC Stanley Group S., L, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L. Dam of-

SMOKIN' ROMANS (Ghibellines). 11 wins-3 in succession-1500m to 2600m, A$2,377,265, to 2024-25, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.3, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, Pakenham Cup, L, Warrnambool Cup, L, 2d MRC Zipping Classic, Gr.2, Bendigo Cup, Gr.3, VRC Peter Drake P., MVRC Chandler Macleod H., 3d Mornington Cup, L, 4th VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, MRC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, Pakenham Cup, L.

ORTEM FIRE (Gallant Guru). 5 wins. See above.

Unfurl (Raise the Flag). 5 wins 1600m to 2400m, A$204,990, MRC Herald Sun P., 3d SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L, Warrnambool Cup, L. Dam of-

SAIL SESSION (Sessions). 4 wins-3 in succession-1500m to 2200m, A$371,620, in 2024-25, WATC JC Roberts S., L, Melvista S., L, Kitt Logistics H., 3d WATC Western Australian Derby, Gr.2.

Ronnie (Seasoned Star). 5 wins 2000m to 2400m, NZ$8,500, A$105,100, WATC King Brian H., Caliway H., 2d WATC Tattersall's Cup, L.

Zigalong. 2 wins to 1800m, 3d QTC CE Environmental Solutions H. Dam of-

Cannyzing (Canny Lad). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, 2d Qld Tatt's RC Breakfast Creek Hotel S., L, 3d BRC The Phoenix S., L.

Ignite. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

Brilliant Venture (Zacinto). 8 wins 1600m to 2600m, A$384,080, to 2025-26, 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Super Impose S., L.