Karaka 2026 - Book 2

ARMORY (IRE) (Bay 2017-Stud 2022). Joint Champion 3YO in Europe in 2020 (Int.). 5 wins-3 at 2-7f to 10½f, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.2, Chester Huxley S., Gr.2, Curragh Royal Whip S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Curragh National S., Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Critérium International, Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Subsequent. Sire of Silhouette, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

PURE LORDE, by Darci Brahma. 3 wins at 1400m, 2100m, Manawatu RC John Turkington Forestry H., Dunstan Stayers Qualifier H., 3d ARC Dunstan Stayers Qualifier H. Half-sister to MISS SENTIMENTAL. This is her third living foal. Dam of one foal to race-

Jade Dragon (f by Time Test). Winner at 1150m in 2024-25.

2nd dam

NOSTALGIC, by Quest for Fame. Placed at 3, 3d STC Chemsave Wentworthville H. Sister to DRACULA, Insouciance (dam of COMPLACENT, ATARAXIA), half-sister to SASH, THE OSCARS, Vampire, Thespian (dam of SCREEN, BRANNIGAN). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

MISS SENTIMENTAL (Reliable Man). 3 wins 1400m to 2400m, NZ$311,125, A$13,625, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Wanganui Cup, L, 2d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 3d Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 4th Wanganui JC Castletown S., L.

Kuhreihen. 2 wins at 1200m, 2025m, A$144,450, ATC Deen Vat Series H.

Recollect. 4 wins 1400m to 1800m, 3d Matamata RC Lowe Schollum H. Dam of-

Can't Recall One. 2 wins at 2 to 1400m, A$141,675, BRC Sky Racing 2YO H.

3rd dam

AWARDS CEREMONY, by Kaoru Star. Raced once. Half-sister to MASKED PARTY, FESTAL. Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

DRACULA (Quest for Fame). Champion 2YO in Australia in 1997-98. 7 wins-5 at 2-1100m to 1600m, A$796,300, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3. Sire.

SASH (Dr Grace). 5 wins 1100m to 1400m, A$152,068, AJC Toy Show H., L, 2d AJC Sapphire S., L, 3d STC Millie Fox S., L, 4th AJC Angst H., L.

THE OSCARS (Procol Harum). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$84,200, HK$2,322,315, AJC Canonbury S., L, 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Insouciance. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, AJC San Miguel 2YO H. Dam of-

COMPLACENT (Authorized). 5 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2000m, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2.

ATARAXIA (Teofilo). 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m, A$136,105, ATC Dulcify H., L, 3d ATC Pride of Dubai at Coolmore 2YO H.

Tactless. 4 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$134,790, MRC Chase Hotel H. Dam of-

SCARLET OAK (Kermadec). 3 wins 1400m to 2000m, NZ$14,375, A$346,400, BRC The Roses, Gr.2, 3d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.2.

Nonchalance. 2 wins at 1200m, 2d STC TJ's Champagne Bar H. Grandam of-

THE FORTUNE TELLER (Caravaggio). 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2.

Thespian. Winner at 1300m, AJC Cuddle H. Dam of 5 winners-

SCREEN (Lonhro). 7 wins 1000m to 1400m, A$386,503, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.3, 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L. Producer.