Karaka 2026 - Book 2

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

JAZAMOUR, by Azamour. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m. Half-sister to HUMBUCKER. This is her third living foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

TEMERAIRE, by Flying Spur. Winner at 2 at 1214m in Aust. Half-sister to Gaelic Princess. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

HUMBUCKER (Iffraaj). 6 wins 1335m to 2000m, NZ$233,870, South Canterbury RC Timaru Cup, L, Southland RC Group ILT H., Gore Cup-twice, 2d Otago RC John Rosevear Memorial H., Gore RC AON Insurance H., Otago RC Dunedin City Motors H., Waikato RC Peter Kelly Bayleys Real Estate Mile, Southland Crystals H., 4th CJC Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Gr.3.

3rd dam

CELTIC LASS, by Kenmare. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, VRC Nouvelle Star H., VATC September H., George Paturzo H., 2d MVRC Hawthorn H., VATC JG Heywoods H., 4th VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' S., Gr.2. Half-sister to LADY OF THE PINES. Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Gaelic Princess (King of Kings). Winner at 1200m, A$92,525, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, Debutante S., L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners-

Testa Gee Gee (Testa Rossa). 3 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$77,576, 2d TRC Elwick S., L, TTC F&W Stewart Silver Ingot 2YO H.

4th dam

CALEMEO, by Tolomeo. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, VATC William Pearson H., 2d VATC Love a Show H. Half-sister to CALEDONIAN BOY, Calemoss (dam of HEAPS OF FUN), Comely Lass (dam of VIGIL). Dam of 12 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

LADY OF THE PINES (Bluebird). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1600m, A$302,600, VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, 2d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3.

Belle's Best. Winner at 1208m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

Exceedingly Regal (Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, 3d MRC Debutant S., L, Timothy Hunter 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

MORE THAN EXCEED (More Than Ready). 9 wins-1 at 2-1050m to 1400m, A$478,050, TRC Thomas Lyons S., L, SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO H., MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., Yulong H., SAJC Romeo New Supa Valu H., Phil Wright H., Thirsty Camel Cup H.

Red Alert. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Let's Make it Rain (Not a Single Doubt). Winner at 2 at 1250m, A$149,065, ATC McGrath Estate Agents 2YO H., 2d ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P., McGrath Estate Agents H., 3d ATC Inglis Nursery, RL, Rosebud H., L.