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

MEMBERSHIP, by All American. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d ATC Schweppes 2YO P., GCTC NHP H. Three-quarter-sister to Rampage. This is her fourth foal. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

Kindling Spark (f by Manhattan Rain). 4 wins 1600m to 2200m to 2025-26, CJC Racecourse Hotel H., 2d CJC Landscape Supplies H.

Chilli Margs (f by Tivaci). Winner at 1400m in 2025-26.

2nd dam

LODORE FALLS, by Redoute's Choice. 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1203m, A$82,063, MVRC Members Equity Bank P., Ready Workforce H., 4th MVRC St Albans S., L. Sister to Illusional (dam of CHASE THE RAINBOW, MS FUNOVITS), half-sister to SONIC QUEST. Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Cacofonix. 5 wins 1200m to 2050m, NZ$27,870, A$121,545, to 2024-25, BRC Peachester Lodge P., Matamata RC New World S., 2d BRC XXXX Gold H.

The States - Lucky Dollar (H.K.). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m in Aust. and HK, HKJC Li Cup, 2d HKJC Zenith Excellent H., Royal Oak Concept H.

Groomed for Glory. 2 wins at 1200m, SCTC Wimmers Premium Soft Drink H.

3rd dam

LODORE MAGIC, by Kingdom Bay. Joint Head of The 1995-96 2YO Free H. 4 wins at 2 1000m to 1200m, NZ$163,475, A$18,000, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, WRC Magic Millions Classic S., RL, Manawatu RC Sandhaven Stables 2YO H., 2d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2. Sister to MORGAN BAY, half-sister to Morgan Glory (dam of BELMONT CAT). Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

SONIC QUEST (Quest for Fame). 6 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1700m, A$367,250, MVRC Crystal Mile H., Gr.2, MRC Barton S., L, VRC Shaftesbury Avenue H., MRC Jayco H., Rollo Roylance H., 2d MRC Perri Cutten Classic, 3d MRC Heroic H., 4th MVRC Australia S., Gr.1.

Illusional. Winner at 1200m, 2d AJC Dual Quest 2YO P., 3d AJC 2UE P. Dam of -

CHASE THE RAINBOW (Dash for Cash). 5 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$439,638, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, National Jockeys' Celebration Day H., 2d VRC Henry Bucks S., L, 3d MRC John Dillon S., L, 4th VRC Chester Manifold S., L.

MS FUNOVITS (Reset). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, A$389,750, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, VRC Better Beyond 2YO P.

Illusionary. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, MRC Shizu 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

Under My Spell (Pierro). 5 wins 1400m to 1600m, A$294,250, Pakenham RC Momentum Gaming H., 2d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3.

Sleight of Hand. Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

Rampage (All American). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1170m, A$145,385, MVRC John Paraskevas 2YO P., 3d ATC Inglis Nursery, RL.