Karaka 2023 - Book 1

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud France 2018, NZ 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YO's in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 151 rnrs, 55 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Dynastic, SP Virtuous Circle, Andalus, King's Crossing, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Around Midnight, Rajapour, Lassaut, Unanimous Consent, etc.

1st dam

FEARLESS CHOICE, by Lonhro. Unraced. Half-sister to More Radiant. This is her third living foal. Dam of one foal to race-

Artie Beatsome (g. by Flying Artie). Winner at 1050m in 2021-22 in Aust.

2nd dam

RAVISHING CHOICE, by Redoute's Choice. Winner at 2 at 900m, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Entries 2YO H. Sister to AMELIA'S DREAM, half-sister to Elimbari, Youbolt. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

More Radiant (More Than Ready). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$154,660, VRC Trevor Clarke H., 2d MVRC William Crockett S., L, MRC Beveridge Williams P., 3d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Sports H., L, MRC Twilight Glow S., L, 4th ATC Reisling S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

My Ecstatic. 4 wins at 1400m, 1650m, HK$4,226,300, to 2021-22, HKJC Shek Wai Kok H., Kat O Hoi H., Jervois H., Stanley Gap H.

Beautiful Soul. 4 wins 1400m to 2014m, SAJC CAMMS Budget Management H., 4th SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L. Producer.

3rd dam

SHALT NOT, by St Covet. 4 wins-3 at 2-900m to 1500m, A$827,335, BTC Doomben Slipper S., L, 2d AJC Widden S., L. Half-sister to Wide Berth, Bravo Zulu (dam of GRAND ZULU), Vainremer (dam of CATION). Dam of 14 named foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

AMELIA'S DREAM (Redoute's Choice). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, A$148,950, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, De Bortoli Wines 2YO P. Dam of 5 winners-

Impasse (Sepoy). 9 wins 1300m to 1550m, A$457,355, to 2022-23, ATC Dawn Approach H., Precise Fire H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Member's Cup, L.

Better Land (Shamardal). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$139,765, BRC Nugrow P., 2d ATC Rosebud H., L, 4th ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3.

Elimbari (Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$107,850, STC Schweppes Sparkling Mineral Water 2YO H., 2d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3. Dam of-

Vincere Volare (I Am Invincible). 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$163,575, BRC Qld Chinese Jockey Club 2YO P., 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2.

Conscious (So You Think). Placed at 2 & 3, 2d VRC Talindert S., L.

Youbolt (Exceed and Excel). 9 wins 975m to 1400m, A$274,632, Darwin TC Palmerston Sprint H., 3d MRC Christmas S., L, 4th TTC Premium S., L.

Romantic Time. Winner at 1250m, ATC Cal Rei H. Dam of 3 winners-

Young Werther (Tavistock). Winner at 1500m, A$1,149,900, 2d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, Turnbull S., Gr.1, ATC Tulloch S., Gr.2.

Romantic Lady (Power). 4 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, NZ$84,349, 2d Levin S., L, 4th Auckland TR Concorde H., Gr.3, WRC Lightning H., L.

Doubtful Choice. 3 wins-1 at 2, 4th AJC Keith Mackay H., L. Dam of 7 winners-

Peyton Place (Carlton House). 10 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1435m, A$312,295, to 2021-22, 3d Canberra RC National Sprint H., L.