Karaka 2023 - Book 1

ALABAMA EXPRESS (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1400m, A$554,750, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, Gothic S., L, VRC Donate to Salvation Army H. Out of a half-sister to SW Giga Kick (VRC Danehill S., Gr.2), SP Rekindled Power and SP Shuffle Up. Grandson of SP Rekindled Applause, a half-sister to SW Rekindled Interest, SW Where We Left Off and SW Porticcio. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

MISS MADONNA, by Zoustar. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to She's Miss Devine. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

BORDERLINE, by Royal Academy. Placed at 3 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.), half-sister to SHARP. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

She's Miss Devine (Show a Heart). 4 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$321,210, SCTC BOQ Mooloolaba H., MRC Ladbrokes Bet Better H., 2d BRC Queensland Day P., L, Gold Edition P., L.

Choisborder. 6 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1310m, A$250,225, VRC James Hibberd H., MVRC Simpson Construction P., SAJC Ubet H.

Commanding Epic. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

Girls are Ready. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, ATC Member Get Member 2YO H.

Glamborgini. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 860m, 900m, A$98,850, to 2022-23, 3d SCTC Ipswich Cup Tix on Sale 2YO H.

Palate. 7 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 1600m, A$128,075, to 2022-23 in Aust.

3rd dam

SNARL, by Don't Say Halo. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 2d MVRC Tristalove H., The Lodge H., 3d AJC Grey Affair 2YO H. Half-sister to ANGST, Tidal (dam of PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.)). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

SHARP (Danzero). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-at 1100m, 1180m, A$291,250, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Satellite S., L, 2d STC Eskimo Prince H., L, 4th STC Research S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

In the Vanguard (Encosta de Lago). Winner at 2 at 1100m, ATC Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2. Dam of-

SWORD OF STATE (Snitzel). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2, 3 in succession-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, to 2021-22, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3.

4th dam

SHARK, by Plush. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1250m, STC Canal H., 2d BOP RC Frank Renouf & Co H., 3d STC Lantern Club H. Half-sister to HARMONY BOY. Dam of 14 named foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

ANGST (Kala Dancer). 7 wins-2 at 2-900m to 1600m, A$386,850, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L. Died at 3.

Tidal. 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

PORTSMOUTH - HELENE MOMENTUM (H.K.) (Royal Academy). 4 wins-3 in succession at 2-to 1600m, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L.