Karaka 2023 - Book 1

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 742 rnrs, 506 wnrs, 46 SW, 9 G1 wnrs. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Quick Thinker (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), La Diosa, Think it Over, Nimalee, Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, D'Argento, Inference, Fasika, Peltzer, Midnight Blue, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Knights Order, Coachwhip, Mr Marathon Man, Think of Me, etc.

1st dam

SISTABEEL, by Savabeel. 4 wins at 1200m, 2d Waikato RC Nationwide Livestock H., Matamata RC G & S McKenzie H. This is her second foal. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

AMETSIS, by Redoute's Choice. 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1419m, A$92,365, BRC SITA Australia H., 2d MRC Breathless H., 4th BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, SAJC Christmas H., L. Half-sister to Dance on Wood (dam of DANCE TO THE STARS), St Verdi, Margobelle (dam of WELLS STREET). Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Jimmy Five. 5 wins at 1200m, 1600m to 2022-23, Otago RC Dunedin City Motors H., 3d Otago RC 5th June-Rugby at the Races H.

3rd dam

Kirov Dancer, by Zabeel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, AJC Black Shoes H., STC Desirable 2YO H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, STC Grammer Lad H., 3d AJC Darren Clark H., STC Oatlands 2YO H. Half-sister to BLUSHING BIJOU, ROMAN LAUREL. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Dance on Wood (Woodman). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2240m, A$157,025, VRC PCS H., 2d VRC St Leger, Gr.3, Yarra Glen Cup, 3d VRC Saab H., Gr.2, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Ballarat Cup, L. Dam of 7 winners-

DANCE TO THE STARS (Galileo). 6 wins at 1500m, 1600m, R418,545, Fairview East Cape Paddock S., L, 2d Clairwood Fourth Dimension Kitchen H., 4th Scottsville Flamboyant S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

FOLLOW THE STAR (Silvano). 6 wins 1600m to 2800m, R544,900, to 2021-22, Fairview Glenlair Trophy, L, 2d Greyville Gold Bracelet S., Gr.2, 4th Greyville Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Kenilworth Cup S., L.

St Verdi (Stravinsky). 6 wins at 1200m, NZ$98,700, A$28,800, ARC Singapore Turf Club Trophy, Graeme Thomson Antique Jewellery H., Lindauer Piccolo H., 2d ARC Newmarket H., L, 4th ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.3, WRC Lightning H., L.

Ready to Dance. 5 wins 1400m to 1600m, ARC Barfoot & Thompson H.

Margobelle. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 9 winners-

WELLS STREET (Magic of Money). 6 wins-1 at 2 and 4 in succession-1407m to 2400m, A$103,500, SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L, Showies Boutique Regent Arcade H., It's Our Buy in June & July H.

Felined. 4 wins at 1200m, A$81,715, WATC Myer Fashions on the Field H.

Minnastar. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Star Missile (Smart Missile). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$521,245, Sale TC Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Series H., VRC Cup Carnival Country Final H., 2d SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3.

Urban Ruler. 6 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1550m, A$369,575, VRC Comic Court H., MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H., SAJC Schweppes H.