Karaka 2023 - Book 2

GRUNT (NZ) (Brown 2014-Stud 2019). 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$1,382,450, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, CS Hayes S., Gr.3, SAJC Holdfast Insurance H. Half-brother to SW Zayydani (VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2) and SP Addison (3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L). Out of a half-sister to SW Ocean Park (Horse of the Year in NZ in 2012-13. MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1). His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

TRUFFLE, by Testa Rossa. 5 wins 1000m to 1300m, A$114,720, MVRC Essendon Hyundai IX35 H., MRC Elgin Inn Hawthorn H., SAJC James Boag's Premium H., 3d VRC Long Tan H. Half-sister to Mega Lass. This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

Praline (f. by Holy Roman Emperor). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1110m to 2021-22, 3d ATC TAB Highway H.

Loudun (g. by Street Boss). Winner at 1106m in 2021-22 in Aust.

Wewanda (f. by Wandjina). Winner at 1200m in 2021-22 in Aust.

2nd dam

ERIN, by Brief Truce. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to High Honour (dam of MY MIDDI). Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

Mega Lass (Bite the Bullet). Winner at 2 at 1000m, A$88,450, AJC Birmingham Sprint 2YO H., 2d AJC Carter & Di Girolamo 2YO H., 3d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, Blackwoods H., 4th AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.

Once Again - Bright Alloy (Mac.). 2 wins at 1666m, 1900m, ATC More Than Ready at Vinery P., Ipswich TC Optus Business Centre H.

3rd dam

THE CLOISTERS, by Godswalk. Winner at 2 at 1200m, A$83,460, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., L, 4th STC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1. Half-sister to Cherished (dam of LOVE AND MONEY). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Vestry. 3 wins 1000m to 1250m, AJC Gay Vista H., MVRC Tabaret After the Last H., STC Parramatta Eels H., 4th AJC Angst H., L. Dam of 6 winners-

Sacrista. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, STC Deen Vat H. Dam of 3 winners-

SWISSTA (Swiss Ace). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, NZ$96,750, ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, Dunstan Rising Star Qualifier H., 2d Counties RC Lone Star Pukekohe H.

Sacred Vow. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Miss Cartier (El Roca). 4 wins 970m to 1400m to 2022-23, Waikato RC Peter Kelly Bayleys Real Estate H., 3d Manawatu RC Flying S., L.

Rory's Nun. Winner at 800m in Aust. Grandam of-

BIANCA JEWEL (Lion Heart). 5 wins-3 at 2-1010m to 1600m, A$520,300, BRC Princess S., L, 2d BRC Gold Edition P., L. Producer.

KISS ME KATY (Mull of Kintyre). 4 wins at 2, 3 in succession 1000m to 1200m, A$168,350, QTC Sir Douglas Wadley H., L, Copperama 2YO H., BTC Alison Best H., 3d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3. Producer.

High Honour. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

MY MIDDI (Belong to Me). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, MRC Jayco Cup, L, 2d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 3d AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3.