Karaka 2023 - Book 2

RELIABLE MAN (GB) (Grey 2008-Stud 2013). 5 wins from 2000m to 2400m, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Germany in 2017. Sire of 640 rnrs, 368 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. SW Miami Bound (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Inspirational Girl, Miss Sentimental, Hypnos, Akribie, Ardakan, Reliable Team, Belle du Nord, Erasmus, Adrian, Annavisto, Renaissance Woman, De la Terre, Kinane, Narella, Quiet Times, etc.

1st dam

FLOWER OF LOVE, by Redoute's Choice. 2 wins at 1110m, 1200m, BRC Memberships H., Brc.com.au H., 2d BRC TAB H., 3d BRC Eureka Stud H. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

PURE BEAUTY, by Elusive Quality. 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$103,113, VRC Hollow Bullet H., MRC Volley H., 2d STC Moraitis H., Lynch Flowers H., Freeway's Great Steaks H., MRC John Payne H. Half-sister to CARNEGIE HOUSE, SPURTONIC. Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

Real Time. 5 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, 1400m, A$139,450, GCTC Magic Millions P., MRC Heading Out Hair & Beauty H., Catanach's Jewellers H.

Doubtful Sound. Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d Waikato RC Equine Veterinary Centre S., 4th Waikato RC Northland Breeders S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

PLATONIC, by Nassipour. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2900m, A$81,990, QTC St Leger, STC Hastings H., 2d STC Auburn H., Akimbo H., BTC Advertising H. Half-sister to SHOVHOG, SHOVOFF, Mustabshir, Startling Miss (dam of LEVELLER). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, all winners, inc:-

SPURTONIC (Flying Spur). 6 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 2000m, A$532,210, MRC David Jones Cup, Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL, 4th ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3.

CARNEGIE HOUSE (Carnegie). 3 wins 1550m to 2000m, A$167,260, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Derby Day Lawn Party H., 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2.

4th dam

STARTLING LASS, by Luskin Star. 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1212m, A$531,140, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, MVRC Veuve Clicquot S., Gr.2, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, Gimcrack S., Gr.3, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3. Sister to MIDNIGHT FEVER. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

SHOVHOG (Danehill). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, AJC Brian Crowley S., L. Sire.

SHOVOFF (Danehill). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L.

Startling Miss. Unraced. Dam of 10 winners-

LEVELLER (Redoute's Choice). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1410m, A$180,150, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

FROLIC (Husson). 2 wins at 2 at 1200m, ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Inglis 2YO Classic, RL, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

Oaky Miss. Placed at 2, 3d MRC Bushnell 2YO Classic H. Dam of 4 winners-

I'M YOUR VENUS (Show a Heart). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, CJC Easter Cup, Gr.3, 2d CJC Inglewood S., L. Producer.

Im Your Fire. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

BAM'S ON FIRE (Universal Ruler). 5 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1400m, MRC Anniversary Cup, Gr.3, 2d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2.