Karaka 2024 - Book 1

WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS) (Chestnut 2002-Stud 2007). 2 wins at 2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2020-21. Sire of 1087 rnrs, 832 wnrs, 54 SW, 12 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Coolangatta (VRC Lightning S., Gr.1), Capitalist, Ole Kirk, Written By, La Luna Rossa, Pippie, Tycoon Tara, Music Magnate, Despatch, Booker, Tyzone, Odeum, Kissonallforcheeks, Howmuchdoyouloveme, Super Cash, Rich Enuff, etc.

1st dam

Selica, by Makfi. 2 wins at 1217m, 1400m, A$149,760, MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 2d SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, ATC Kearney Racing H., 3d Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., Gr.3, VRC Furphy Ale H., 4th MVRC Alexandra S., Gr.3. Half-sister to WYNDSPELLE. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

WESTERN STAR, by High Chaparral. Winner at 1400m. Half-sister to LADY ALBERTON, ALBERTON PARK. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

WYNDSPELLE (Iffraaj). 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2000m, NZ$522,650, A$164,590, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, Waikato Guineas, Gr.2, 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1-twice, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, WRC Anniversary S., Gr.3, VRC Paris Lane S., L, 3d VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, MRC John Dillon S., L, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders S., L, 4th Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, Manawatu Challenge S., Gr.2, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, VRC March S., L.

Selica (Makfi). 2 wins. See above.

3rd dam

ALBERTON STAR, by Stylish Century. Second top filly on The 1999-2000 NZ 2YO Free H. 4 wins at 2, 3 in succession at 880m, 1200m, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.2, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3. Half-sister to SIR ALBERTON, STRAUSSBRIDGE (dam of TE AKAU ROSE), Alberton Magic (dam of MAGIC BRIAR). Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

LADY ALBERTON (Golan). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$105,575, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Zest 2000 3YO H., 2d Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 3d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Counties Challenge S., L.

ALBERTON PARK (Thorn Park). 7 wins 1010m to 1350m, A$399,700, ATC June S., L, 2d ATC Triscay S., L, BRC Bright Shadow H., L, 3d ATC Wenona Girl H., L, Nivison S., L, 4th ATC Breeders Classic, Gr.2.

4th dam

ALBERTON LASS, by Adios. Placed at 3. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

SIR ALBERTON (Red Tempo). 7 wins-2 at 2-1175m to 2100m, NZ$213,900, A$14,500, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, 2d Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1.

ALBERTON STAR (Stylish Century). 4 wins. See above.

STRAUSSBRIDGE (Straussbrook). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, Counties Challenge S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

TE AKAU ROSE (Thorn Park). 3 wins-2 at 2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2.

Alberton Princess (Golan). 2 wins at 1400m, Counties RC Briscoes Pukekohe H., 3d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

BRUTAL (O'Reilly). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, A$2,632,150, ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2.