Karaka 2025 - Book 1

SWORD OF STATE (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2018-Stud 2022). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2. Out of SP In the Vanguard. Grandson of SW Sharp (AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2). His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

O'CAROL, by Rip Van Winkle. 3 wins at 1600m, Counties RC NZB Insurance Pearl Series H., 2d Matamata RC Comag Ltd H. Half-sister to ODEON. This is her third living foal. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

Sedaka (f by Savabeel). Winner at 1400m, 2d Waikato RC Royal S., Gr.2, Sunline Vase, Gr.3, BOP RC Bayleys Bay of Plenty S.

Suit Yourself (c by Savile Row). 2 wins from only 3 starts at 1200m in 2024-25, 2d Rotorua RC Pearl Series 2YO S.

2nd dam

THEATRE BUFF, by Theatrical. Winner at 2400m in France. Sister to Just Pray (dam of OLYMPIC FLUKE), three-quarter-sister to Childish (dam of CHIQUIBABY, CHOCOLOCA), half-sister to TALE OF A CHAMPION, ILUSORA, MR. ROARY, BANDUA. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners-

ODEON (Zacinto). 7 wins 1400m to 2000m, A$962,735, VRC James Boag's Premium S., L, MRC Lord S., L, Mornington Guineas, MRC Thebigscreencompany.com H., Sky High Mt Dandenong H., 2d MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, Easter Cup, Gr.3, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Cranbourne Cup, L, 3d South Australian Derby, Gr.1, MRC Naturalism S., Gr.3, VRC Furphy P., L, MRC Mornington Cup Prelude, L, 4th VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, MRC Easter Cup, Gr.3, VRC UCI S., L.

War Critic. 3 wins 1200m to 1800m, A$121,605, MRC Neds Toolbox H., Thoroughbred Club H., 2d SAJC Girls are Turning 40 H.

Caliburn. 5 wins 1350m to 2050m to 2023-24, SAJC Thomas Farms H.

3rd dam

IF ANGELS SANG, by Seattle Slew. 4 wins at 8½f, 9½f, Saratoga Allowance, Gulfstream Park Allowance. Half-sister to Seeking the Dream, Bridal Tea (dam of POSTPONED, BRIDESMAID), Wiener Wald (dam of CROWDED HOUSE, ON REFLECTION), Child Bride (dam of JUNIPER PASS). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

TALE OF A CHAMPION (Tale of the Cat). 6 wins 5f to 1¼m, US$271,193, Hollywood Park Charles Whittingham Memorial H., Gr.2, Calder Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint S., L, 3d Santa Anita Joe Hernandez H., L. Sire.

ILUSORA (Tale of the Cat). 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m in Argentina, Palermo Clasico Ricardo P Sauze, Gr.3, Clasico Ines Victorica Roca, Gr.3.

MR. ROARY (Scat Daddy). 4 wins 6½f to 1¼m, US$263,130, Santa Anita Eddie D S., Gr.3, Rainbow S., L, 3d Del Mar Eddie Read S., Gr.2.

BANDUA (The Factor). 4 wins 9½f to 2¼m, €20,712, US$372,364, Arlington H., Gr.3, 3d Arlington Park Secretariat S., Gr.1, Arlington Million S., Gr.1.

Just Pray. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

OLYMPIC FLUKE (Manduro). 7 wins 1600m to 2400m in Brazil, Cidade Jardim G.P. Enio Buffolo, Gr.3, 3d Cidade Jardim G.P. Copa Dos Campeoes, Gr.2, G.P. Presidente do Conselho do Jockey Club, Gr.2.