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

PAPER DRAGON, by Charm Spirit. 3 wins at 1135m, 1200m, A$100,775, MVRC Steamatic H. Sister to PACIFIC DRAGON. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

DARING, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1469m, 3d MVRC Vic Wide Towing H. Three-quarter-sister to RISK AVERSION, ORDER OF THE SUN, Subsequent (dam of SUMMER PASSAGE), Pizzazz (dam of ALL THAT PIZZAZZ). Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

PACIFIC DRAGON (Charm Spirit). 3 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, Taumarunui RC Ryder S., L, Whangarei RC Winter Championship 2YO Final, 2d Auckland TR Eclipse S., Gr.2, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

Liatris, by Rock of Gibraltar. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d CJC Race Images H., 4th Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L. Three-quarter-sister to SHANIA DANE, SCINTILLATION, Danevade (dam of NORTHWEST PASSAGE), Puzzle Book, half-sister to RISK AVERSION, Sequin (dam of BEAUTY, GET TO WORK, ORDER OF THE SUN). Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Winter Passage. 7 wins-1 at 2 -1000m to 1200m, BRC Royal Ascot Tour H.

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4th dam

SUBTERFUGE, by Machiavellian. Winner at 2 at 7f, Newmarket Dexa'Tex S. Half-sister to SANDMASON, SARDEGNA (dam of SARDONIC), Spa (dam of PERSIAN MAJESTY). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

SHANIA DANE (Danehill). 5 wins 1200m to 1500m, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Premiere S., Gr.2, 2d AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2. Producer.

SCINTILLATION (Danehill). 12 wins-1 at 2 -1000m to 1600m, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, L-twice.

RISK AVERSION (Encosta de Lago). 5 wins-4 in succession-1030m to 1350m, A$215,000, BRC Juanmo S., L, 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.3. Producer.

Danevade (Danehill). 3 wins at 1400m, A$161,090, MRC WJ (Bill) Adams H., 2d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

NORTHWEST PASSAGE (So You Think). 5 wins 1300m to 2500m, A$394,250, Moonee Valley Night Cup, L, 2d Geelong Cup, Gr.3.

Puzzle Book (Danehill). 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1400m, 3d Gosford Classic, L.

Sequin. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

BEAUTY (Smart Missile). 5 wins-1 at 2 -1100m to 1250m, A$219,650, MVRC William Crockett S., L, Ladbrokes Sizzle Final H.

GET TO WORK (Snippets). Winner at 2 at 1000m, SAJC Cinderella S., L. Producer.

Subsequent. Winner at 1520m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

SUMMER PASSAGE (Snitzel). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$206,725, A$232,500, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.