Karaka 2025 - Book 1

PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2016-17. Sire of 688 rnrs, 494 wnrs, 38 SW, 6 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Arcadia Queen (WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1), Regal Power, Shadow Hero, Pierata, Levendi, Pinot, Furore, Dragon Leap, Osipenko, Reelem in Ruby, Action, Paris Dior, Roy Had Enough, Persan, Rock, Tulip, Rocha Clock, Arcadia Prince, etc.

1st dam

SHOULDERS, by Snitzel. Placed at 3, 3d GCTC TAB P. Half-sister to AIM. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is an unraced 3YO.

2nd dam

VINTAGE STRIKE, by Smart Strike. Winner at 1m in U.S.A. Half-sister to FRIESAN FIRE, VILLERMONT, Champagne Run (dam of FLYING EVELYN). Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

AIM (Star Witness). 4 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1400m, A$1,668,825, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, ATC Silver Eagle, TAB Venue Mode 2YO H., 3d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3.

Venting. 9 wins 1400m to 2050m, A$332,784, to 2024-25, Darwin TC NT Derby.

3rd dam

BOLLINGER, by Dehere. 5 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1500m, A$681,330, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, STC Matador Bullbars H., Sine Industries H., 3d NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3. Half-sister to MANNINGTON (dam of BENICIO, ROMNEYA, ROHERYN), SHERATON. Dam of 7 foals, all winners, inc:-

FRIESAN FIRE (A.P. Indy). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-6f to 8½f, US$679,356, Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby, Gr.2, Risen Star S., Gr.3, Le Comte S., Gr.3, Louisiana H., L, 3d Belmont Futurity S., Gr.2. Sire.

VILLERMONT (All Too Hard). 3 wins 1600m to 1630m, A$330,360, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3. Sire.

Madame Lily. 3 wins to 1250m, A$84,675, ATC Hyland Race Colours H. Dam of-

Aldolfito. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$208,000, to 2024-25, VRC Next Generations Sprinters 2YO Final, MRC Sportsbet H.

Grande Annee. 3 wins in succession 7f to 8¼f, 4th Saratoga De La Rose S., L.

Champagne Run. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

FLYING EVELYN (Not a Single Doubt). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$276,950, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, MVRC Quest 2YO P., 2d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, Cap d'Antibes S., L.

Cristal Eyes (All Too Hard). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$93,050, MVRC WM Waste Management H., 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

Bollinger Rose. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Bizot (I Am Invincible). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$85,275, to 2024-25, 3d MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Desirable S., L.

4th dam

BINT MARSCAY, by Marscay. Head of The 1992-93 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$1,505,838, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Magic Night S., Gr.2. Sister to EAU D'SCAY, half-sister to FILANTE, KENNY'S BEST PAL. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners.