Karaka 2025 - Book 1

DIRTY WORK (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2021). 5 wins at 1100m, A$604,925, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Scone RC Ortensia S., L, ATC Broodmare Sale 10 May H., Drinkwise P., TAB H., 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, ATC Concorde S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1. Out of a half-sister to SW Gamay (MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3) and SW Meidung (MRC Twilight Glow S., L). His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

SUMMER WIND, by Stratum. Winner at 1300m, MRC Yarramalong Racing Club P., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 3d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston 2YO H. Half-sister to THERMAL CURRENT, FOREVER FREE. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Sting Jet (g by So You Think). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$93,610, to 2023-24, 3d MRC Lady of Racing Finalist Caroline Duddy H.

2nd dam

SOARESSA, by Twining. 4 wins at 1050m, 1200m, A$183,480, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MRC Australasian Shopfitting P., SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., 2d VRC Straight Six H., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L. Half-sister to EAGLE WAY, IMPRESSIVE EAGLE, ASSERTIVE EAGLE, Rough Ride (dam of KALASHNIKOV). Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

THERMAL CURRENT (Exceed and Excel). 8 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$938,975, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, VRC Absolut S., L, MRC WJ Adams H., L, MRC Hareeba S., L, VRC Arbroath H., Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz H., 2d VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Bel Esprit S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Zeditave S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Doveton S., L, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 4th VRC Century S., L, MVRC Abell S., L.

FOREVER FREE (Exceed and Excel). 5 wins-3 in succession at 2-955m to 1100m, A$354,200, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, MRC Robert Taranto 2YO H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H., MRC IDS Security H.

Prevailing Winds. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$236,985, MVRC Pedders Suspension H., 4th MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, Zeditave S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

WEDGETAIL EAGLE, by Lure. 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, MVRC Dulcie 2YO H., SAJC San Siro 2YO H. Half-sister to Big on Broadway, La Viscomtessa. Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 12 winners, inc:-

EAGLE WAY (More Than Ready). 8 wins-3 in succession-1600m to 2400m, A$517,750, HK$20,930,000, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, January Cup, Gr.3, 2d HKJC Chairman's Trophy, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, 3d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-twice, Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1.

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (Rubiton). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1600m, A$305,675, SAJC Laelia S., L, Dequetteville S., L, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, 3d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3.

ASSERTIVE EAGLE (Danewin). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1540m, A$271,750, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2.

SOARESSA (Twining). 4 wins. See above.

Rough Ride. 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

KALASHNIKOV (Capitalist). 6 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$239,770, to 2024-25, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.