Karaka 2025 - Book 1

ACROBAT (AUS) (Bay 2018-Stud 2022). Winner at 2 at 1000m, A$291,000, ATC Inglis Nursery, RL. Brother to SW Ennis Hill (MRC Chairman’s S., Gr.3), SW Lake Geneva (MVRC William Crockett S., L) and SP Memphis Rock (2d SAJC Breeder’s S., Gr.3.) and to the dam of SW Learning to Fly (ATC Reisling S., Gr.2). Out of SW Hips Don’t Lie (STC Reisling S., Gr.2). Closely related to SW Splintex, etc. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

CONG'ER, by Zenno Rob Roy. 5 wins 1200m to 2000m, NZ$85,850, Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, ARC Highview Stud Stallions H., Taranaki RC Mason Appliance & Panasonic H., 2d ARC Kiwi Bacon H., 3d ARC Chevalier Produce H., Rotorua RC Hynds Pipe Systems H., Counties RC Terry Ryan Timber H., Whangarei RC Fell Engineering Mile H. Half-sister to BAHIRA (dam of PETTY CURY, RIO FORTUNE). This is her fifth living foal. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

LOCH KATRINE (f by Ardrossan). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, NZ$120,735, to 2024-25, Auckland TR Champagne S., L, Waikato TR Elaine Simons Kidney Kids H., 2d Waikato TR I Wish I Win H., Matamata Veterinary Services-Equine S., Wanganui JC Commdives NZ 3YO S., 3d Waikato TR Champion Stable Mile, Wanganui JC Property Brokers S.

Betty of Grable (f by Pins). Winner at 1420m, 3d MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

2nd dam

CONIFER BAY, by Virginia Privateer. 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2200m, NZ$135,570, ARC Championship S., Gr.1, WRC P&O H., Manawatu RC Weddel Feilding 2YO H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC Pearce H., 3d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, L, Levin RC Ryder S., L. Half-sister to Caucus, Gallant Prince. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

BAHIRA (Volksraad). 3 wins 1300m to 1600m, WRC Thompson H., Gr.3, 2d Manawatu RC Evening Standard 3YO H., Hawkes Bay Hastings RSA H., 3d ARC Newmarket H., L, 4th WRC Cuddle S.H., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

PETTY CURY (Not a Single Doubt). 6 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1400m, NZ$117,800, A$6,000, ARC Darley P., Gr.3, Curraghmore Stud H., Cardinal Logistics H., 4th GCTC Silk Stocking H., L. Dam of 4 winners-

SOLAR STAR (Zoustar). 8 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-1000m to 1350m, A$263,430, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L.

Key Largo (I Am Invincible). 4 wins to 1200m, 3d ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3.

RIO FORTUNE (Captain Rio). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$84,800, S$96,804 in NZ and Singapore, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, L, Foxton RC Castletown S., L, 2d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

SYNDARE, by Syntax. Placed at 3. Half-sister to NORTHFLEET. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

CONIFER BAY (Virginia Privateer). 4 wins. See above.

Caucus (Copsale). 5 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2000m, HBJC President's H., Hastings Cup, Opunake RC Keith Pennington Memorial H., 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.3, Manawatu Cup, Gr.3, Opunake RC Ernie Poole Memorial S., L, 3d Wanganui Championship S., L.

Gallant Prince (Dorchester). 5 wins at 2000m, 2200m, CJC Canterbury Land Resources Welter H., 2d New Zealand Cup, Gr.2.