Karaka 2025 - Book 1

CONTRIBUTER (IRE) (Bay 2010-Stud 2016). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 161 rnrs, 109 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. SW Campionessa (Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Lion's Roar, Snow Patrol, Llanacord, Maria Farina, Contribute, He's Lucid, Elizabeth Rose, Family Ties, She's a Con, SP Master Marko, Tevere, On the Prowl, Soprano Supreme, Harlow Mist, Oneira, First Innings, etc.

1st dam

FANTASIZE, by Authorized. 3 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$85,870, ATC Theraces H., 2d ATC Pro-Ride H. Half-sister to Mr Sneaky, Mr So and So. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

SIGH (f by No Nay Never). 6 wins-3 in succession-from only 10 starts at 1000m, 1100m, A$394,440, MRC Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, VRC Wayne Nichols H., Stableline H., MRC Ive H., Murray Bridge RC Irongate H.

Dangerous Liaisons (f by No Nay Never). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m in 2023-24, CJC Birchfield's Glass & Glazing H., 2d CJC Janet Francis H.

2nd dam

Danesty, by Danehill. 5 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$100,430, STC Rohan Trading Company H., AJC Veiled Threat H., 2d STC Triscay S., L, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., L, STC Schweppes Agrum H. Sister to DANESTORM, three-quarter-sister to DANENDRI (dam of ZINGAM, BANC DE FORTUNE), CHICKENS (dam of DO YOU THINK), Stormy Choice (dam of FURORE, BLIZZARD), half-sister to Arising (dam of SHANZERO, WHAT'S THE MAIL). Dam of 11 named foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Mr Sneaky (High Chaparral). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-1100m to 1400m, A$395,645, VRC Saintly H., MRC No Fuss Events Hire H., Hockingstuart H., 2d MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, VRC Sofitel H., L, 3d BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, MVRC Carlyon S., L, 4th VRC Chatham S., Gr.3, MVRC Bendigo Bank H., L.

Mr So and So (So You Think). 3 wins at 1400m, A$116,275, HK$3,628,300, HKJC Shek Mun H., Salisbury H., 2d MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, HKJC Hoi Ha H., 3d MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, 4th VRC Emirates Airline H., L.

3rd dam

SHALBOURNE, by Nureyev. Winner at 2 at 7½f in GB. Half-sister to Stormy Exchange (dam of DANENDRI), C'Yaontheotherside (dam of CHICKENS). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

DANESTORM (Danehill). 5 wins 1200m to 3200m, A$493,700, QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1, 2d SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.1, 4th QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2.

Danesty (Danehill). 5 wins. See above.

Arising. Winner at 2 at 1000m, 2d STC Ripa 2YO H. Dam of 9 winners-

SHANZERO (Danzero). 4 wins 1200m to 1600m, NZ$179,940, Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2. Producer.

Stormy Choice. Unplaced. Dam of 4 winners-

FURORE (Pierro). 8 wins-4 in succession-1257m to 2100m, A$155,930, HK$36,234,250, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Ladies' Purse, Gr.3, 2d HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1.

BLIZZARD (Starcraft). Champion Miler in Singapore in 2019. 9 wins-4 in succession-1000m to 1400m, HKJC Chinese Club Challenge Cup, Gr.3, 3d HKJC Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Sprint Cup, Gr.2.