Karaka 2025 - Book 2

ARMORY (IRE) (Bay 2017-Stud 2022). Joint Champion 3YO in Europe in 2020 (Int.). 5 wins-3 at 2-7f to 10½f, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.2, Chester Huxley S., Gr.2, Leopardstown Tyros S., Gr.3, Curragh Royal Whip S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Curragh National S., Gr.1, ParisLongchamp Critérium International, Gr.1, 3d Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Subsequent. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

FRESH HOPE, by Medaglia d'Oro. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to Legion Fighter - Baby (H.K.), half-sister to HUSSON LIGHTNING. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is an unraced 3YO.

2nd dam

SNIP SNIP, by Snippets. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to FLYING SPARKS, Only Version, Geiger Sparkle. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, all winners-

HUSSON LIGHTNING (Hussonet). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1100m, A$457,850, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, STC Tooheys New 2YO H., 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, VRC Poseidon S., L, AJC Breeders' P., L. Sire.

Not a Snip a Doubt. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$92,785, AJC Currans Hill H., ATC Winning Post Restaurant H., 2d AJC Grand Armee H.

Don't Blink. Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$78,900, ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO H., 4th ATC Heritage S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

Robodira (Husson). Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$163,900, ATC De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., 2d ATC Furious S., Gr.2, Magic Night S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2, MVRC William Crockett S., L.

Legion Fighter - Baby (H.K.) (Medaglia d'Oro). 5 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1650m, A$33,725, HK$3,794,900, HKJC Elgin H., Hebe Hill H., Causeway H., Hollywood H., 2d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L.

Nolan. 2 wins at 1000m in 2023-24, 4th Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.

Zip Zip. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Zipping Boy. 6 wins-3 in succession-1000m to 1110m, A$217,700, MRC Ladbrokes H., VRC Eynesbury Golf H., MRC Ladbrokes H.

3rd dam

Rose Diamond, by Cheyne Walk. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1250m, AJC Dark Jewel H., STC Manly Womens Bowling Club Welter H., Ripa H., 2d STC Magic Night H., Gr.3, Citius Welter H., Pantheon H., Valais H., 3d AJC Indian Summer H., NSW Tatt's RC Barwicks Hire H., Gladsome H., STC Jans Beau Welter H. Three-quarter-sister to CORDON ROSE (dam of ARMED FOR ACTION), half-sister to Major Grant, Siesta Rosa. Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

FLYING SPARKS (Flying Spur). 6 wins 1400m to 2218m, A$180,500, QTC Eagle Farm S., L, 4th GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, Gr.2, Mornington Cup, L.

Only Version (True Version). 7 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1500m, STC Silastic Auto H., Sunfresh H., 3d STC Peter Pan S., Gr.2.

Geiger Sparkle (Geiger Counter). 8 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1600m, 2d WATC HG Bolton Sprint H., L, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Boulder Cup, L.

Travelling Girl. Placed in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

Thundering Girl (Thunder Gulch). 3 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1400m, 2d GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, L, 3d QTC B105 H. Producer.