Karaka 2025 - Book 2

SWORD OF STATE (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2018-Stud 2022). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-4 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$295,150, A$37,850, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, King's P., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, 2d GCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2. Out of SP In the Vanguard. Grandson of SW Sharp (AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2). His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

GLAMOROUS GIRL, by Thorn Park. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$130,025, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, 2d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., L, Cowboys & Indians 3YO H., 3d ARC Alister Simpson Equine Artist H., 4th Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3. Half-sister to SO ELUSIVE, Libetto, Amazing Lady. This is her eleventh foal. Her tenth foal is a 2YO. Dam of eight foals to race, all winners-

Travest (g by Tavistock). 6 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$280,350, ATC Vinery Yearlings H., Keeneland H., Drinkwise P., Vinery Stud H., Ranvet H.-twice, 2d ATC First Justify Yearlings H., Hyland Race Colours H.

Niffler (f by Tavistock). 5 wins-3 in succession-1350m to 1600m, A$316,480, ATC SAJC H., Farewell Nevesh Ramdhani H., Agency H., 2d ATC Bisley Workwear H., Chandon H., Drinkwise Mile H., PKF H.

Rockafella (g by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$84,155, ATC TAB Rewards H., 2d ATC Schweppes H., 3d ATC Hyland Race Colours H.

Sophisticardo (g by Burgundy). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1200m, NZ$112,867, 2d Manawatu RC Japac Homes H., 3d Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO S., 4th ARC Karaka 2YO Million, RL, Auckland TR Uncle Remus S., L.

Glam Rock (g by Cape Blanco). 2 wins at 800m, 850m in Aust.

Happy Start (g by Stravinsky). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Malaysia.

Jackman (g by Tavistock). Winner at 1600m.

Gioconda (f by Tavistock). Winner at 1600m in Aust.

2nd dam

J'LO, by Unbridled's Song. Winner at 2 at 1300m, 3d Waikato RC Baleen Filters H., Rotorua RC Star 3YO H. Sister to Blazing Bridles (dam of GEEZA). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

GLAMOROUS GIRL (Thorn Park). 2 wins. See above.

SO ELUSIVE (Elusive City). 7 wins 1000m to 1250m, NZ$85,750, A$40,592, CJC Pegasus S., L, The Sound 92.9 FM H., 2d MRC The Cove Hotel H., 4th CJC Canterbury Breeders' S., L, Otago RC Eclipse S., L.

Libetto (Librettist). 3 wins at 1100m, 1600m, NZ$96,950, WRC Club 50th Anniversary H., 2d CJC Canterbury S., L, 4th CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.

Amazing Lady (O'Reilly). Placed, 3d Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

JEN'S HALO, by Military Plume. 2 wins at 2 at 1400m, AJC St Aubins 2YO H., Julia Ross Personnel H. Half-sister to DIRECT SIGN, Mozzman Park, Heavenly Pun. Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Blazing Bridles. 2 wins at 1200m in NZ and Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

GEEZA (Ishiguru). 4 wins-3 in succession-at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$118,672, A$37,500, Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d BTC Classic, Gr.3.

Indicio (Ishiguru). 5 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1400m, S$447,562, 3d Singapore TC Woodlands H., L, Singapore 3YO Sprint, L.

Stardom (Ishiguru). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, 3d CJC Welcome S., L.