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

SAM I AM, by Thorn Park. 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, Taranaki RC Hassall Homes H., 2d Taranaki RC Revital Fertilisers H., Marton JC Pilet Contracting H., 3d WRC Echoes of Heaven at Linwood Park Stud H., Hawkes Bay Dunstan Feeds Autumn Sprint Championship Qualifier H., Taranaki RC Hirepool H., Pukekura Motor Lodge H., ITM Paslode H. Half-sister to Keep Cool, Aridity, Porcellanus. This is her seventh foal. Her sixth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

Nowyunomi (g by So You Think). 4 wins 1200m to 1420m, A$112,265 in Aust.

Reprobate (g by Ace High). Winner at 1335m in 2024-25.

2nd dam

CASUAL CHICK, by Casual Lies. 5 wins 1000m to 1300m, A$91,650, QTC RAN H., Mayne Hall H., Canberra RC Southern Cross Ten H., 2d QTC Toohey's Extra Dry H., BTC NEC Australia H., Charlie Gerber Memorial H., Reward Insurance H., 3d BTC Making Loans Easy H., Sky Channel H., QTC M Ryan H. Sister to COCO COBANNA, North of Havana, Half Truth, half-sister to Macarena. Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

Keep Cool (High Chaparral). 9 wins 1200m to 2019m, A$463,046, VRC Jeune H., Comic Court H., ATC Freshmark H., MRC Champagne Pommery H., SAJC Evright.com H., 3d Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

Aridity (Mastercraftsman). 6 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 1600m, NZ$79,710, Manawatu RC Bunnings H., Taranaki RC Thrifty Car Rental H., 3d WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Noel Eales Memorial H.

Porcellanus (High Chaparral). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ATC Tab.com.au H., 3d ATC Angst S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

Quasimoto (Squamosa). Winner at 1100m, A$111,250, in 2023-24, 2d Wyong RC Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, Wellington Boot.

Copartner Ambition. 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m, HK$9,466,050, to 2023-24, HKJC Speedy H., Jordan Valley H., Causeway H., Sea Eagle H.

Echo Gem. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1250m, A$133,240, ATC Ranvet Power Formula H.

3rd dam

COBANNA, by Star Way. Unraced. Half-sister to MOHICAN BRAVE. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

COCO COBANNA (Casual Lies). 7 wins 1250m to 2600m, NZ$10,000, A$1,040,090, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, 3d South Australian Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

North of Havana (Casual Lies). 7 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 1900m, A$166,760, AJC Semaphore H., 3d City Tattersall's Club Cup, L.

Macarena (Kaapstad). 3 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1300m, ARC Rover Dash 2YO H., Avondale JC Lindauer H., 3d BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L. Dam of-

Attackum (Pins). 5 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, 1400m, ARC LA O'Sullivan Shield, BTC Tenterfield Saddler H., 3d ARC Newmarket H., L.

Half Truth (Casual Lies). 6 wins 1200m to 1400m, 3d WATC Ngawyni S., L.