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

STOLEN DANCE, by Denman. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Anjaal. This is her seventh foal. Her sixth foal is a 2YO. Her fifth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

Chiavari (f by Rubick). Winner at 1230m in 2023-24.

Nutbush Ambush (g by Invader). Winner at 1000m in Aust.

Steal the Field (f by Deep Field). Winner at 1350m in Aust.

2nd dam

MISS PORTOFINO, by Flying Spur. 3 wins 1200m to 1400m, AJC CVD Golf Club H., 2d STC Masterton Homes H., 3d AJC Bigpond Movies H. Three-quarter-sister to Camille's Girl (dam of THIS'LL TESTYA), half-sister to KATIMA, Keeping Up, Talent Time (dam of DEFERENTIAL, EUSEBIO). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Anjaal (Lonhro). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, R320,200, 3d Greyville Premier's Champion S., Gr.1, 4th Greyville Golden Horseshoe S., Gr.1, KRA Guineas, Gr.2.

Tony Be. 4 wins 1600m to 1835m, NZ$40,750, A$207,710, to 2023-24, ATC New TAB App H., ARC Barfoot & Thompson H., BRC U&U Recruitment H.

3rd dam

KIBITKA, by Luskin Star. Unplaced. Half-sister to Twisted Heart (dam of SPEED BABY), Secret Desire (dam of SECRET LIAISON). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

KATIMA (Zeditave). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Brian Crowley S., L, Keith Mackay H., L, Gimcrack S., L, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3. Grandam of-

SPRING HEAT (More Than Ready). 6 wins 1200m to 1400m, NZ$254,425, ARC King's P., Gr.3, Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, 3d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3.

Keeping Up (Quest for Fame). Winner at 2 at 1100m, STC Garden Island 2YO H., 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3.

Talent Time. 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

DEFERENTIAL (Royal Academy). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$288,325, HK$1,574,500, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, HKJC Privilege H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, 4th MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.

EUSEBIO (Benfica). 5 wins-3 in succession-1150m to 1400m, A$234,925, Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Thanks Owners H.

La Camille. Winner at 1007m in Aust. Grandam of-

Goldstone (Shamardal). 4 wins 1150m to 1280m, A$275,313, ATC Xirrus H., 2d VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Standish H., Gr.3.

Camille's Girl. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

THIS'LL TESTYA (Testa Rossa). 7 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$563,775, WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, Cyril Flower S., L, 2d WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1.