Karaka 2018 - Book 1

SHAMEXPRESS (NZ) (Bay 2009-Stud 2014). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$1,150,475, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Summer Heroes Raceday 2YO P., 2d VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 4th ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Out of a half-sister to SW OýReilly Rose. Related to SW Affinity (VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1). His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

DIAMANTAIRE, by Montjeu. Placed. Half-sister to PHILIDOR. This is her eighth foal. Her seventh foal is a 2YO. Dam of five foals to race, three winners, inc:-

THE CENTENARY(f. by Mastercraftsman). 6 wins from 1800m to 2600m, R746,250, Turffontein Yellowwood H., Gr.3, Spook Express H., L, Vaal Pinnacle S., Turffontein Racing It's a Rush H.-twice, 2d Turffontein Gerald Rosenberg S., Gr.2, Greyville Delta Air Lines H., Gr.3, 4th Greyville East Coast H., L.

Jagersfontein (f. by Volksraad). 4 wins at 2100m, 2200m, ARC Celebrating Rock Diva H., Rich Hill Yearlings at Karaka H., Te Aroha JC First Credit Union H., 2d ARC Insphire H., Network Visuals H.

Artemis (f. by Thorn Park). Winner at 1600m.

2nd dam

LA BRILLANTE, by Sir Tristram. Unraced. Sister to KAAPSTAD, Nine Carat (dam of COURT OF JEWELS), three-quarter-sister to OCTAGONAL, MOUAWAD, TRISTALOVE(dam of VIKING RULER, KEMPINSKY, LOVETRISTA, DIAMOND LIKE), ANTWERP(dam of VISCOUNT, HELSINBORG), half-sister to DIAMOND LOVER(dam of DON EDUARDO, PERUZZI), MARQUISE(dam of SHOWER OF ROSES), Cotehele House (dam of DANEWIN, COMMANDS). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

PHILIDOR(Chief's Crown). 3 wins from 2100m to 2400m, A$96,490, City Tattersall's Club Cup, L, 2400m-in track record time, BTC Courier Mail H.

I'm Blessed. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of-

Awakening(Danewin). 6 wins to 2050m, 3d WATC Aquanita S., L.

3rd dam

EIGHT CARAT, by Pieces of Eight. Unplaced. Half-sister to HABIBTI, KNESSET, Great Klaire. Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

OCTAGONAL(Zabeel). 1996 Aust. Horse of the Year. 14 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, A$5,892,231, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Sire.

MARQUISE(Gold and Ivory). 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, SAJC Sedgwick Classic S., Gr.2. Dam of-

SHOWER OF ROSES(Zabeel). 5 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$621,010, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1, AJC Craven P., Gr.3.

DIAMOND LOVER(Sticks and Stones). 8 wins to 1400m, NZ$102,225, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Counties RC Ramarama Country Inn Sprint H. Dam of-

DON EDUARDO(Zabeel). Top of the 2001-02 Australasian 3YOClassification (long). 5 wins from 1300m to 2400m, Australian Derby, Gr.1.

TRISTALOVE(Sir Tristram). 11 wins-4 at 2, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

MOUAWAD(Zabeel). Head of The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$775,456, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1.

KAAPSTAD(Sir Tristram). 7 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 2200m, A$541,850, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Ascot Vale S., Gr.2. Successful sire.