Karaka 2018 - Book 1

TAVISTOCK (NZ) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Champion Sire in HK in 2015-16. Sire of 178 rnrs, 111 wnrs, 14 SW, inc. SW Tarzino (Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Volkstok'n'barrell, Werther, Tavago, Tavidream - Circuit Glory (H.K.), Hasselhoof, Hiflyer, Pacorus, Infantry, Avisto, Longchamp, Nymph Monte, Tavy, Titanium, SP Salsamor, Harlow Gold, Downton Abbey, Fire Jet, Diamond Valores, etc.

1st dam

SPECIAL DIAMOND, by Zabeel. Unraced. Sister to DON EDUARDO, PERUZZI(dam of LUCIDA), three-quarter-sister to OCTAGONAL, MOUAWAD, SHOWER OF ROSES, TRISTALOVE(dam of VIKING RULER, KEMPINSKY, LOVETRISTA, DIAMOND LIKE), ANTWERP(dam of VISCOUNT, HELSINBORG), Minqar Qaim. This is her seventh foal. Dam of six foals to race, four winners-

Diamond Valores - Vadarian Bullet(H.K.) (g. by Tavistock). 3 wins to 1550m, A$133,975, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., TAB Early Quaddie H., MRC Le Pine Funerals H., 2d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, TAB Quaddie H., 4th ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2.

True Excelsior(f. by Exceed and Excel). Winner at 1100m in 2017-18, 2d MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds 2YO H., 3d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, Johnnie Walker P., City Jeep 2YO P., 4th VRC Cap d'Antibes S., L.

Special Lover(f. by Pins). Placed at 3, 3d SAJC Hill Smith S., L.

Prospector (g. by Lucky Unicorn). 4 wins from 2200m to 2450m, A$83,878, 3d MRC Window Warehouse H.

Ruapehu (g. by Stravinsky). 5 wins to 1400m, S$249,623, Singapore TC Benchmark 67 H.-twice, Class 4 H., Novice P.

Resoloutes (c. by Redoute's Choice). Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

DIAMOND LOVER, by Sticks and Stones. 8 wins to 1400m, NZ$102,225, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Counties RC Ramarama Country Inn Sprint H. Half-sister to OCTAGONAL, KAAPSTAD, MARQUISE(dam of SHOWER OF ROSES), MOUAWAD, Nine Carat (dam of COURT OF JEWELS), Cotehele House (dam of DANEWIN, COMMANDS), La Brillante (dam of PHILIDOR). Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

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

TRISTALOVE(Sir Tristram). 11 wins-4 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Australasian Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of-

VIKING RULER(Danehill). Winner at 1800m, A$353,300, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 2d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2. Sire.

Chimeara(Danehill). 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, Waikato RC Lowe Schollum Jones H., 2d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3. Dam of-

DE BEERS(Quest for Fame). Top of The 2005-06 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$861,725, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, 2d Australian Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

PERUZZI(Zabeel). 7 wins to 1400m, A$225,750, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2.

ANTWERP(Sir Tristram). 8 wins from 1200m to 2150m, A$240,870, QTC Metropolitan H., L, Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup, L. Dam of-

VISCOUNT(Quest for Fame). 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,378,820, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1. Sire.