Karaka 2019 - Book 1

DARCI BRAHMA (NZ) (Bay 2002-Stud 2007). 10 wins-4 at 2, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Leading NZ Sire of 3YOs 2015-16. Sire of 566 rnrs, 401 wnrs, 37 SW, inc. SW Julinsky Prince (WRC Windsor Park P., Gr.1), Nashville, Recite, Risque, Artistic, Irish Fling, Devise, D B Pin, Gust of Wind, Rasa Lila, Hello It's Me, Leading Role, Valbuena, No More Tears, Darci be Good, Malandrino - Best Show (H.K.), Super Easy, Alibi, etc.

1st dam

Distinctive Lass , by Orientate. 3 wins in succession at 1000m, A$131,415, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services H., Kelly Maitland H., 2d SAJC Dermody S., L , VRC Ziema H., MRC Trunnion H., Lady Mogambo H. This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of four foals to race, all winners-

DISTINCTIVE DARCI (g. by Darci Brahma). 9 wins-4 in succession-1000m to 1200m, S$891,986, to 2018, Singapore TC Merlion Trophy, L , Korea Racing Authority Trophy, Kranji A S.-twice, 2d Singapore TC Inglis Ready2Race S., Kranji A S.-twice, Speedy Cat S., 3d Singapore TC Kranji A S., 4th Singapore TC Aushorse Golden Horseshoe, L .

KURO (g. by Denman). 8 wins-1 at 2 and 4 in succession-1000m to 1200m, A$731,025, ATC Heritage S., L , Starlight S., L , Brian Crowley S., L , BRC Mick Dittman P., L , Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L , ATC TAB Early Quaddie H.-twice, 2d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1 , Expressway S., Gr.2 , ABA Automatic Entrance Specialists H., Ranvet H., 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1 , BRC QTC Cup, Gr.2 , ATC Fireball S., L , Razor Sharp H., L , Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush H., L , 4th Scone RC Ortensia S., L .

Southern Lad (g. by Ocean Park). 2 wins from only 4 starts at 1100m, 1250m to 2018-19, ATC Tab.com.au H., 3d ATC Heineken 3 H.

Special Gemstone (f. by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2000m in Aust.

2nd dam

SPECIAL SWEEP, by End Sweep. Unraced. Half-sister to SPECIALIZE , STAVKA , Lady Special (dam of BOMBER BILL , CAMARGUE , SPECIAL SONG ), Special Sal (dam of DEMOGRAPHIC ). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Distinctive Lass (Orientate). 3 wins. See above.

3rd dam

SPECIAL , by Habituate. 10 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1300m, A$1,078,180, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1 , (1000m course record), Newmarket H., Gr.1 , Gadsden S., Gr.1 , MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2 , 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1 -twice, VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1 . Dam of 14 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

STAVKA (Xaar). 7 wins 1000m to 1400m, A$237,900, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., L , Terry Watson H., 2d VRC Aurie's Star H., L .

SPECIALIZE (Bluebird). 6 wins 1000m to 1350m, A$158,608, AJC June S., L .

Lady Special. Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Woambra H. Dam of 3 winners-

BOMBER BILL (Air de France). 23 wins-7 at 2-1000m to 1400m, A$1,892,330, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.1 , SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1 .

CAMARGUE (Air de France). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1400m, A$110,550, VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3 , SAJC Balcrest S., L . Producer.

Special Sal. Placed at 2 & 3, 3d SAJC Holden Statesman H. Dam of 5 winners-

DEMOGRAPHIC (Gold Brose). 4 wins 1000m to 1400m, A$199,050, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3 , 2d SAJC New Year's Gift, L . Producer.