Karaka 2020 - Book 1

TURN ME LOOSE (NZ) (Bay 2011-Stud 2017). Champion Sprinter & Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2015-16. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$321,250, A$1,309,100, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, MVRC Schweppes Crystal Mile, Gr.2. Related to SW Fairy Heights (Ascot Fillies Mile, Gr.1), SW Dantsu Prius, etc. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

DIAMANTAIRE, by Montjeu. Placed. Half-sister to PHILIDOR . This is her ninth foal. Her eighth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of six foals to race, five winners, inc:-

THE CENTENARY (f. by Mastercraftsman). 6 wins 1800m to 2600m, R746,250, Turffontein Yellowwood H., Gr.3 , Spook Express H., L , Vaal Pinnacle S., 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 Rich HillYearlings at Karaka H., Celebrating Rock Diva H., Te Aroha JC First Credit Union H.

Eokalio (g. by Shamexpress). 2 wins at 1100m in 2018-19 in Aust.

Rip Sparkler (g. by Rip Van Winkle). Winner at 1708m in 2019-20 in Aust.

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

Henry Hudson. Winner at 1400m in 2018-19.

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 2115m to 2400m, A$96,490, City Tattersall's Club Cup, L , (2400m course record), QTC Our Rosalee H.

I'm Blessed. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

Awakening (Danewin). 6 wins 1500m to 2050m, 3d WATC Aquanita S., L .

Godspell. Raced twice. Grandam of-

Chuck a Luck (Niagara). Winner at 1400m in 2019-20, 2d CJC War Decree S., Gr.3 , El Doute at Stud Cashmere H.

Thunder Bay (Niagara). Winner at 1400m in 2018-19, 2d CJC Welcome S., L , Nobby Bussell Memorial 2YO S.

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). Horse of the Year in Australia in 1995-96. 14 wins-3 at 2-1100m to 2400m, A$5,892,231, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1 . Sire.

MARQUISE (Gold and Ivory). 9 wins 1200m to 2000m, NZ$88,000,A$132,480, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1 , SAJC Sedgwick Classic S., Gr.2 . Producer.

DIAMOND LOVER (Sticks and Stones). 8 wins 1150m to 1400m, NZ$102,225, ARC Railway H., Gr.1 . Producer.

MOUAWAD (Zabeel). 7 wins to 1600m, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1 . Sire.

KAAPSTAD (Sir Tristram). 7 wins-4 at 2, VRCSires' Produce S., Gr.1 .Sire.