Karaka May Sale

RED GIANT (USA) (2004). 6 wins from 1m to 1¼m, Oak Tree Clement L Hirsch Memorial Turf S., Gr.1. Sire of 208 rnrs, 121 wnrs, inc. SW Surgical Strike (Arlington Classic S., Gr.3), Lim's Racer, Nova Strike, Tororosso, Red Striker, Catcha Rising Star, Puddifoot, SP Rising Shot, Platinum Command, Quasi Folle, Snow Leopard and of Alma Gemela, De Kensington Oval, etc. Sire of the dams of Naughty Swagger, etc.

1st dam

BETWIXT, by O'Reilly. 3 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$142,000, Tasmanian Derby, Gr.3, 3d SAJC CFMEU H. Dam of three foals, all winners-

PROVOCATIVE(f. by Zabeel). 4 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$19,400, A$332,800, BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, Ipswich Cup Marquees H., ARC League 4 Life Foundation H.

Realta (f. by Red Giant). 2 wins. See below.

Longbeach (g. by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1600m, 3d Hawkes Bay AON Insurance Brokers H., Matamata RC Comag H.

2nd dam

NOT SURE, by Masterclass. 5 wins from 1300m to 2000m, Waikato RC Pencarrowstud.co.nz H., Wallace Construction H. Half-sister to TAUPO RETREAT. Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

BETWIXT(O'Reilly). 3 wins. See above.

Sure You Can. 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$202,470, VRC Mother's Day H., Dover H., 2d MVRC Jeep H., VRC Elms H., MVRC Slickpix H.

Lunchcutter. 2 wins at 1600m, Southland RC Carlton Bar & Restaurant H.

3rd dam

ICELETTE, by Icelandic. 8 wins from 1250m to 2000m, NZ$104,220, Manawatu RC Higgins Mile H., L, Sprint H., L, Rangitikei Gold Cup, 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d WRC Thompson H., Gr.3, 4th CJC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S.H., L. Half-sister to STARDETTE. Dam of 8 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

TAUPO RETREAT(Centaine). 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, R788,380, Gosforth Park November H., Gr.1, Kenilworth Selangor Cup, Gr.2, Greyville Guineas Trial, Gr.3, Kenilworth Milers S., Investec H., Nashua H., 4th Clairwood Gold Circle Derby, Gr.2.

Ice Frantic. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 2d CJC Bankprint H. Dam of-

Coat of Arms(Coats Choice). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$105,225, CJC Farrier & Equine Supplies H., Amberley Cup, CJC Next Friday's South Island Sale H., Christchurch Casino H., 2d Gore Guineas, L.

Hideaway. Unraced. Dam of-

Sacred Pins(Pins). 3 wins at 1200m, A$102,900, S$9,281, ATC Schweppes H., De Bortoli Wines H., 2d ATC South Pacific Classic, L.

Icicles. Unraced. Dam of-

Nipscay(Haayil). 9 wins from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$87,625, CJC Robbie's Bar & Bistro H., Strath Consultancy H., 3d CJC South Island 2YO S., L.

Race Record: 2 wins at 1600m, Matamata RC Comag H., 2d Waikato RC Hamilton Taxis H., BOP RC Ixom H., 3d Matamata RC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series H., Waikato RC Hamilton Taxis H.

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