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

ASSERTIVEOBSESSION, by Zeditave. Unraced. Sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS(dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ(H.K.)), three-quarter-sister to More Assertive (dam of MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY), half-sister to Colony Sound, La Boisselle, Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA). This is her fourth foal. Dam of three foals to race, inc:-

Ohceedee(c. by Power). Placed at 2 & 3 to 2017-18, 2d Waikato RC Doug Hawkings 50th Birthday S., 3d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L.

Smiling Assassin (g. by Cape Blanco). Placed at 3 in 2016-17.

2nd dam

SOMMES SOUND, by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH(dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING(dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD(Zeditave). Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. 8 wins-5 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Doncaster H., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS(Zeditave). 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.22d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of-

RESET(Zabeel). 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Brian Green H., Moonga H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ(H.K.) (Elusive Quality). 10 wins to 1200m, A$39,870, HK$4,354,500, M$288,000, 441,600Dhs in Aust., HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3, HKJC Hong Kong Racing Journalists H., Barker H., 3d Macau Sand Premier Cup, L.

SO ASSERTIVE(Zabeel). 5 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, Canberra Cup, L, 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

Assertive Choice(Redoute's Choice). Winner at 2, STC Tooheys 2YO H., 3d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.

Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H. Dam of-

SAKIMA(More Than Ready). 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L.

More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY(Swiss Ace). 4 wins to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3.

Assertiveness. Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H. Dam of-

New Tipperary(High Chaparral). 6 wins from 1350m to 1900m to 2016-17, 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3.