Karaka 2018 - Book 1

SACRED FALLS (NZ) (Bay 2009-Stud 2015). Joint Top Older Male of 2013-14 Australasian Classification (Mile). Top on the 2012-13 NZ 3YO Free H (1200m-1600m). 9 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$378,435, A$4,400,300, ATC George Main S., Gr.1, Doncaster H., Gr.1-twice, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2. Out of a half-sister to SW Splashing Out. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

KRSDAHL, by Rock of Gibraltar. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Markisa, half-sister to SHOWER OF ROSES, Minqar Qaim. This is her third live foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

MARQUISE, by Gold and Ivory. 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$88,000, A$132,480, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, SAJC Sedgwick Classic S., Gr.2, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, SAJC Veuve Clicquot S., L, 2d VRC Hardy Brothers Classic S., Gr.3, 3d Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Woodville-Pahiatua RC WFA Sprint S., L. Half-sister to OCTAGONAL, DIAMOND LOVER(dam of DON EDUARDO, TRISTALOVE, PERUZZI, ANTWERP), KAAPSTAD, MOUAWAD, Nine Carat (dam of COURT OF JEWELS), Cotehele House (dam of DANEWIN, COMMANDS), La Brillante (dam of PHILIDOR). Dam of 12 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

SHOWER OF ROSES(Zabeel). 5 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$621,010, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1, AJC Craven P., Gr.3, STC Neville Sellwood S., L, 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, 3d AJC Hobartville S., Gr.2.

Minqar Qaim(Zabeel). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Otago RC Dunedin Casino H., 2d Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2, 4th Counties Cup, Gr.2.

Markisa(Danehill). Winner at 1200m, 2d Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3.

Mazarine. Unraced. Dam of-

Hiyaam(High Chaparral). Winner at 1400m, A$167,440, in 2017-18, 2d VRC EdwardManifold S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Wakeful S.,Gr.2.

Game Duchess. Placed. Dam of-

EXQUISITE JEWEL(Lucky Unicorn). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 2d ARC Championship S., Gr.2, 3d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, 4th New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1.

Nordic Duke(Viking Ruler). 5 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$165,666, Sale TC Eastcoast Plumbing Group H., 2d VRC Anzac Day S., L.

3rd dam

EIGHT CARAT, by Pieces of Eight. Unplaced. 1995, 1996 & 1997 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Half-sister to HABIBTI, KNESSET, Great Klaire(dam of ST. KLAIRE). Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

OCTAGONAL(Zabeel). 1996 Aust. Horse of the Year. 14 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, A$5,892,231, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Sire.

MARQUISE(Gold and Ivory). 9 wins. See above.

DIAMOND LOVER(Sticks and Stones). 8 wins to 1400m, ARC Railway H., Gr.1.

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

KAAPSTAD(Sir Tristram). 7 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 2200m, A$541,850, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Ascot Vale S., Gr.2. Successful sire.