Karaka 2019 - Book 1

MAKFI (GB) (Bay 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-1 at 2, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of 471 rnrs, 293 wnrs, 25 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Bonneval (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), Sofia Rosa, Marky Mark, Eleonora, Imposing Lass, Run Naan, Matchbreaker, Savile Row, Tribal Wisdom, Cote d'Or, Hursley, Ruby Armani, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Make Believe, Noor Al Hawa, Fabricate, Maimara, Mate Story, etc.

1st dam

IMPOSINGLY, by Zabeel. Winner at 1950m in Aust. Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2016-17. Sister to Sunnah , three-quarter-sister to ST REIMS , CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE , NADEGE ), Sursum Corda , Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY ), half-sister to Reine de Jeu (dam of FITOCRACY ). This is her tenth foal. Her ninth foal is a 2YO. Dam of eight foals to race, six winners, inc:-

BONNEVAL (f. by Makfi). NZ Horse of the Year in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Champion 3YO & Stayer in NZ in 2016-17. Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2017-18. Top Filly on The 2016-17 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2016-17. 7 wins-1 at 2 and 6 in succession-from only 14 starts 1300m to 2400m, NZ$301,500, A$1,323,000, to 2017-18, Australian Oaks, Gr.1 , MRC Underwood S., Gr.1 , New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1 , MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2 , Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2 , Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3 , Bec Brad & Richard Turn 40 2YO S., 3d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3 .

IMPOSING LASS (f. by Makfi). 5 wins-4 in succession-1350m to 1800m, A$357,975, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3 , Gold Coast Bracelet, L , ATC Schweppes H., Ranvet H., 2d Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L , 3d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2 , BRC The Roses S., Gr.2 , ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3 .

FULL OF SPIRIT (f. by Flying Spur). 4 wins 1300m to 2000m, NZ$129,275, A$163,750, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3 , ARC JRA Trophy H., 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1 , ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2 , Matamata Cup, L , Scone Cup, L , 4th ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1 .

LADY CUMQUAT (f. by Duke of Marmalade). 3 wins 1600m to 2000m, NZ$59,900, A$113,280, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3 , 2d MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3 , VRC Banjo Paterson Series Heat H., ARC Eye Institute H., 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3 , SAJC Centaurea S., L , ARC Lindsay Mile.

Zaberto (g. by Red Ransom). 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, ARC Novotel H.

Our Squeezer (f. by Redoute's Choice). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Waikato RC Shaw's Wire Ropes H. Dam of 2 winners-

Tamarack. 4 wins 1200m to 2400m to 2018-19, ATC Sydney Spring RacingH.

He’s Imposing (g. by Redwood). Placed in 2018-19.

2nd dam

QUIZ QUEEN, by Defensive Play. Unraced. Half-sister to ST REIMS , CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE , NADEGE ), Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY ). Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

Sunnah (Zabeel). 3 wins 1400m to 2400m, A$141,600, 3d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2 , STC Winter Cup, L , 4th VRC St Leger, Gr.3 . Grandam of-

HIGHER GROUND (So You Think). 4 wins 1550m to 2000m, A$226,405, in 2017-18, ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3 , 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3 .

Reine de Jeu. 3 wins 1250m to 1350m, STC TJ's Champagne Bar H. Dam of-

FITOCRACY (Denman). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1800m, A$131,775, SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3 , 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L .