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

Aurora Lights , by Darci Brahma. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC The Edge Mile H., 2d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H., 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1 , ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3 , Waikato RC Hauraki 96.2FM H. Sister to Westsouthwest . This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is an unraced 3YO.

2nd dam

SOUTHERN SUNSET, by Polish Precedent. Raced twice. Half-sister to Southern Queen (dam of BALLYBACKA LADY ). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Westsouthwest (Darci Brahma). 6 wins 1500m to 3400m, A$496,258, MRC Ladies in Racing Magazine H., Sportingbet.com.au H., Design to Print H., 2d Warrnambool Cup, L , MVRC New Years Eve Classic Final H., 3d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1 , South Australian Derby, Gr.1 .

Aurora Lights (Darci Brahma). 2 wins. See above.

Lincoln's Sunset. 2 wins at 1400m, Manawatu RC Totally Vets H.

Vis Ta Vie. Winner at 1340m in 2018-19.

Celestial. Winner at 2100m. Dam of-

Cobblertothestars (Jimmy Choux). Placed at 3, 3d CJC Canterbury S., L , 4th CJC Champagne S., L .

3rd dam

Due South , by Darshaan. Winner at 2 at 7½f, 3d Goodwood Stardom S., L , Cheshire Oaks, L . Half-sister to WINTER ROMANCE , Serengeti Bride (dam of KLIPSPRINGER ). Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

Southern Queen (Anabaa). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1400m, Deauville Prix des Yearlings, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Zeddaan, L , 3d Deauville Prix Herod, L , 4th Deauville Prix du Calvados, Gr.3 . Dam of 4 winners-

BALLYBACKA LADY (Hurricane Run). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 1m, €83,998, Leopardstown Derrinstown Stud One Thousand Guineas Trial, Gr.3 , 2d Leopardstown Meld S., Gr.3 , Desmond S., Gr.3 , Curragh Loder 2YO S., 3d Curragh Dance Design S., Gr.3 . Dam of 2 winners-

Namar. 2 wins at 2 at 1900m, Deauville Prix de Preaux, Chantilly Prix de la Montignette, 2d Deauville Prix d'Engerville.

Black Whip. Winner at 2 at 1200m, Chantilly Prix du Bois de la Vidamee. Dam of-

Vykov. 4 wins at 2, 3 in succession at 1000m, 1200m in 2019, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Franconville, Prix de Jumeauville.

4th dam

ISLAND WEDDING, by Blushing Groom. 2 wins at 7f, 8½f, York Carling Black Label Lager H. Blood-sister to Groomed to Win , half-sister to SIGNAL TAP . Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

WINTER ROMANCE (Cadeaux Genereux). 4 wins 1m to 1¼m, Ayr Scottish Classic S., Gr.3 , York Strensall S., L , 3d Ayr Doonside Cup, L . Sire.