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Tauherenikau
Saturday, Nov 7
Riccarton Park
Te Rapa
Thursday, Nov 5
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Wednesday, Nov 4
Hawera
Tuesday, Nov 3
Ellerslie
Wingatui
Sunday, Nov 1
Riverton
Woodville
Saturday, Oct 31
Otaki
Tauranga
Friday, Oct 30
Ashburton
Wednesday, Oct 28
Pukekohe Park
Monday, Oct 26
Te Rapa
Sunday, Oct 25
Trentham
Saturday, Oct 24
Ellerslie
Riccarton Park
Friday, Oct 23
New Plymouth Raceway
Thursday, Oct 22
Ascot Park
Wednesday, Oct 21
Te Aroha
Sunday, Oct 18
Ashburton
Waverley
Saturday, Oct 17
Ellerslie
Otaki
Friday, Oct 16
Gore
Wednesday, Oct 14
Tauranga
Sunday, Oct 11
Arawa Park
Saturday, Oct 10
Ashburton
Hastings
Friday, Oct 9
Taupo

TAUPO - Friday, Oct 9

Race 1 - Zest Brokers Mdn (1800m)
Class: Maiden Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:52.64
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
1. Escape Room
58.5  - 4/1
R: Matthew Cartwright
T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde
4g Reliable Man (GB) x Room To Rock (AUS) (fastnet rock (AUS))
Winning siblings: Enterprise Gem,
This nick: 13 runners; 8 winners; 2 SW. Details
2024 NZB Ready To Run Sale
$25,000
Vendor: Westbury Stud
Buyer: VL Bloodstock Ltd
2
0.1
13. Four Leaf Clover
54.5  - 66/1
R: Rihaan Goyaram
T: Ms L A German
5m Darci Brahma (NZ) x Southern Skies (NZ) (high chaparral (IRE))
3
0.4
9. Djibouti
56.5  - 15/8F
R: C J Grylls
T: K A Pertab
4m Telperion (AUS) x Orangutan (AUS) (husson (ARG))
4
0.4
5. Wave Ruler
58.5  - 12/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: R S Manning
4g Pure Champion (IRE) x Point Park (NZ) (thorn park (AUS))
5
1.1
4. Steel Warrior (AUS)
58.5  - 40/1
R: S T Collett
T: D R Wiles
4h Ribchester (IRE) x Boho (NZ) (tavistock (NZ))
6
1.4
3. Kinross
58.5  - 25/1
R: L Sutherland
T: S & E Clotworthy
4g El Roca (AUS) x Loch Leven (AUS) (general nediym (AUS))
7
1.9
14. Marmocchia
56.5  - 100/1
R: L H Satherley
T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale
5m Ferrando (NZ) x Sparkling Lady (NZ) (tavistock (NZ))
8
2.3
10. Pearling Crown
56.5  - 13/4
R: G Rooke
T: R James & R Wellwood
4m Contributer (IRE) x Minnaleo (NZ) (black minnaloushe (USA))
9
3.2
2. Boom Town
55.5  - 15/2
R: Tom Wigram
T: Ms D Logan
4g Darci Brahma (NZ) x Laurelling (USA) (highest honor (FR))
10
3.3
11. Refraction
56.5  - 50/1
R: Corentin Berge
T: G J Old
4m Ocean Park (NZ) x Sunburst (NZ) (mastercraftsman (IRE))
11
3.5
8. Just Go Boom
58.5  - 20/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: B S Gillovic
4h Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Aiden Sea (IRE) (danehill dancer (IRE))
12
6.6
15. King Of The Jungle
58.5  - 40/1
R: M K Hudson
T: Ms D Logan
4g Tarzino (NZ) x Gold Water (AUS) (choisir (AUS))
13
15
7. Easy Company
58.5  - 30/1
R: K A Myers
T: J L Rathbone
5g Zed (NZ) x Ladies First (NZ) (dylan thomas (IRE))
Race 2 - Master Builders NZ Hcp (60) (2000m)
Class: Restricted 60 Track: Soft(5) Time: 2:03.98
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
6. Kuroko
59.5  - 13/4F
R: S T Collett
T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde
6g Staphanos (JPN) x Pouri Chimes (NZ) (occidental tourist (USA))
Winning siblings: Innerbloom, Wind Chimes,
This nick: 1 runners; 1 winners; 0 SW. Details
2
1.3
9. Mcgrath
58  - 7/2
R: L Sutherland
T: C E Myers
7g Savabeel (AUS) x Bunyah (IRE) (distant view (USA))
3
5.3
5. Derryman
59.5  - 12/1
R: K A Myers
T: J L Rathbone
5g Derryn (AUS) x The Second Lady (NZ) (cape blanco (IRE))
2023 NZB Karaka Book 2
$62,000
Vendor: Grangewilliam Stud
Buyer: Mr SA Sharrock
4
5.5
3. Rock Ice
58  - 9/1
R: Sam McNab
T: S & E Clotworthy
4g Ancient Spirit (GER) x Cristallo (NZ) (raise the flag (GB))
5
6.1
1. Dupug
58  - 12/1
R: Floor Moerman
T: K T Myers
7g Iffraaj (GB) x Yanna Marie (NZ) (lord ballina (AUS))
6
6.7
8. Vespacian
58  - 25/1
R: M K Hudson
T: A J Dravitzki
9m Vespa (NZ) x Uellemai (NZ) (ustinov (AUS))
7
7.2
12. Silkdegrees
57.5  - 8/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: P A Stevens
6m Vanbrugh (AUS) x Swiss Maid (NZ) (swiss ace (AUS))
8
10.2
11. Romanin
57.5  - 12/1
R: C J Grylls
T: S Ramsay & J Ritchie
6m Eminent (IRE) x Sparkling Rose (NZ) (bernardini (USA))
9
10.3
18. Orange River
55  - 12/1
R: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale
5m Vancouver (AUS) x Sovereign Diamond (AUS) (all too hard (AUS))
10
11.5
13. Diva Kingdom
57  - 50/1
R: C R Barnes
T: Ms D Andersen
7m Proisir (AUS) x Wild About Me (NZ) (lonhro (AUS))
11
16.3
15. Spinayarn
57  - 20/1
R: W F Pinn
T: Adam Scott
7g What's The Story (NZ) x Go Easy Go (AUS) (elvstroem (AUS))
12
18.5
2. He's Divine
60  - 11/1
R: M Hashizume
T: Tarissa Macdonald
5g Darci Brahma (NZ) x She's Divine (NZ) (bachelor duke (USA))
13
46.8
14. Sally
54  - 25/1
R: Tom Wigram
T: G K Opie
6m Ghibellines (AUS) x Hilarious (NZ) (raise the flag (GB))
Race 3 - Generation Homes Mdn (1100m)
Class: Maiden Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:04.57
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
7. Intan
55.5  - 4/5F
R: J J Fawcett
T: A W Pike
3f Shamexpress (NZ) x Max It Out (AUS) (northern meteor (AUS))
This nick: 2 runners; 2 winners; 0 SW. Details
2
0.3
4. Thunder In Motion
57.5  - 11/2
R: Joe Doyle
T: M G Forbes
3g Per Incanto (USA) x Joan's A Jett (NZ) (rock 'n' pop (AUS))
2025 NZB Karaka Book 1
Vendor: Trelawney Stud Ltd
Buyer: Psd, Res $120,000
2025 NZB Ready To Run Sale
$700,000
Vendor: NZ
Buyer: Shijiazhuang Hongtao Horse Breeding
3
0.7
6. Zaharias
55.5  - 9/2
R: M J Mc Nab
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
3f Super Seth (AUS) x Green Roller (AUS) (flying spur (AUS))
2025 NZB Karaka Book 1
Vendor: Inglewood Stud
Buyer: Psd, Res $80,000
4
2.1
12. Stylish
55.5  - 16/1
R: K A Myers
T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos
3f Sword Of State (AUS) x Chic (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
5
3.8
5. Vahvay (AUS)
55.5  - 4/1
R: C J Grylls
T: Peter & Trent Didham
3f Tagaloa (AUS) x Maozi (AUS) (helmet (AUS))
6
4
13. Tizona
55.5  - 25/1
R: W B Kennedy
T: L R Noble
3f Sword Of State (AUS) x Red Melody (NZ) (stravinsky (USA))
7
4.5
1. Spirit Of Ardsley
56.5  - 30/1
R: Hayley Hassman
T: G Richardson & R Norvall
3g Noverre (NZ) x Kansas (NZ) (o'reilly (NZ))
Race 4 - Placemakers Taupo Mdn (1100m)
Class: Maiden Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:05.28
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
6. Imperial Rose
55.5  - 7/2
R: C R Barnes
T: S B Marsh
3f Sword Of State (AUS) x Sienna Rose (AUS) (more than ready (USA))
Winning siblings: Stormland,
This nick: 3 runners; 2 winners; 0 SW. Details
2025 NZB Karaka Book 1
$180,000
Vendor: Cambridge Stud
Buyer: TAB Racing Club
2
1.4
5. Star Ninety Six (AUS)
57.5  - 6/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: G J Old
3g Star Turn (AUS) x Shaky Isles (NZ) (shocking (AUS))
2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
$135,000
Vendor: KBL Thoroughbreds, Beaudesert, Qld
Buyer: Kilgravin / Bevan Smith Bloodstock / McKeever BS
2024 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
$60,000
Vendor: Twin Hills Stud, Cootamundra
Buyer: Paul Willetts Bloodstock Consultancy
2025 NZB Ready To Run Sale
$200,000
Vendor: NZ
Buyer: PAK Fung
3
1.5
8. Mega Roc
55.5  - 13/2
R: M Hashizume
T: L O'sullivan & A Scott
3f El Roca (AUS) x Megara (NZ) (encosta de lago (AUS))
2025 NZB Karaka Book 1
Vendor: Westbury Stud
Buyer: Psd, Res $55,000
2025 NZB Ready To Run Sale
$55,000
Vendor: NZ
Buyer: Wexford Stables
4
2.2
10. Lofty Wind (AUS)
52.5  - 14/1
R: Tom Wigram
T: Ms D Logan
3f Capitalist (AUS) x Royal Schilling (AUS) (artie schiller (USA))
5
2.8
11. Malikia (AUS)
55.5  - 30/1
R: Matthew Cartwright
T: S B Marsh
3f Snitzel (AUS) x Zavance (AUS) (mossman (AUS))
6
3.3
4. Grand Capitalist (AUS)
55.5  - 15/2
R: Sam McNab
T: Ben & Ryan Foote
3g Capitalist (AUS) x Grand Gesture (AUS) (starspangledbanner (AUS))
7
3.4
7. Baia Serena
55.5  - 12/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: Andrew Forsman
3f Savabeel (AUS) x Riva Capri (NZ) (atlante (AUS))
8
4.3
2. Sword Of Steel
57.5  - 5/2F
R: C J Grylls
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
3g Sword Of State (AUS) x Miss Remington (AUS) (savoire vivre (GB))
9
7.3
12. Silky Sonic
55.5  - 50/1
R: Corentin Berge
T: S & E Clotworthy
10
8.7
3. Mr Chow
57.5  - 12/1
R: W F Pinn
T: K A Pertab
3g Earthlight (IRE) x Sozzled (NZ) (per incanto (USA))
Race 5 - Placemakers Rotorua (Bm75) (1000m)
Class: Benchmark 75 Track: Soft(5) Time: 0:57.82
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
2. King's English (AUS)
59  - 2/1
R: O P Bosson
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
4h Snitzel (AUS) x English (AUS) (encosta de lago (AUS))
Winning siblings: Eton, Queen's English,
This nick: 98 runners; 73 winners; 9 SW. Details
2024 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
$700,000
Vendor: Newhaven Park, Boorowa
Buyer: David Ellis CNZM
2
0.2
6. Places To Be
55  - 9/10F
R: M Cameron
T: Kelly Van Dyk
2023 NZB National Weanling Sale
$25,000
Vendor: Hallmark Stud
Buyer: Chimichurri Bloodstock
3
3.4
3. The Perfect One (AUS)
58.5  - 16/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: G J Old
2023 NZB Karaka Book 1
$0
Vendor: Kilgravin Lodge
Buyer: Psd, Res $150,000
2022 Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale
$40,000
Vendor: Supreme Thoroughbreds, Romsey
Buyer: Kilgravin Lodge / Bevan Smith Bloodstock
4
4
1. Egyptian Queen
58.5  - 12/1
R: Hayley Hassman
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
6m Zoustar (AUS) x Hieroglyphics (AUS) (conatus (AUS))
5
4.4
4. Pink Gin
55  - 10/1
R: Sam McNab
T: A W Pike
4m Time Test (GB) x Steps (NZ) (pentire (GB))
6
5.9
7. Cosmopolitan
54  - 12/1
R: C J Grylls
T: G Richardson & R Norvall
4m Anders (AUS) x Vickezzcristal (NZ) (big brown (USA))
7
6.1
5. Power Of Three (AUS)
56.5  - 12/1
R: W B Kennedy
T: L R Noble
5m Yes Yes Yes (AUS) x Excellent Magic (GB) (exceed and excel (AUS))
Race 6 - Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn (1200m)
Class: Maiden Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:11.90
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
3. Petite Rocher (AUS)
56.5  - 12/1
R: Hayley Hassman
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
4m Grunt (NZ) x Little Rock (AUS) (fastnet rock (AUS))
Winning siblings: Khalida,
This nick: 7 runners; 5 winners; 1 SW. Details
2024 NZB Karaka Book 2
$120,000
Vendor: Brighthill Farm
Buyer: Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ)
2
0.1
1. Absolutelyfabulous
57.5  - 6/1
R: W F Pinn
T: G Richardson & R Norvall
6m Sweynesse (AUS) x Weekend In Manila (AUS) (giant's causeway (USA))
3
0.6
16. Zippidy
55  - 11/2
R: G Rooke
T: Andrew Forsman
3f Turn Me Loose (NZ) x She's Slinky (NZ) (handsome ransom (AUS))
4
0.9
12. Via Fontanella
55  - 5/2F
R: M J Mc Nab
T: A W Pike
3f Per Incanto (USA) x Sorrentina (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
5
2.2
19. Finozino
55  - 9/2
R: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
T: L O'sullivan & A Scott
3f Hello Youmzain (FR) x Portofino (NZ) (tavistock (NZ))
6
2.2
4. Hit 'N' Run
57.5  - 15/1
R: M Cameron
T: Kelly Van Dyk
5m Belardo (IRE) x Our Sweetheart (NZ) (lion heart (USA))
7
3.1
5. Mafia Whispers (AUS)
57.5  - 20/1
R: W B Kennedy
T: Natacha Otto
5m Shamus Award (AUS) x Italian Witness (AUS) (star witness (AUS))
8
4.5
10. Bandit Queen
55.5  - 30/1
R: Jack Taplin
T: Ms J Dalley
4m Ace High (AUS) x Signorina (NZ) (conatus (AUS))
9
6.1
13. Flow State
55  - 50/1
R: Matthew Cartwright
T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale
3f Ferrando (NZ) x Paxos (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
10
6.4
6. In A Minute
57.5  - 15/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: Ms K Fawcett
4m Reliable Man (GB) x Carlotta (NZ) (ekraar (USA))
11
6.7
8. Octavia
57.5  - 9/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: C K Ormsby
4m Circus Maximus (IRE) x Sandrine (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
12
7.3
9. Adamantia
57.5  - 40/1
R: T L Newman
T: S B Marsh
4m Almanzor (FR) x Mink Fashion (IRE) (big bad bob (IRE))
Race 7 - Water Services Taupo Mdn (1400m)
Class: Maiden Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:24.19
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
5. Lark
56.5  - 13/2
R: Joe Doyle
T: L O'sullivan & A Scott
4m Ocean Park (NZ) x Vinaceous (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
This nick: 29 runners; 15 winners; 1 SW. Details
2024 NZB Karaka Book 1
$140,000
Vendor: Waikato Stud Ltd
Buyer: Wexford Stables
2
0.1
13. Russian Prime (AUS)
54  - 11/4F
R: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
T: S Ritchie & C Murray
2025 NZB Karaka Book 1
$100,000
Vendor: Highden Park
Buyer: Miss Constance Cheng
2024 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
$50,000
Vendor: Glenbeigh Farm, Scone
Buyer: Bleakley Bloodstock Limited
3
2.5
11. Bosetta
56  - 16/1
R: W F Pinn
T: C K Ormsby
3g Tarzino (NZ) x Miss Bosetti (AUS) (snitzel (AUS))
4
2.7
3. Coco Royale
56.5  - 7/1
R: L Sutherland
T: J Lavelle & S Rennie
4m Derryn (AUS) x Celestial Crown (NZ) (proisir (AUS))
5
2.9
7. Tzarina's Crown (AUS)
56.5  - 11/1
R: M Hashizume
T: L O'sullivan & A Scott
4m Russian Camelot (IRE) x Bergamot (NZ) (sweet orange (USA))
6
4.7
6. Unmistakable
54.5  - 20/1
R: Jack Taplin
T: S B Marsh
4m Almanzor (FR) x Fortaleza (NZ) (darci brahma (NZ))
7
5.4
2. Bacana
58.5  - 11/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: A Oliveira
4g Redwood (GB) x Hingis (NZ) (swiss ace (AUS))
8
6.4
12. In The Vineyard
54  - 11/1
R: S T Collett
T: A W Pike
3f Turn Me Loose (NZ) x Brix (NZ) (sweynesse (AUS))
9
8.3
1. I'm Quinn
56.5  - 25/1
R: Rihaan Goyaram
T: G J Old
5g Almanzor (FR) x Quintessential (NZ) (fast 'n' famous (AUS))
10
10.2
14. Aquadream (AUS)
54  - 3/1
R: M J Mc Nab
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
3f Written Tycoon (AUS) x Seababe (AUS) (sebring (AUS))
11
15.2
15. Adlerian
56.5  - 100/1
R: L H Satherley
T: Ms A M O'brien
7m Ocean Park (NZ) x The Link (NZ) (no excuse needed (GB))
12
15.8
8. Diamond Bella
56.5  - 60/1
R: Corentin Berge
T: G K Opie
4m Embellish (NZ) x Petrabella (NZ) (pierro (AUS))
Race 8 - Poverty Bay Cup (Bm75) (2600m)
Class: Benchmark 75 Track: Soft(5) Time: 2:43.17
Prizemoney: $70,000
1
6. Affordable (AUS)
56  - 15/2
R: K A Myers
T: J L Rathbone
7g Hardham (AUS) x Preventable (AUS) (anabaa (USA))
Winning siblings: Camping,
This nick: 1 runners; 1 winners; 0 SW. Details
2
2.6
9. Rosina
52  - 20/1
R: Rihaan Goyaram
T: Ben & Ryan Foote
7m El Roca (AUS) x Politic (NZ) (corrupt (USA))
3
3.2
3. Tenfoot Tall
57.5  - 15/4
R: M J Mc Nab
T: V A Prendergast
5m Staphanos (JPN) x Anisette (NZ) (keeper (AUS))
4
3.6
15. Endean Ace
55  - 25/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: Shelley Wright
7g Tarzino (NZ) x Penaka (AUS) (pentire (GB))
5
5.9
2. Enright
58.5  - 8/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: R S Manning
9g Power (GB) x Katy O'beel (NZ) (zabeel (NZ))
6
6.8
7. So Call Me
53.5  - 16/1
R: Floor Moerman
T: K T Myers
9g Sweynesse (AUS) x Call Me Maybe (NZ) (shinko king (IRE))
7
6.9
8. Piper's Son
55  - 15/1
R: M K Hudson
T: A J Dravitzki
7g Complacent (AUS) x Pirie Piper (NZ) (volksraad (GB))
8
7.9
11. Pure Bars
54  - 5/1
R: M Hashizume
T: B K Pinny
7g Bullbars (AUS) x Pure Timing (NZ) (jahafil (GB))
9
8.4
4. Dancin In The Dark
57  - 16/1
R: G Rooke
T: R R Manning
6h Vadamos (FR) x Black Sav (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
10
8.7
12. Carignan
51  - 20/1
R: Tom Wigram
T: K T Myers
11
12.4
10. Rippin Along
54  - 30/1
R: S T Collett
T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde
4m Mongolian Falcon (AUS) x Rippin (AUS) (rip van winkle (IRE))
12
12.6
1. Gate Crashers
57.5  - 7/2F
R: Sam McNab
T: S Ritchie & C Murray
13
17.1
14. Uhtred
54  - 80/1
R: L H Satherley
T: S L Cameron
Race 9 - McLeod Hiabs (Bm65) (1100m)
Class: Benchmark 65 Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:05.31
Prizemoney: $18,500
1
5. Geneva Queen
56.5  - 5/1
R: Hayley Hassman
T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
4m Swiss Ace (AUS) x Sigiriya (NZ) (el roca (AUS))
This nick: 2 runners; 2 winners; 0 SW. Details
2024 NZB Ready To Run Sale
$70,000
Vendor: Westbury Stud
Buyer: Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ)
2
0.1
6. Lodi Dodi (AUS)
55  - 13/4F
R: Rihaan Goyaram
T: G Richardson & R Norvall
4m Blue Point (IRE) x Lodi (AUS) (more than ready (USA))
2024 NZB Karaka Book 1
$170,000
Vendor: Hallmark Stud
Buyer: Richardson Racing Stables
3
1.4
10. Starlit Express
54  - 8/1
R: Floor Moerman
T: A W Pike
4m Shamexpress (NZ) x Savabeel Star (NZ) (savabeel (AUS))
4
1.8
4. Smooth Warrior (AUS)
54  - 13/2
R: Hyeontaek Oh
T: D R Wiles
5g Yes Yes Yes (AUS) x Veearma (NZ) (darci brahma (NZ))
5
2.3
13. Delorean
54  - 11/1
R: Jack Taplin
T: Ms K Fawcett
7m Time Test (GB) x Yemanya (NZ) (per incanto (USA))
6
3.1
8. Lassified (AUS)
56  - 4/1
R: Joe Doyle
T: Andrew Forsman
7
3.4
12. Notabadbergs
55.5  - 16/1
R: L H Satherley
T: Cat Burden
5g Vadamos (FR) x Guessing (NZ) (keeper (AUS))
8
3.5
11. Vanbrugh Belle
55.5  - 30/1
R: L Sutherland
T: Adam Scott
4m Vanbrugh (AUS) x Petit Leon (NZ) (shamexpress (NZ))
9
4.8
1. New Recruit
59  - 10/1
R: J J Fawcett
T: Ms P Gerard
5g U S Navy Flag (USA) x Enigmatic (AUS) (high chaparral (IRE))
10
6.6
7. Shavasana
54  - 16/1
R: Tom Wigram
T: S Ramsay & J Ritchie
5m Super Seth (AUS) x Sweet Dreams Baby (NZ) (van nistelrooy (USA))
11
7.3
14. King's Mount
51  - 40/1
R: Krishi Ramdhun
T: A J Smith
7g Tivaci (AUS) x Rosetti Bay (NZ) (pins (AUS))
* Nick figures are for Australasia.