AL AKBAR (AUS) (Bay 1990-Stud 1995). 8 wins, Levin RC Bayer Classic S., Gr.1. Sire of 397 rnrs, 244 wnrs, 15 SW, inc. Hustler (New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), Bridie Belle, Alagant Satin, Run Like Al, O'Ceirins Angel, Oxborough Castle, Colourland Supreme, Race Ahead, Vegas Showgirl, Mydiamond Bracelet, Ab Almalik, Akram, Aka Bilk, Canned Heat - Bear With Me (H.K.), War Paint, SP Kuda Mahal, Khan, Magistra Delecta, Tenjuberrymud, etc.

1st dam

AFRICAN SKY, by Volksraad (GB). Unraced. Dam of 1 named foal, 1 winner-

 Howie (g by Al Akbar) 4 wins. See below.

2nd dam

GROSVENOR SKY, by Grosvenor. Winner at 2 at 990m. Half-sister to BEECH SKY. Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Sky Rhythm . Winner at 2100m, 3d WRC Jina's World of Fresh Produce H.

 Merimac . 2 wins at 1600m.

 Me Paleface . 2 wins at 1200, 1355m.

 Desirable . Winner at 1500m in Philippines.

 Racing Sky . Started once. Dam of-

 Lucky King . Winner at 1700m in Macau.

3rd dam

SKY RHAPSODY, by The Carpenter (USA). Unraced. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

BEECH SKY (g Beechcraft) 15 wins 1200 to 1600m, $103,669, Southland S.H., L, CJC Papanui Tavern H., Christchurch Casino H., Bush Inn Hotel H., Otago RC Classic Hits H., AuRC South Auckland Racing Club Sprint S., 2d CJC Yesberg Insurance Services H., Otago RC Gold Cup, Wairio Cup, 3d Cromwell Cup, CJC Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge Brabazon H., Otago RC Metro Call Centre H.

 Grosvenor Sky . Winner. See above.

4th dam

Sea Rhapsody, by Better Boy (Ire). 3 wins–1 at 2–1200 to 1600m, AJC Sledmere H., STC Newtown Encourage H., 2d AJC Birchgrove H., STC Harbour City H., 3d AJC Keith Mackay H. Half-sister to  Copper Curls (dam of ADRAANETTE, OENJAY STAR, ROYAL ENCOUNTER). Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Star Rhapsody . 3 wins 900 to 1200m in Aust.

 Lunch Lady . Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Shining Lady . Started 3 times. Dam of 4 winners-

 Fresh Feeling . 10 wins 1200 to 1550m, STC Craftsman H., 2d STC Bexley H., 3d STC Wattle H., Punchbowl H. Dam of 2 winners-

LEGENDARY MAN (g Shovhog) 6 wins–1 at 2–1300 to 1900m, $487,050, QTC Members H., L, STC Darby Munro S., L, Freshworld Welter H., Scone RC Inglis Winter 2YO P., Coffs Harbour VB Gold Cup H., 2d QTC Phil Sullivan H., L, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, 3d AJC South Pacific Classic, Gr 3, BTC Chairmans H., Gr 3, STC Royal Parma S., L, 4th BTC Doomben Classic, Gr 3, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Open Mile, L.

5th dam

COPPER TOP II, by Star Kingdom (Ire). Winner at 6f, AJC Teller's Novice H., 2d STC 2YO H., 3d AJC Kindergarten H. Sister to KING STAR,  Zetta Star (dam of MACKAY). Dam of 7 foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

Sea Rhapsody (f Better Boy) 3 wins. See above.

 Copper Art . 2 wins at 1200, 1500m, SAJC Progressive H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Regency Art . Winner at 1200m. Dam of 3 winners-

MAKARPURA STAR (g Native Kingdom) 9 wins–2 at 2–1200 to 2400m, Hong Kong Derby, HK-1, 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr 1.

 Peace of Mind . 6 wins–1 at 2–at 1200, 1400m, AuRC Windsor Park Stud H., Avondale JC Jim Knight Farewell H. Dam of 6 winners-

KEEP THE PEACE (f Keeper) 6 wins 1400 to 2400m, $523,113, to 2010-11, New Zealand Oaks, Gr 1, Hawke's Bay Mudgway Partsworld S., Gr 1, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr 1, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr 3, Kolfinna Memorial 3YO Fillies S., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, Hawke's Bay Lowland S., Gr 3, 3d Hawke's Bay Kit Ormond Memorial Spring Classic, Gr 1, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr 1, Hawke's Bay Windsor Park Challenge P., Gr 1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr 2, MRC Race-Tech Classic, L.

 Century Lass . Unraced. Dam of-

Arousing (f Kashani) 2 wins at 1150m, 2d Wanganui JC Waikato Stud S., L, BOP RC Zest 2000 Ltd H. Dam of 4 winners-

DELAYEDREACTION (g Postponed) 4 wins 1000 to 1600m, $197,830, MRC Anniversary Vase, L, 3d MRC Victoria H., Gr 3.

 Castagna . Winner at 6½f in Aust. Dam of 9 winners-

Chulgin Princess (f Ruantallan) 7 wins 1200 to 2800m, SAJC Semaphore H., 3d Western Australian Oaks. Dam of 4 winners-

Fair Chulgin (f Without Fear) 6 wins 1200 to 2200m, WATC All India Welter H., 3d WATC Easter Cup, Gr 3. Dam of 5 winners-

DOUBLE BLUE (c Corporate Raider) 11 wins 1000 to 1400m, $373,480, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr 2, Roma Cup, Gr 3, Prince of Wales S., Gr 3, AJ Scahill S., Gr 3, Grandstand Cup, L, 2d WATC Lee Steere S., Gr 2, Roma Cup, Gr 3-twice, Prince of Wales S., Gr 3.

 Australia Fair . Started once. Dam of 4 winners-

DOUBLE BLUE (c Town and Country) 12 wins 5f to 7f, £141,481, Doncaster Remembrance Day S., L, 2d Lingfield Silver Trophy, L.

 Veneziana . 2 wins at 2 at 1000, 1800m, AJC Somme H., STC Harbord H. Dam of 2 winners-

CAPTAIN COOK (c Wham) 6 wins–1 at 2–1000 to 2300m, $270,532, Waikato RC International S., Gr 1, CJC Pegasus S.H., L, VATC Hyperno Welter H., Waikato RC Clay Hero Futurity H., 2d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr 2, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr 3, Te Aroha JC Thames Valley S., Gr 3, 3d BATC Doomben Cup, Gr 1, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr 1, AuRC Great Northern Guineas, Gr 2, AJC Craven P., L.

 Copper Curls . Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

OENJAY STAR (c Royal Yacht) 9 wins–4 at 2–at 1000, 1200m, SAJC Lightning S.-twice, VRC Princess H., 2d VRC Ascot Vale S., MVRC Freeway S. Sire.

ADRAANETTE (f Adraan) 2 wins at 1600, 2000m, AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr 3, Chicola H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr 3, 3d Queensland Guineas, Gr 2. Producer.

ROYAL ENCOUNTER (c Royal Yacht) 21 wins–1 at 2–800 to 1600m, SAJC Fulham Park P., 2d SAJC Hillside Graduation S.

Race Record: 38 Starts 4-5-4 NZ$32,750, A$44,847.
Won ARC Curraghmore Stud H. (1200m), Bairnsdale Dahlsens H. (1000m), Mildura Drink Drive Bloody Idiot H. (1200m), Seymour Luxbet.com H. (1000m), 2nd ARC NZ Herald H., Geelong Market Square Shopping Centre H., Moe Jacobs Creek Cool Harvest H., Seymour Zurich Insurance H., Apprenticeship Factory H., 3rd Echuca Iasbet.com Free Apps H., Mildura Drink Drive Bloody Idiot H., Te Aroha Goldpine Industries H., Waikato RC Collins & Christison Maiden S.