Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SAVABEEL (AUS) (Brown 2001-Stud 2005). 3 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in NZ 10 times. Sire of 1401 rnrs, 1024 wnrs, 152 SW, 35 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Kawi (ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Probabeel, Atishu, Lucia Valentina, Sangster, Soriano, Scarlett Lady, Orchestral, Savvy Coup, Shillelagh, I Wish I Win, Mo'unga, Provence, Costume, Concert Hall, Prise de Fer, Savaglee, The Chosen One, Diademe, Amarelinha, etc.

1st dam

NOT SANTA, by Makfi. 4 wins 1200m to 1550m, Marton JC Tui Backing a Winner H., 3d WRC Hardy Trade H., 4th Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L. Sister to MATCHBREAKER - MONSTER KAKA (H.K.), half-sister to TRAVIMYFRIEND, DANCER'S TALE. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Dam of one foal to race-

Savisanta (g by Savabeel). Placed at 3 in 2025-26, 3d Geelong Classic, L.

2nd dam

PINEAU, by Carnegie. Winner at 1600m. Half-sister to Octapussy (dam of PUSSY WILLOW, INSIDE AGENT, PUSSY O'REILLY), Irion (dam of ZOURION, PEARL OF ALSACE), Our Riesling (dam of VALPOLICELLA). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

MATCHBREAKER - MONSTER KAKA (H.K.) (Makfi). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d HKJC Lugard H.

TRAVIMYFRIEND (Tavistock). 7 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$119,750, A$363,660, VRC Sofitel H., L, MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H., Neds Same Race Multi H., 2d VRC Sofitel H., L, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, WRC Anniversary S., Gr.3, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3.

DANCER'S TALE (Tale of the Cat). 4 wins-2 at 2-800m to 1300m, NZ$75,810, CJC Welcome S., L, WRC Gazley H., Wanganui JC 94.4 The Sound S., 3d WRC Wellesley S., L, 4th Wanganui JC Castletown S., L.

3rd dam

DOPFF, by Tights. 8 wins 1300m to 1900m, ARC Bluebird Foods Trophy, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, Egmont RC Evergreen S., L. Half-sister to RIZON, READY TO LIFT. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Octapussy (Octagonal). 6 wins 1400m to 2000m, NZ$52,375, A$179,750, 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Dam of-

PUSSY WILLOW (O'Reilly). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1200m, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2.

Caricature (Power). Winner at 1600m, 2d Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, 3d Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, 4th New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of-

DEPTH OF CHARACTER (Deep Field). 4 wins-2 at 2-1250m to 1600m, A$682,200, to 2024-25, BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2.

Irion (Danroad). 4 wins at 1300m, 1600m, MRC Isuzu Trucks P., 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

ZOURION (Zoustar). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2.

Our Riesling. 4 wins 1500m to 2040m, VATC Savoir H. Grandam of-

CATALONIA - VILANOVA (Aust.) (Commands). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2400m, NZ$61,650, A$594,460, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2.

VAVASOUR (Redoute's Choice). 5 wins 1600m to 2400m, NZ$260,450, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.3.