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

SHOULDERS, by Snitzel. Placed at 3, 3d GCTC TAB P. Half-sister to AIM. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Her second foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

VINTAGE STRIKE, by Smart Strike. Winner at 1m in U.S.A. Half-sister to FRIESAN FIRE, VILLERMONT, Champagne Run (dam of FLYING EVELYN). Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

AIM (Star Witness). 4 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1400m, A$1,668,825, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, ATC Silver Eagle, TAB Venue Mode 2YO H., 3d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3.

Venting. 11 wins 1400m to 2050m, A$387,404, to 2025-26, Darwin TC NT Derby, Alice Springs TC Alice Springs Cup.

Toro Strike. 2 wins at 1200m, A$84,000, in 2024-25, SCTC Martin Collins Australia H., 2d SCTC Access Insulation H., Wimmers Soft Drinks P.

3rd dam

BOLLINGER, by Dehere. 5 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1500m, A$681,330, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, South Pacific Classic, Gr.3. Half-sister to MANNINGTON (dam of BENICIO, ROMNEYA, ROHERYN), SHERATON. Dam of 7 foals, all winners, inc:-

FRIESAN FIRE (A.P. Indy). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-6f to 8½f, US$679,356, Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby, Gr.2, Risen Star S., Gr.3, Le Comte S., Gr.3, Louisiana H., L, 3d Belmont Futurity S., Gr.2. Sire.

VILLERMONT (All Too Hard). 3 wins 1600m to 1630m, A$330,360, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3. Sire.

Madame Lily. 3 wins to 1250m, A$84,675, ATC Hyland Race Colours H. Dam of-

Aldolfito. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$274,900, to 2024-25, VRC Next Generations Sprinters 2YO Final, MRC Sportsbet H.

Grande Annee. 3 wins in succession 7f to 8¼f, Newmarket Coolus Air H., 4th Saratoga De La Rose S., L, Turfway Park Fairway Fun S., L. Dam of-

Groundrush. 3 wins 1200m to 1600m to 2024-25, ATC James Squire H.

Champagne Run. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

FLYING EVELYN (Not a Single Doubt). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$276,950, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, MVRC Quest 2YO P., 2d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, Cap d'Antibes S., L.

Cristal Eyes (All Too Hard). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$93,050, MVRC Waste Management H., 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

Sparkling. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m to 2024-25, MVRC Big Max Buggies H.

Bollinger Rose. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Bizot (I Am Invincible). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$115,625, to 2024-25, 3d MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Desirable S., L.