Karaka 2026 - Book 1

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 623 rnrs, 337 wnrs, 25 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Trav, Mehzebeen, Positivity, Sudbina, Zabmanzor, Moonlight Magic, Cheval d'Or, Rise at Dawn, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Gezora, Circle of Fire, Molveno, Zuckerhut, Castle Way, etc.

1st dam

SPINE TINGLE, by Super Easy. 2 wins at 1400m, 1800m, Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, 2d Auckland TR Barfoot & Thompson H., 3d Auckland TR Nathans Memorial H. Three-quarter-sister to Eye Candy. This is her second foal. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

MYBACK, by Dubawi. Winner at 1600m, 2d Manawatu RC Aqaba H. Half-sister to CAUTHEN. Dam of 5 named foals, all winners-

SPINE TINGLE (Super Easy). 2 wins. See above.

Eye Candy (Darci Brahma). Winner at 1600m in 2024-25, 2d Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L, 3d Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3.

Heza Beauty. 4 wins at 1400m, HK$4,510,975, HKJC Pak Tam Au H., Sha Tin Hoi H., Kowloon Park H., Po Toi H., 2d HKJC Tianjin H., Heather H.

Deuce Coupe. 4 wins 1400m to 2200m, Manawatu RC Manawatu ITM H.

3rd dam

MINORI EXPRESS, by Green Line Express. 2 wins at 2 at 900m, 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to Hokuto Dancer, Sizzles (dam of SLANCHYVAH), Flying Melody (dam of SHOW NO EMOTION, HARVARD). Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

CAUTHEN (Darci Brahma). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$13,000, A$102,860, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 2d MVRC Sweeney Can Do Agents H.

Cauthen's Power. 5 wins 1300m to 1800m, A$274,085, SCTC Suncoast Valuers H., ATC Tab.com.au H.-twice, ATC Farewells Jimmy Cassidy H.

Perfect Pair. 3 wins at 1400m, HK$3,530,710, HKJC Port Shelter H., Bukit Timah H., Cuhk Alumni Cup, 2d HKJC Karate H., Peach Blossom H.

Sweet Caroline. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Waikato RC Montana H., Vero Insurance New Zealand H., 4th Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3. Producer.

4th dam

Flying Lark, by Canvasser. 2 wins at 1200m, 1280m, AJC Manager's H., 2d VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Hallmark Filter H., L. Half-sister to NASSA ROCKET. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

Sizzles. Winner at 2, ARC Farmers Fertiliser Supergrow H. Grandam of-

GREY SONG (Unbridled's Song). 6 wins-2 at 2-1400m to 2800m, A$1,951,500, AJC Chairman's H., Gr.2, 2d MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1.

DREAMWORKS (Maroof). 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, 2d Waikato RC Super Liquor Te Rapa H. Grandam of-

HYPNOS (Reliable Man). 6 wins 1200m to 2000m, CJC Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Gr.2, 2d Levin Classic, Gr.1.

TONZ MORE FUN (More Than Ready). 5 wins-4 at 2, SAJC Jansz S., Gr.3.

Flying Melody. Winner at 1200m. Dam of 5 winners-

SHOW NO EMOTION (Masterclass). 6 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$574,130, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1.