Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SUPER SETH (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 5 wins-2 at 2, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2024-25. Sire of 104 rnrs, 58 wnrs, inc. SW La Dorada (Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1), Linebacker, Maison Louis, Feroce, Sethito, Super Photon, Poetic Champion, SP Sanctified and of Kilman, Patch of Cosmo, Puntin, Diablo Blanco, Savour the Dream, Frosty Girl, Madiyya, Super Rosa, Rapid Cheval, etc.

1st dam

STELLA GRACE, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Xmas Twilight Races H. Sister to RISK AVERSION, three-quarter-sister to ORDER OF THE SUN, Daring (dam of PACIFIC DRAGON), Subsequent (dam of SUMMER PASSAGE), Pizzazz (dam of ALL THAT PIZZAZZ), half-sister to SHANIA DANE, SCINTILLATION, Danevade (dam of NORTHWEST PASSAGE), Liatris, Puzzle Book, Sequin (dam of BEAUTY, GET TO WORK). This is her eighth foal. Dam of five foals to race, all winners-

Puntin (g by Super Seth). 4 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, A$234,700, in 2024-25, ATC Captivant H., Precise Air H., 2d ATC Inglis Classic Yearling Sale P., Asahi Super Dry H., Schweppes H., 3d ATC Precise Air H.

Elusive Nature (f by Sepoy). 4 wins 1500m to 1600m, A$141,105, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., TAB Rewards H., 2d ATC Ranvet H. Producer.

Paion (g by Pierro). 6 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$111,985 in Aust.

Just Press Send (f by Scissor Kick). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

Pariah Conviction (g by Pariah). Winner at 1400m in Aust.

2nd dam

SUBTERFUGE, by Machiavellian. Winner at 2 at 7f, Newmarket Dexa'Tex S. Half-sister to SANDMASON, SARDEGNA (dam of SARDONIC), Spa (dam of PERSIAN MAJESTY). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

SHANIA DANE (Danehill). 5 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1500m, A$846,450, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Premiere S., Gr.2. Producer.

SCINTILLATION (Danehill). 12 wins-1 at 2 and 5 in succession-1000m to 1600m, HK$24,831,850, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L.

RISK AVERSION (Encosta de Lago). 5 wins-4 in succession-1030m to 1350m, BRC Juanmo S., L, 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.3. Producer.

Danevade (Danehill). 3 wins at 1400m, 2d VRC Matron S., Gr.3. Dam of-

NORTHWEST PASSAGE (So You Think). 5 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 2500m, A$394,250, Moonee Valley Night Cup, L.

Liatris (Rock of Gibraltar). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 4th Otago RC Otago Breeders' S., L. Grandam of-

PACIFIC DRAGON (Charm Spirit). 3 wins at 2, Taumarunui RC Ryder S., L.

Mothwing. 2 wins at 1350m, 1550m, AJC Autumn Carnival H. Grandam of-

BANK BANK BANK - TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H.K.) (Written Tycoon). 13 wins-6 in succession-875m to 1400m, A$84,150, HK$16,047,920, to 2025-26 in Aust. and HK, HKJC Premier Bowl, Gr.2.

Sequin. Placed at 3 in Aust. Grandam of-

SUMMER PASSAGE (Snitzel). Top Male on The 2016-17 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1.

Hides. Unraced. Grandam of-

MAN FROM UNCLE (Uncle Mo). 4 wins 1000m to 2000m, A$524,465, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Hilton S, L.

HEAD OF STATE (American Pharoah). 4 wins-1 at 2-1300m to 2200m, A$335,725, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Stud & Stable Staff Awards 2YO P.