Karaka 2026 - Book 1

TORONADO (IRE) (Bay 2010-Stud 2015). 6 wins-3 at 2, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1. Sire of 1071 rnrs, 695 wnrs, 45 SW, 6 G1 wnrs. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Masked Crusader (MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1), Mariamia, Shelby Sixtysix, Victor the Winner, Still a Star, Treasured Star, Affair to Remember, Senor Toba, Wild Chap, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Tribhuvan, Bois d'Argent, Tactical, Toro Strike, Legionario, etc.

1st dam

Tayla's Moment, by Shalaa. Placed, A$88,470, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, VRC New Year Sprint 2YO P. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

Secret Delight, by Encosta de Lago. 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1250m, A$117,100, ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO P., Egroup Security H., 3d ATC Rosebud H., L, Optus Sprint 2YO H., 4th ATC PJ Bell S., L. Sister to DELAGO'S SECRET, half-sister to MONTOYA'S SECRET, Divine Deputy (dam of DENDEE). Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 2 winners-

Tayla's Moment (Shalaa). Placed. See above.

Silver Lining. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$79,650, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H.

Release the Spirit. 2 wins at 1020m, 1150m in 2025 in Malaysia.

Sheng Warrior. Placed in 2025 in Malaysia.

3rd dam

Divine Secret, by Thunder Gulch. Winner at 2 at 1000m, A$166,500, MVRC Tabaret 2YO H., 2d MVRC Schweppes 2YO P., 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Poseidon's Secret. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

MONTOYA'S SECRET (High Chaparral). 3 wins in succession 1400m to 2000m, A$432,875, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC Jeep City Hawk H., 2d VRC Pat Hyland 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes.com.au 2YO Fillies H., MVRC William Hill P., 3d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3. Producer.

DELAGO'S SECRET (Encosta de Lago). 5 wins 1600m to 2400m, NZ$186,310, ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3, Waikato RC NZI Insurance H., Cambridge JC The Clubhouse Sports Bar H., Matamata RC Matamata Veterinary Services H., 4th Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.3.

Secret Delight (Encosta de Lago). 2 wins. See above.

Divine Deputy. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

DENDEE (Denman). 9 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1600m, A$261,175, WATC Sheila Gwynne Classic, L, Marjorie Charleson Classic, JJ Richards & Sons H., Tabtouch H., Niko's 80th Birthday H., 2d WATC Vale Michael 'Mick' Taylor H., 3d WATC Perth Cup Raceday H., Kai Construction H., Pink Ladies Day H. Dam of 2 winners-

Embassy - Master Champion (H.K.) (I Am Invincible). 2 wins at 1200m, A$231,250, HK$900,900, to 2025-26, HKJC Hoi Mei H., 2d ATC Lonhro P., L, BRC Dalrello S., L, Oxlade S., L, HKJC North Point H., 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Amity Belle. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

BONJOY (Maschino). 11 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1675m, A$566,600, to 2024-25, WATC Starstruck Classic, L, Celebration of Life Day Trophy, Ascot Mile, Amelia Park H., Morley Growers Market H., Tabtouch H., Free Entry H., 2d WATC Sheila Gwynne Classic, L, 3d WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, 4th WATC Eurythmic S., Gr.3.