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

ONE MANSINI, by Nicconi. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, BRC Carlton Mid H., 2d BRC Country Music H., 3d BRC Hamilton Hotel H., SCTC Skyharness H. Half-sister to SAKIMA, More Assertive (dam of MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY). This is her fourth foal. Dam of three foals to race, inc:-

Puzzle Master (g by Rubick). Winner at 1300m in 2024-25.

Bingo Babe (g by Russian Revolution). Placed in 2024-25, 2d HKJC Chinese Hibiscus H.

2nd dam

QUADROPHONIC SOUND, by Ideal Planet. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H., 2d STC May's Hill H. Half-sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), La Boisselle, Colony Sound, Assertiveness (dam of NEW TIPPERARY), Assertiveobsession (dam of MUSTANG MORGAN). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

SAKIMA (More Than Ready). 5 wins 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L.

More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (Swiss Ace). 4 wins 1000m to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Quest 2YO H. Producer.

Very Dogmatic. Winner at 1125m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

AITCH TWO OH (Headwater). 5 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1100m, A$469,570, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, Without Fear S., L, Thomas Farms 2YO H., 2d SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Dequetteville S., L, 3d SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

Sounds Assertive. Raced once. Dam of 8 winners-

Self Esteem (Stratum). 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$155,090, ATC Peter Malone H., Cellarbrations H., 2d Gold Coast Bracelet, L, 4th ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

LINDERMANN (Lonhro). 8 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2000m, A$4,066,550, to 2025-26, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, Chelmsford S., Gr.2, Craven P., Gr.3-twice, Sky High S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Ranvet S., Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, VRC TAB Trophy, L, 3d ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1-twice, Sky High S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

SOMMES SOUND, by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (Zeditave). Champion 2YO in Australia. 8 wins-5 at 2-1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS (Zeditave). 7 wins-3 at 2-1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1. Producer.