Karaka 2026 - Book 1

CONTRIBUTER (IRE) (Bay 2010-Stud 2016). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 212 rnrs, 125 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. SW Campionessa (Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Lion's Roar, Snow Patrol, Llanacord, Maria Farina, Kiwi Skyhawk, Contribute, He's Lucid, Tenzing, Family Ties, Elizabeth Rose, She's a Con, SP Master Marko, Tevere, Harlow Mist, I'mintowin, On the Prowl, etc.

1st dam

VIS TA VIE, by Darci Brahma. Winner at 1340m. Sister to Westsouthwest, Aurora Lights, Lincoln's Sunset (dam of MATERIAL DREAMS). This is her third living foal. Dam of two foals to race-

Secret Life (f by Contributer). Winner at 1400m in 2024-25.

Turfquake (c by Contributer). Placed at 3 in 2025-26.

2nd dam

SOUTHERN SUNSET, by Polish Precedent. Raced twice. Half-sister to Southern Queen (dam of BALLYBACKA LADY). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Westsouthwest (Darci Brahma). 6 wins 1500m to 3400m, A$496,258, MRC Ladies in Racing Magazine H., Sportingbet.com.au H., Design to Print H., 2d Warrnambool Cup, L, MVRC New Years Eve Classic Final H., 3d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, South Australian Derby, Gr.1.

Aurora Lights (Darci Brahma). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC The Edge Mile, 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3. Producer.

Lincoln's Sunset. 2 wins at 1400m, Manawatu RC Totally Vets H. Dam of-

MATERIAL DREAMS (Lean Mean Machine). 5 wins-2 at 2 and 3 in succession-1100m to 1400m, A$266,095, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, MRC Ladbroke It! H., 4th Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L.

Celestial. Winner at 2100m. Dam of-

Cobblertothestars (Jimmy Choux). Placed at 3, 3d CJC Canterbury S., L, 4th CJC Champagne S., L.

3rd dam

Due South, by Darshaan. Winner at 2 at 7½f, 3d Goodwood Stardom S., L, Cheshire Oaks, L. Half-sister to WINTER ROMANCE, Serengeti Bride (dam of KLIPSPRINGER). Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

Southern Queen (Anabaa). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1400m, Deauville Prix des Yearlings, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Zeddaan, L, 3d Deauville Prix Hérod, L, 4th Deauville Prix du Calvados, Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

BALLYBACKA LADY (Hurricane Run). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 1m, €83,998, Leopardstown Derrinstown Stud One Thousand Guineas Trial, Gr.3, 2d Leopardstown Meld S., Gr.3, Desmond S., Gr.3. Producer.

Black Whip. Winner at 2 at 1200m, Chantilly Prix du Bois de la Vidamee. Dam of-

Kliff Bere (Whitecliffsofdover). 5 wins-1 at 2-2000m to 2500m, €159,160, Deauville Prix du Chateau de Bayeux, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Right Royal, L, Grand Prix de Nantes, L, Grand Prix de Craon, L.

4th dam

ISLAND WEDDING, by Blushing Groom. 2 wins at 7f, 8½f, York Carling Black Label Lager H. Half-sister to SIGNAL TAP. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

WINTER ROMANCE (Cadeaux Genereux). 4 wins 1m to 1¼m, £103,542, Ayr Scottish Classic S., Gr.3, York Strensall S., L. Sire.