Karaka 2026 - Book 1

PINATUBO (IRE) (Bay 2017-Stud GB 2021, Aust. 2022). 7 wins-6 at 2-to 7f, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Sundoro. Sire of 125 rnrs, 60 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 2YOs. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Qilin Queen (ParisLongchamp Prix de Malleret, Gr.2), Tipinso, Croquis, SP Komorebi, Cavallo Bay, Diablo Rojo, Hallelujah U, Dickensian, Hardy Warrior, Pivotal Attack, Wolf of Badenoch, Saddadd, Basalt, etc.

1st dam

WINTER SKY, by Invincible Spirit. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to Transfers (dam of TOM KITTEN, PROMOTIONS, VA VIA), Progressive (dam of IDLE FLYER). This is her third live foal. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

MOVIN' OUT, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1400m, AJC Ausure Insurance Newcastle H. Sister to Mithila (dam of MADAM LEGEND), three-quarter-sister to MANHATTAN RAIN, NIAGARA, ECHOES OF HEAVEN, Taste of Heaven (dam of HEAVENLY CURLIN), half-sister to MURJANA, Celebria (dam of GATHERING, FLORENTINA, CALIFORNIA TURBO). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

Transfers. 4 wins 1200m to 1400m, A$156,500, ATC Tab.com.au H. Dam of-

TOM KITTEN (Harry Angel). 6 wins-2 at 2-1300m to 2000m, A$5,859,050, to 2024-25, VRC All-Star Mile, Gr.1, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Fernhill H., L, 2d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, Dulcify S., L, 4th ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, King Charles III S., Gr.1, Randwick Guineas, Gr.1.

VA VIA (Astern). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-at 1000m, 1200m, A$481,775, Geelong RC Black Pearl S., L, MRC Stow Storage Solutions H., Ladbrokes Switch H., 4th VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

PROMOTIONS (Exceed and Excel). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$267,415, Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Keeneland H.

Progressive. 4 wins 1100m to 1250m, ATC TAB Rewards H.-twice. Dam of-

IDLE FLYER (Dundeel). 6 wins-1 at 2-1250m to 1600m, A$389,800, to 2025-26, ATC Angst S., Gr.3, Agency Real Estate H., Headwater H.

3rd dam

TWYLA, by Danehill. Winner at 1250m, STC Mark Davis' Farewell H. Three-quarter-sister to AL MAHER, REDOUTE'S CHOICE, PLATINUM SCISSORS, half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova, Shantha's Choice (dam of MANHATTAN RAIN, SLIDING CUBE, ECHOES OF HEAVEN). Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

MURJANA (Giant's Causeway). Winner at 2 at 1200m, SAJC Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Michael & Goldie Mazur H. Grandam of-

DESERT LIGHTNING (Pride of Dubai). 7 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2100m, NZ$1,120,895, A$615,550, to 2025-26, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1.

Celebria. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 4th SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L. Dam of-

GATHERING (Tale of the Cat). 4 wins to 1600m, WATC Railway S., Gr.1.

Factor of Safety. Raced 3 times. Grandam of-

YOU WAHNG (So You Think). 3 wins at 1400m, 2200m, A$596,900, in 2024-25, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, 3d ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1.