Karaka 2026 - Book 1

IN THE CONGO (AUS) (Chestnut 2018-Stud 2023). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$1,769,075, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, San Domenico S., Gr.3, Heineken 2YO H., 2d ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose, Gr.2, Sydney S., Gr.3, Rosebud H., L, Fujitsu General 2YO H., Newcastle JC Hunter H., 3d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1. Out of SW Via Africa (Kenilworth Cape Flying Championship S., Gr.1). His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

ANAWEEN, by More Than Ready. Winner at 900m in Aust. This is her sixth living foal. Dam of five foals to race, four winners, inc:-

Tympanist (g by Belardo). 7 wins-1 at 2-1400m to 2400m, A$387,770, to 2024-25, ATC Randwick City Community Cup, Star Turn H., Hyland Race Colours H., Fujitsu General H., Racing and Sports H., Admire Mars at Arrowfield H., 2d ATC Schweppes H.-twice, Midway H., TAB H., Bivouac First Yearlings H., Hyland Race Colours H., 3d ATC TAB H.

Castillian (g by Per Incanto). 5 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1500m, A$407,875, to 2024-25, MVRC Ladbrokes H., BRC Drinkwise H., World Pool P., Ipswich TC Bundamba P., 2d MVRC Hugh Wallace-Smith H., ATC Petaluma H., VRC Member Damian Cubela H., BRC XXXX Gold H., Become a Member H., Calcutta & Luncheon June H., Sky Racing H., 3d VRC Shane Murray H.

Kiwi Raider (f by Per Incanto). Winner at 1017m in 2025-26 in Aust.

Icantoo (f by Per Incanto). Winner at 2 at 1100m in Aust.

2nd dam

Little Chloe, by Danehill. Winner at 1400m, A$101,400, MRC Mystery6.com.au H., 2d VRC Ottawa S., L, SAJC Smoke-Free SA S., L, MRC Ascot H., Palphar H., 3d MRC How Now S., Gr.3. Sister to KEEPER, Downing Street - Jovial Mood (Mac.), Run for Roses (dam of MEDAL KUN - KING LOUIS (Sing.)), half-sister to Jacqwin (dam of METAL BENDER). Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

Colourful Chloe. 3 wins at 1200m, WATC Craig Norwell 50th Birthday H.

Pair of Heels. Placed at 2 & 3 in Aust. Dam of-

Miss Busslinger (Saxon Warrior). Winner at 2 at 1110m, A$124,935, BRC Gallopers Sports Club 2YO H., 3d BRC Daybreak Lover P., L, 4th ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, TL Baillieu H., Gr.3.

3rd dam

NUWIRAH, by Pleasant Colony. Unraced. Half-sister to AT FULL FEATHER, Louju (dam of CASTLEDALE). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

KEEPER (Danehill). 7 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1600m, A$384,220, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, VATC Victoria H., Gr.3. Sire.

Downing Street - Jovial Mood (Mac.) (Danehill). 10 wins 1000m to 1300m, A$90,635, M$1,721,750, 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

Jacqwin. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1150m, HKJC Cotton Tree H. Dam of-

METAL BENDER (Danasinga). Top of 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 9 wins-3 in succession-1250m to 2020m, A$1,900,600, AJC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1.

Hopscotch. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

AMARELINHA (Savabeel). NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2020-21. 5 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 2400m, NZ$572,900, A$51,500, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2.