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

AWOKE, by Rip Van Winkle. 3 wins-2 at 2-1150m to 1400m, A$164,130, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO H., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC NSW Racehorse Owners Association H., Pro IT H., 4th ATC Flight S., Gr.1. Half-sister to CISMONTANE. This is her fifth foal. Dam of four foals to race, all winners-

Rock the Sunrise (g by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1400m, A$102,325, in 2024-25, BRC Sky Racing H., 2d BRC Souths Sports Club H., U&U Recruitment H., 3d BRC Sky Racing H.

Deep Dawn (f by Deep Field). Winner at 1666m in 2024-25, Ipswich TC Precinct Urban Planning P., 2d BRC Cascade P.

Powerhouse (c by Extreme Choice). Winner at 1400m in 2025-26 in Aust.

Let Rip (g by Merchant Navy). Winner at 1400m in 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

VIVIANE, by Volksraad. Placed. Sister to Equuleus, half-sister to NIMUE, SMILING LIKE, SIRSTACI, (MR) EUROSTAR, Her Royal Highness, Usha, Ladystaci (dam of GREENMAILER). Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

CISMONTANE (High Chaparral). 5 wins at 1600m, 2500m, A$443,675, VRC Lexus S., Gr.3, MVRC McMahon's Dairy H., 2d ATC Turf Club H., Davali Thoroughbreds H., MRC Chef's Hat H., Le Pine Funerals H., 3d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, ATC St Leger S., Ranvet H.

3rd dam

EUSTACI, by Sir Tristram. Winner at 1600m, 2d Waikato RC Te Pahu H. Half-sister to Lady Genesis (dam of KAPITAIN KASH, DANTE'S PARADISO). Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

NIMUE (Star Way). Top filly on The 1992-93 NZ 3YO Free H. 8 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1600m, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of-

Niniane (Casual Lies). Winner at 2 at 1000m, Otago RC Dunedin City Ford Juvenile S., 2d CJC South Island 2YO S., L. Grandam of-

COVENTINA BAY (Shamexpress). 11 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 2000m, NZ$769,450, A$29,875, Auckland TR New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, Manawatu Challenge S., Gr.2.

Pierian. Winner at 1400m. Grandam of-

EPEE BEEL (Epaulette). 4 wins at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$218,765, to 2024-25, Hororata RC South Island Breeders S., Gr.3, CJC Inglewood S., L.

SMILING LIKE (Star Way). Champion Stayer in NZ in 2000-01. 7 wins 2000m to 3200m, Wellington Cup, Gr.1, New Zealand Cup, Gr.2. Grandam of-

BEL SORRISO (Keeper). 8 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 2200m, NZ$189,985, WRC Thompson H., Gr.3, 2d WRC Trentham S., Gr.3. Producer.

SIRSTACI (Silver Dream). 9 wins 1200m to 1600m, ARC Easter H., Gr.1, CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3, 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1.

(MR) EUROSTAR (Star Way). 11 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 2400m, NZ$124,115, A$406,758, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, 2d QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1.