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

BELLISSIMA MISS, by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1469m, 1600m in Aust. Half-sister to Walking Flying. This is her fifth living foal. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners-

Bring it Bella (f by Sebring). 2 wins at 1460m in Aust.

Brazen Bliss (f by Brazen Beau). Winner at 1557m in Aust.

Dubias Miss (f by Pride of Dubai). Placed at 3, her only starts in 2024-25, 2d Ipswich TC Great Northern P., 3d BRC Stradbroke Season P., Ipswich TC Tribune H.

2nd dam

VELOCE BELLA, by Volksraad. 12 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 2100m, NZ$645,925, A$20,000, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3, Waikato 2d ARC Nicolas Feuillatte S., Gr.3, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, 3d Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3, Cambridge JC 2YO Fillies S., L. Half-sister to Margaux Belle (dam of SANIBEL). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

Walking Flying (Tavistock). 6 wins-3 in succession-1600m to 1728m, A$287,460, VRC Silver Bowl Series Final, BRC Stradbroke Day H., Doomben 10,000 Raceday H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Gold Crown, L, 3d SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, BRC Tails S., L.

See Line Woman. 4 wins 2000m to 3400m, MRC Mypunter.com H., 3d SAJC Adelaide Cup Raceday H. Producer.

3rd dam

WAVE TO LOTTIE, by Crested Wave. Raced twice. Three-quarter-sister to Macrowave (dam of SECRET WAVE). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

VELOCE BELLA (Volksraad). 12 wins. See above.

High Heels. Placed. Dam of 5 winners-

Alminette (Burgundy). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$132,785, to 2025-26, CJC Stallion Tender H., 3d CJC Warstep S., L, 4th CJC Inglewood S., L.

Zibello. Raced once. Dam of 2 winners-

Connecticut. 3 wins 1760m to 2110m, A$178,681, to 2025-26, BRC Ladbrokes Racing Club P., 2d BRC Country Music Raceday H.

Margaux Belle. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

SANIBEL (Shamexpress). 5 wins 1100m to 1600m, NZ$148,672, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L, WRC Marsh Insurance H., Masterton RC Life Members H., 2d Levin S., L, Manawatu RC Pavemasters H., 4th Auckland TR Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2.