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

CASERTA, by Hussonet. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to FIRE IN THE NIGHT, Absolute Lure (dam of HOOKED). This is her ninth foal. Her eighth foal is a 2YO. Her seventh foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of five foals to race, all winners-

WAR MACHINE (g by Harry Angel). 7 wins-4 in succession-from only 14 starts 1200m to 1400m, A$2,664,955, to 2025-26, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, BRC Sprint, Gr.3, Bendigo Guineas, L, MRC Thoroughbred Club H., 2d MRC Hareeba S., L, MVRC Drummond Golf H., 3d ATC Silver Eagle.

Fleeting Spirit (f by Per Incanto). Winner at 1300m, A$85,200, in 2024-25, ATC Drinkwise P., 2d ATC Drinkwise P.-twice, 3d ATC TAB H.

Stolen Away (f by Shamus Award). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, SAJC Killer Queen Experience P., 3d SAJC Fleurieu Milk Company H.

Bourbon Falls (g by Sacred Falls). 2 wins at 1600m, 1650m.

Cheeky Star (f by Starcraft). Winner at 1400m in Aust.

2nd dam

DUCHESSE DE BERRI, by Diesis. Placed at 3 in GB. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

FIRE IN THE NIGHT (Danewin). 6 wins 1440m to 2000m, A$332,380, MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, Visvanathan Memorial P.H., Fat Quaddies H., MVRC Pink Healthcare Services H., 3d VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., L.

Absolute Lure. 3 wins at 900m, 1100m, STC Radisson Maine H. Dam of-

HOOKED (Casino Prince). 6 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1600m, A$954,750, MVRC Schweppes Crystal Mile, Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway S., Gr.2, MRC Victoria H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, 2d VRC TAB Rewards S., Gr.3, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, 4th ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3. Sire.

Casino Card (Casino Prince). 6 wins-2 at 2-1100m to 1400m, A$113,705, Ipswich TC Schweppes TL Cooney H., 2d Sunshine Coast Guineas, L, BRC XXXX Gold H., 4th BRC Just Now H., L. Dam of 2 winners-

Solid Win. 2 wins at 1400m, HK$2,617,950, to 2025-26, HKJC Kowloon Bay H., Lei Muk Shue H., 2d HKJC Ma on Shan H., La Estephe H.

3rd dam

BERRY BERRY GOOD, by Shadeed. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to LEAP LIVELY (dam of FOREST FLOWER, SCOOP THE GOLD), half-sister to WHATA BELLE. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

Miss Moneywise. 2 wins at 2 at 5½f, Remington Park Yukon S. Dam of-

Reckless Jerry (Cactus Ridge). 2 wins at 2 at 6½f, 1m, 2d Remington Park Springboard Mile S., L, 3d Oaklawn Park Southwest S., Gr.3.