Karaka 2026 - Book 1

NOVERRE (NZ) (Brown 2018-Stud 2022). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$355,150, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, CJC War Decree S., Gr.3, 2d CJC Inglewood Stud Guineas Trial, 3d Waikato RC War Decree H. Out of SW Magic Dancer (Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3), a half-sister to SP Manten and SP Perkins. Grandson of SW Dazzling Belle (CJC Welcome S., L). Related to SW Kinane, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

CHORUS, by Danasinga. Unraced. Half-sister to GOOD FAITH (dam of TULLY DANE, MYGOODGRACE), Heads or Tales, Spring (dam of DAFFODIL). This is her tenth foal. Dam of nine foals to race, six winners, inc:-

Symphonic (f by O'Reilly). 4 wins 1400m to 2200m, NZ$102,600, ARC Dunstan Feeds Stayers H., Waikato RC Lodge Real Estate H., Counties RC Lone Star Pukekohe H., 2d WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. Dam of-

ORCHESTRAL (Savabeel). Champion 3YO & Stayer in New Zealand in 2023-24. 7 wins-1 at 2 and 5 in succession-1200m to 2400m, NZ$2,141,400, A$551,000, to 2024-25, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, Aotearoa Classic, L, Barfoot & Thompson S., 2d Auckland TR Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, Avondale Classic 2YO S., 3d ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Auckland TR Otaki-Maori WFA Classic, Gr.1.

Tralee Chorus (f by O'Reilly). 3 wins 1400m to 1800m, 3d Tasmanian Oaks, L, 4th TRC Strutt S., L. Dam of-

Dunkerry. Winner at 1700m, 2d VRC Twilight Payment H.

Pearl Win (g by Savabeel). 5 wins at 1200m, 1650m, HK$3,905,475, HKJC Pok Fu Lam Country Park H., Morrison Hill Road H., Silver Grecian H.

Thrum (g by Ocean Park). 4 wins 1400m to 1800m, GCTC Lest We Forget H.

Stand in Line (g by Tivaci). Winner at 2125m in 2024-25 in Aust.

Sacred Accord (g by O'Reilly). Winner at 1200m.

Star Ferry (f by Ocean Park). Placed at 3 in Aust.

Glee (f by O'Reilly). Raced once. Dam of 3 winners-

SAVAGLEE (Savabeel). 7 wins-2 at 2 and 4 in succession-900m to 1600m, NZ$1,019,975, A$180,000, to 2024-25, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Levin Classic, Gr.2, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, Te Aroha JC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, WRC New Tips Service 2YO S., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 3d Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, Auckland TR NZB Karaka 2YO S., 4th Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1.

Bellano. 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m to 2024-25, 2d Otago RC Lorraine Anderton Memorial H., 3d Otago RC Grand Casino H.

Glebe. Winner at 1200m in 2024-25, 3d ATC Cylinder at Darley H.

2nd dam

HEAD OF THE RIVER, by Shirley Heights. Placed at 3 in GB. Half-sister to DRY DOCK. Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

GOOD FAITH (Straight Strike). 2 wins at 2, ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

Spring. 2 wins at 1400m. Dam of 6 winners-

DAFFODIL (No Excuse Needed). Champion 3YO in NZ in 2008-09. 8 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2400m, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

Posy. 2 wins at 1400m, Rotorua RC Lowe Schollum & Jones H. Dam of-

ATISHU (Savabeel). 11 wins to 2024-25, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1.