Karaka 2026 - Book 1

TASSORT (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). Winner at 2, 2d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Sire of 102 rnrs, 49 wnrs, inc. SW Manaal (ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1), Ameena, SP Statewide, Wollzeile, Ad Astra, Secret Sort, Good Sort and of Mawjood, Astapor, Nextonixs, Miss Freelove, Caladan, Lottie Jane, Onemoretwomany, Prince of Sorts, Mrs Artie, Last Command, Sacred Fort, Tasoraay, Bliss Bomb, Shamadan, Zampano, Got Gumption, etc.

1st dam

COLOUR DROPS, by Lonhro. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to Wolf Cry, Glenbawn Dame. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Trebilco (g by Exceedance). Placed in 2025-26 in Aust.

2nd dam

Starfish, by Redoute's Choice. 2 wins at 1000m, A$93,497, MRC Silvermoor H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MVRC Gillies Famous Pies H., 4th SAJC South Australia S., L. Sister to Starwish (dam of GRAIL SEEKER, DEEP IMAGE), half-sister to BRILLIANT BISC, Moon Fever (dam of DASHING FELLOW, AERONAUTICAL). Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

Wolf Cry (Street Cry). Winner at 1200m, A$207,900, GCTC Magic Millions P., 3d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, Lonhro P., L, Breeders' P., L. Sire.

Glenbawn Dame (Shamardal). 4 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$248,075, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC Sprite P., Ipswich TC Arctic Kiss Ice Bar Tickets H., 2d BRC Bright Shadow H., L, Lightning H., L. Dam of 2 winners-

Dame Commander (So You Think). 2 wins at 1500m, 1600m, A$109,625, in 2024-25, ATC Drinkwise Mile, 3d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3.

Equus d'Oro. 6 wins 1050m to 1350m, A$141,754, SAJC Schweppes H., Adelaide Galvanising H., 2d SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., David Donald H.

Concordia Wind. 3 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1500m, A$122,825, to 2024-25, ATC Bisley Workwear H., Kia Ora Prague H., 2d ATC James Squire H.

Depths Below. 4 wins at 1200m, A$100,445, BRC XXXX Dry H.

3rd dam

STELLA CADENTE, by Centaine. 5 wins-2 at 2-1100m to 1500m, A$395,165, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, 3d STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, BTC Courier-Mail Classic S., Gr.3. Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

BRILLIANT BISC (Elvstroem). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$155,350, ATC Gimcrack S., L, 3d ATC Widden S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L. Producer.

Starfish (Redoute's Choice). 2 wins. See above.

Moon Fever (Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner at 1100m, 3d MVRC St Albans S., L, VRC More Rain H., MVRC Owners' Gold Card Apply Now H. Dam of-

DASHING FELLOW (Duporth). 8 wins at 1000m, 1400m, HK$12,917,700, HKJC National Day Cup, Gr.3, Hong Kong Macau Trophy, L.

AERONAUTICAL (Encosta de Lago). 4 wins-1 at 2-1150m to 1400m, A$547,140, ATC Rosebud H., L, Razor Sharp H., L.

Starwish. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

GRAIL SEEKER (Iffraaj). 4 wins 1200m to 1600m, NZ$739,315, to 2024-25, WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, 2d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3.