Karaka 2026 - Book 1

PROISIR (AUS) (Brown 2009-Stud 2015). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3. Champion Sire in NZ in 2022-23. Sire of 392 rnrs, 247 wnrs, 23 SW, 6 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Levante (WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1), Legarto, Waitak, Prowess, Dark Destroyer, Pier, Coeur Volante, Bourbon Empress, Tapildoodledo, Vegas Queen, Islington Lass, Kelly Coe, Whangaehu, Belle Plaisir, Yonce, Riodini, Aimee's Jewel, Arby, etc.

1st dam

COTE D'OR, by Makfi. 8 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 2200m, NZ$148,260, Matamata Cup, L, Matamata RC Westbury Waikato H., Te Aroha Cup, Waikato RC Hooves Grooves & BBQ's H., Counties RC Collett Racing Stables H., BOP RC Bayleys Real Estate H., 4th Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.2. Half-sister to DOLMABACHE, PURE ELEGANCE, Les Crayeres. This is her sixth foal. Her fifth foal is a 2YO. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

MAISON LOUIS (g by Super Seth). 4 wins 1500m to 2400m, A$878,450, in 2024-25, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ATC TAB H., 3d ATC Hill S., Gr.2, 4th BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

Dresse' Par Joli (f by Tavistock). 3 wins 1600m to 2040m to 2025-26, Wanganui JC Insurance Brokers H., 3d Wanganui JC Insurance Brokers H.

Shooting Stride (g by Iffraaj). Winner at 1600m in 2024-25, 2d CJC Optimise Fertilisers H.

2nd dam

OUR ECHEZEAUX, by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, Rotorua RC Lowe Schollum & Jones H. Sister to GRAND ECHEZEAUX (dam of DARCI BRAHMA, BURGUNDY), three-quarter-sister to ROMANEE CONTI (dam of ETHEREAL), half-sister to Summer Wine II. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

DOLMABACHE (Redoute's Choice). 3 wins 1600m to 2000m, NZ$158,725, A$17,707, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, 2d Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, ARC Lindauer S., Gr.3, 3d Wellington Cup, Gr.2, MRC 4 Tracks 4 Kids H., 4th Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.3. Grandam of-

Sesimbra (U S Navy Flag). 3 wins at 970m, 1200m to 2025-26, Wanganui JC Function Centre 3YO S., 2d Southland Guineas, L.

PURE ELEGANCE (Redoute's Choice). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 4th Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten S., Gr.3.

COTE D'OR (Makfi). 8 wins. See above.

Les Crayeres (Redoute's Choice). 5 wins 1400m to 1600m, NZ$125,606, Waikato RC Waikato Stud H., 3d Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders S., L, 4th WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3-twice, Manawatu Breeders S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

RICHEBOURG, by Vice Regal. 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m, VATC Tranquil Star S., Gr.3, 2d VATC Doveton H., L, 3d VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, VATC Barton H., L. Sister to FEDERALISM, three-quarter-sister to IN MY VIEW, half-sister to DEMERARA. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

GRAND ECHEZEAUX (Zabeel). 4 wins 1200m to 2000m, A$540,700, SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, Auraria S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

DARCI BRAHMA (Danehill). 10 wins-4 at 2-1200m to 1600m, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, QTC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1.