Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SAVABEEL (AUS) (Brown 2001-Stud 2005). 3 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in NZ 10 times. Sire of 1401 rnrs, 1024 wnrs, 152 SW, 35 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Kawi (ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Probabeel, Atishu, Lucia Valentina, Sangster, Soriano, Scarlett Lady, Orchestral, Savvy Coup, Shillelagh, I Wish I Win, Mo'unga, Provence, Costume, Concert Hall, Prise de Fer, Savaglee, The Chosen One, Diademe, Amarelinha, etc.

1st dam

CREAM OF THE CROP, by New Approach. Winner at 1550m, SAJC Quayclean P., 2d SAJC Kevin Woods Retirement H., 3d SAJC RSL Australia H., Adelaide Cup H. Half-sister to Balmaurice, Oria (dam of SUPERALLOY). This is her fifth foal. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

MUSTANG VALLEY (f by Vanbrugh). 7 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 2040m, NZ$749,881, A$134,400, to 2024-25, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1, Marton JC Metric Mile, Gr.3, BOP RC Team Wealleans H., Taranaki RC Seaton Park H., Hawkes Bay Cancer Society H., Waikato RC Skycity Hamilton S., 2d Matamata RC Arrowfield Stud P., Gr.1, Auckland TR Sunline Vase, Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, BOP RC BOP Equine Vets H., Waikato RC Ardrossan H., Matamata RC Comag S., 3d ATC Guy Walter S., Gr.2, 4th Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Auckland Futurity S., L.

Cream Tart (f by Hello Youmzain). 2 wins-1 at 2-from only 4 starts at 1150m, 1400m to 2025-26, WRC Upper Hutt Car Sales 3YO S.

2nd dam

BAL DU SIECLE, by Danehill Dancer. Placed at 3. Half-sister to BUENOS DIAS. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Balmaurice (Maurice). Winner at 2 at 1200m, A$133,150, BRC TAB Venue Mode 2YO P., 2d BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Life Member S., L.

Oria. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, ATC NSW Racehorse Owners H. Dam of-

SUPERALLOY (Too Darn Hot). Winner at 1200m, A$352,050, in 2024-25, BRC Gold Edition P., L, 3d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.

3rd dam

Buenos Aires, by Rainbow Quest. Winner at 2000m, Chantilly Prix du Pavillon de Manse, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Seine, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Joubert, L. Half-sister to MIGHT AND POWER, MATTER OF HONOUR, BASTET. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

BUENOS DIAS (Peintre Celebre). 3 wins at 2200m, 2400m, €102,180, Grand Prix de Clairefontaine, L, 2d Del Mar H., Gr.2, 3d Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.1. Sire.

4th dam

Benediction, by Day is Done. Winner at 7f, 3d Phoenix Park Fasig-Tipton S., L. 1998 & 1999 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Half-sister to TANTUM ERGO, Starry Typhoon. Dam of 14 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:-

MIGHT AND POWER (Zabeel). 15 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 3200m, A$5,220,890, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, (2050m course record), VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, STC Mercedes Classic, Gr.1.

MATTER OF HONOUR (Casual Lies). 7 wins1100m to 1400m, US$9,820, A$387,585, VRC Yallambee Stud S., Gr.3, Chester Manifold S., L.

BASTET (Giant's Causeway). 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, €104,500, Saint-Cloud Prix de la Pépinière, L, 2d Chantilly Prix Allez France, Gr.3. Producer.