Karaka 2026 - Book 1

ALABAMA EXPRESS (AUS) (Bay 2016-Stud 2020). 4 wins-1 at 2, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1. Sire of 104 rnrs, 57 wnrs, inc. SW Treasurethe Moment (VRC Oaks, Gr.1), Alabama Lass, Glasgow Lass, Discretion Rules, SP Karavas, Poster Girl, Shangri la Express, Cheaha, Strideaway, Kalkallo, Express Yo'self, Alabama Magic and of Sunshine Law, Eagle Express, Alabama State, Sigiriya Rock, Brandjam, Silent Diva, Alabama Song, Harpalee, etc.

1st dam

DIVA CAROLINA, by Tivaci. Winner at 1450m in Aust. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

Rosa Carolina, by Savabeel. 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$24,125, A$109,100, Waikato RC Still Time to Run Anna H., 2d ATC South Pacific Classic, L, 4th MVRC William Crockett S., L. Half-sister to Court Order, Room for Excuse. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

Hezdarnhottoo. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$154,475, to 2024-25, ATC Toyota Forklifts 2YO H., 2d ATC Stud and Stable Staff Awards H.

3rd dam

OMBRE ROSE, by O'Reilly. 7 wins-5 in succession-1200m to 2000m, NZ$227,613, CJC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Inglewood S., L, Warstep S., L, Christchurch Casino 3YO H., 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, 3d Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2, 4th Hawkes Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1. Sister to Secret Scent (dam of SECRET ALLURE). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Court Order (Pins). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, CJC Bob Skelton Memorial H., Pryde's Easifeed H., 2d CJC Grand Millennium H., 3d CJC Timaru S., L.

Rosa Carolina (Savabeel). 3 wins. See above.

Room for Excuse (No Excuse Needed). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, S$232,883, 3d Singapore 3YO Classic, L, 4th Singapore 3YO Sprint, L.

4th dam

LADY CHANELE, by Citidancer. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Otago RC Tristaking H., 4th Otago Breeders' S., L, Ashburton RC Inglewood S., L. Sister to Breakdance, half-sister to AQUIDITY, THE SPORTSMAN, Stella Doro (dam of RELIABLE TEAM). Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

OMBRE ROSE (O'Reilly). 7 wins. See above.

Crabs. 11 wins-4 in succession-1700m to 2500m, A$405,133, MVRC Veolia Environmental Services H., Club Leeds Footscray H., SAJC Allan Scott H.

Golden Treasure. 5 wins 1200m to 1800m, HK$3,684,625, HKJC Shek Lei Pui H.

Grand Elite. 3 wins 1400m to 1650m, HK$2,720,575, HKJC Mui Wo H.

Secret Scent. Winner at 1600m, ATC Blackwoods New Catalogue H. Dam of-

SECRET ALLURE (Zacinto). 5 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1600m, NZ$228,475, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Egmont RC Taranaki Breeders S., Gr.3, CJC Inglewood S., L, Champagne S., L, Waikato RC Race a Horse With Te Akau 2YO H., 2d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, 3d Wanganui JC Castletown S., L, Taranaki RC NZB Insurance H., 4th New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Manawatu Challenge S., Gr.2.

Lucky Decision (Zacinto). 3 wins 1300m to 1800m, A$236,900, MRC 50 Year Life Member Brian McMahon H., Ladbroke it P., Ladbrokes Switch H., 2d MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, 3d MRC Autumn S., Gr.2.