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

GET HITCHED, by Lonhro. 2 wins at 1215m. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is an unraced 3YO.

2nd dam

WEDDING, by Commands. Winner at 1400m, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d VRC Nouvelle Star H., ATC Hyland Race Colours P. Half-sister to HANDFAST, RUSAMBO, Brigantine, Razors, Chipanda, Engagement. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

Seresin. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Whangarei RC White Cliffs Timber S., 2d Whangarei RC Winter Championship 3YO Final, Storage Bream Bay S.

Lysander. 3 wins 1350m to 1425m to 2024-25 in Aust.

3rd dam

LOBOLA, by Anabaa. Placed at 2, 2d STC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H. Half-sister to Global Dance (dam of SEE THE WORLD). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

HANDFAST (Street Cry). 6 wins 1200m to 1400m, A$436,225, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, Kia Evening Star H., 2d BRC The Phoenix S., L, SCTC Hampden S., L, 3d Canberra RC National Sprint H., L, 4th ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3.

RUSAMBO (Elusive Quality). 2 wins at 1200m, A$252,940, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, Sportingbet H., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Zeditave S., L, ATC City Tattersalls 2YO P., 3d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, ATC Breeders' P., L, 4th SAJC Centrebet Classic, Gr.2.

Brigantine (Astern). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1350m, A$567,400, ATC Cerebral Palsy Alliance H., Cleanaway H., Admire Mars at Arrowfield 2YO P., 2d VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Razor Sharp H., L, BRC Spear Chief H., L.

Razors (Sidestep). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$346,750, to 2025-26, BRC U&U Recruitment P., 2d BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, 4th BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3.

Chipanda (Sepoy). Winner at 2 at 1200m, A$114,225, ATC Les Carlyon AC 2YO P., 3d ATC Widden S., Gr.3, 4th BRC Lancaster S., L. Producer.

Engagement (Street Cry). 3 wins in succession at 1250m, 1300m, A$139,435, ATC Lynch Contractors H., 3d ATC South Pacific Classic, L.

4th dam

LOVE DANCE, by Kaapstad. Second top filly on The 1994-95 NZ 3YO Free H. 4 wins 2000m to 2200m, NZ$320,025, A$89,000, Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, 4th ARC Easter H., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2. Three-quarter-sister to MORVEN WARRIOR. Dam of 11 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners.