Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SATONO ALADDIN (JPN) (Bay 2011-Stud 2018). 8 wins-1 at 2, Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2022-23. Sire of 374 rnrs, 216 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. SW Pennyweka (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), Firestorm, Too Sweet, Lantern Way, Magic Carpet, Tokyo Tycoon, Sacred Satono, Grand Impact, Lupo Solitario, Still Bangon, Raf Attack, Tumuch, SP Nishino Lavanda, Japanese Emperor, Welcome News, etc.

1st dam

Grand Soleil, by Savabeel. 3 wins at 1600m, 2d CJC Inglewood S., L, ARC Cardinal Logistics H., 3d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, ATC TAB Rewards H., BOP RC Devan Plastics H. Three-quarter-sister to LUCIA VALENTINA, Danza Kuduro (dam of GOOD BANTER), half-sister to Mewstone Rock, Night Danza (dam of DANZDANZDANCE, LE GAI SOLEIL). This is her third living foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

Gretchen, by Bahhare. 3 wins at 1400m, A$176,650, MRC Chadstone the Fashion Capital Classic, Kaparlaran H., 2d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Matron S., L, SAJC Centaurea Trophy, L, 3d MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, 4th AJC Craven P., Gr.3, VRC Radiant Black S., L. Half-sister to SILKY RED BOXER, Go Go Lightly, Staryn Glenn (dam of LUCIA VALENTINA, MALANDRINO - BEST SHOW (H.K.)). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Grand Soleil (Savabeel). 3 wins. See above.

Mewstone Rock (Fastnet Rock). 5 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$164,475, BRC Brc.com.au H., Garden City Refrigeration P., 3d BRC Just Now H., L.

Night Danza. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

DANZDANZDANCE (Mastercraftsman). Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2018-19. 4 wins 1400m to 2000m, NZ$465,000, A$230,125, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1.

LE GAI SOLEIL (Tavistock). 7 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 1550m, A$309,815, SCTC Glasshouse H., L, ATC Sharp Extensive it H., Bowermans Furniture H., City Tattersalls Club H., Sky Racing Active H.

Danza Kuduro. 3 wins 1300m to 1700m in Aust. Dam of-

GOOD BANTER (Tavistock). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$374,250, to 2024-25, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, Catanach's Jewellers H., 2d ATC Mostyn Copper H., 3d ATC Premier's Cup, Gr.3.

3rd dam

SOLEIL ETOILE, by Star Way. Unraced. Half-sister to SOLEIL ROUGE, BLACK SUN. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

SILKY RED BOXER (Casual Lies). 10 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2000m, NZ$236,800, A$203,900, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, STC Parramatta Cup, L.

Staryn Glenn. Placed at 3. Dam of 7 winners-

LUCIA VALENTINA (Savabeel). Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 7 wins 1200m to 2000m, NZ$64,500, A$4,170,950, HK$825,000, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1.