Karaka 2026 - Book 1

HELLO YOUMZAIN (FR) (Bay 2016-Stud France 2021, NZ 2021). 5 wins-2 at 2, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2024-25. Sire of 168 rnrs, 80 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Platinum Diamond (Otaki Maori RC Castletown S., L), Lucy in the Sky and of Cream Tart, Azarax, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Godspeed (Chantilly Prix de Sandringham, Gr.2), Misunderstood, etc.

1st dam

HI GORGEOUS, by Savabeel. Winner at 1600m. Half-sister to FRANCEE, Miss Delveen. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners-

Gorgeous Zara (f by Almanzor). 2 wins at 1850m, 2600m, 2d ATC Microphone First Yearlings H.

Mahrez (g by Iffraaj). 3 wins 1443m to 1755m, A$96,590 in Aust.

Currumbin Alley (g by Vancouver). Placed at 3 in 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

CALVEEN, by Canny Lad. Champion Sprinter, Miler & Older Female Miler in NZ in 2004-05. 10 wins-3 in succession-at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$404,015, A$146,750, ARC Easter H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.2, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.3, Waikato Stud H., 2d VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, MRC Victoria H., Gr.3, 3d MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, 4th VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Mudgway Partsworld S., Gr.1, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2. Three-quarter-sister to Stolen Girlfriend (dam of ARRAN BAY, ONE FOR ONE - HINYUEN SWIFTNESS (H.K.)), half-sister to KOSI BAY, FIREWORKS (dam of MILLANE), STRIKER (dam of FIRST IMPRESSIONS), Acacia Bay (dam of OKAHU BAY), Stellar Vinia (dam of EKTIFAA), Spanish Lake (dam of THALASSOPHILE). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

FRANCEE (Iffraaj). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$215,645, to 2024-25, Rangitikei Cup, L, Auckland TR Pearl Series Final H., Skycity H.

Miss Delveen (Encosta de Lago). 5 wins 1200m to 2100m, ARC Stella Artois H., Waikato RC Teraparacing.co.nz H., 3d WRC Trentham S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

CALVINIA, by Varick. Winner at 1400m. Half-sister to ENGLISH WONDER (dam of DR GRACE, ASIA), Hunka's Tribe. Dam of 14 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

CALVEEN (Canny Lad). 10 wins. See above.

KOSI BAY (Spinning World). 4 wins 1400m to 1900m, A$336,075, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC Epona S., L, 3d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1.

FIREWORKS (Snitzel). Winner at 2 at 1100m, A$152,000, ATC Widden S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Producer.

STRIKER (Van Nistelrooy). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L.

Acacia Bay. 4 wins 1600m to 2000m, STC Wests Leagues H. Dam of-

OKAHU BAY (Flying Spur). 3 wins 1500m to 2500m, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 3d Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Dam of 3 winners-

PAREANUI BAY (Lonhro). 3 wins in succession 1200m to 1500m, NZ$155,900, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2.