Karaka 2026 - Book 1

TARZINO (NZ) (Bay 2012-Stud 2017). 4 wins from 1400m to 2500m, Victoria Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 211 rnrs, 110 wnrs, inc. SW Gypsy Goddess (BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1), Jungle Magnate - Beautyverse (H.K.), Willydoit, Immediacy, Torranzino, Tomodachi, Kadavar, SP Crouch, Tarex, Mountain Guest, Bitcoin, Foreign Raider and of Kerchak, Star Ballot, Miss Tarzy, Titicaca, Wallen, Natural Mystic, Akrotiri, Tshiebwe, Talentoso, etc.

1st dam

I AM GRANDE, by I Am Invincible. 2 wins at 1050m, 1400m, 3d ATC All Too Hard at Vinery H. Three-quarter-sister to Bizot. This is her third foal. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Signoretti (g by Hello Youmzain). Placed at 2 in 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

GRANDE ANNEE, by Gone West. 3 wins in succession 7f to 8¼f, Newmarket Coolus Air Conditioning H., 4th Saratoga De La Rose S., L, Turfway Park Fairway Fun S., L. Half-sister to FRIESAN FIRE, VILLERMONT, Champagne Run (dam of FLYING EVELYN), Vintage Strike (dam of AIM). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Groundrush. 3 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$157,752, to 2024-25, ATC James Squire H., 2d ATC Toyota Forklifts H., 3d VRC Super Saturday P., ATC Drinkwise P., James Squire H., Hyland Colours H., TAB We're on H.

Champagne Finale. 8 wins 1200m to 1600m, 15,347Rgt., S$223,918 in Malaysia and Singapore.

3rd dam

BOLLINGER, by Dehere. 5 wins-4 in succession-1200m to 1500m, A$681,330, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, STC Matador Bullbars H., Sine Industries H., 3d NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3. Half-sister to MANNINGTON (dam of BENICIO, ROMNEYA, ROHERYN), SHERATON. Dam of 7 foals, all winners-

FRIESAN FIRE (A.P. Indy). 5 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-6f to 8½f, US$679,356, Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby, Gr.2, Risen Star S., Gr.3, Le Comte S., Gr.3, Louisiana H., L, 3d Belmont Futurity S., Gr.2, 4th Aqueduct Nashua S., Gr.3, Lone Star Park Texas Mile S., Gr.3. Sire.

VILLERMONT (All Too Hard). 3 wins 1600m to 1630m, A$330,360, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, 4th VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3. Sire.

Champagne Run. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

FLYING EVELYN (Not a Single Doubt). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$276,950, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, MVRC Quest 2YO P., 2d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, Cap d'Antibes S., L.

Cristal Eyes (All Too Hard). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, MVRC WM Waste Management H., 3d VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3.

Bollinger Rose. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Bizot (I Am Invincible). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$115,625, to 2024-25, 3d MRC Northwood Plume S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Desirable S., L.

Vintage Strike. Winner at 1m in U.S.A. Dam of 3 winners-

AIM (Star Witness). 4 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 1400m, A$1,668,825, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, ATC Silver Eagle, TAB H., 3d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3.