Karaka 2026 - Book 1

ZOUSTAR (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 6 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Champion Season Sire in Aust. in 2024-25. Sire of 1112 rnrs, 773 wnrs, 72 SW, 11 G1 wnrs. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Sunlight (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Zougotcha, Joliestar, Schwarz, Zoutori, Mizzy, Ozzmosis, Climbing Star, Olentia, Madam Rouge, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Lezoo, Starlust, King of Gosford, Mgheera, etc.

1st dam

JUAN DIVA, by Snitzel. 5 wins 1000m to 1200m, A$413,940, Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, ATC Ranvet P., Yulong H., MRC Bill Collins H., 2d BRC Just Now H., L, Qld Tatt's RC Eureka Stud Classic, L, ATC Vinery Yearlings H., Hyland Race Colours H., Vinery Stud H., Ranvet H., 3d ATC Cabra-Vale Diggers H., 4th VRC Begonia Belle S., Gr.3, BRC Bright Shadow H., L, Helen Coughlan S., L-twice, Eureka Stud Classic, L. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

PERON, by Husson. 6 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1400m, A$291,650, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, BRC Novotel Brisbane Airport P., Carlton Mid H., GCTC CTJ Diamond H., 2d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 3d BRC Rhino Water Tanks H., 4th BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Darley Crown, Gr.3. Half-sister to ATMOSPHERICAL, GAI'S CHOICE (dam of I LIKE IT EASY), Lone (dam of PHILOSOPHER). Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

JUAN DIVA (Snitzel). 5 wins. See above.

Golden Warrior. 2 wins at 2 at 1200m, 1400m, MRC Tile Importer 2YO H.

Colonel. 2 wins at 1100m, A$108,185, ATC J Howe Big Sports Breaky P.

3rd dam

Faster Pussycat, by Flying Spur. Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d Illawarra 2YO Classic, L. Half-sister to Desina (dam of EAGLE FALLS, FABRIZIO, MAHARA). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, all winners-

ATMOSPHERICAL (Northern Meteor). 6 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$385,450, VRC Century S., L, Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, ATC Canterbury League Club H., Graeme Symo's Birthday H., TAB Rewards H., 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, Scone RC Ortensia S., L. Producer.

GAI'S CHOICE (General Nediym). 7 wins-3 in succession-1100m to 1400m, A$446,950, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, GCTC Magic Millions Quality H., AJC Happy New Year H., ATC Nepean H., Ken Callander H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, 4th Qld Tatt's RC Travel Associates Classic, L. Dam of 5 winners-

I LIKE IT EASY (Pierro). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$151,845, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, Tab.com.au 2YO P. Dam of-

FACILE (Trapeze Artist). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$467,700, ATC PJ Bell S., Gr.3, Schweppes H., 2d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2, Inglis Nursery, RL, MRC Gothic S., L.

PERON (Husson). 6 wins. See above.

Lone. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

PHILOSOPHER (Zoustar). 6 wins-1 at 2 and 3 in succession-at 955m, 1000m, A$438,475, to 2024-25, MRC WJ Adams S., L, Ann Kilkenny 2YO H., MVRC PJA Accountants & Business Advisors H., 3d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 4th VRC Century S., L.