Karaka 2026 - Book 1

NOVERRE (NZ) (Brown 2018-Stud 2022). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$355,150, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, CJC War Decree S., Gr.3, 2d CJC Inglewood Stud Guineas Trial, 3d Waikato RC War Decree H. Out of SW Magic Dancer (Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3), a half-sister to SP Manten and SP Perkins. Grandson of SW Dazzling Belle (CJC Welcome S., L). Related to SW Kinane, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

LA GRISETTE, by Vadamos. Placed at 3. Half-sister to Lily's Lady. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

BOHEMIAN LILY, by O'Reilly. 3 wins 1400m to 2020m, NZ$11,375, A$321,675, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2, GCTC Gold Coast Bracelet, L, 2d ATC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, BRC Princess S., L, 3d MRC Herbert Power H., Gr.2, Moonee Valley Cup, Gr.2. Sister to SHAMROCKER, VERNANME, half-sister to ROCK DIVA. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Lily's Lady (Contributer). Winner at 1300m, 2d ARC Royal S., Gr.2.

Altari. Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d Waikato TR Colliers Commercial S., Cambridge Equine Hospital S.

3rd dam

BOHEMIAN BLUES, by Blues Traveller. 5 wins at 1100m, 1200m, WRC Drake International H., 2d WRC Drake International H., 3d Waikato RC Ancroft Stud 3YO S. Half-sister to JURYMAN - ROCK N ROLL KID (H.K.), FAIRY TALE. Dam of 10 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

SHAMROCKER (O'Reilly). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2010-11. 4 wins-2 at 2-1200m to 2400m, A$1,975,888, Australian Derby, Gr.1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, 3d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, 4th VRC Vanity S., Gr.3. Producer.

ROCK DIVA (Lucky Unicorn). 3 wins at 2100m, 3200m, NZ$403,000, A$36,000, Auckland Cup, Gr.1, ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3, 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.2, 4th Queensland Derby, Gr.1, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

BOHEMIAN LILY (O'Reilly). 3 wins. See above.

VERNANME (O'Reilly). 5 wins at 1600m, 1800m, NZ$427,325, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3, Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Matamata Cup, L, 2d Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, Levin Classic, Gr.1, 3d ARC Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Awapuni Gold Cup, Gr.2, BOP RC Tauranga S., Gr.2.

4th dam

WINTER'S TALE, by Icelandic. Winner at 1670m, 3d ARC Autumn 3YO Stayers' Championship H. Half-sister to BESTY COUP. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

JURYMAN - ROCK N ROLL KID (H.K.) (Justice Prevails). 15 wins-4 in succession-1100m to 1800m, Macau Chairman's Challenge Cup, L, Directors' Cup, L, Autumn Trophy, L, Winter Trophy, L-twice.

FAIRY TALE (Shinko King). 8 wins-3 in succession-at 1200m, 1400m, S$421,917, Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, 3d Singapore Guineas, L.