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

LETZBEGLAM, by Snitzel. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, NZ$74,225, A$199,325, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, Auckland TR Counties Bowl, Gr.3, 2d Auckland TR Vertical Logistics H., 3d BRC Bright Shadow H., L, 4th MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Cap d'Antibes S., L. Sister to GATSBY'S, Snazz 'n' Charm. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

MISS CHARMING, by Forestry. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Sister to FOREST GROVE, half-sister to TOUT CHARMANT (dam of DANCING HOUSE, TOO CHARMING). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners-

LETZBEGLAM (Snitzel). 3 wins. See above.

GATSBY'S (Snitzel). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$315,375, to 2024-25, ATC Rosebud H., L, Ranvet 2YO H., 2d ATC Heritage S., L, 3d ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, San Domenico S., Gr.3.

Snazz 'n' Charm (Snitzel). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$133,065, Ipswich TC IGA Locals Matter H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge S., L.

Hell Hound. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$183,950, MRC Ive Print 2YO H.

3rd dam

CHARM A GENDARME, by Batonnier. 5 wins-2 at 2-5½f to 1m, US$224,305, Hollywood Park Senorita S., Gr.3, Bay Meadows San Jose H., L, Curragh S., L, 2d Bay Meadows San Carlos S., L. Sister to CHARMONNIER, half-sister to Charmalotta. Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

TOUT CHARMANT (Slewvescent). 9 wins-1 at 2-6½f to 9½f, US$1,781,879, Hollywood Park Matriarch S., Gr.1, Del Mar Oaks, Gr.1, Hollywood Park Dahlia H., Gr.2, Santa Anita San Gorgonio H., Gr.2, Keeneland Galaxy S., Gr.3, Hollywood Park Wilshire H., Gr.3, Del Mar Sandy Blue H., L, 2d Keeneland Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

DANCING HOUSE (Tapit). 5 wins-1 at 2-6f to 1m, US$450,825, Laurel Barbara Fritchie S., Gr.2, 2d Aqueduct Interborough S., L, 3d Saratoga Spinaway S., Gr.1, Belmont Miss Grillo S., Gr.3. Producer.

TOO CHARMING (Bernardini). 3 wins at 1m, 8½f, Gulfstream Park Tropical Park Oaks, L, 4th Belmont Perfect Sting S., L. Producer.

High Style. Winner at 7½f in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

NEW AND IMPROVED (Cairo Prince). 2 wins at 1m, 9f, Belmont Sands Point S., Gr.2, 4th Saratoga Riskaverse S., L.

Charming Toutsie. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

I'M MOM'S FAVORITE (Indian Charlie). 4 wins at 6f, 7f, Pimlico Miss Preakness S., L, 3d Aqueduct Cicada S., L. Grandam of-

FROST FREE (Frosted). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 5f, 6f, US$306,720, Pimlico Chick Lang S., Gr.3, 2d Oaklawn Park Bachelor S., L.

FOREST GROVE (Forestry). 5 wins 6f to 8½f, US$281,130, Hollywood Park Los Angeles H., Gr.3, Monmouth Ocean Place Resort S., L. Sire.