Karaka 2026 - Book 1

BEST OF BORDEAUX (AUS) (Bay 2019-Stud 2023). Joint Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2021-22. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,469,750, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Canonbury S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1. Out of a half-sister to SW Casino Prince (AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1), SW Tagus, SW Lord of the Land and SW Metallurgical. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

Lipstick Lover, by I Am Invincible. 5 wins 1350m to 2000m, A$168,960, VRC Akke Van Den Dolder H., MRC Ladbrokes H., SAJC Ubet H., BRC Christmas Functions H., 2d SAJC John Young H., 3d SAJC Centaurea S., L. Half-sister to ILOVETHISCITY. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners-

Lipcani - Magnificent Nine (H.K.) (g by Toronado). 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$31,950, HK$4,148,450, to 2024-25, HKJC Jasmine H., 2d HKJC South Wall H., Tai Tong H., Suffolk H., 3d ATC TAB P., HKJC FWD Insurance NCB H., Sapphire H., Lugard H., Ambitious Dragon H., Levade H.

Readyinfive (f by Toronado). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

Regal Lover (g by Dundeel). Placed at 2 & 3 to 2024-25 in Aust.

2nd dam

KENSINGTON ROSE, by Kenfair. Placed in Aust. Half-sister to Nippoh Madonna (dam of DONNA ROSITA). Dam of 8 foals, all winners-

ILOVETHISCITY (Magic Albert). 4 wins 1150m to 1600m, A$903,050, ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, AJC Zetland H., 2d ATC George Main S., Gr.1, Warwick S., Gr.2, 3d STC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3. Sire.

Lipstick Lover (I Am Invincible). 5 wins. See above.

Magic Nino. 2 wins at 2200m, WATC Perth Racing Facebook H.

Chelsea Rose. 2 wins to 1300m, 2d AJC 50th Birthday H. Grandam of-

Packing Treadmill (Manhattan Rain). 7 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 1600m, HK$15,003,300, HKJC Poinsettia H., HKU Foundation H., Chevalier Healthcare Investments H., La Suisse Watch Excellent H., Game Spirit H., 3d HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, Hong Kong Classic Mile, L, 4th HKJC Premier Cup, Gr.3, Celebration Cup, Gr.3.

3rd dam

SWEET ROSE, by Sir Tristram. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to DALMACIA, half-sister to GAY POSS (dam of ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE), TIMEDES, Floodlight. Dam of 11 foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Four Sweet Roses. Unraced. Dam of-

Lob Star (Mellifont). Winner at 1250m, 2d Gore Guineas, L.

Nippoh Madonna. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

DONNA ROSITA (Woodborough). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$159,435, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Abernethy Contractors H., 3d ARC Newmarket H., L, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., L.

Eloquent Lady. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

Destiny Prized (Prized). 7 wins 1400m to 1800m, 326,613Rgt., S$139,479 in Malaysia and Singapore, 3d Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L, Selangor Gold Cup, L.