Karaka 2026 - Book 1

HELLO YOUMZAIN (FR) (Bay 2016-Stud France 2021, NZ 2021). 5 wins-2 at 2, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in NZ in 2024-25. Sire of 168 rnrs, 80 wnrs. His oldest SH-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW Platinum Diamond (Otaki Maori RC Castletown S., L), Lucy in the Sky and of Cream Tart, Azarax, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Godspeed (Chantilly Prix de Sandringham, Gr.2), Misunderstood, etc.

1st dam

MORE JOOLS, by More Than Ready. Placed at 3, 4th Southland Guineas, L. Half-sister to NINTH LEGION, TSARITSA, MCHALE, Sing a Love Song. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

Rock Them Jools (g by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1300m in 2025-26, MRC Sportsbet P., 2d MRC Sportsbet P., 3d MRC Sportsbet Jockey Watch P.

Flaming Dash (c by Tavistock). Winner at 1400m in Malaysia.

2nd dam

XAAR'S JEWEL, by Xaar. 3 wins in succession at 1200m, 1400m, 3d MVRC Drake International H. Half-sister to KIDLAT, Zorro's Lad, Cheeky Veronika (dam of TELL A TALE). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

NINTH LEGION (Fastnet Rock). 8 wins-2 at 2-1100m to 1550m, A$1,048,870, ATC Villiers S., Gr.2, Carrington S., L, Civic S., L, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, ATC Regupol Equine Safety Surfaces 2YO H., Cellarbrations Wadalba H., Flinders Lane Perfect Fit P., 2d ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.2, Phar Lap S., Gr.2, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, L, Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, 3d ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2-twice, Shannon S., Gr.2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Winter S., L, 4th ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Epsom H., Gr.1, MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3.

TSARITSA (Dane Shadow). 4 wins-3 in succession-1250m to 1600m, A$464,375, BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, ATC Pat Hyland H., Cafe Culture Insitu H., Schweppes H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Daybreak Lover S., L, 4th Hawkesbury RC Godolphin Crown, Gr.3. Producer.

MCHALE (Shooting to Win). 4 wins-1 at 2-1250m to 1400m, A$348,500, to 2024-25, ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, Schweppes H., Floratine Turf Products H., 3d BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3.

Sing a Love Song (Your Song). Winner at 1350m, A$118,545, 2d ATC Ranvet H., 3d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Skyline S., Gr.2.

3rd dam

OUR LIBRA LADY, by Khairpour. 3 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1800m, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, VRC Cap d'Antibes H. Half-sister to GLEAM HIGH, Bold Monarch. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners-

KIDLAT (Snippets). 13 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$331,251, STC Winter H., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, 2d ACT RC National Sprint H., L.

Zorro's Lad (Danehill). Winner at 1230m, 3d VRC Sutcliffe S., L. Sire.

Cheeky Veronika. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

TELL A TALE (Tale of the Cat). Top of 2008-09 NZ 3YO Free H. (1200m-1600m). 6 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1600m, NZ$1,152,050, S$280,889, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2.

Zubizaretta (Galileo). 6 wins 1400m to 2300m, 2d Kalgoorlie Cup, L.