Karaka 2026 - Book 1

VANBRUGH (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2017). 5 wins-1 at 2, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1. Sire of 61 rnrs, 34 wnrs, inc. SW Mustang Valley (Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1), (It's A) Wild Night, Sheez Dominant and of Miss Balvenie, Florin, Don't Look Ethel, Ma Baker, Van Diesel, Kenny, Vanbrugh Castle, Beer Palace, Pequot, Sperlari, Vantaana, Gingerbread, Elle McFearsome, The Big Heist, Strong Dragon, etc.

1st dam

RIPSOMEMORE, by Rip Van Winkle. Raced once. Half-sister to GOLDEN PARACHUTE, Faxed, Supreme (dam of (IT'S A) WILD NIGHT, PLAY THAT SONG). This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, both winners-

GRINZINGER BELLE (f by Shamexpress). 5 wins 1300m to 1600m, A$817,655, to 2024-25, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, Ladbrokes Communities P., 2d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, MVRC Alexandra S., Gr.3, 3d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3.

Porthouse Lady (f by Rageese). 2 wins at 1400m to 2025-26.

2nd dam

MAXAMORE, by Volksraad. Winner at 2 at 1200m, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d BOP RC Professional Supporters Group H. Half-sister to MAXAM. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

GOLDEN PARACHUTE (Montjeu). 7 wins 2000m to 3200m, R681,210, Kenilworth Chairman's Cup, Gr.3, Scottsville Soccer 6 S., Fairview Lakeside H., 2d Greyville Gold Vase, Gr.2, Kenilworth J&B Reserve Stayers H., Gr.2, Woolavington H., L, 3d Durbanville Settlers' Trophy, L, Arlington Glenlair Trophy, L, 4th Fairview Port Elizabeth Gold Cup, L.

Faxed (Falkirk). 4 wins-1 at 2-1200m to 1600m, 3d Timaru Cup, L.

Supreme. Placed. Dam of 2 winners-

(IT'S A) WILD NIGHT (Vanbrugh). 8 wins-5 in succession-1200m to 1400m, NZ$537,565, A$12,500, to 2024-25, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Auckland TR Uncle Remus S., L, Barfoot & Thompson H., BOP RC Financial Services H., Matamata Function Centre H., Waikato RC Wentwood Grange S., 2d Auckland TR Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, 3d Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1.

PLAY THAT SONG (Showcasing). Leading NZ 2YO Filly on 2019-20 International Ratings. 3 wins in succession at 2 900m to 1200m, NZ$279,437, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2, WRC Wellesley S., L, 2d ARC Karaka 2YO Million, RL, 3d ARC Te Akau Black Type Winners H., Waikato RC Dunstan Horse Feeds S., 4th ARC Diamond S., Gr.1.

3rd dam

SATIN BLUSH, by Tawfiq. Unraced. Half-sister to All Style (dam of ALL CHANCE). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

MAXAM (Gaius). 7 wins 1600m to 2200m, NZ$187,625, A$135,700, Hawke's Bay Cup, Gr.2, QTC Metropolitan H., L, Wellington Cup Trial H., ARC Dunstan H., Waikato RC Muzza on the Radio H., 2d Auckland Cup, Gr.1, QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1, ARC Queen Elizabeth H., Gr.2, 3d Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, 4th ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, QTC PJ O'Shea S., Gr.2, Ipswich Cup, Gr.3, ARC New Zealand Derby Trial S., L.

MAXAMORE (Volksraad). Winner. See above.