Karaka 2026 - Book 2

ARDROSSAN (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud 2019). 4 wins-2 at 2, ARC Concorde H., Gr.3. Sire of 81 rnrs, 37 wnrs, inc. SW Yaldi (Auckland Guineas, Gr.2), Beau Dazzler, Ardalio, Saltcoats, Codigo, Loch Katrine, SP Renovations, Almakeitgood, Toretto, Rezeki and of Pacifico, Taken, Cannon Hill, Sindee, Sky Heart, Sako, Afterglo, Mo Charaid, Sunday's Serenade, Pure Alpha, Nikaia, Climb the Ladder, Pearl of Pang's, Macallan, etc.

1st dam

PLEASED, by Savabeel. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to EXUBERANT. This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, two winners, inc:-

Sassyness (f by Sacred Falls). Winner at 1600m, 2d Auckland TR Championship S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay LA Ladies Day 3YO S., 3d Avondale JC Auckland 24 Hour Glass S.

Take Action (g by Sacred Falls). 2 wins at 1650m, HK$1,797,750, in 2024-25, HKJC Murray H., Yuen Long H., 3d HKJC Saturn H., Racing Spirit H.

2nd dam

GLAD, by Pins. 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L, ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Taranaki RC Waterfront Hotel H., 3d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 4th ARC Sunline Vase, L. Half-sister to Killin - McLucky (H.K.), Merrily (dam of EXUBERANT). Dam of 5 foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

Tane Toa. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

3rd dam

MCHAPPY, by Rory's Jester. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to SCANDINAVIA (dam of MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT), MIDNIGHT SUN, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

GLAD (Pins). 4 wins. See above.

Killin - McLucky (H.K.) (Snitzel). 4 wins 1000m to 1200m, NZ$22,000, A$97,415, HK$2,208,000, ATC De Bortoli Wines H., HKJC Hung Hom Bay H., Kat O Hoi H., 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2.

Merrily. Winner at 1400m. Dam of 3 winners-

EXUBERANT (Savabeel). Winner at 2 at 1000m, WRC Wellesley S., L, 2d Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3.

Clownen. Raced twice. Grandam of-

Birdsville (Sooboog). Winner at 2 at 1100m, 3d VRC Talindert S., L.

Makrooma. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Maha (Pride of Dubai). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$138,200, MVRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself 2YO P., 2d VRC Poseidon S., L.

4th dam

SONG OF NORWAY, by Vain. Unraced. Half-sister to Song of Kingston (dam of MUIRFIELD VILLAGE). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:-

SCANDINAVIA (Snippets). 4 wins-1 at 2, QTC Cup, Gr.2. Dam of-

MAGNUS (Flying Spur). 4 wins 1010m to 1200m, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1.

Helsinge. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BLACK CAVIAR (Bel Esprit). Horse of the Year in Australia 3 times. 25 wins-2 at 2, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1.

ALL TOO HARD (Casino Prince). 7 wins-3 in succession at 2-1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1. Sire.