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

CHESAPEAKE, by Per Incanto. Unraced. This is her seventh foal. Her sixth foal is a 2YO. Her fifth foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of four foals to race, three winners, inc:-

SHAMUS (g by Shamexpress). 8 wins-1 at 2 and 4 in succession-1100m to 1400m, NZ$307,056, to 2024-25, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Almanzor H., WRC Harrisons Carpet H., Marton JC The Pavemasters H., Whangarei RC Waipu Cup, Manawatu RC Waka Property 3YO S., Rangitikei RC Wenham Grain & Seed 3YO S., 2d WRC Lightning H., L, Auckland TR Co-Op Taxis H., Taranaki RC McCurdy H., 3d Waikato Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Nikau Contractors H., WRC New Tips H.

Big Wave (g by Shamexpress). 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m to 2025-26, Auckland TR Trackside.co.nz H.

Giannis (g by Time Test). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2025-26, 2d CJC NZB RTR Trainers Series H., Speights H., 3d CJC Les Bennetts H.

2nd dam

CHESSEE, by Green Desert. Winner at 1300m. Dam of 3 foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

Shoot to Kill. 3 wins at 1400m, CJC David Walsh H., 2d CJC Christchurch Casino H., Avon City Ford H., 3d CJC Rangiora New World H.

3rd dam

LE MONTRACHET, by Nashwan. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to GOLD SPLASH (dam of ROYAL GOD), Silwana (dam of SALYDORA), Born Gold (dam of GOLDIKOVA, GALIKOVA, ANODIN, GOLD LUCK, GOLD ROUND, GOLD SOUND). Dam of 9 named foals, all winners, inc:-

Mythologic. Winner at 1m, 2d Curragh Manguard Plus H., 3d Curragh Evoke.ie H.

4th dam

RIVIERE D'OR, by Lyphard. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1850m, 2000m, 1,683,050fr., Longchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3, 2d Chantilly Prix de Diane, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1. Three-quarter-sister to CHERCHEUR D'OR, half-sister to GOLDNEYEV. Dam of 7 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

GOLD SPLASH (Blushing Groom). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, 1700m, Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1. Producer.

Born Gold. Winner at 1650m, 2d Evry Prix Saint-Simon. Dam of 13 winners-

GOLDIKOVA (Anabaa). 17 wins-2 at 2-1400m to 1850m, Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Mile, Gr.1-3 times. Producer.

GALIKOVA (Galileo). 5 wins-1 at 2-1600m to 2400m, Longchamp Prix Vermeille, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2. Producer.

GOLD SOUND (Green Tune). 11 wins-1 at 2-1600m to 2100m, €195,950, US$116,910 in France and U.S.A, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3.