Karaka 2026 - Book 2

BRAZEN BEAU (AUS) (Brown 2011-Stud 2015). 5 wins-2 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2020-21. Sire of 587 rnrs, 356 wnrs, 27 SW, inc. SW Zapateo (ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1), On the Bubbles, Another Prophet, Pretty Brazen, The Ridler, Exploring, Colada - Prince of Frog (H.K.), General Beau, Vadream, Windstormblack - Campione (H.K.), Sartorial Splendor, Dubai Station, Belsielle, etc.

1st dam

HIGH IMPULSE, by High Chaparral. Winner at 1800m in Aust. Half-sister to Fight and Defend. This is her fifth living foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Montero (g by Epaulette). Winner at 1400m in 2024-25.

2nd dam

STEAMHEAT, by Broad Brush. Unraced. Half-sister to NORTHERN METEOR, QUEEN OF THE HILL, RABBUKA, Justlikedawg, Comical Smile (dam of SMART MISSILE, KISS FROM A ROSE, SURGE AHEAD). Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

Fight and Defend (Encosta de Lago). 2 wins at 1400m, 1550m, A$82,150, AJC Stylish Century H., 3d STC Gloaming S., Gr.3, 4th AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1.

Manila Heat. 5 wins 1822m to 3600m, A$87,020, SAJC Allan Scott Park H., Oakbank RC Scott Group of Companies H., SAJC Distinctive Homes H.

3rd dam

Explosive, by Fappiano. 2 wins at 6½f, 1m, 2d Sam Houston Park Prairie Dawn S., L. Three-quarter-sister to EBROS, half-sister to Forli Niner (dam of THE NINER ACCOUNT). Dam of 13 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

NORTHERN METEOR (Encosta de Lago). 3 wins in succession at 1200m, 1250m, A$532,480, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Sire.

QUEEN OF THE HILL (Danehill). 5 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, A$296,000, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, How Now S., Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

Explosive Mischief - Sunshine Stormy (Mac.) (More Than Ready). 3 wins at 1400m, 1500m in Aust. and Macau, 3d Macau 4YO Prelude, L, 4th Macau Derby, L, Macau Guineas, L.

RABBUKA (Giant's Causeway). 16 wins-3 in succession-1400m to 3560m, A$620,930, STC Festival S., L, Frank Underwood Cup, L, 2d BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, QTC Peter Gallagher S., L, 4th AJC Villiers S., Gr.2.

Comical Smile. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

SMART MISSILE (Fastnet Rock). 3 wins in succession-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$541,150, ATC Todman S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, AJC Breeders' P., L, 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1. Sire.

KISS FROM A ROSE (Encosta de Lago). 4 wins 1100m to 1250m, ATC Triscay S., L, 3d AJC Nivison H., L, ATC Wiggle H., L. Grandam of-

PALAISIPAN (So You Think). 7 wins-4 in succession-1100m to 1400m, A$1,116,900, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2.

SURGE AHEAD (Danehill Dancer). 5 wins 1112m to 1800m, A$257,450, VRC Connoisseur S., L, 3d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.