2022/23 Group One Graduates
From a small annual offering, Karaka graduates have claimed an exceptional 124 Group One wins and 568 stakes wins in the last five seasons. Check out this season's results below, and view their sale ring footage in the Karaka TV channel here.
2022/23 NZB Group One-Winning Graduates
| HORSE | SALE | VENDOR / BUYER | GROUP ONE | TRAINER | OWNER | BREEDER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affaire A Suivre (NZ) (Astern) | Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $75,000 | Ainsley DownsFirst Light Racing / Mr P Willetts / Ciaron Maher Racing / Mr D Eustace | 2023 G1 A$500,000 Grand Syndicates Australasian Oaks (2000m) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S J V, Boys Night Out, G Austin, C A Mathews, Kinetica Racing, Mrs R A McDonald, A C Millar, A G Cid, M T Foote, Last Five Percent & D G Malcolm | C P & Mrs M J A Howells |
| Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) | Karaka 2019: Book 1 Sale, $260,000 | Waikato Stud LtdGo Racing | 2023 G1 $1m Sydney Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) | Chris Waller | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A Howard, A J Cadigan & J B Williams | Waikato Stud Ltd |
| Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante) | 2017 Karaka May Sale, $3,000 | Windsor Park StudMs EL Holmes | 2022 G1 A$1m Neds Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) | Danny O'Brien | J G G Bary, S Baster, R & S Boob, M Carney, D & N Haynes, S Kyriazis, A, B & M Nelson, A Ng, T Ongarezos, A Pearce, T Raptis, B Roubos & T Schneider | Windsor Park Stud |
| Dark Destroyer (NZ) (Proisir) | Karaka 2020: Book 2 Sale, (Psd: Res $30,000) | Highline Thoroughbreds | 2022 G1 NZ$300,000 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) | Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott | Archer Equine Investments | WE Jeffries |
| Dunkel (NZ) (Dundeel) | Ready to Run 2021 Sale, $100,000Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $40,000 | Ohukai Lodge/Mr KT MyersPencarrow Stud/Mr SC Ramsay | 2023 G1 A$500,000 Thomas Farms South Australian Derby (2500m) | Patrick Payne | B Danaher, T Danaher, J Danaher, C Moore, C J Collison, C A Daffy, P G Dwyer, Stogursey Farm Racing (Mgr: D J Trussler), Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), A de Morton & Mrs A M de Morton | Pencarrow Thoroughbreds Ltd |
| Explosive Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) | Karaka 2019: Book 1 Sale, $100,000 | Novara ParkMoody Racing | 2023 G1 A$2m Group One Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m) | David Eustace & Ciaron Maher | M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, T A Ginnane, Madica, Mrs B E Porter, Miss J L Porter, Miss M Porter, D J O'Connor, N Matthews, D J Canny, A E Ronalds, J H Mcinnes, The Kov & A S Ingersole | Explosive Breeding Ltd |
| Golden Sixty (Medaglia d'Oro) | Ready to Run 2017, $300,000 | Riversley ParkMr F Lui | 2023 G1 HK$12m Stewards Cup (1600m)2023 G1 HK$12m Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m)2023 G1 HK$20 Group One Champion Mile (1600m) | Francis Lui | Stanley Chan Ka Leung | Asco International |
| He’s A Doozy (NZ) (Zacinto) | Karaka 2019: Book 1 Sale, $70,000 | Phoenix ParkLisa Latta Racing | 2023 G1 NZ$300,000 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) | Lisa Latta | M Schirnack, N & A Thompson, S Platt, J & S Dunnett, M McNeill, S Dais, P Shearer, L Purvis, K McHugh, D Masters, S Edgerton, E Tomlins & W Dixon | A G, K J, M C & P R Dennis |
| Kovalica (NZ) (Ocean Park) | Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $110,000 | CurraghmoreMulcaster Bloodstock | 2023 G1 A$1,000,000 Queensland Derby (2400m) | Chris Waller | Mr N Morgan, Mr D H T Devine | N Morgan, Mr D H T Devine |
| Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) |
Karaka 2021: Book 2 Sale, $90,000 | Highline ThoroughbredAncroft Stud | 2023 G1 A$1mAustralian Guineas (1600m)2023 G1 $400,000 Barneswood Farm 50th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) | Ken & Bev Kelso | Mrs C J & P H Brown, A C & Mrs M E Enting, W J Foster, Mrs B J & K S Kelso, A M & Mrs P J Kirton, G & M Maloy & E J Verheyen | W E Jeffries |
| Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) | Ready to Run 2020, $90,000 | Woburn FarmJ & I Bloodstock | 2023 G1 HK$12m Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m)2023 G1 HK$12m Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m)2023 G1 HK$20m Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) | K L Man | Cheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Teng, Cheng Mei Mei & Cheng Yu Wai | P L Dombroski, Explosive Breeding Ltd & S A Sharrock |
| Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars x Lilahjay) | Karaka 2019 May Sale, $22,000 | Phoenix ParkPhill Cataldo Bloodstock | 2023 G1 A$3,000,000 Doncaster Mile (1600m) | Ben & JD Hayes | Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Green Shorts Racing , Mr K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, Mr B P Carson, Mr M Andreadis, Mr J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, Ms J A Evans, Mr D I Hollyman, Mr S C Horn, Mr R M Jarvis, Mr G W Kerr, Mr D Lee, Mr R J White, Mr D P Cavallo, The Fighting Cowboys, Mr D Maung, Mr P Presti | R I & Est Late M A G Johnson |
| No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) | Karaka 2018: Book 1 Sale, $40,000 | CurraghmoreMr WJ Thurlow | 2022 G1 A$750,000 Furphy Metropolitan (2400m) | Chris Waller | G D Thurlow & Mrs P A Thurlow | G R Cunningham |
| Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) | National Weanling Sale 2021, $15,000 | Westend PartnershipAdrian Clark Bloodstock | 2023 G1 NZ$350,000 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) | Lisa Latta | Andy Rennie, Christian Cullen, David Monnery | A O Burton & Mrs L A Hunt |
| Prise De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) | Premier Yearling 2017, $100,000 | Trelawney StudMr DC Ellis | 2022 G1 NZ$300,000 Rydges Wellington Captian Cook Stakes (1600m) | Mark Walker | Te Akau En Garde Syndicate | Raffles Dancers (NZ) |
| Prowess (NZ) (Proisir) | Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $230,000 | Hallmark StudMr RA James/ Mr R Wellwood | 2023 G1 NZ$320,000 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m)2023 G1 A$600,000 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) | Roger James & Robert Wellwood | D & J Skipper, C Skipper, A Skipper & M Schlooz | Hallmark Stud |
| Roch 'N' Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto) | Karaka 2018: Book 2 Sale, (Psd: Res: $40,000) | Little Avondale Stud | 2022 G1 A$3m Group One Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) | Michael Moroney | Mr A S Williams, Mr A Cassin, Mr G S McLeod, Mr G K Pickering, Mr R Wilson, Mr M J Smith, Mr G W Sharman, Mr W H Parkinson, Mr P R Collett, Mrs C Williams | Little Avondale Trust |
| Ruthless Dame (NZ) (Tavistock) | Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $90,000 | CurraughmoreCiaron Maher Racing | 2023 G1 A$500,000 Furphy Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) | Ciaron Maher and David Eustace | M r C A Stott, Mr R R Gabb, Mr P J Sexton, Mr M C Goudie, Mr I S Harmer, Mr N Burrows, Mr P Cahill, Murumba Racing, Mr K J Weight, Mrs M Weight, Dr B Barresi, Mr R W Henebery, Miss J Nelson, Mrs G M O'Flynn, Mr S O'Flynn, Ms B O'Hara, Mr M F Parris, Mr M Cunningham | Go Bloodstock Australia |
| Romancing The Moon (NZ) (El Roca) | Karaka 2021: Book 1 Sale, $50,000 | Westbury StudMr DC Ellis | 2023 G1 NZ$350,000 Gee & Hickon Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) | Mark Walker | Te Akau Moonstruck Racing Partnership | H G W & Mrs K L McQuade |
| Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood) | Karaka 2021: Book 2 Sale, $55,0002021 Ready to Run Sale (Psd: Res $90,000) | Westbury StudDormello StudRogerson Bloodstock | 2022 G1 A$2m Moet & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes (2000m)2023 G1 $1m New Zealand Derby (2400m)2023 G1 $450,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes (1600m) | Graeme and Debbie Rogerson | Mr G A Rogerson, Mr C A Leishman, Mr M Waddy, Mr M Butterworth, Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd, Mr T Bawden, Mrs M Butterworth | G Harvey |
| Smokin’ Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines) | Karaka 2018: Book 1 Sale, $52,500 | White Robe LodgeDarren Weir Racing | 2022 G1 A$1m Turnbull Stakes (2000m) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Mr A C Downing, Mr S H H Prenter, J N Ashby, Troyantish, Mr N McFarlane, Mr B P Kelly, Mr T J Kelly, C wattam, P Thomson, Mr D R Frampton, Mr M J Clements, Mr H M Brown | B J Anderton ONZM & Mrs L E Anderton |
| Ulanova (NZ) (Santos) | Karaka 2022: Book 1 Sale, $150,000 | Kilgravin LodgeMike Wallace | 2023 G1 NZ$320,000 Sistema Stakes (1200m) | Stephen Marsh | Gandharvi Pty Ltd, Telluride Agency & D W Wallace | Ancroft Stud Ltd |