Karaka 2024 - Book 1

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 858 rnrs, 576 wnrs, 55 SW, 11 G1 wnrs. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Quick Thinker (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), La Diosa, Think it Over, Think About It, Nimalee, Palaisipan, Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, D'Argento, Inference, Fasika, Peltzer, Miss Siska, etc. His NH- bred progeny inc SW Knights Order, Coachwhip, Mr Marathon Man, etc.

1st dam

NIGHT DANZA, by Danzero. Unraced. Half-sister to Grand Soleil, Mewstone Rock. This is her eighth living foal. Her seventh foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of 5 foals to race, 3 winners, inc:-

DANZDANZDANCE (f. by Mastercraftsman). Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2018-19. 4 wins 1400m to 2000m, NZ$465,000, A$230,125, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1.

LE GAI SOLEIL (f. by Tavistock). 7 wins-3 in succession-1300m to 1550m, A$309,815, SCTC Glasshouse H., L, ATC Sharp Extensive it H., Bowermans Furniture H., City Tattersalls Club H., Sky Racing Active H.

Danza Kuduro (f. by Savabeel). 3 wins 1300m to 1700m in Aust. Dam of-

Good Banter. Winner at 2 at 1200m in 2022-23 in Aust.

We've Got Tonight (f. by Ocean Park). Placed at 3 in Aust.

Nightofpassion (f. by Don Eduardo). Unraced. Dam of-

Its All Over Rover. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, CJC SVS Veterinary Supplies H.

2nd dam

Gretchen, by Bahhare. 3 wins at 1400m, A$176,650, MRC Kaparlaran H., Chadstone the Fashion Capital Classic, 2d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Matron S., L, SAJC Centaurea Trophy, L, 3d MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, 4th AJC Craven P., Gr.3. Half-sister to SILKY RED BOXER, Go Go Lightly, Staryn Glenn (dam of LUCIA VALENTINA, MALANDRINO - BEST SHOW (H.K.)). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Grand Soleil (Savabeel). 3 wins at 1600m, 2d CJC Inglewood S., L, ARC Cardinal Logistics H., 3d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, ATC TAB Rewards H.

Mewstone Rock (Fastnet Rock). 5 wins 1200m to 1600m, BRC Brc.com.au H., Garden City Refrigeration P., 3d BRC Just Now H., L.

King Gladiator. 3 wins at 1600m, 1900m, ATC Exponet H., Royal Randwick on Facebook H., 2d ATC Inghams Love 'em H., 3d ATC Rosehill Gardens H.

Royal Mephisto. 4 wins 1300m to 2040m, A$88,810, MVRC Zinc H.

3rd dam

SOLEIL ETOILE, by Star Way. Unraced. Half-sister to SOLEIL ROUGE, BLACK SUN. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

SILKY RED BOXER (Casual Lies). 10 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2000m, BOP RC Japan-NZ International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3.

Staryn Glenn. Placed at 3. Dam of 6 winners-

LUCIA VALENTINA (Savabeel). Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 7 wins 1200m to 2000m, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1. Producer.

MALANDRINO - BEST SHOW (H.K.) (Darci Brahma). 5 wins 1580m to 2200m, NZ$56,475, HK$2,552,900, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3.