Karaka 2025 - Book 1

ALMANZOR (FR) (Bay or Brown 2013-Stud 2018). 8 wins-3 at 2, Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1. Leading Sire of 2YOs in NZ in 2021-22. Sire of 455 rnrs, 242 wnrs, 21 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Manzoice (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Positivity, Sudbina, Zabmanzor, Moonlight Magic, Cheval d'Or, (Lord) Dynastic, Rise at Dawn, Nucleozor, Keeneland, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Circle of Fire, Castle Way, Athabascan, etc.

1st dam

SEA GODDESS, by Darci Brahma. 3 wins 1300m to 1533m, MVRC Ranvet H., 2d MVRC Quest Moonee Valley H., 3d MRC Mypunter.com H. Half-sister to Divan, Pelican (dam of STORM BOY). This is her third foal. Dam of two foals to race, inc:-

Thooza (f by Almanzor). Winner at 2 at only start at 1200m in 2023-24, Waikato TR Cambridge Raceway 2YO S.

2nd dam

SEACHANGE, by Cape Cross. NZ Horse of the Year in 2006-07 & 2007-08. Champion Sprinter in NZ in 2007-08. 14 wins-6 in succession-1200m to 1600m, £10,740, NZ$1,240,250, A$299,000, 386,400Dhs, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Mudgway Partsworld S., Gr.1-twice, Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1-twice, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Captain Cook S., Gr.1, 3d Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, 4th Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.1. Sister to Korau Road, half-sister to KEEPA CRUISIN (dam of ESPRESSO MARTINI), Just Keepher (dam of SEVEN SEAS). Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

Divan (Zabeel). 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m, A$191,700, VRC Starlight Children Foundation H., 2d Bendigo Cup, Gr.3, 3d VRC Anzac Day S., L.

Pelican. 2 wins at 2 to 1200m, MVRC Premier Yearling Sale 2YO H. Dam of-

STORM BOY (Justify). 5 wins-4 in succession at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$2,847,350, to 2024-25, ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, San Domenico S., Gr.3, BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, 3d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Run to the Rose, Gr.2.

3rd dam

JUST CRUISING, by Broad Reach. Placed at 3 in Aust. Sister to YACHTIE, half-sister to Cornerman. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

SEACHANGE (Cape Cross). 14 wins. See above.

KEEPA CRUISIN (Keeper). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 880m, 1600m, NZ$398,250, Levin Classic, Gr.1, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

ESPRESSO MARTINI (High Chaparral). 3 wins at 1400m, 1500m, ARC Trevor Eagle Memorial S., L, BOP RC Grace Team Accounting H.

Justa Secret. Winner at 2 at 1200m, Hawkes Bay NZB Insurance H. Dam of-

RAZIAH (Niagara). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$143,950, in 2024-25, Ashburton RC Barneswood Farm S., Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.

DRAKAINA (Ace High). 2 wins at 1335m, 1400m, NZ$79,235, in 2023-24, Otago Breeders' S., L, 2d Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L.

Coasting. Winner at 1000m. Dam of 3 winners-

ANTRIM COAST (Roc de Cambes). 3 wins at 1400m, 2040m, NZ$241,745, A$386,000, in 2023-24, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.