Karaka 2025 - Book 1

NORTH PACIFIC (AUS) (Brown 2017-Stud 2021). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1300m, A$452,850, ATC Up & Coming H., Gr.3, Darley 2YO H., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Metal Bender (AJC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1). Related to SW Keeper (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

WE'VE GOT TONIGHT, by Ocean Park. Placed at 3 in Aust. Half-sister to DANZDANZDANCE, LE GAI SOLEIL, Danza Kuduro (dam of GOOD BANTER). This is her first foal.

2nd dam

NIGHT DANZA, by Danzero. Unraced. Half-sister to Grand Soleil, Mewstone Rock. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

DANZDANZDANCE (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 (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. 3 wins 1300m to 1700m in Aust. Dam of-

GOOD BANTER (Tavistock). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$189,550, to 2023-24, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

Gretchen, by Bahhare. 3 wins at 1400m, A$176,650, MRC Fashion Capital Classic, Kaparlaran H., 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, VRC Radiant Black S., L. 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.

Mewstone Rock (Fastnet Rock). 5 wins 1200m to 1600m, A$164,475, BRC Brc.com.au H., Garden City Refrigeration P., 3d BRC Just Now H., L.

4th dam

SOLEIL ETOILE, by Star Way. Unraced. Half-sister to SOLEIL ROUGE, BLACK SUN, Katie O'Neill (dam of SHE WILL BE LOVED). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

SILKY RED BOXER (Casual Lies). 10 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2000m, NZ$236,800, A$203,900, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, STC Parramatta Cup, L.

Staryn Glenn. Placed at 3. Dam of 7 winners-

LUCIA VALENTINA (Savabeel). Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). 7 wins 1200m to 2000m, NZ$64,500, A$4,170,950, HK$825,000, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1.

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