Karaka Offering Siblings to Star Gr1 Graduates

From Hong Kong’s speedster Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) to Australian standout Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel), New Zealand’s thoroughbreds are world-renowned for excellence. Karaka 2025 catalogues are packed with outstanding prospects ready to uphold that reputation. Both Book 1 and Book 2 feature the celebrated bloodlines that made New Zealand famous. Book 1 alone includes 102 siblings to stakes winners, with 22 of those being Group 1 winners. Adding further allure, there are 89 sons and daughters of stakes-winning mares, 11 of which are Group 1 winners. Below are four examples of the quality on offer:

• An early highlight of Karaka 2025 is Lot 93, a Sweynesse colt out of Madonna Mia (NZ) (Red Clubs). He is a full-brother to Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse), a $90,000 purchase at the 2020 Ready to Run Sale who has earned over HK$74m (NZ$16m). Lucky Sweynesse’s illustrious career boasts 16 wins, including the Group One Hong Kong Sprint and Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Madonna Mia, a Listed winner, also produced Queensland Oaks placegetter Signora Nera (NZ) (Sweynesse).
• Lot 345 promises excitement as a full-sister to champion three-year-old Orchestral (NZ) (Savabeel). Orchestral, a $625,000 Karaka 2022 graduate, claimed five consecutive wins as a three-year-old, including the $1.5m Karaka Millions 3YO and the Group One New Zealand Derby. With six wins from 11 starts and earnings of $2.15m, she exemplifies class.
• Another standout is Lot 564, a Proisir filly and full-sister to Prowess (NZ) (Proisir). Bought for $230,000 in 2021, Prowess earned over $1.5m with eight wins, including the Vinery Stud Stakes. A yearling full-sister fetched $1.6m at Karaka 2024.
• Finally, Lot 188, a Per Incanto half-sister to champion two-year-old Velocious (NZ) (Written Tycoon), offers compelling credentials. Velocious, a $190,000 purchase, captured the $1m Karaka Millions 2YO and the Group One Sistema Stakes, amassing over $926,000 in earnings.