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.
2023/24 NZB Group One-Winning Graduates
HORSE | SALE | VENDOR / BUYER | GROUP ONE | TRAINER | OWNER | BREEDER |
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Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel x Posy) | Karaka 2019: Book 1, $260,000 | Waikato Stud Go Racing |
2023 A$3,000,000 G1 TAB Champions Stakes (2000m) | 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 |
Campionessa (NZ) (Contributer x Bella Carolina) | Karaka 2019: Book 1, Res $70,000 | Mapperley Stud | 2023 $450,000 G1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Te Akau Campionessa Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | Simms Davison |
Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride of Dubai x Isstoora) | Karaka 2021: Book1, $150,000 | Little Avondale Stud PJ & DM Williams |
2023 $400,000 G1 TAB Classic (1600m) | Peter & Dawn Williams | Barneswood Farm Ltd for S C Green & G C Beemsterboer | Mahoenui Partnership |
Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed x Just Polite) |
Karaka 2019: Book 1, $60,000 |
Grangewilliam Stud / |
2023 $450,000 G1 Livamol Classic (2040m) | Allan Sharrock | F J, H T, L L & M J O'Leary, S A Sharrock, Mrs K M, N H, R T & Mrs S L Stanley | Grangewilliam Stud |
Legarto (NZ) (Proisir x Geordie Girl) |
Karaka 2021: Book 2 Sale, $90,000 |
Highline Thoroughbreds Ancroft Stud |
2024 $600,000 G1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) | 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 |
Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High x Dancilla) | Karaka 2022: Book 1, $150,000 | Seaton Park Wexford Stables |
2023 $500,000 G1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) | Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott | B Anderson, Forest Partnership, James Group Syndicate, C W Kwok, Kypu Syndicate, D Lye, A & C Marshall, K J & Mrs L Morey, B & D Verryt & I J S Whitley | Seaton Park Ltd |
Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars x Lilahjay) |
Karaka 2019 May Sale, $22,000 2019 Ready to Run Sale, Res $50,000 |
Phoenix Park / Phill Cataldo Bloodstock |
2023 A$750,000 G1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) 2023 A$750,000 G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) 2024 A$750,000 G1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) 2024 A$750,000 G1 Lamaro’s Hotel Futurity Stakes (1400m) |
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 |
Orchestral (NZ) (Savabeel x Symphonic) | Karaka 2022: Book 1, $625,000 |
Haunui Farm Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood |
2024 $1m G1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) | Roger James & Robert Wellwood | C R & H J Litt | Barneswood Farm Ltd |
Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote x Showus) |
Karaka 2022: Book 2, $32,500
2022 Ready to Run Sale (Psd: Res $50,000) |
Milan Park Riverrock Farm |
2024 $500,000 G1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) | Chad Ormsby | Mr C Grace, Mr J Walker, Riverrock Farm, Mr D Roach & Ms M J Moroney | T V Rider |
Quintessa (NZ) (Shamus Award x Chaquinta) | Karaka 2022: Book 1, $170,000 |
Wentwood Grange Mr DC Ellis |
2024 $500,000 G1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1600m) | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Te Akau Awarded Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) | Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd |
Velocious (Written Tycoon x Parmalove) | Karaka 2023: Book 1, $190,000 |
Inglewood Stud Go Racing |
2024 $450,000 G1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) | Stephen Marsh | Go Racing Burrata Syndicate (Mgr Albert Bosma) | Inglewood Stud |