2026 TAB Karaka Millions 3YO
A Restricted Listed 1600m race for three-year-olds, the order of entry for the 2026 $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO on Saturday 24 January at Ellerslie is determined by NZTR ratings with the field limited to 18 starters plus six emergencies.
Note: All horses purchased from Book 2 are eligible for the one-off $200,000 Book 2 Bonus.
2026 $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO Field:
| Placing | Horse | Trainer | Sale | Vendor / Purchaser | Owner | Karaka 2026 Sibling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Well Written (3) (Written Tycoon x Mozzie Monster Filly) |
Stephen Marsh | Online Yearling Sale, $80,000 |
Brighthill Stephen Marsh/ Dylan Johnson Bloodstock |
Yulong Investment NZ Ltd, 8 Mates Syndicate, W L Bolton, Ms S E Bourke, N V Burnside, N J Carter, Mrs V M Carter ONZM, P Dench, N N Dobson, J R Gray, S W Hawkings, J Lewis, Rayas Bloodstock Ltd, P L Sparrow, Vencedor Partnership, M & R Yortt | |
| 2 |
He Who Dares (4) (Snitzel x Rodinella Colt) |
Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Book 1, $825,000 |
Haunui Farm David Ellis |
Te Akau 2024 Karaka Stallion Breeding Syndicate | |
|
3 |
La Dorada (5) (Super Seth x Gold Fever Filly) |
Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | Book 1, $190,000 |
Waikato Stud David Ellis |
Te Akau Solid Gold Racing Partnership | |
| 4 |
War Princess (1) (U S Navy Flag x Royal Appellant Filly) |
Peter Didham | Book 2, $77,500 |
Haunui Farm Exempt Bloodstock/Peter Didham |
Chelsea Connections Ltd, Brendon & Debbie Hart & Exempt Bloodstock Ltd | |
| 5 |
Chilling Out (9) (Savabeel x Tinnelly Filly) |
Andrew Forsman | Book 1, $375,000 |
Haunui Farm Michael Otto Bloodstock |
Frantic Bloodstock Ltd & Haunui Bloodstock Ltd | |
| 6 |
Sweet Ice (2) (Frosted x Deliciano Colt) |
David Greene | Book 1, $55,000 |
Pencarrow Stud Greene Racing |
L W Greene, I G King, Q Maisey, J C Morell, OBM Syndicate, J & Mrs S Thorburn & G N Trotter | |
| 7 |
Lollapalooza (11) (El Roca x Carnival Filly) |
Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall | Book 2, $30,000 |
Haunui Farm Richardson Racing / Social Racing |
Social Racing Premier Dynamic Duo Syndicate & Richardson Racing Carnival Syndicate | |
| 8 |
Romanoff (6) (Belardo x Tsarina Belle Colt) |
Pam Gerard | Book 2, $75,000 |
Haunui Farm Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney / Catheryne Bruggeman |
Wally Campbell, Adrian Mathieson, Natalie Walker, Dame Sian Elias, Edwin Fletcher, Hugh Fletcher, Its A Belle Syndicate, Brent Taylor, Vince Gregan, John & Judy Angell, Robin & Pat Hale | |
| 9 |
Fleeting Star (7) (Cool Aza Beel x Meteoric Lass Filly) |
Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall | Book 1, $80,000 |
Henley Park Richardson Racing |
Richardson Racing Meteoric Lass Syndicate, Kasbah Syndicate & Murray-Mac Syndicate | Full brother in Book 1, Lot 547 from Highline Thoroughbreds |
| 10 |
Argo (12) (Almanzor x Untamed Diamond Colt) |
Tony Pike | Book 1, $80,000 |
Cambridge Stud Pike Racing |
Cambridge Stud Limited, L G Innes, Mrs D L McDonald, R G Mulcaster & Pike Racing Ltd | |
| 11 |
Miss Ziggy (8) (Brazen Beau x Zigwig Filly) |
Andrew Carston | Book 1, $250,000 |
Inglewood Stud Andrew Carston |
Ritchies Breeding Ltd | Half brother in Book 1, Lot 245 by Harry Angel from Inglewood Stud |
| 12 |
Affirmative Action (10) (Yes Yes Yes x Search Approach) |
Pam Gerard | Book 2, $115,000 |
Wentwood Grange Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney / Catheryne Bruggeman |
Ballymore Racing NZ Ltd, W N Campbell, D G Devonport, Enough Is Enough Syndicate, V J Gregan, I H & M Harrison, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd, B Taylor & G Webb | |
| 13 |
Now Not Never (13) (Shocking x Edmonton Colt) |
Pam Gerard | Book 2, $85,000 |
Rich Hill Stud Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney / Catheryne Bruggeman |
Ballymore Racing NZ Ltd, Marko Bogoievski, Grant Devonport, Craig Lindberg, Craig McKay, Simon Moutter, Simon O’Connor, Jason Paris, William Parkinson & Andrew South |