Kiwi first-season sires such as Super Seth, Hello Youmzain and Sword Of State have captivated the Karaka buyers’ bench in the last few years, and Windsor Park Stud’s exciting newcomer Profondo has the profile to continue that trend at Karaka 2026.

Hellbent is enjoying a career best season and it extends to Hong Kong with a winning double at Sha Tin on Sunday featuring first time winner Snowthorn and exciting four year-old Invincible Ibis, who is heading towards the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) on February 1.