The Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale has long been established as South Africa’s premier sale for producing classic horses and top-class middle distance performers. This year looks no exception, and there are a number of horses on offer, whose pedigrees look tailor made for some of this’ country’s bigger 3yo events.
The National Sale of 2012 offers a range of yearlings, with varying degrees of stamina in their pedigrees. The lots mentioned below are just a few of the horses on sale that on paper have a real classic look to them – with a focus on sires, dams and dam sires that were known stayers.
This is just another way to help you as you research the pedigrees in our catalogue, and is more food for thought than an exact science.
It also shows that we have a wonderful quality of bloodstock on sale that will interest all tastes – there are great pedigrees from Lot 1 onwards.
Why not come and have a look at all of our horses on the sale – viewing starts 22 April.
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Lot 6 c Horse Chestnut – Heat of the Moment, by All Fired Up, consigned by Gary Player Stud Farm
This unnamed chestnut is certainly bred to be a classic hopeful. His sire won the SA Derby by ten lengths, while his dam was second in the G2 SA Oaks. This is also the family of former SA Derby runner up Big Bad John.
Lot 36 c Western Winter – Joy of Spring, by Sharp Romance, consigned by Moutonshoek
This bay colt has been named Cold Shot, and he is a full brother to the Oaks placed filly Next Spring. The colt is also a half-brother to the durable and top-class stayer, Omaha Beach. This is the family of Classic winner Classic Flag.
Lot 73 c Fort Wood – Logetta, by Fitzcarraldo, consigned by Clifton Stud (Agent)
This unnamed chestnut has a real classic look to him. By a prolific sire of classic winners in Fort Wood, the colt is out of a former SA Oaks winner. This is also the family of English St Leger winner, Crow.
Lot 84, c Western Winter – Making Whoopee, by Anabaa, consigned by Cheveley Stud
An unnamed bay, the colt is by the sire of SA Derby winner Yard-Arm. The dam is an own sister to two Australian classic winners, in the form of Headturner and Anacheeva respectively.
Lot 90 f Admire Main – Merriment, by Habaayib, consigned by Backworth Stud
The only yearling on sale by Japanese Derby runner up, Admire Main. A chestnut like her sire, this miss is called Too Much Fun. Her dam is a half-sister to former G2 Gold Circle Derby winner, Superwood. This is the great Soho Secret family.
Lot 93 f Go Deputy – Miracle Maiden, by Elliodor, consigned by Moutonshoek
By a top-class performer over 2400 metres, this filly is a half-sister to top-class stayer, Thanks John. She goes by the name of Hi Lana, and is from the family of the great filly, Roland’s Song.
Lot 96 c Jay Peg – Missy’s Thunder, by Thunder Gulch, consigned by Klipdrif Stud (Agent)
A grey son of dual Cape classic winner Jay Peg, the colt is called Wise Geek. His dam is a daughter of Thunder Gulch, winner of both the G1 Kentucky Derby and G1 Belmont Stakes, the latter a race over 2400 metres. From the family of champion fillies Lady’s Secret and Mahbooba.
Lot 98 c Casey Tibbs – Model Royal, by Model Man, consigned by Beaumont Stud
By a proven source of stamina in Casey Tibbs, this is unnamed grey colt. He is a half-brother to Knight To Remember, who was third in South Africa’s premier staying race, the G1 Gold Cup. The dam is a full sister to Guineas winner Model Magic.
Lot 101, f Count Dubois -Morning Fresh, by Dancing Champ, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
This bay is named Morning News. By the classically bred sire Count Dubois, the filly is a half-sister to former G1 Gold Cup winner, Reveille Boy. Broodmare sire Dancing Champ is a major source of stamina in this country and sired two Gold Cup winners himself.
Lot 120, c Sail From Seattle – Noble Destiny, by Royal Chalice, consigned by Danika Stud
This bay is from the first crop of the well bred young sire, Sail From Seattle. Named Noble Journey the colt is out of a former SA Oaks winner. Noble Destiny, in turn, is an own sister to another SA Oaks winner in Royal Prophecy.
Lot 122 c Greys Inn – Northern Broadway, by Northern Guest, consigned by Gary Player Stud Farm
An unnamed bay, this colt is a son of former SA Derby winner Greys Inn, himself a son of major classic influence Zabeel. The colt is a direct descendant of former SA Oaks winner, Serena, and is a half-brother to useful filly Splinter.
Lot 123 c Silvano – Northern Gale, by Northern Guest, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
This colt goes by the name of Nereus. He is by the great classic sire Silvano, and is a half-brother to former top stayer Northern Land. This is the family of G1 winners Malteme and Wendywood, as well as a number of other black type performers.
Lot 128, f Western Winter – Olympic Storm, by Fort Wood, consigned by Varsfontein Stud (Agent)
A chestnut, this filly has been named Olympic Sensation. She is by triple champion sire Western Winter, and is out of a high-class racemare, who won the G3 Jacaranda Handicap. Third dam Olympic Duel is one of the greatest fillies ever to race in South Africa.
Lot 136, f Silvano – Pearly Princess, by Fort Wood, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
This chestnut miss is called Pearlware. By a wonderful sire in Silvano, whose top fillies include Field Flower and Flirtation, the filly is out of a Fort Wood mare. This is the family of champions Victory Moon and Imperious Sue.
Lot 137, c Mullins Bay – Pelican Brief, by Piaffar, consigned by Spring Valley Stud
An unnamed bay, this colt is by the well bred, and classy racehorse, Mullins Bay. The bay is a half-brother to former Vodacom Durban July winner, Dunford, as well as the top Zimbabwean performer, Grisham. This is the family of smart stayer Dare to Command.
Lot 141, c Eyeofthetiger – Perfectly Placed, by Rakeen, consigned by The Alchemy
A colt by the ill-fated Eyeofthetiger, a former Vodacom Durban July winner. Unnamed, the bay is out of the very successful broodmare Perfectly Placed. The colt is a half-brother to two black type performers.
Lot 145, c Black Minnaloushe – Petunia Path, by Alhaarth, consigned by Highlands Farm
This dark bay colt is named Blueberry Lane. By the sire of the brilliant The Black Rose, the colt is out of a top-class racemare, who won the Queen Palm Handicap. This is the family of St Leger winner, Bob’s Return.
Lot 160 c Sail From Seattle – Proud Classic, by National Assembly, consigned by Ascot Stud
From the first crop of Gone West sire Sail From Seattle, this colt is named Seattle Classic. The colt’s first and second dams were both second in the SA Oaks, and this is the family of smart stayer, Playfields.
Lot 181 f Dynasty – Roman Games, by Caesour, consigned by Klipdrif Stud (agent)
This filly is by a former Cape Derby winner, who has already sired a pair of Derby winners in Jackson and Irish Flame. The filly’s granddam, Sporting Model, was an unlucky loser of the G2 SA Oaks.
Lot 182, c Mogok – Rose of Arcole, by Foveros, consigned by Scott Bros
This bay has been called Battle of Arcole. He really has a classic pedigree, being a son of the top-class Oaks placed mare, Rose Of Arcole. His paternal grandsire, Foveros, is a massive classic influence, while granddam, Arcole, won the G2 Natal Oaks. This is also the family of Oaks winning fillies Arcola and Princess of Light.
Lot 183, c Silvano – Rosella, by Jallad, consigned by Summerhill Sales – Property of a Lady
A bay colt, he is named Silva Hawk. A son of leading sire Silvano, his broodmare sire, Jallad, is becoming an increasingly important damsire. Granddam, Rosey Rapids, was a top-class racemare, who is the dam of high-class middle distance performer, Rudi Rocks.
Lot 186,f Ravishing – Royal Devine, by Divine King, consigned by Barton Hall Stud
This chestnut miss is named Shezsdivine, and is by Jet Master’s SA Derby winning son, Ravishing. Her dam is a half-sister to the Oaks placed filly, Devine Isadora, and third dam, Julie Andrews, not only won the SA Oaks but became an outstanding broodmare.
Lot 186, f Horse Chestnut – Run On By, by Model Man, consigned by Oldlands Stud
This bay filly is named Julie Doolittle, and is by Fort Wood’s champion son, Horse Chestnut – winner of the SA Derby by ten lengths. Out of a three time daughter of classic influence Model Man, this filly is a direct descendant of SA Oaks winner and important broodmare, Julie Andrews.
Lot 189, c Badger’s Drift – Running Rhythm, by Jallad, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
A chestnut, this colt is by former SA Derby winner and champion, Badger’s Drift, himself a son of champion sire Badger Land. The colt on offer is a half-brother to former Guineas runner up Run For It, and their dam is a full sister to former Horse of the Year and Derby winner, Free My Heart.
Lot 190, c Dynasty – Rustic Magic, by Jallad, consigned by Southford Stud
As yet unnamed, this colt is bred on the same Dynasty/Jallad cross which produced the brilliant Run For It. The colt is a half-brother to the smart six time winner The Wild Horse. Granddam was a stakes winner by Al Mufti.
Lot 203, f Ravishing – Sharp Mistress, by Tamburlaine, consigned by Riverton Stud (agent)
An unnamed bay, this is a daughter of former G1 SA Derby winner Ravishing. The filly is out of a Fillies Guineas placed daughter of a former 2000 Guineas runner up , and as thus, you don’t get much more of a classic influence than that!
Lot 212 f Tiger Ridge – Silky Dancer, by Citidancer, consigned by Ascot Stud
This bay is a daughter of former leading first crop sire Tiger Ridge, and is named She’s A Tiger. The filly is out of former G1 Cape Fillies Guineas runner up, Silky Dancer, and is from the family of G1 Australian Oaks victress Come On Lady.
Lot 213 f Silvano – Silver Olive Grove, by Dixieland Band, consigned by Highlands Farm
This bay is named Stirling Leaves. She is by Silvano, sire of such classic winners as Field Flower, Bravura, Happy Spirit and Mi Emma. The dam is by the outstanding sire and broodmare sire Dixieland Band and is from the family of leading US sire, Cozzene.
Lot 218, c Husson – Smidgin, by Snippets, consigned by Summerhill Sales (Property of a Gentleman)
By Australia’s current leading first crop sire, this bay colt goes by the name of How Proud. He is a half-brother to G2 Gold Circle Derby victor Il Saggiatore, and is from the family of American Derby winner Pocket Zipper.
Lot 219 f Fort Wood – Snow Cap, by Western Winter, consigned by Mauritzfontein Stud
The chestnut filly, called Chestnut Park, is truly a blue blood with both her sire and damsire being multiple champion sires. Fort Wood has already sired such classic winners as Horse Chestnut, Dynasty and Kimberley Mine, and this miss is a three parts sister to former G2 Gold Circle Oaks winner, Carolina Cherry.
Lot 229 f Rock of Gibraltar – Spottswoode, by Centaine, consigned by Ascot Stud
This unnamed bay is by dual Guineas winner, Rock of Gibraltar, whose sire, Danehill, sired classic winners all over the world. Spottswoode was placed in a St Leger, and this is the family of classic winners, Legs and Guyno.
Lot 233 c Ashaawes – Star Beauty, by Star Way, consigned by Sandown Stud
By a son of former French 2000 Guineas winner Kingmambo, this chestnut has been named New Star. Out of a four time winning daughter of the influential sire and broodmare sire Star Way, this is the family of New Zealand 1000 Guineas winner Planet Rock.
Lot 234 c Black Minnaloushe – Star Deputy, by Deputy Governor, consigned by Varsfontein Stud
Named Cat In Command, this chestnut is by former Irish 2000 Guineas winner Black Minnaloushe. Out of a stakes winning mare, the dam is a half-sister to Derby placed gelding, Brutal Force. This is the family of multiple classic winners such as Sovereign Red, Foxwood and Xcellent.
Lot 235 f Black Minnaloushe – Star of Arcole, by Foveros, consigned by Varsfontein Stud (Agent)
Named Ash Cloud, this filly has huge paddock value. By former Irish classic winner Black Minnaloushe, this filly is a half-sister to Oaks winning fillies Princess of Light and Arcola. Her granddam, Arcole, won the G2 Natal Oaks.
Lot 239 f Miesque’s Approval – Stirrup Cup, by Royal Chalice, consigned by Scott Bros
This bay miss goes by the name of Call of the Hunt. By former US champion Miesque’s Approval, she is a half-sister to former SA classic winner, and July victor, Hunting Tower. This is a very potent US female line.
Lot 241, f Jet Master – Strategic Quest, by Rainbow Quest, consigned by Drakenstein Stud
By champion sire Jet Master, this bay is named Stellenbosch. She is out of a mare by outstanding broodmare sire Rainbow Quest, whose daughters have produced numerous classic winners. Strategic Quest is a half-sister to Irish St Leger winner, Strategic Choice.
Lot 244, f Judpot – Studio Fifty Four, by Badger Land, consigned by Drakenstein Stud
This bay is from the first crop of the well bred Judpot, a half-brother to top sire Kingmambo. The filly, named Dancing Judy, is out of former G2 Gold Circle Oaks winner Studio Fifty Four, by the classic influence Badger Land.
Lot 245, f Silvano – Sublime Spring, by Rakeen, consigned by Moutonshoek
This bay filly is called Silvane Spring, and she is by the wonderful filly sire Silvano. Her dam is by Rakeen, damsire of champion Princess Victoria, and Sublime Spring is a half-sister to the classic placed filly, Next Spring.
Lot 246, c Jet Master – Subtle Reminder, by Zabeel, consigned by Moutonshoek
This colt is cleverly named Red Rolfe – he is related to former champion Tom Rolfe. By a great sire in Jet Master, this colt is out of a mare by great sire and broodmare sire Zabeel. This the family of top sire Alzao, sire of such classic winners as Shahtoush and Winona.
Lot 256, c Argonaut – Supreme Flirt, by Supremo, consigned by Rosedene Stud
An unnamed bay, this colt is from the first crop of champion 2yo Argonaut. This colt is out of a daughter of Casey Belle, winner of the G1 South Australian Oaks. This is also the family of champion Dance Hero.
Lot 257, f Judpot – Swann’s Way, by Centenary, consigned by Ambiance Stud (Agent)
A bay, this filly has been named S’Way. She is by Judpot, a half-brother to classic winners Kingmambo and East of the Moon. This filly is out of an own sister to Cyber Cento, a former winner of the SA Oaks.
Lot 263 f Dynasty – Synchronize, by Al Mufti, consigned by Klawervlei Stud
Named Baroness Orczy, this filly is by former Cape Derby winner Dynasty. The latter is the sire of recent Cape Derby winner, Jackson. This filly has an interesting pedigree, in that she is by Dynasty and is from the immediate family of Dynasty.
Lot 266, f Silvano – Tax Return, by Rich Man’s Gold, consigned by Wilgerbosdrift
By the classic sire Silvano, this filly is well named Free Parking. Her dam is a granddaughter of North American classic winner and champion filly, Revidere. This is a world class family, which includes a host of G1 winners.
Lot 272 f Fort Wood- The Heiress, by Rich Man’s Gold, consigned by Wilgerbosdrift
This bay miss has been named Athina. She is by the great sire and broodmare sire Fort Wood, and she is a three parts sister to former classic winner, Heir Apparent.
Lot 287 f Fort Wood – True Lily, by Joshua Dancer, consigned by Clifton Stud
This filly has been named Lightning Lily, and she is well named indeed. By the great sire Fort Wood, who has sired such classic winning fillies as Dog Rose, Dog Wood, Carolina Cherry and Kimberley Mine. This filly is from the family of SA Derby winner Ravishing.
Lot 292 c Tiger Ridge – Twang, by Desert King, consigned by Ambiance Stud
This chestnut colt is by Tiger Ridge, a half-brother to two US classic winners. He is also one of the few horses in South Africa that can call a French Oaks winner, Lypharita, his granddam. His maternal grandsire, Desert King, is a dual Irish classic winner.
Lot 293 c Silvano – Umlilo, by Fort Wood, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
This bay has been named Ultra Silver, and is a son of the globetrotter, and now leading sire, Silvano. His grandam was placed in the Fillies Guineas and is the dam of G2W Cask. This is the famous Denise’s Joy family which has thrived in Australia.
Lot 294 f Captain Al – Urabamba, by Fort Wood, consigned by Klipdrif Stud (Agent)
By the great filly sire Captain Al, this bay is called Copiapo. She is out of the G1 Classic winner, Urabamba, a daughter of leading classic sire Fort Wood. This is the family of former top 3yo Topa Inca.
Lot 300 c Fort Wood – Visionary, by Best by Test, consigned by Varsfontein Stud
This chestnut colt is named Cinchona. He is a son of champion sire Fort Wood, sire of classic winning colts Dynasty, Elusive Fort and Horse Chestnut. The colt on offer is a three parts brother to the top filly, Cover Look, and is a half-brother to former Fillies Guineas runner up School Assembly.
Lot 306 c Horse Chesnut – Wealth, by Badger Land, consigned by Klipdrif Stud (Agent)
This bay colt has been called Big Ed. A son of former South African legend, and SA Derby victor, Horse Chestnut, the colt is out of a stakes placed Badger Land mare, and his granddam is a half-sister to SA Oaks winner, Idle Fancy.
Lot 313 f Dylan Thomas – Wild Orchid, by Giant’s Causeway, consigned by Ascot Stud
The only yearling on sale by former Irish Derby winner, Dylan Thomas. The unnamed chestnut is out of a mare by hugely successful sire and broodmare sire, Giant’s Causeway. This is the powerful international family of such classic winners as Etoile de Paris, Northern Treasure and Oscar Schindler.
Lot 328 c Fort Wood – Zanakiya, by Doyoun, consigned by Danika Stud
A son of champion sire, and classic influence, Fort Wood, this colt is named Zinzan. An own brother to top Dubai performer, and G1 placed, Zanzamar, the colt is also a half-brother to promising juvenile, Ziparana. This is the family of French 1000 Guineas winner, Zalaiyka.
Lot 329 f Silvano – Zauberflote, by Giant’s Causeway, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
This bay youngster goes by the name of Zauberfee. By a great sire in Silvano, the filly is out of a mare by Giant’s Causeway, one of the up and coming broodmare sires in the world today. This is the family of high-class international performers Half a Year and Event of the Year.
Lot 330 c Silvano –Zealous Zilla, by Zilzal, consigned by Maine Chance Farms
A bay, this colt is named Zanubio. A half-brother to former G1 winner James Jaguar, he is from a strong North American family, rich in black type performers.
Lot 333 c Judpot – Akississtillakiss, by Caesour, consigned by Varsfontein Stud
Named Itstartedwithakiss, this grey colt is inbred to the magnificent sire, Nureyev. By the classically bred young sire Judpot, the colt is out of a mare by emerging broodmare sire Caesour. Granddam, Kiss of Peace, was a champion who won the Natal Oaks.
Lot 334 f Dynasty – Al Nibari, by Al Mufti, consigned by Varsfontein
This bay is cleverly named, Krystle Carrington. She is by the great racehorse Dynasty, sire of the brilliant Cape Derby winner, Jackson. The filly is a half-sister to G1 winning filly Little Miss Magic. Granddam, State Treasure, won the G1 Fillies Guineas.
Lot 336 c Judpot – Albizia, by Fort Wood, consigned by Varsfontein
By A P Indy’s son Judpot, this bay colt has been named Forest Indigo. His dam was placed in both the G1 SA Fillies Classic and SA Oaks, and she is a half-sister to G1 performers Alexandra Rose and Pavlovich.
Lot 337 c Jet Master – Alexandra Bi, by Darshaan, consigned by Varsfontein Stud
By the great sire Jet Master, this colt is named Masterly. A half-brother to G1 winner Alexandra Rose (a G3 winner in the USA), this colt is also a half-brother to Derby runner up Pavlovich. Broodmare sire, Darshaan, is an all time great broodmare sire and major classic influence.
Lot 342 c Lizard Island – Annsfield, by Northfields, consigned by Ascot Stud (agent)
A full brother to former Derby winner Lizard’s Desire. The ill-fated Lizard’s Desire won the G1 Singapore Airliens International Cup and was touched in the Dubai World Cup, to stamp himself as one of the most successful horses ever bred in South Africa.
Lot 344 f A P Arrow – Any Dream, by Muhtafal, consigned by Greenhill Farm
This bay is named Free Flight. She is from the first crop of well performed, and superbly bred, A P Arrow – a son of the legendary sire A P Indy. She is out of a half-sister to former Fillies Guineas winner, Marlin Bay.
Lot 353 c Antonius Pius – Balabos, by Theatrical, consigned by Highlands Farm
Named Antonius du Bois, this is a nearly black colt, who is from the first crop of his Breeders Cup placed sire. His dam is by champion racehorse Theatrical, now a world leading broodmare sire. Balabos is a half-sister to US G1 winner Fowda.
Lot 364 f Fort Wood – Bold Ellinore, by Kahal, consigned by Wilgerbosdrift
A bay filly, she is named Bluebell Glade. By the great sire, and important broodmare sire, Fort Wood, the filly is out of champion racemare Bold Ellinore. The latter is own sister to the ill-fated, but top-class, Emperor Napoleon.
Lot 368 f Sail From Seattle – Break The Ice, by Western Winter, consigned by Summerhill Sales (Property of BH and AJ Botha)
This bay filly, named Sail The Ice, is closely inbred to the great sire, Gone West. Out of a seven time, she is from the first crop of the blue blooded young sire, Sail From Seattle. Granddam, Fast Break, won the G2 SA Oaks.
Lot 369 c Judpot – Bushra, by Badger Land, consigned by Varsfontein Stud
This grandson of Belmont Stakes winner A P Indy is called Botanist. His dam, Bushra, was a top-class racemare who won the G3 Premier’s Handicap. Granddam, Mill Hill, won the November Handicap.
Lot 374 f King of Kings – Catch Twenty Two, by Imperial Dilemma, consigned by Greenhill Farm
This bay filly is named Catch A Queen. She is by 2000 Guineas winner King of Kings, broodmare sire of Breeders Cup winner Regally Ready. Dam, Catch Twenty Two, was second in the G2 SA Oaks. This is the family of dual classic winner, The Sheik and legendary champion, Politician.
Lot 379 c Antonius Pius – Chat Room, by Fort Wood, consigned by Highlands Farm
This bay is named Updike. He is from the first South African crop of Antonius Pius, winner of the French 2000 Guineas in all but name. Chat Room is a daughter of classic influence Fort Wood and G2 SA Oaks winner, Cyber Cento.
Lot 380 c Dynasty – Chatterley by Al Mufti, consigned by Danika Stud
This bay goes by the name of Osterley. He is by Horse of the Year Dynasty, an exceptional young sire. A half-brother to smart performer Air Pocket, the colt’s dam is an own sister to G1 winner Lady Brompton – dam of champion Kings Gambit. This is the famous Soho Secret family of such legends as London News, Promisefrommyheart and Pluck.
Lot 385 c Kahal – Cholula, by Hobnob, consigned by Bosworth Farm Stud
This is unnamed bay son of Kahal, sire of such top colts as Desert Links, Tales Of Bravery and Emperor Napoleon. Out of a top-class racemare, who won 11 times including the G2 Gerald Rosenberg Handicap. Cholula is an own sister to G1 Classic winner Topa Inca.
Lot 386 c Sail From Seattle – Circle of Gold, by Al Mufti, consigned by Ascot Stud
Nicely named, this colt is called Elusive Gold. From the first crop of Gone West sire Sail From Seattle, the colt is a half-brother to G3 Christmas Handicap winner, Rich Strike. This is the family of champions Enchanted Garden and Dog Wood.
Lot 388 c Right Approach – Clandestine, by Fort Wood, consigned by Wilgerbosdrift
By former G1 Dubai Duty Free winner, Right Approach, the colt is named Valmont. His dam, Clandestine, was second in the G2 Gold Circle Oaks, and is an own sister to champion racehorse and sire, Dynasty.
Lot 402 c Silvano – Cry For The Lion, by Elliodor, consigned by The Alchemy
An unnamed bay, this colt is a full brother to Champion Stayer Aslan, winner of both the G1 Summer Cup and G1 Gold Cup. Granddam, Danseuse Classique, won the G2 Natal Oaks, and was third in the G1 Gold Cup.
Lot 421 c Kahal – Electric Elegance, by Badger Land, consigned by Summerhill Sales, Property of a Partnership
Beautifully named Yearofthedragon, this bay is by leading sire Kahal. His dam was a smart racemare, who was placed in SA Oaks. Electric Elegance is a half-sister to the top-class galloper, Elegant Al.
Lot 442 c Jay Peg – First Power, by Jet Master, consigned by Daytona Stud (Agent)
This colt is a chestnut by the name of Jay Power. His sire won both the Cape Guineas and Derby before embarking on a glorious overseas campaign. Dam, First Power, was second in the G2 The Oaks, and is from the family of champion, Young Rake.
Lot 448 c A P Arrow – Florist Gump, by Manshood, consigned by the Grooms Co-ops
This chestnut colt has the powerful name of Nottingham Forest. He is a son of the outstanding racehorse, A P Arrow – himself a superbly bred son of A P Indy. His dam was placed in the Zimbabwean Derby and is the dam of useful filly, Florist Gump.
Lot 452 c Jay Peg – Foveros Song, by Foveros, consigned by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud
This bay colt is from the first crop of Jay Peg, one of South Africa’s finest ever international performers. The colt is a half-brother to three stakes horses, including the G2 Gold Bowl winner, Eurovision, and Winter Oaks winner U Aintseenothinyet.
Lot 453 c Horse Chestnut – Foxy Angel, by Russian Fox, consigned by Rosedene Stud (agent)
This bay is named Diamond Conker. By one of the greatest racehorses ever to set foot in this country, the colt is a half-brother to G3 winner, Run Angel Run. This is the family which produced champion Aquanaut and SA Derby winner Agitator.
Lot 464 c Dynasty – Good Rapport, by Northfields, consigned by Keivan Stud
An unnamed bay colt, this colt is a son of Horse of the Year and leading sire, Dynasty. Out of a mare by superb broodmare sire Northfields, this is a top Australian female line.
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