THABANI NZIMANDE'S READY TO RUN 2012 PICKS

Thabani Nzimande
(Photo : Leigh Willson)

EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS
Summerhill Stud, Mooi River
Friday 19th October 2012

Thabani has worked with the pre-training division for the past 5 years. Last year he got the opportunity to attend the School of Management Excellence on Summerhill Stud and won Top Student of 2011. The top student of this course wins a scholarship to the English National Stud Course the following year; which Thabani has just returned from and where he won Top Practical Student of 2012. Thabani has always had a passion for riding and often ponies the strings down to the track. Thabani is a great leader and team player and loves teaching his fellow staff members new things he’s learnt aboard.

Thabani’s top filly and top colt for this year’s Ready to Run Sale are:

Lot 167: Lady of the Lords (Stronghold x Bindella) (F)

Lot 167: Lady of the Lords (Stronghold x Bindella)

She is a tall classy filly. She loves to work and stretches out well with a good action. Sired by Champion European Handicapper of 2008, Stronghold. Here dam is a sister to Free to Sing (5 wins including 4^th in the The Langerman G3). From the international family of Billie Osage (15 wins including the Memorial Day Handicap L), Sun Master (12 wins including the Boojum Handicap G3), Syncopate (16 wins including the True North Handicap G2), Attilals Storm (5 wins including the Toboggan Handicap G3), Sun Watcher (5 wins including 2^nd in the Heritage Stakes G2) and Wild Dancer (12 wins including 3^rd in the Pilgrim Stakes G3).

Lot 7: Plumtree (Kahal x Fragrant Forest) (C)

Lot 7: Plumtree (Kahal x Fragrant Forest)

A well balanced, eye catching individual. He has a long stride and the best attitude you’ll find in a colt. By the sire of Mannequin, Fisani, Vangelis and Tales of Bravery. From the family of Diorissimo (12 wins including the Garden Province Stakes G1), Scented Royal - ARCSA Champion 2-year-old filly (4 wins including the Ascot Fillies Nursery Stakes G3 and 2^nd in the South African Fillies Sprint G1), Texan Summer - Equus Champion 3-year-old Sprinter (7 wins including the Poinsettia Stakes G3) and Sweet Sanette (8 wins including the Sycamore Sprint G3).

The Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale
TBA Sales Complex, Gosforth Park
2nd and 4th November 2012

*Six cheque payment scheme for qualifying buyers.

Enquiries :
Tarryn Liebenberg +27 (0) 83 787 1982
or email tarryn@summerhill.co.za
www.summerhill.co.za

RICARDO CHRISTIAN'S READY TO RUN 2012 PICKS

Ricardo Christian
(Photo : Leigh Willson)

EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS
Summerhill Stud, Mooi River
Friday 19th October 2012

Ricardo has been working at Summerhill for the past 4 years and is an important member of our team. He loves following racing and keeping up with the horses that Summerhill has sold through the Ready to Run Sale. Ricardo has lots of passion for the game and is always bringing new ideas to the table. He is very excited with this year’s draft and can’t wait to show them off at the sale.

Here are Ricardo’s selections for top colt and top filly on this year’s Ready To Run sale:

Lot 62: Pej (Kahal x Miss Crystal) (F)

Lot 62: Pej (Kahal x Miss Crystal)

Pej is a tall leggy filly with a long stride and a good looking action. By the sire of Mannequin, Fisani, Vangelis and Tales of Bravery. From the family of National Bay - Equus Champion 3-year-old Female Sprinter in 2000 (5 wins including the Magnolia Handicap G3 and 2^nd in the SA Fillies Sprint G1), Cymbeline (6 wins including the Winter Oaks L), Colourful Misstress (3 wins including 3^rd in the W Store Oaks G3), Astral Athina (3 wins including 3^rd in the Jamaica Handicap L) and Crystal Dew (3 wins including 4^th in the South African Fillies Sprint G1).

Lot 156: The Squad (Admire Main x Amabokoboko) (C)

Lot 156: The Squad (Admire Main x Amabokoboko)

This mare hasn’t let us down yet! A scopey individual with a great mind and lovely action. He is by the joint highest rated 3-year-old of his generation and the only son of Sunday Silence standing in Africa, Admire Main. Brother to Bhekinkosi (10 wins including the Java Handicap L and 3^rd in the Jubilee Handicap G3). From the international family of Native Partner (11 wins including the Maskette Handicap G2), Ajdal (7 wins including the Sprint Championship G1) and Jim French (Santa Anita Derby G1 and 2^nd in the Belmont Stakes G1, Sire).

The Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale
TBA Sales Complex, Gosforth Park
2nd and 4th November 2012

*Six cheque payment scheme for qualifying buyers.

Enquiries :
Tarryn Liebenberg +27 (0) 83 787 1982
or email tarryn@summerhill.co.za
www.summerhill.co.za

NHLAKANIPHO MSIMANG'S READY TO RUN 2012 PICKS

Nhlakanipho Msimang
(Photo : Leigh Willson)

EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS
Summerhill Stud, Mooi River
Friday 19th October 2012

Nhlakanipho has the best character and is always singing and making people laugh. He is a good team player and loves riding the Ready to Run horses. He also takes a keen interest in physiotherapy and works with the Bemer blanket and Equissage machine. Nhlakanipho is an enthusiastic worker and shows lots of potential as a rider.

Nhlakanipho’s favourite colt and filly for this year’s Ready To Run sale is:

Lot 11: Go Chic (Kahal x Gentle Breeze) (F)

Lot 11: Go Chic (Kahal x Gentle Breeze)

This is a strongly made, good sized filly. She is an easy ride and is coming along the right way. She is by Group 1 producing sire, Kahal. From the international family of Zephyr (4 wins including 3^rd in the Perfume Stakes G2), Devil’s Bag Copy - Champion Imported 3-year-old colt in Puerto Rico (4 wins including the Eduardo Maldonado L), Rosie Dooley (4 wins including 3^rd in the Honey Bee Handicap G3), Vision in Gold (3 wins including the Santa Maria Stakes G2) and Corporation Vision (winner including 2^nd in the Sorority Stakes G3).

Lot 173: Gambol (Stronghold x Careless Mirth) (C)

Lot 173: Gambol (Stronghold x Careless Mirth)

A big well balanced colt. He has a long stride and covers ground in his work. Gambol has lots to come and has the right personality for any trainer. He is by champion European Handicapper of 2008, Stronghold. The dam is a sister to Smangaliso (4 wins including the Sycamore Sprint G3). From the international family of Miss Silca Key (2 wins including the Jersey Stakes G3), Fallow (3 wins including the July Stakes G3), Rochester (11 wins including the Kentucky Breeders Cup G3 twice), Road to Rock (6 wins including the George Main Stakes G1 and Queen Elizabeth Stakes G1) and Lucky Six (5 wins including the Chairmans Trophy L).

The Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale
TBA Sales Complex, Gosforth Park
2nd and 4th November 2012

*Six cheque payment scheme for qualifying buyers.

Enquiries :
Tarryn Liebenberg +27 (0) 83 787 1982
or email tarryn@summerhill.co.za
www.summerhill.co.za

PATRICK MOLEFE'S READY TO RUN 2012 PICKS

Patrick Molefe
(Photo : Leigh Willson)

EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS
Summerhill Stud, Mooi River
Friday 19th October 2012

Patrick comes from an old family that’s been working for Summerhill and Hartford House for many years. Horses are in his blood and he has a natural ability when it comes to working with them and even riding. Patrick started cleaning stables for us a few years ago and has grown through the ranks and now rides the strings every day and is showing talent.

Patrick’s top filly and top colt for this year’s Ready to Run Sale are:

Lot 180: Morethangreat (Kahal x Choice) (F)

Lot 180: Morethangreat (Kahal x Choice)

A racey athletic filly, she is a similar type, but taller than Mannequin. She strides out well and we are happy with her work. By the sire of Bold Ellinore, Fisani, Checcetti and Emperor Napoleon. The dam now has 7 winners from 7 runners, and is sister to Rusty Pelican (6 wins including the Premium Stakes G2, 2^nd in the Daily News 2000 G1 and 4^th in the J&B Met G1) and Princely Heir (8 wins including 2^nd in the Darley Arabian Handicap L). From the family of Royal Gitter (4 wins including the SA Nursery G1 and 4^th in the Allan Robertson Fillies Championship G1) and Outcome (10 wins including the Garden Province Stakes G1).

Lot 19: Pastiche (Kahal x Guest Gallery) (C)

Lot 19: Pastiche (Kahal x Guest Gallery)

A smart balanced colt. He has some style and is showing us speed. He has a quick action and skips over the ground. One to watch out for! By the sire of Mannequin, Fisani, Noble Heir and The Mouseketeer. The dam is sister to Ramblin Jac Eliot (5 wins including the Falcon Sprint L and 2^nd in the Lebelo Handicap G3) and Start Me Up (4 wins including the Syringa Handicap L and 3^rd in the Acacia Handicap G3). From the family of Spring Hare (5 wins including the Silver Slipper L), Springing Guest (4 wins including the Summer Flying Handicap L and 3^rd in the Nasil Starke Stakes G3) and Power Lord (3 wins including 3^rd in the East Cape Derby G3 and 3^rd in the Java Handicap L).

The Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale
TBA Sales Complex, Gosforth Park
2nd and 4th November 2012

*Six cheque payment scheme for qualifying buyers.

Enquiries :
Tarryn Liebenberg +27 (0) 83 787 1982
or email tarryn@summerhill.co.za
www.summerhill.co.za

JOHN MOTAUNG'S READY TO RUN 2012 PICKS

John Motaung
(Photo : Leigh Willson)

EMPERORS PALACE READY TO RUN GALLOPS
Summerhill Stud, Mooi River
Friday 19th October 2012

John is our most experienced and most talented rider. He loves working with the 2-year-olds; from the breaking in stage to when they finally go into training. It gives John great pleasure to see his babies excelling on tracks around South Africa and overseas. John piloted Igugu in the 2009 breeze-ups.

Below are John’s selections for top colt and top filly of this year’s sale:

Lot 199: Ikimasu (Admire Main x Espinado) (F)

Lot 199: Ikimasu (Admire Main x Espinado)

A racey filly that covers ground. She has a lovely soft mouth and is a dream to ride. She is by the joint highest rated 3-year-old of his generation and the only son of Sunday Silence standing in Africa, Admire Main. From the family of Eviva Espana (6 wins including the TBA Gosforth Park Fillies Stakes L and 3^rd in the Allan Robertson Fillies Futurity G1), San Carlos (15 wins including the Star Sprint G1 and Chairmans Stakes G2) and Gondolier - ARCSA Champion 3-year-old colt (8 wins including the SA Two Thousand G1, the Sigma Classic G1 and the Durban July G1).

Lot 72: Solar Star (Kahal x Nevada Sunrise) (C)

Lot 72: Solar Star (Kahal x Nevada Sunrise)

A strong balanced colt. He was born to run and has this natural ability you can’t teach a horse - one to keep an eye on. By the sire of Desert Links, Checcetti, Spring Clover and Spiced Gold. From the international family of Radiant Megan (7 wins including the Sabin Handicap G3), dual Champion Grass Mare of Canada - Inish Glora (9 wins including the Canadian Handicap G2 and Nassau Stakes G3), Five Tango Charlie (23 wins including 3^rd in the Iron Horse Stakes L) and Nacho Man (3 wins including the Australian Sires Produce Stakes G1).

The Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale
TBA Sales Complex, Gosforth Park
2nd and 4th November 2012

*Six cheque payment scheme for qualifying buyers.

Enquiries :
Tarryn Liebenberg +27 (0) 83 787 1982
or email tarryn@summerhill.co.za
www.summerhill.co.za