BORN TO RUN READY TO RACE
“A different ride altogether …”
No fewer than five Group One winners, nine individual national or regional Champions and all number of Stakes winners have graduated from the Summerhill Ready to Race programme.
The 2006 Summerhill Draft is showcased below. You will find tabulated pedigrees, pedigree highlights (plus the ever important updates), photos, breeze-up video, comments from Mick Goss and links to relevant stallion pages.
We’ve also included the following additional resources:
- Follow the 2006 team via the all new READY TO RUN DIARY.
- *NEW* KAHAL spotlight
- *NEW* SLEW THE RED spotlight
- *NEW* DEEP SLEEP spotlight
- *NEW* MUHTAFAL spotlight
Remember - all sales graduates are eligible for the inaugural 2007 R400k Emperor’s Palace Sweepstakes.
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Lot 1: NOMAFASHINI (by Fard (IRE) x In Style by Model Man) SOLD R60,000
Grey colt
Foaled 27/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Lovely low action, big stride”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Scopey. Long striding colt. Has a lovely big action”.
Pedigree highlights:
* By champion freshman sire and Stallion of the Year Finalist 2001
* 2nd dam - AEGEAN GEM - an 8-time winner including the Gr 3 Henry Eatwell Memorial Handicap
* Family of the graded stakes winners STAR SAPPHIRE, SUB DEB, JAMAICAN CHIEF etc
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Lot 2: SPRINGBOK SUMMER (by National Emblem x Jamaican Summer by Harry Hotspur) SOLD R100,000
Brown colt
Foaled 16/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice, progressing quickly”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Neat, athletic colt. Brother Shining City has been a stalwart for Basil Marcus, and sister Summer Prospect won first up. A smart, quick mover.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By ARCSA Champion Sire in SA
- Half brother to 2 winners
- Family of the graded stakes winners GLAD SINGER, INDIAN SPICE, BREYANI, DE KOONIG, WINNETKA, TABASCO, GALINGALE, KAVA
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Lot 3: PUSH THE BUTTON (by Deep Sleep (USA) x Jibe by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R140,000
Bay colt
Foaled 18/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Extremely quick!”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A little machine who reminds us of Champion East Cape Three Year Old of 2006, Hear The Drums. Remember he’s out of a Northern Guest mare, so could be anything!”
Pedigree highlights:
- We first spotted the KAHAL’s and ALBARAHIN’s in the Ready to Run preparations … this year’s revelation is DEEP SLEEP
- Out of a wining Northern Guest mare
- Family of the graded stakes winners MISS SILCA KEY, CENTRAL CITY, ROCHESTER, FALLOW, LUCKY SIX etc
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Lot 5: MOSCOW CIRCUS (by Russian Revival (USA) x Julia’s Choice by Jallad (USA) SOLD R70,000
Bay colt
Foaled 24/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
“Big stride, nice. Bit immature still, potential to be fast”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“From a top family, brother to promising Beyond Reproach. Scopey sort. Has talent.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a 3-time winner and multiple Gr 3 placegetter
- Family of graded stakes winners CAPE HUNT, PASCHAL, DESERT SALUTE, MUSTIQUE, GLENCONNER, NORDICUS, SHARP LEDGE, NEXT EDITION etc
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Lot 6: BABUSHKA (by Lavery (IRE) x Kaminsky by Harry Hotspur) SOLD R65,000
Bay filly
Foaled 18/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Good striding, well balanced filly”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
”Quick, lovely actioned. One for the early Nurseries. Could line up for the 2007 Emperor’s Palace Sweeptakes.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Out of the Listed place getter KAMINSKY
- Half sister to winning Ready to Run graduate Dry Martini
- Family of graded stakes winners TEXAN SUMMER, ROSIES SEVILLE, DIORISSIMO, SCENTED ROYAL, PHILIPPA JOHNSON, FRAGRANT LADY, SET TO MUSIC, GRACE AVE, MR BRILLIANT, NO COMPETITION etc
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Lot 7: ONE WAY (by Lavery (IRE) x Killaney Road by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R125,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 02/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Beautiful long striding filly”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE. Brother Martini Way has won both his starts to date. She is quicker than her brother at the same stage. Reminds our team of 8 x Stakes winner, Fine Farthing (another Ready to Run graduate).”
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a 2-time winning Northern Guest mare
- PEDIGREE UPDATE - Half sister to a winner - Martini’s Way - who won her first start on Aug 18, 2006
- Family of graded stakes winners TRAVEL NORTH, RHAPSODY IN RED, SINGASWEFLY, JAZZED UP, JAZZARAZZ, ALMAH, ZAMBONA etc
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[ WITHDRAWN ] Lot 9: SIMPLY RED (by Russian Revival (USA) x Kiss Me Once by Harry Hotspur)
Chestnut filly
Foaled 12/08/2004
Comment following fast work on 2 September:
”Nice work, lovely stride”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half sister to 3 winners including 3-time winner and Listed placegetter MERCURY RISING
- Family of graded stakes winners SBARLUSC, EMBODY, ETROUBLES, KHAIRUNISSA, ASLAM, KARAYAR, KALAMOUN, KHAIRPOUR etc
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Lot 15: LUNGISA (by Muhtafal (USA) x Lotti by National Emblem) SOLD R70,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 15/11/2004
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Own sister to good performer Hlabelela, recent back-to-back winner of three. Very reminiscent of her sister. And Muhtafal’s in the league of Fort Wood and Western Winter by % winners to runners. Every year.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Dam a Listed winner and Gr 2 place getter
- Family of graded stakes performers District Attorney, Savoy, Veldt Flambee, Black Flame, Flamboyant Charlie, Annapolis, Red Light Ruby and the Listed winner KAMMA WAGGA.
- Pedigree update: Lungisa’s 4yo own sister HLABELELA runs 3rd in the Maersk Line MR 80 Handicap at Arlington on 13 October 2006. HLABELELA has now recorded 3 wins, a 2nd, 3rd and 4th from her last 5 starts (since 21 July 2006).
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Lot 17: MAT GOLD (by Goldkeeper (USA) x Megeve by Northfields (USA)) SOLD R60,000
Bay filly
Foaled 18 October 2004
Comments following fast work on 22 September:
”Satisfactory debut”
Comments following pre-Gallops 20 October:
”Sister 5 x’s time winner by top sire Goldkeeper. Her looks are a tribute to her excellent sire.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By a sire who has produced the winners of more than 350 races
- Half sister to 7 winners including the 8-time winner Megosy and 5-time winner First Circle
- 2nd dam a Gr 1 winner, 3rd dam a Gr 3 winner and 4th dam a Listed winner
- Family of graded stakes winners WITH PLEASURE, CARLSBAD, VICTORIA BAY, VIKING CALL, WILLINGLY, FREE WILL, TORPEDO BOAT, NYALA, WLL TO WIN, WILDFIRE, TSESSEBE, PALAWAN etc
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Lot 18: MUTADARREG (by Kahal(GB) x Mentalite (IRE) by Alhaarth (IRE) SOLD R100,000
Bay colt
Foaled 09/08/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Big striding colt who hasn’t woken up yet; could be anything”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Strong scopey colt from a top international family, bred by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The buyer of this colt might earn a citation in Debretts, the book that salutes royalty around the world. He is a powerful, big walker, and he will give you a decent workout.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the “sire of the moment”
- Dam a winner in France
- Family of graded stakes winners MISS SATIN, MISS SATAMIXA, MISS D’OUILLY, MISS CAERLEONA, MISTER RIV, MANNINAMIX, MRS ARKADA, MASSALANI, MISS CORONADO, MARQUEE ROYALE, MISS SKYSCRAER, MISS SATIN, MISTER SKI, MISS LORLILAW etc
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Lot 19: MIDNIGHT BET (by Kahal (GB) x Mininski (SNL) by Ahonoora (GB)) SOLD R160,000
Bay colt
Foaled 08/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Big moving, nice sharp horse”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Brother Mhlekazi is now a five time winner, having won his last start. And his sister Judging Amy is also a winner. This means the dam has a 100% winners to foals record. Smart, neat sort with terrific speed, reminds us of Brigadier Parker at the same stage, so this one is for Peter Fabricius!”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the “sire of the moment” out of a 5-time winning mare
- Half brother to 6 winners of 20 races
- Family of the multiple Gr 1 winners NINISKI and GRAND VITESSE
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Lot 21: ST VERDE (by Badger’s Drift ex National Gem x National Assembly (CAN)) NOT SOLD
Bay filly
Foaled 08/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Working nicely”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
” Scopey, big striding sort from one of South Africa’s leading nurseries, Cheveley Stud. Great walker, and has the look of Icy Air at the same stage.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By 3-time Gr 1 winner and first season sire Badger’s Drift
- Dam a winner
- Half sister to 3 winners (from 3 runners)
- Family of graded stakes winners DIAMOND HEAD, PERLE D’OR, PORT O PRINCE, HINDU PEARL, BLUE TAVANIER, TRES HAUT, MIDA’S MAGIC, VILLAGE DEEP, YARDMASTER, RED COCKADE, VESTA, ROMAN FANTASY, ROMAN CHARGER etc
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Lot 22: FOLLY’S RANSOM (by Slew the Red (USA) x New York Folly by National Assembly (CAN)) SOLD R60,000
Bay filly
Foaled 10/10/2004
Comment following work on 22 September:
”First canter in a month; went very sensibly”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Neat, excellent temperament, first foal of a very well related National Assembly mare. Could be anything. “
Pedigree highlights:
- The best farms in the world are banking on Red Ransom and you could race the first Slew the Red 2YO !
- Out of a winning National Assembly mare
- Family of graded stakes winners PRINTEMP, PIER SEVENTEEN, POUVOIR, PREMIER ROLE etc
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Lot 26: CATHAY PRINCE (by Rambo Dancer (CAN) x Oriental Queen (NZ) by Volksraad (GB)) SOLD R100,000
Bay colt
Foaled 24/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Lovely easy mover, not big but covers a lot of ground”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Sister Oriental Dancer was a winner of her first start. Typical Rambo sort with a bit more substance; we all know we can rely on the Rambo’s to deliver the goods. He is no exception.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Progeny of the sire have earned in excess of R25m
- Half brother to 2 winners (from 2 runners)
- 18 winners under the first 3 dams
- Family of graded stakes winners INJUSTICE, VOLCANIC, LAHAR etc
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Lot 28: PARISIENNE ROUGE (by Slew the Red x Paris to Dakar by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R85,000
Bay colt
Foaled 23/09/2004 (USA)
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice work; big striding horse not unlike his brother”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Brother Paris To Peking frightened the bookmakers when he very nearly marched off with the laurels in the SA Derby Gr.1, going down just two lengths in the closing strides. In type, he reminds us of Amphitheatre, a Ready to Run Graduate who took home R1.4 million with 31 cheques from 33 starts, yet he has the speed of Hear The Drums at the same stage. For his breeding, he is extremely quick.”
Pedigree highlights:
- The best farms in the world are banking on Red Ransom and you could race the first Slew the Red 2YO !
- Out of a winning Northern Guest mare
- Half brother to 4 winners including the 9-time winner Voyage en France
- Family of the graded stakes winners L’EPHEMERE, NICOLETTE, FAVOLETTA, CIRCLE OF GOLD, RULE OF LAW, FURIOSA, TEENSO, TOP GUEST, MOST WELCOME, BOURBON TOPSY, GIVE THANKS, HARAYIR etc
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Lot 29: FROMRUSSIAWITHLOVE (by Fard (IRE) x Passionate Love (NZ) by College Chapel (GB)) SOLD R45,000
Bay filly
Foaled 16/09/2004
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Classy, attractive sort whose speed belies her age. Good value for a discerning customer.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Family of graded stakes winners GALLANT PEARL, SNOW PEARL, TURBO DRIVE, ALWAYS VALIANT, FLORIDA MOSS, HOPEFUL VENTURE etc
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Lot 30: NOMANDLA (by Albarahin (USA) x Perennial Power (AUS) by Snippets (AUS)) SOLD R60,000
Bay colt
Foaled 24/09/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”Snappy, sharp early 2yo”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Precocious-looking sort from a Group One performing mare, she in turn a ¾ sister to the dam of last seasons outstanding Australian Group One winner, Snitzel.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By runner-up champion first season sire 2005/6 ALBARAHIN
- 2-time winning dam (4th Allan Roberston Fillies Championship Gr 1)
- Family of the graded stakes winners SNOW FINCH, SNIPPET’S LASS, SNITZEL, A REAL GIRL, SICUTERA etc
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Lot 34: WANTS AND NEEDS (by Russian Revival (USA) x Proud and True by National Assembly (CAN)) SOLD R105,000
Bay colt
Foaled 15/08/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Working nicely”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Powerfully built colt, a big walker with a great action. Our staff are high on this one. Reminds them of Fanyana at the same stage.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a winning National Assembly mare and half sister to the Gr 1 winner PROUD PILGRIM and Gr 3 place getter WESTERN PRIDE
- 2nd dam a 6-time winner and Listed place getter
- Family of graded stakes winners COUNTRY GLORY, THE EDEN PROJECT, BOLAND PRIDE etc
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Lot 36: CORNISH TOWN (by Lavery (IRE) x Redruth by Coastal (USA)) SOLD R35,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 06/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Quick actioned; pleasing”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Strongly made half-sister to well regarded Hell’s Fury. This filly can shift; perhaps the T.R Lewis or the Queen’s Nursery?”
Pedigree highlights:
- Out of a 2-time winning Coastal mare
- 2nd dam - Gazelda - winner of 4 races; 3rd Flamboyant Stakes [Listed]
- Family of the graded stakes winners GOLDEN CLOUD, ASTER, FLOWER POWER, AMORELLA, VELOZIA, FINE FEATHER, HISTORIC LADY, BADGE OF HONOUR etc
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Lot 37: RIDGE FURLONG (by Lecture (USA) x Ridge ‘n Furrow by Badger Land (USA)) SOLD R240,000
Bay colt
Foaled 13/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”An astonishing piece of first work for this colt. Very impressive”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Product of the famous Ascot Stud, this colt is held in the highest regard by our riding team. They reckon he is a Bianconi in the making, yet another outstanding graduate of the Summerhill Ready to Run draft and the first horse to beat Dynasty.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a half sister to the Gr 2 winner BRIDAL PATHS
- Family of graded stakes winners PHEON ROYAL, SCOTTISH ARCHER, ROLAND’S SWORD etc
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Lot 38: REGAL RUNNER (by Muhtafal (USA) x Ring the Changes by Tete-a-Tete (USA)) SOLD R100,000
Chestnut colt
Foaled 19/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Big striding colt; late foal”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Brother River Plate was the winner of the Michealmas Handicap at his last start, and is now the winner of eight races and well over R500 000. The other brother Rare Opportunity was a winner of his last start, and this gives the mare a 100% winners to runners. An extremely smart colt (born 19th November) and he reminds us of Disappear, (Gr 1) hero Mercury Sprint”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Dam a 5-time winner including the Gr 3 Strelitzia Stakes
- Half brother to 8 winners including the 7-time winner and Gr 2 placegetter RIVER PLATE
- 16 winners under the first 3 dams
- Family of 13-time winner incl the Gr 1 Hawaii Stakes RULE BY THE SWORD
- STOP PRESS: RARE OPPORTUNITY wins maiden by 2 lengths on 29 September; just one day later RIVER PLATE adds win number 8 to his tally in the MICHAELMAS HANDICAP (Listed) [following his 4th in the Gr 1 Champions Cup in July].
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Lot 39: ILLUSIONIST (by National Emblem x Rose North by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R185,000
Bay colt
Foaled 25/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Has developed into a nice strong horse. Moves well, getting into his work now”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Brother Rose Window is a back-to-back winner of his last two starts, and looks set for the big time. This is an very attractive, typical son of the country’s current leading sire, National Emblem. The Big Easy!”
Pedigree highlights:
- By an ARCSA Champion and sire of the winners of more than R24m
- Out of a Northern Guest mare
- Half brother to 3 winners (from 3 runners)
- 12 winners under first 3 dams
- Family of Group 1 winners - and sires - ARCHWAY, DR DEVIOUS, SHINKO KING, ROYAL COURT. This is also the family of ZIND, CRITIQUE, PLURALISME, ONLY, SINGLETTA, CLASSIC TALE, MARKOFDISTINCTION etc
- STOP PRESS: 1/10/06 - ROSE WINDOW wins 2-in-a-row for Dylan Cunha
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Lot 40: HAIZI (by Kahal (GB) x Royal Princess by Royal Chalice) SOLD R70,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 29/10/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”First fast work today for Haizi. Went very well.”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Athletic, neat sort with a remarkably big stride for her size. She is by the sire-of-the- moment, Kahal, from an exceptional Koster family. Gets along a bit.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the “sire of the moment”
- Family of graded stakes winners AMERICAN BADGER, SOHO SECRET, LONDON NEWS, BLUE SHADE, DANCING BLUES, SECRET PACT, SECRET HEART, PROMISEFROMMYHEART, UNDERGROUND LADY, LADY BROMPTON, SUPERWOOD et
