Lot 91: VOLOVOLO (by Fard (IRE) x Cornish Fair by Jungle Warrior) SOLD R100,000
Grey colt
Foaled 11/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice, sensible work, latish sort”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A strongly made, quick actioned horse, he reminds us of Fard’s outstanding first crop juveniles, The Gardfather, Silver Arrow, Red Carpet Style & Norenco all Graded Stakes winners. Don’t be surprised if this one lines up for the likely R500 000 prize on the first Saturday of November next year restricted to graduates of the Ready to Run sale. “
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a 4-time winner
- Family of graded stakes winners SEA BREAK, THE ADRIANSTAN, NORSE LAD, TURTLE ISLAND etc
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[ WITHDRAWN ] Lot 92: NTABANKULU (by Muhtafal (USA) x Cousin Linda by Badger Land (USA))
Chestnut colt
Foaled 08/10/2004
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Half brother to the 3yo sensation and Gr 2 winner REBEL KING
- Family of graded stakes winners LUCY’S LAD, COUSIN JOHN, ACACIA WOODLAND, LYRICAL LINDA, DUC DU ORLEANS, COUNT DU BARRY etc
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Lot 94: STARA MENNICA (by Kahal (GB) x Dagger’s Drawn by Brashee (GB)) SOLD R85,000
Bay filly
Foaled 29/10/2004
Comment following work on 22 September:
”Second canter after spell; worked well”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Late foal A strongly made, quality daughter of red-hot sire Kahal, from one of Summerhill’s most reliable families. She is just beginning to get it together, this filly, and in keeping with her family, she looks as if she might something decent come this time next year.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the “Sire of the moment”
- Dam of 1 foal - a winner
- 2nd dam the Listed winner BLUE YONDER
- Family of graded stakes performers GUN DRIFT, ARGYLE ARMS, NAAN KHATAAY, MARJOCA, HAITI, AEGEAN, SAMOTHRACE etc
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Lot 95: PRIZE FLOWER (by Muhtafal (USA) x Dahlia’s Guest by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R140,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 20/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Lovely low action, moves well”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Late foal. Half sister to highly regarded Best Evidence, a graduate of last year’s Ready to Run. Reminds us strongly of Tuscan Elegance, a six time Graded stakes winner from the first crop of her sire Muhtafal. Our team reckons she catches swallows. Another one for the Emperor’s Palace Sweepstakes.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Dam of one to the track - a winner
- Bred on same cross as last season’s Group 1 winner LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL; also SIDE BY SIDE, THE WALTZ, INFINITE SPIRIT, UZUMA etc
- Family of graded stakes winners DAHLIA’S LEGACY, ZEPHYR MAGIC, NEO STAR, BREEZY, CENTURY KID, HAPPY HEIRESS, HAPPY LAND, STARCRAFT, FORUM FLOOZIE etc
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Lot 98: UMAGEJAGEJA (by Deep Sleep x Dancing Firelight by Del Sarto (USA)) SOLD R70,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 19/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Very promising”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Half sister to the Grade One performing Ready to Run graduate Fork Lightening. She has a beautiful flowing action reminiscent of her sire Deep Sleep’s stock, and is extremely well thought of by our team. You can’t fail to be impressed by the way she moves. Are you listening Greg Blank?”
Pedigree highlights:
- We first spotted the KAHAL’s and ALBARAHIN’s in the Ready to Run preparations. This year’s revelation is DEEP SLEEP
- Half sister to Gr 1 placed FORK LIGHTENING (also a Ready to Run graduate)
- Family of graded stakes winners AUTUMNAL, ELI’S STAR, BRAZEN, PAGODA etc
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Lot 100: GALANT GAGNANT (by Kahal (GB) x Derniere Dance by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R280,000
Bay colt
Foaled 30/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Lovely big actioned horse, really nice”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October 2006:
“Physically one of the most imposing horses in the sale, he is another representing the celebrated cross of Kahal on Northern Guest mares. His grandmother ran Olympic Duel to a length in the Fillies Guineas, and was scratched from the Rothman’s July on account of a fractured pelvis. Very much in the mold of Majestic Sun, Kahal’s outstanding Graded stakes winner from his first crop. You’ll love this one.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the “sire of the moment” out of a Northern Guest mare; the same cross that produced BOLD ELLINORE, EMPEROR NAPOLEAN, EVENING ATTIRE, KAL-EL, LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE etc
- Dam has one to the track - a winner
- Family of graded stakes winners DANCER’S CHOICE, RHAPSODY’S FOOTSTEP, FLYING LUCY etc
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Lot 101: UYAGIYA (by Rambo Dancer (CAN) x Ditton Green by Sunny North (USA)) SOLD R100,000
Bay colt
Foaled 08/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Strong horse; green”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“There is no hotter family in the world right now than Sir Percy, Champion Two Year Old of England in 2005, and winner this year of the world’s most famous race, the Epsom Derby. Has the pedigree and the class to maintain the family’s rich traditions, and should not be left off any serious student’s list of potential candidates.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Progeny of the sire have earned in excess of R25m
- Dam a winner
- Family of graded stakes winners PERCY’S LASS, SIR PERCY, BRAISWICK, ICKLINGHAM, VIOLETTA, FAVOLETTA, FURIOSO etc
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[ WITHDRAWN] Lot 105: SIXTEENMENOFTAIN (by Parade Leader (USA) x Enchanted Rio by Enchantment (GB))
Bay colt
Foaled 18/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Good stride, lovely action”
Pedigree highlights:
- Dam a 3-time winner and Listed place getter
- Half brother to 2 winners including the 5-time winner Carnival Time
- 2nd dam - GAY RIO - a Listed winner and Gr 1 place getter and dam of the Gr 2 place getter GAY DEA
- Family of graded stakes winners EL GALLO, FASHION PAGE, POETIC, BEACON BEAUTY, MONTEREY STAR, IRISH LIMERICK, SUDDEN STORM PHANTOM SAGA etc
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Lot 106: NKOSINGIPHILE (by Muhtafal (USA) x Enroute to Heaven by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R150,000
Bay colt
Foaled 08/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Excellent work”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Brother Up In The Clouds was a winner of his last start this past weekend. Three parts brother to the filly we have been talking about so much at these gallops, Tuscan Elegance, who made us proud with her five-in-a-row victories as a Two and Three year old. She smashed the Kenilworth 1000 m record, and not even the likes of Nhlavini have been able to erase that record from the book. A typical Muhtafal sort, he has power and speed in abundance.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Half brother to 3 winners (from 3 to the track)
- Bred on same cross as last season’s Group 1 winner LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL; also SIDE BY SIDE, THE WALTZ, INFINITE SPIRIT, UZUMA etc
- Family of champion sire GOLDEN THATCH and champion older sprinter in England - THATCHING
- PEDIGREE UPDATE: 3yo own brother UP IN THE CLOUDS adds his second win to the tally when victorious in the St Dominic’s Priory Sch. Staff Novice Plate over 1000m at Arlington on 13 October 2006. Own brother - the 4-time winner MPUMALANGA - ran 3rd in the MR 78 Handicap over 1000m at Newmarket on October 24th.
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Lot 107: ELITE FORCE (by Slew the Red (USA) x Favoured Nation by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R80,000
Bay colt
Foaled 25/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Leggy, late maturing sort”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A scopey, classic looking individual, he carries the pedigree of a potential Derby winner. Slew The Red is the most outstanding racing son of Red Ransom in this country, and he is out of a daughter of the most celebrated broodmare sire in our history. A lovely fluent, actioned horse.”
Pedigree highlights:
- The best farms in the world are banking on Red Ransom and you could race the first Slew the Red 2YO !
- Half brother to 6 winners (from 6 to the track) including 10-time winner National Lore
- Out of a Northern Guest mare
- Family of graded stakes winners BARRYDOWN, ERIN’S WORD, LIZZY HARE, DEL MAR DANCER etc
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Lot 108: PSYCHO SAM (by Jallad (USA) x Feather Bed (IRE) by Fools Holme (USA)) SOLD R140,000
Bay colt
Foaled 28/09/2004
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“From the breeders of Victory Moon a really classy son of Champion Sire Jallad from an outstanding international family. He is a terrific mover, and will make someone a very happy owner. Ticks all the boxes.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of the winners of over R57m
- Half brother to the 4-time winner of R180,890 - Strait to Bed
- Family of graded stakes winners FRENCHPARK, PEARLY SHELLS, SNIPPETS, DRUMFIRE, HO CHOI, MOUNTAIN LODGE, COMPTON ACE, TURBINE BLADE etc
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Lot 109: HOLIMALI (by Albarahin (USA) x Fidelity Bond by All Fired Up (USA)) SOLD R110,000
Bay filly
Foaled 14/08/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”Nice work, lovely stride, impressive”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Sister to one of our strongest flag bearers right now, Fanyana. She is strongly remiscent of her brother in every way. You’d not want to leave out a talented sister to the horse that could turn out to be the Champion Sprinter this year. The capital growth is around the corner!”
Pedigree highlights:
- By runner-up champion first season sire 2005/6 ALBARAHIN
- Half sister to 3 winners (from 3 to the track) including the Gr 1 placegetter FANYANA (also a Ready to Run graduate)
- Family of graded stakes winners FIDELIS, SECRET RITES, PETROS, NOVENNA, KING SINGER, MONASTERY, AMAZING GRACE etc
- PEDIGREE UPDATE: After a 4th in The Emerald Cup on 25 September (won by Champion NATIONAL SPIRIT), FANYANA carried 60.5 kgs to victory in the MR 104 Handicap at Newmarket on 17 October, defeating 3 Gr 1 perfomers (and scoring his 9th victory) in the process.
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Lot 110: FINE RUSSIAN (by Russian Revival (USA) x Fine Wine by Dancing Champ (USA)) NOT SOLD
Chestnut colt
Foaled 29/11/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”Nice work, bit green still”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Late Foal. A decent walker, has an easy attitude, and has surprising speed for so late a foal.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half brother to 2 winners
- From family of graded stakes winners LEMON AND LIME, SODA FOUNTAIN etc
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Lot 111: LASTMANSTANDING (by Lavery (IRE) x Flagwaver by Hard Up (ARG)) SOLD R200,000
Bay colt
Foaled 15/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Big long striding colt; good”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE: Sister Raving Rambo was a winner again and has won two from just four starts. Good looking colt covers plenty of ground, and has a grand action. Steve Sturlese, Michael Miller, you have the sister.”
Pedigree highlights
- Half brother to 5 winners (from 5 runners) including the 4-time winners Oscillation and Up The Fard
- Family of graded stakes winners ISLAND CHIEF, MONTRACHET, YQUEM, SWEET SEDUCTION, HARD LINE, SICILY etc
- PEDIGREE UPDATE: Half sister RAVING RAMBO makes it 4 prize money cheques from 4 starts on 15 October 2006 when she wins her second race - the Curnow Garrun MR 82 Hcp by 1.25 lengths. Meanwhile TIMELESS DANCER, having won last year and then running 3rd to Fanyana earlier in the year, runs 2nd in a Graduation Plate at the Vaal on 19 October before running 4th just 9 days later.
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Lot 114: SPHEKEPHEKE (by Russian Revival (USA) x Flying Magic (USA) by Hansel (USA)) SOLD R100,000
Chestnut colt
Foaled 18/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Big stride, a lovely colt”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Late foal. Translated, his name means Disappearing Spirit, and that’s exactly what this fellow is. He’s a flying machine by any other name, and our staff hold him in high regard.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half brother to 5 winners from 5 runners including the Listed winner CAST A SPELL
- Family of graded stakes winners ROYAL ENTRANCE, DAVONA DALE, JUST A CAT, ALY’S ADITA, AGINCOURT, PALACE REVOLT, JAMELAO, TURNING NORTH, WEIGELIA etc
- PEDIGREE UPDATE: 3-time winner CAST A SPELL runs 3rd in the MR 86 Handicap at the Vaal on 26 October.
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Lot 115: LISA ANNE (by Rambo Dancer (CAN) x Forest Edge by Complete Warrior (USA)) SOLD R140,000
Bay filly
Foaled 07/08/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Typical Rambo. Working well”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“This is a lovely filly, with a deep good body on her, and she covers ground both at the standstill and on the track. She works extremely well, and will have plenty of admirers.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Progeny of the sire have earned in excess of R25m
- Dam a 4-time winner
- 15 winners under first 3 dams
- Family of graded stakes winners BEST DRESSED, WELL DRESSED, FASHION MAKER, PRINCE HENRI, HAMILDON HILL etc
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Lot 117: PHALEBAH (by Lavery (IRE) x Full of Life by Gay Fandango (USA)) SOLD R125,000
Bay colt
Foaled 10/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice, easy mover, long striding”
Comment pre-Gallops October 20:
“A big strong fellow, he works with great zest, and will represent excellent value to a lucky buyer. Won’t disappoint.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half brother to 4 winners including the 3-time winner of R113,500 - Holly Buddy
- 2nd dam the Gr 3 winner UNFULFILLED
- Family of the graded stakes winners FULFILLMENT, SYMBOLIZE, CILANEUM, MICHAELIS, OCEAN BLUE etc
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Lot 118: JACK’S CENTURY (by Deep Sleep (USA) x Full Stop by Northern Guest (USA)) SOLD R60,000
Bay filly
Foaled 20/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Good work, moves easily”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A neat racy sort, she gives everything she’s got, and shouldn’t be too long coming to hand. Don’t forget, her sire broke his maiden in a Stakes race, and went on to beat the best sprinters in Europe.”
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 Northern Guest mare
- Half sister to 2 winners (from 2 to the track)
- Family of graded stakes winners DINNER PARTNER, NATIVE PARTNER, FABULEUX JANE, FORMIDABLE, FLYING PARTNER, JOXEAUX DANCER, DOUBLES PARTNER, SPECTACULAR BEV, KEY DANCER, KEY FLYER, ARAZI, NOVERRE, HERO’S LOVE, STERLING POUND, JIM FRENCH, BILL BONRIGHT, TRIOMPHE, DON’T SULK, PROFESSIONAL GIRL, GRACIOSO etc
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Lot 119: IMBONGI (by Russian Revival (USA) x Garden Verse by Foveros (GB))
Chestnut colt
Foaled 26/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Pleasing work; uses himself well”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Latish foal. As handsome a horse as there is in the sale, he comes from one of the best families in the book. Already a brother of two Black Type performers, this chap has plenty of class.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half-brother to 5 winners (from 5 to the track) including the 3-time winner and multiple graded place getter FULL SPECTRUM (dam of Gr 1 placegetter ORACLE NEWS) and 5-time winner and multiple graded place getter PRIMA VERSA
- Family of graded stakes winners WILD HYACINTH, WILD COCKTAIL, FLAME, KELLY, VICTORY MOON etc
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Lot 120: SKY EMPEROR (by Muhtafal (USA) x Glide on By by Coastal (USA)) SOLD R140,000
Chestnut colt
Foaled 14/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice piece of fast work for this colt today. Nice stride, green”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Amazed us with his last work, and if he can repeat today, there we’ll know he’s half decent. Going the right way right now, and he’s by the right sire.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By sire of 2 Group 1’s and an Oaks winner last season
- Out of a Coastal mare
- Own brother to Silent Flight (winner at 2 from all his starts)
- Family of graded stakes performers Little Bit Saucy, Big Fighter, Swallow’s Son, Rorke’s Drift etc
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Lot 121: THE BIG ASK (by Lavery (IRE) x Goodbody by Brashee (GB) SOLD R130,000
Bay colt
Foaled 13/10/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”Bit green but showed enough”
Comment pre-Gallops October 20:
“A big appealing colt and just as big a walker, who reminds us a lot of his sister Mtunzini,at the same stage. She went on to win five including a feature event at the Vaal, so keep your eyes open for the gallop.”
Pedigree highlights
- Half brother to 3 winners including 5-time winner Mtunzini
- 2nd dam - DANCER’S CHOICE - a 4-time winner and Gr 1 place getter
- Family of the graded stakes winners RHAPSODY’S FOOTSTEP, FLYING LUCY etc.
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Lot 122: Kalamera (by Russian Revival (USA) x Greet the Greek (SNL) by Lichine (USA)) SOLD R60,000
Bay colt
Foaled 15/09/2004
Comment following fast work 22 September:
”Worked well”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Has all the speed in the world, and reminds us of his half brother, Odysseus, who was an impressive winner for Mike de Kock on his second start this past season. He has the pedigree to be a decent horse, and one of our staff think he is a very decent horse in the making.”
Pedigree highlights:
- Half brother to 5 winners including 4-time winner Foreign Dignitary and 3-time winner Greek Flag
- Family of the graded stakes winners ULTRAMA, GLAD RAGS II, MIRTHFUL FLIRT, WHAT’S DAT, STARK SOUTH, COLONIAL AFFAIR, BATTLE MOUNTAIN, TERPSICHORIST, MARRY ME DO, GORYTUS, LASTCOMER, DREAMFIELDS, MARBLE MAIDEN, DREAMS GALLORE, FATEFUL DREAM, ABSENT FRIEND etc
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Lot 123: MAZISI (by Albarahin (USA) x Guesstimate by Northern Guest (USA)) NOT SOLD
Chestnut filly
Foaled 19/09/2004
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A scopey attractive with a good action, she has the pedigree to be a decent filly, and should come into her own a bit of ground. That said, she shows us enough at this time to suggest she won’t be found wanting for toe either.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By runner-up champion first season sire 2005/6 ALBARAHIN
- Out of a Northern Guest mare
- Half sister to 6 winners including 6-time winner Bust
- Family of the graded stakes winners BOLD EXPERIENCE, MR ROSS, MAKE THE MAGIC, UPPER CASE, HAMLET, ANOTHER FELIX, NATIVE BRASS, PETITE ILE etc
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Lot 124: KUZEKUSE (by Deep Sleep (USA) x Gypsey Spirit by Coastal (USA)) SOLD R180,000
Bay colt
Foaled 31/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Lovely horse, big stride, latish sort”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“Late foal. A lovely horse, whose half brother, Catmandu, ran Charles Laird’s Danehill Dancer colt very close in Johannesburg the other day. We like him more than Catmandu at this stage, and he 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 winning Coastal mare
- Half brother to 3 winners
- Family of the graded stakes winners PERCY’S LASS, SIR PERCY, BRAISWICK, ICKLINGHAM etc
- PEDIGREE UPDATE: Half brother INVINCIBLE SPIRIT runs 3rd in the MR 84 Handicap at the Vaal on 28 September.
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Lot 125: NKOSAZANE (by Kahal (GB) x Hardened Sands by Coastal (USA)) SOLD R90,000
Bay filly
Foaled 05/11/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Snappy, big actioned filly”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A smart, solidly made filly, you would expect, with her dam having won up to a mile and a half and being by Coastal, she might be slow to hand. However, she shows us good speed and plenty of class, and being a late foal again, this could be a special buy. Don’t forget she is closely related to a recent Group One winner, and she is by one of the hottest young sires around.”
Pedigree highlights
- By the “sire of the moment” out of a winning Coastal mare
- Family of graded stakes winners DANCING ALLIANCE, the Gr 1 winner (and Ready to Race graduate) DISAPPEAR, SHAUGHNESSY ROAD, CALINE, LA MIMOSA, ALL CHATTER, RAPHANE etc
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Lot 126: PELE PELE (by Muhtafal (USA) x Heat Machine by Volcanic (IRE) SOLD R140,000
Chestnut colt
Foaled 10/09/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Nice work, bit to go”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“This guy is just like his own brother, Uzuma, and our riders are extremely high on him. With Muhtafal matching strides every year with the likes of Fort Wood and Western Winter in the percentage winners to runners department, and with such an excellent Feature race index, if you have got the brass, don’t leave this fellow off your shopping list.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of 2 Gr 1 winners and an Oaks winner last season
- Dam a 5-time winner including the Breeders Challenge Stakes Gr 3
- Own brother to Gr 3 place getter UZUMA
- Family of the graded stakes winners SMART MONEY, THALES, NEW NOBILITY, LONDON TIMES etc
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Lot 127: NTABAZIKUDE (by London News x Hill of Plenty by National Assembly (CAN)) SOLD R180,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 31/08/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Moves very easily”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A big scopey filly with plenty of strength, she’s on all on riders schedule as one of the picks of the fillies. Being by London News, she represents sound value, and after his outstanding 2006 season with his Two Year olds, you would be wanting to bet on his rich vein of form.”
Pedigree highlights:
- By the sire of the winners of more than 125 races in SA including the Summerhill Ready to Race stakes winning graduate COASTAL NEWS
- Half sister to a winner (at only her second start - and by 3.5 lengths - ISANDLWANA)
- 2nd dam - MILL HILL - a Gr 1 winner
- Family of the graded stakes winners BUSHRA, MODERN BEAT, SMART AS PAINT, SAND, MIGHTY DOLL, SWEET VIRGINIA, WAR LORD etc
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Lot 129: NAMANJE (by Deep Sleep (USA) x How About Now by Red Ryder (USA)) SOLD R80,000
Chestnut filly
Foaled 12/10/2004
Comment following fast work on 22 September:
”Surprising for a late type. Good action”
Comment pre-Gallops 20 October:
“A racy attractive filly from what is generally a late maturing family, she is a half sister to two good horses, and shows surprising speed. We suggest you keep your eyes on this gallop, as this could be for the notebooks.”
Pedigree highlights:
- We first spotted the KAHAL’s and ALBARAHIN’s in the Ready to Run preparations … this year’s revelation is DEEP SLEEP
- Half sister to 3 winners
- Family of the graded stakes winners GUN DRIFT, ARGYLE ARMS, BLUE YONDER, NAAN KHATAAY, MARJOCA, HAITI, AEGEAN, SAMOTHRACE etc
