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 2007 Summerhill Draft is showcased below. You will find tabulated pedigrees, pedigree highlights (plus the ever important updates), photos, comments from our team and links to relevant stallion pages.
We’ve also included the following additional resources :
- Follow the 2007 team via the Ready To Race Diary
Remember : All sale’s graduates from last year’s sale are eligible for the inaugural 2007 R500K Emperors Palace Sweepstake which takes place on 22 October 2007. All sale’s graduates from this year’s sale are eligible for the 2008 R 1 million Emperors Palace Sweepstake.
(This is subject to all sale’s races by-ins.)______________________________________________________________________
Lot 122
MAHHALA
FILLY
RUSSIAN REVIVAL/FREE TRADE
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF NATIVE FABLE (3 WINS INC POLITELY S L), ANCIENT FABLES (6 WINS INC 3RD MOTHER GOOSE S G1 & 3RD GAZELLE HCP G2), BE EXCLUSIVE (2 WINS INC PR CHLOE G3), LEXICON (11 WINS INC A T BREEDERS CUP G2)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a solid, well balanced filly. She is working well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Great flowing action, with plenty of toe.”
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Lot 123
WIES JY
COLT
SLEW THE RED/GAMALAKHE
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. DAM SISTER TO MERCURY RISING (3 WINS INC 3RD EP CHAMPION JUV CUP L). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF SBARLUSC (4 WINS INC PR EMANUELE FILLIBERTO G3), KALAMOUN (3 WINS INC PR LUPIN G1 & JACQUES LE MARIOS G1), KHAIRPOUR (9 WINS INC 2ND ASCOT GOLD CUP G1 & YORKSHIRE CUP G2).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This is an attractive, well made colt. He strides out well and we are happy with his progress.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Another from Royal descent, his grandmother came out of the Aga Khan’s stud, and this fellow was bred on the celebrated cross of Roberto with Northen Dancer. He’s a progressive good looking individual with plenty of body mass, and we’d be surprised if the Eastern Cape’s leading owner of the past several season, Peter Fabricious doesn’t have his eyes on him.”
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Lot 124
SBANI
COLT
NATIONAL EMBLEM/GLITZ
BY ARCSA CHAMPION, NATIONAL EMBLEM. DAM NOW 2 WINNERS FROM 2 RUNNERS. BROTHER TO NONDWENI (3 WINS INC EP NURSERY L & 2ND KENILWORTH FILLIES NURSERY G3). FROM THE FAMILY OF IMPERIAL DESPATCH (6 WINS INC ADMIN CHAMPION FUTURITY G1, DAILY NEWS 2000 G1 & 3RD J&B MET G1), SPORTS SPECIAL (2 WINS INC 2ND CLAIRWOOD JUV S G2 & JG HOLLIS P G3).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a well muscled, athletic colt. He has a long stride and covers ground.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“National Emblem has been a mainstay of Summerhill’s three Breeder’s Championships, and this chap comes from a family that originated from the Queen’s Royal stud, Sandringham. While his mother is already a dam of a Stakes winner, there is no doubt in the minds that work here, that he is the best so far, and he galloped like he meant it.”
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Lot 125
MSUBATHI
COLT
DUBAI DESTINATION/GLORY DAYS
FIRST CROP OF MULTIPLE GROUP 1 WINNER AND CONQUEROR OF ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, DUBAI DESTINATION. HIS DAM IS A SISTER TO MULTIPLE G1 WINNER AGNES WORLD (8 WINS) & HISHI AKEBONO, CHAMPION SPRINTER AND MILER. BROTHER TO COCKADE (9 WINS INC WEST END DRAFT GUINEAS G3). INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF PURPOSE (8 WINS INC SILVER SHADOW S G3), LADY PURPOSE (2 WINS INC 2ND VRC MARIBYRN0NG P G2) & HEMISPHERE (6 WINS).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“An athletic, leggy colt. He carries himself well and has a big stride.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Msubathi celebrated his father’s emergence as one of the leading young sires in Europe this week with a grand performance on Friday. In the ten days leading to the gallops, Dubai Destination saw two of his first crop European runners post Graded Stakes wins, while yet another was second in a Group 3 in France. This one’s half brother to an Australian Graded Stakes winner and his credentials demand the attention he deserves.”
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Lot 126
JUST A SPARK
FILLY
MUHTAFAL/GLOWING HONOUR
BY THE SIRE OF VEILED ESSENCE, DISAPPEAR, THE WALTZ AND LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL. SISTER TO HIGHLY-REGARDED SHATTER (3 WINS). FROM THE FAMILY OF BRIGADIER PARKER (15 WINS INC RACING ASS S L & EAST CAPE GUINEAS L), LADY PEREZ (2 WINS INC GOLDFIELDS SPRINT L & 2ND MAGNOLIA HCP G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a neat, strong filly. She has a quick action and uses herself well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“There was not a Muhtafal at the Gallops that let us down, and that’s hardly surprising, sitting where he is these days on the general sir’s log. this filly is typical and did everything you’d expect of a good looking daughter of one of the country’s best stallions.”
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Lot 128
BAKLAVA
COLT
MALHUB/GREET THE GREEK
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF ULTRAMATE (7 WINS INC TERRAPIN HCP L), MIRTHFUL FLIRT (5 WINS INC GOLDEN ROD S G3), COLONIAL AFFAIR (7 WINS INC WHITNEY HCP G1), DREAMS GALLORE (5 WINS INC 2ND KENTUCKY OAKS G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a strong, correct colt. He is working extremely well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“This is a smart horse, and he galloped that way. His sire made his personal acquaintance of Her Majesty The Queen when he lowered the colours of World Champion Johannesburg in a Group One at Ascot, and has left the responsibility of continuing the story to the likes of Baklava.”
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Lot 131
THE DUNES
COLT
MALHUB/HARDENED SANDS
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM THE FAMILY OF DANCING ALLIANCE (7 WINS INC NIJINSKY S L & 3RD EAST CAPE DERBY G3), DISAPPEAR (9 WINS INC MERCURY SPRINT G1 & POST MERCHANTS G2), CALINE (6 WINS INC SANTA SUSANA G1 & 2ND OAK LEAF S G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This is a smart, balanced colt. He works well and has a quick action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“As a late foal (born in November) you might not’ve expected this horse to be ready for Friday’s gallops, and while that might’ve been partially true, he has plenty of class and has been one of our big improvers in the last couple of weeks. There’s always value for those who can see the potential.”
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Lot 132
FOR YOUR EYES
FILLY
MALHUB/HAUNTING BEAUTY
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM THE FAMILY OF THRILLING (10 WINS INC 2ND STUTTAFORDS CUP G1 & 4TH ALLAN ROBERTSON FILLIES CH’SHIP G1), FLYING PROMISE (6 WINS INC ALLEN SNIJMAN G2, 2ND CHAMPION S G1 & 3RD J&B MET G1), VOODOO CHARM (9 WINS INC GAME GOLD CUP G1, 2ND JORDACHE DERBY G1 & 2ND SA 2000 G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“A well made, attractive filly. She has a lovely action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“She has more scope than her three time winning sister, Mistress Morn, and covered the ground like she knew it to be the case. Great old Hartford family underlining this filly, and besides the prospect of a decent racing career, she must have residual paddock value.”
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Lot 133
ABSOLUTE PRUFE
COLT
ALBARAHIN/HELLO GORGEOUS
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF NATIONAL LORE (17 WINS), BARRYDOWN (10 WINS INC 3RD ARCADIA HCP G3), ERIN’S WORD (4 WINS INC 2ND AMERICAN OAKS G1), MULA GULA (3 WINS INC 3RD ARLINGTON MILLION S G1), LIZZY HARE (3 WINS INC DEL MAR OAKS G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a tall, athletic colt. He is long striding and has a lovely big action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“This guy put up a helluva show on Friday, and as a first foal, he did Philip Diedericks proud. He will be great for someone with an eye for potential.”
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Lot 134
FAST SET
COLT
LONDON NEWS/HIGH ON LIFE
BY WORLD CHAMPION RACEHORSE, LONDON NEWS. FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF MARCH HARE (7 WINS INC CHAMPAGNE S G1, GEORGE MAIN S G1 & GEORGE RYDER S G1), WAHID ( TOP 3YO COLT IN NZ 2005/6, 9 WINS INC NZ DERBY G1), IMPOSERA (7 WINS INC CAULFEILD CUP G1 & AUSTRALASIAN OAKS G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He has scope and is a racy colt. He is progressing quickly.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Those that remember London news will remember the fluency of his action, and this fellow is a chip off the old block. Well worth another look.”
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Lot 135
OPEN SEASON
FILLY
LABEEB/HILL OF PLENTY
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF MILL HILL (8 WINS INC LANCOME FILLIES HCP G1, GERMISTON NOV HCP G1 & GOLDEN SLIPPER G2), BUSHRA (7 WINS INC PREMIER’S HCP G3 & YELLOWWOOD HCP G3), SAND (6 WINS INC CLAIRWOOD GOLD VASE G2).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This is a substantial, correct filly. She is a smart, quick mover.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Another of the Labeebs to catch the eye, she is one of the choices of both Graeme Hawkins and Michael Roberts. Collectively, they’ve been in the game close to 70 years, so it would be a fool who would choose to argue!
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Lot 137
UBIZO
COLT
SLEW THE RED/HOW ABOUT NOW
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF BLUE YONDER (5 WINS INC LADIES MILE L), GUN DRIFT (8 WINS INC COMPUTAFORM DERBY G3 & 3RD SA DERBY FUTURITY G2), ARGYLE ARMS (4 WINS INC OK SILVER BOWL L), MAJORCA (7 WINS INC CAPE PADDOCK S G1, 2ND CAPE DERBY G1 & 3RD QUEENS PLATE G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“A solid, balanced colt who has a quick action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“This was by no means an obvious horse, as he has a slightly “off-beat” pedigree, yet this family has produced one decent horse after another, at Summerhill. It took a horseman with dung on his feet to recognise his potential, and no less a man than Irish Thoroughbred Marketing’s eamonn Cullen had him at the top of his comments list. We bought this man a long way to serve on this panel, and we’d be disappointed if a couple of people didn’t follow his advice.”
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Lot 138
SULTAN OF SONG
COLT
LABEEB/IDLE SONG
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. FROM THE FAMILY OF THRILLING (10 WINS INC 2ND STUTTAFORDS CUP G1 & 4TH ALLAN ROBERTSON FILLIES CH’SHIP G1), FLYING PROMISE (6 WINS INC ALLEN SNIJMAN G2, 2ND CHAMPION S G1 & 3RD J&B MET G1), VOODOO CHARM (9 WINS INC GAME GOLD CUP G1, 2ND JORDACHE DERBY G1 & 2ND SA 2000 G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a big, well muscled colt. He is an impressive mover and has a big stride.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Champion breeders can all reflect on the families that gave them their glory, and Sultan of Song comes from the most celebrated of Hartford’s lines. None of us would be surprised, following Friday’s gallops, if this guy doesn’t uphold the history that come through the likes of Cosmonaut, Magic Mirror, Flying Promise and Amaze.”
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Lot 139
HLOBO
FILLY
MUHTAFAL/JAMAICAN SUMMER
BY THE SIRE OF VEILED ESSENCE, DISAPPEAR, THE WALTZ AND LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL. SISTER TO MULTIPLE WINNING SHINING CITY. GRANDAM OWN SISTER TO BREYANI (ARCSA CHAMPION 2 & 3YO FILLY, 10 WINS INC SIGMA CLASSIC G1, TRUWORTHS FILLIES GNS G1 & STUTTAFORDS CUP G1), FAMILY OF GLAD SINGER (5 WINS INC TR LEWIS S L), INDIAN SPICE (7 WINS INC SARIE MARAIS G1), HOT MASALA (6 WINS INC TURFFONTEIN 3YO SPRINT G3).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a well made, attractive filly. She is speedy and has a lovely action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“One of the stars of the show, she was on many judges’ lists, and was included on five of the six panelists short list. There were nearly 300 years of experience between them, and only a brave man would bet against them.”
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Lot 141
POWERFUL PUNCH
COLT
KAHAL/JIBE
BY THE SIRE OF BOLD ELLINORE, MAJESTIC SUN, EVENING ATTIRE AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON. INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF MISS SILCA KEY (2 WINS INC JERSEY S G3), FALLOW (3 WINS INC JULY S G3), ROCHESTER (11 WINS INC KENTUCKY BREEDERS CUP G3 X2), MISS ZAFONIC (2 WINS INC 2ND PRINCESS MARGARET S G3).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a tall, athletic colt. He has a lovely low action and a big stride.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Mention the word Emperor Napoleon, Bold Ellinore, Bhekinkhosi and Evening Attire, and you have the recipe for some of Kahal’s best horses. This chap was bred on exactly the same lines, and he galloped like he belonged in their company.”
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Lot 146
SUPERFEDERATION
COLT
KAHAL/MAROOF’S GRACE
BY THE SIRE OF BOLD ELLINORE, MAJESTIC SUN, EVENING ATTIRE AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON. INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF NAMIDI (2 WINS INC 2ND COUPLAND S L), LADY PURPOSE (2 WINS INC 2ND MARIBYNONG P G2 & 3RD DEBUTANTE S G3), PURPOSE (8 WINS INC SILVER SHADOW S G3 & REISLING SLIPPER TRIAL S G3).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This colt is neat and athletic. He has a good stride and is working well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“He’s not big this fellow, but he’s bred on a very successful cross, and he’s another who got the nod from the Alexander corner.”
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Lot 147
ATARED
FILLY
MALHUB/MENTALITE
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF MISS SATAMIXA (4 WINS INC P FRESNAY LE BUFFARD JACQUES LE MAROIS G1), MISS CAERLEONA (5 WINS INC CARDINAL S G3), KAREN’S CAPER (4 WINS INC 2ND CORONATION S G1 & QE II CHALLENGE CUP G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“A balanced, strongly made filly. She is an enthusiastic worker.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Slightly round in her action like her older brother, Muttaderreg, who happens to be one of the most promising three year old around, she showed as much speed as he did on the track.”
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Lot 148
SAZIWAYO
COLT
LABEEB/MININSKI
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. BROTHER TO HIGHLY-REGARDED MHLEKAZI (5 WINS). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF NICKLEMANIA (6 WINS INC 2ND GOSFORTH PARK 4YO HCP L), NINISKI (6 WINS INC PRROYAL OAK G1 & IRISH ST LEGER G1), YUKO MICHAEL (4 WINS IN JAPAN), GRAND VITESSE (CHAMPION OLDER HORSE IN ARG 2003/4).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“The team believe this is the best foal this mare has had. He has a lovely action and moves well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“The Labeebs went home on everyone’s lips this year, and he was another who took the eye.”
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Lot 150
MKHANGISI
FILLY
REQUIEM/MODEL K
FIRST CROP OF GROUP WINNING SON OF DANEHILL, REQUIEM. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF KAL SUFI (4 WINS INC 3RD CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS G1), IDLE WORSHIP (7 WINS INC 2ND CAPE OF GOOD HOPE DERBY G1 & 3RD CAPE OF GOOD HOPE GUINEAS G1), RULING CLASS (5 WINS INC SCOTTSVILLE SPRINT G3), BRAVE VOYAGER (3 WINS INC SA NURSERY FURTURITY P G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This is a strong, good boned filly who has a long stride and is showing us good work.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“We’ve come to expect guts and glory from the Danehills, as well as an ability to cover ground, and this little pocket dynamo has a big action for her size.”
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Lot 153
MUTASADER O5
FILLY
MALHUB/MUTASADER
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF ELMUTABAKI (2 WINS INC LEITH’S JULY TROPHY S L), LAST FEATHER (2 WINS INC MUSIDORA S G3 & 3RD OAKS S G1), PRECIOUS FEATHER (5 WINS INC 2ND AZALEA BREEDERS CUP G3).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a smart, well made filly. She is speedy and has a quick action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Bred by Dubai’s deputy ruler, Sheikh Hamdan, this one has a deep international pedigree, and while she’s not big, she’s as broad as she’s tall, and carried her bulk all the way to the line.”
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Lot 154
DLALISA
COLT
SLEW THE RED/MY LADY FURNESS
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. FROM THE FAMILY OF BE MY QUEEN (7 WINS INC TIBOUCHINA S L), APPELATE COURT (8 WINS INC CUP TRIAL G3), PARTY TIME (9 WINS INC CAPE PADDOCK S G1), TRADEMARK (EQUUS CHAMPION OLDER CLASSIC MALE, 9 WINS INC DURBAN JULY G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a flashy, well muscled colt. He has a lovely action and he moves well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Now here’s good value. He’s big, scopey sort whom you might not expect to be ready for this assignment, but if you weren’t there to witness it for yourself, you’d want to watch his gallop with more than a bit of interest. His imposing looks simply added to the show.”
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Lot 155
STHANDWA
FILLY
REQUIEM/MY SWEET LOVE
FIRST CROP OF GROUP WINNING SON OF DANEHILL, REQUIEM. SISTER TO PARTICULAR PASSION (5 WINS) & THANDOLWAMI (2NDGODOLPHIN BARD S G3).DAM, MY SWEET LOVE (4 WINS INC 4TH GOSFORTH FILLIES GUINEAS G2), NOW 4 WINNERS FROM 4 RUNNERS. FROM THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ANYTIME BABY (10 WINS INC SA GUINEAS G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a neat, substantial filly. She has a quick action and uses herself well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“The half brother to Thandolwami’ whose trainer, Craig Eudey, was on hand to witness this one, he and Michael Azzie who traned her mother, My Sweet Love, were both suitably impressed.”
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Lot 156
LA LA LAND
FILLY
LABEEB/MYTHICAL MADAME
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. DAM SISTER TO DELIBERATION (4 WINS & 11 WINS IN MAURITIUS, 3RD GOLD MEDALLION G1) & GANG RELATED (7 WINS INC 2ND SUMMER CUP G1). IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF MAGNOLIA KING (13 WINS INC REBEL GRAND PRIX G3), KISS OF PEACE (ARCSA CHAMPION 2YO FILLY, 8 WINS INC NATAL OAKS G1 & SA FILLIES GUINEAS G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a well made, athletic filly. She has a good action and is an impressive mover.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Ask Dean Alexander. He may be biased, but he like this one, and we suspect brother gary did too.”
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