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.
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Lot 81
SUN EMPEROR
COLT
LABEEB/BLUSHING SUMMER
BROTHER TO MAJESTIC SUN (7 WINS MATCHEM S G3, 2ND GREEN POINT S G2 & FIELDSPRING WINTER GUINEAS G3), BROCK (4 WINS INC 2ND RACING ASSOCIATION H G2 & 3RD GOLD BOWL G2). BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA.
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a neat, solid colt. He is speedy and uses himself well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“We need to remember that two of his brothers, Majestic Sun and Brock are always Graded Stakes performers, and that he has another very highly regarded brother in Sun City in Cape Town with Glen Kotzen. None of them have been terribly big, but they all move like dreams, and this chap put up a great show on Friday. Remember, he’s by one of the talking stallions of the moment, Labeen, on top of that.”
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Lot 83
DUTY FREE
COLT
SLEW THE RED/CARIAD
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF FASTOLL (8 WINS INC GOSFORTH PARK F&M S G3 & 3RD COMPUTER FILLIES GUINEAS G1), FOXROOM (3 WINS INC TURFFONTEIN F&M HCP L), LONG ROOM (2 WINS INC 4TH BREEDERS F CHAMPION S G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a solidly made, athletic colt. He has a lovely big action.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“This fellow pretty much floated across the ground, and although he was very aware of the crowd that had turned up to watch him, he suggested he had the class to carry it off.”
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Lot 85
RED CAVIAR
FILLY
RUSSIAN REVIVAL/CASPIAN LADY
FROM THE FAMILY OF WOLF WHISTLE (8 WINS INC SUMMER CUP G1, ELEVATION S G2 & COLORADO KING S G2), FARADEH (4 WINS INC COMPUTAFORM DERBY G3), PERSIAN MAGIC (6 WINS INC 2ND CAPE PADDOCK S G1, 2ND WOOLAVINGTON CUP G1 & 3RD NATAL OAKS G1) AND WOLF POWER, ARCSA HORSE OF THE YEAR (18 WINS)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is an attractive, well made filly. She moves well.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“A fluent mover in the style of a classic filly, she moved exactly the way her pedigree said she shoul - classically.”
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Lot 86
BAMBELELA
COLT
RUSSIAN REVIVAL/CATCH ME
FROM THE FAMILY OF CATCH TWENTY TWO (4 WINS INC 4TH THE OAKS G1), TOM AND JERRY (7 WINS), BIANCONI (6 WINS INC GOLDEN HORSESHOE G2, 3RD HORSE CHESTNUT S G1 & 3RD CHAMPION S G1), REAL RED (6 WINS INC 2ND DRILL HALL S G2)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a scopey, racy colt. This is an eye-catcher when in work.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“If Wally Britz (who owns the talented half brother Punyuka as well as Mabanga’s sister, Ace’s Wild), had been on hand at the gallops, he would have tried to “burgle” this one off the sale. too late now, Wally, the words out after the gallop, and you’ll have to pay respectably to get this one.”
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Lot 87
MALANGABI
FILLY
RAMBO DANCER/CELESTIAL FLAME
BY THE SIRE THAT’S PRODUCED GROUP WINNERS IN BOTH HEMISPHERES, RAMBO DANCER. SISTER TO HIGHLY-REGARDED, CELESTIAL MOON (4 WINS). FROM THE FAMILY OF BOOTLACES (3 WINS) AND PADLOCKED (WINNER IN FRANCE & 6 WINS IN GB)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is an athletic filly who covers ground. Daughter of RAMBO DANCER, she has a long, low action and is showing us some good work.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“We’re not going to say it again, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you that this is Rambo Dancer’s very last crop. Our clients are in two minds on whether to hold on to her or let her go in the sale, and we can’t blame them after Friday.”
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Lot 89
RIGHT TO CHOOSE
COLT
MALHUB/CHOICE FIELDS
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). BROTHER TO PICK SIX (5 WINS INC GOMMAGOMMA CHALLAGE G1, 2ND INVESTEC CAPE DERBY G1 & 3RD SA CLASSIC G1). DAM NOW 2 WINNERS FROM 2 RUNNERS. FAMILY OF BRIDAL PATHS (3 WINS INC THEKWINI FILLIES S G2, 3RD GOLDEN SLIPPER G2 & 4TH CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS G1), NATIONAL ICON (WINNER IN SA AND 2 WINS IN UAE INC 4TH GOLDEN HORSESHOE G2)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“A brother to the Gommagomma Champion, PICK SIX. He is a strongly made, close coupled colt. He has an attractive action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Anyone who knows Gomma Gomma Group One Challenge hero, Pick Six, will know that one of his most redeeming features is his action. This fellow is no different, and he was among Michael Azzie’s first choices. He’s as well balanced a horse as there is in the string, and carries himself like he is on air.”
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Lot 90
WINDMILL THEATRE
COLT
LONDON NEWS/CHORUS LINE
BY WORLD CHAMPION RACEHORSE, LONDON NEWS. FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF NOBLE HEIGHTS (7 WINS INC NZ 1000 GUINEAS G1, ROYAL S G2 & QUEEN’S CUP G3), ELAINE’S SHADOW (11 WINS INC 4TH QUEENSLAND DERBY G1), GOLD HEIGHTS (8 WINS INC 3RD AVONDALE GOLD CUP G3 & 4TH EASTER H G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a balanced, classy colt. He has a good attitude and works very well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Here’s a lovely scopey horse with terrific body strength, perhaps in that respect, a little untypical of London News. He’s from a top class race filly with a good pedigree, and went like the clappers.”
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Lot 91
NYANISO
FILLY
ALBARAHIN/CIVIL AFFAIR
DAM SISTER TO GOT THE GIGGLES (COURSE RECORD HOLDER AT SCOTTSVILLE & 2ND TO EMPRESS CLUB IN THE SMIRNOFF G1). IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF JOY FOR THE BOYS (3 WINS), JUSTIFY (5 WINS), JUSTINE (13 WINS INC SARIE MARAIS S G1 & NATIONAL SPRINT G1), NOVOCAINE (6 WINS INC SUMMERVELD HCP G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a scopey, strongly made filly. She strides out well and we are happy with her progress.”
Comment post-Gallops :
If you read our notes before the gallops, you will recall our prediction that she would get down low when she gallops and cover ground. Six times Stakes winner, Albarahin, her sire, would’ve been proud of the gallop she put up.”
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Lot 92
LA ROSE
FILLY
LABEEB/CLIMBING ROSE
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. DAM NOW 2 WINNERS FROM 2 RUNNERS. SISTER TO HIGHLY-REGARDED RED AMMO (2 WINS & PLACED FROM ALL HIS STARTS). IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF GROUNDSMAN (2 WINS INC 3RD GOLD MEDALLION G1), WINNING PURPLE (10 WINS INC LADIES MILE L & 3RD FRANK LAMBERT S G3), DOLPHIN BEACH (2 WINS)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is an attractive, well made filly. She has a lovely action and is long standing.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Like all labeebs, which left a strong impression on our panel and the public at the gallops, she moved beautifully.”
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Lot 93
KAHA BIRD
FILLY
KAHAL/COAST POWER
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BY THE SIRE OF BOLD ELLINORE, MAJESTIC SUN, EVENING ATTIRE AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON. SISTER TO PROMISING, COASTAL ONE. FAMILY OF TIPTRONIC (10 WINS), MILITARY SONG (8 WINS INC COMPUTAFORM SPRINT G1, BREEDERS CHALLENGE G3 & SNOW CRUYWAGEN H G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a solid, correct filly. She has shown us lots of speed and is working well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Kahals influence on the breed is growing by the day, and this filly could add to his list of adverts.”
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Lot 94
COASTAL RELATIVE 05
FILLY
MALHUB/COASTAL RELATIVE
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). SISTER TO EAST CAPE HORSE OF THE YEAR, COASTAL WALTZ (11 WINS INC JOCKEY CLUB S L). FAMILY OF ROYAL TOURS (4 WINS INC SA DERBY TRIAL G3, 2ND SA DERBY G1, 3RD PREMIIER’S GOLD VASE G2 & JOHN SKEAPING TROPHY G2), PRESIDENTIAL SUITE (4 WINS INC 2ND CLAIRWOOD JUV. FURTURITY G2 & 3RD KWA-ZULU NATAL GUINEAS G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This is a lovely, long striding filly. She is well muscled and covers ground.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Historically this family has been renowned for its flowing action, and while this filly is not an early sort, she could become anything as her sister Coastal Waltz did. In the end, after a fairly slow start, Coastal Waltz became Horse of The Year in the Eastern Cape, winning 10 races in the process.”
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Lot 95
MDANISI
COLT
HUSSONET/COLONIAL DANCER
BY 7 TIME CHAMPION SIRE, HUSSONET. DAM NOW 2 WINNERS FROM 2 RUNNERS. FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF VIRGINIA CARNIVAL (10 WINS INC CLIFF HANGER HCP G3 & BAY MEADOW HCP G3), GOLDEN REEF (2 WINS INC SCHUYLERVILLE S G2, 2ND MATRON S G1 & 2ND SPINAWAY S G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“Imported colt by HUSSONET, he is a well muscled, athletic colt and has a lovely action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“The man that selected Hussonet as a sire for South America will have his name etched in the history of that continent’s breeding forever, as the seven time champion sire has now shown his worth with a Group One winner this past weekend in Australia. This son of the stallion who has already notched up some 38 Group One winners was on the list of Mike de Kock, Eamonn Cullen (Irish Thoroughbred Marketing) and champion jockey Michael Roberts. Not for nothing, as they say in the classics, and perhaps it’s your night Josephine! Without a doubt, a rising star.”
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Lot 96
COME DANCING
FILLY
RAMBO DANCER/COMPETITIVE EDGE
BY THE SIRE THAT’S PRODUCED GROUP WINNERS IN BOTH HEMISPHERES, RAMBO DANCER. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF SKEEM TEAM (4 WINS INC 2ND LONSDALE STIRRUP CUP G3), STAR OF THE SEA (4 WINS INC 3RD SA FILLIES CLASSIC G1), CHUCK N LUCK (21 WINS), NICOLE PHARLY (5 WINS INC OAKS D’LTALIA G1 & REGINA ELENA G2)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a strongly made filly with good bone. She uses herself well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Sean Tarry chose her in his top three fillies at the gallops, and is one of the country’s supreme judges, there’s nothing we need to add.
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Lot 98
MLAMULI
FILLY
ALBARAHIN/CORNISH FAIR
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF SEA BREAK (CHAMPION 2YO IN IRE, 2 WINS INC VAUXHALL TRIAL S G3 & 2ND GOLD CUP G1), THE ADRIANSTAN (4 WINS), NORSE LAD (3 WINS INC REGENT STORES CLASSIC G1), TURTLE ISLAND (CHAMPION 2YO IN IRE, 6 WINS INC NAT. BLDG. SOCIETY 2000 GUINEAS G1 & HEINZ 57 PHOENIX S G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“A smart, well balanced filly. She has a lovely action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Invermooi’s Filly Bowles was on hand to see resident stallion Albarahin’s progeny gallop, and this one put a big smile on Filly’s face.”
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Lot 99
RELATIVE VALUE
FILLY
JALLAD/COUSIN LINDA
BY CHAMPION SIRE, JALLAD. DAM NOW 2 WINNERS FROM 2 RUNNERS. SISTER TO REBEL KING (4 WINS INC PG BISON NURSERY G2, 2ND COMPUTAFORM SPRINT G1 & MERCURY SPRINT G1) FAMILY OF LUCY’S LAD (6 WINS INC 2ND PREMIER’S CHAMPION S G1), COUSIN JOHN (9 WINS INC 3RD J&B MET G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a strong, athletic filly and a sister to REBEL KING. She has a nice action and works well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“A typical Jallad in almost every respect, this filly is as improved as any in the string, and while she acquited herself as we expected on Friday, she also promised plenty of improvement in the next month or two. With a pedigree like this, one for the notebook.”
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Lot 101
PHAPHAMA
FILLY
MALHUB/DAGGER’S DRAWN
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). 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 :
“This filly is neat and athletic. She is very racy and strides out well.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“Good news for Peter Benton and his major domo cronies from Dubai. The filly galloped as we expected, and since they’ve had their names on her hip number for several months, they’re the ones to beat.”
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Lot 102
THE CHOSEN GUEST
COLT
MUHTAFAL/DAHLIA’S GUEST
BY THE SIRE OF VEILED ESSENCE, DISAPPEAR, THE WALTZ AND LET’S ROCK ‘N ROLL. DAM NOW 3 WINNERS FROM 3 RUNNERS. FROM INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF DAHLIA’S LEGACY (5 WINS INC POST NATAL GOLDEN SLIPPER G2, 2ND NATIONAL FILLIES GUINEAS FUTURITY G1 & MAJORCA S G2), ZEPHYR MAGIC (12 WINS INC GW THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS S G2 & 3RD ELDERBANK G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a well made, attractive colt and reminds the team very much of DISAPPEAR.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“You didn’t need a doctorate to pick this one, and there was more than one on the panel to identify him, particularily Michael Roberts who got in early, as well as Graeme Hawkins. Born as late as the 6th December, only a fool would ignore him.”
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Lot 103
DOUBLE DAZZLE
FILLY
LAVERY/DANCE ON SILVER
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF IMPROYAL (5 WINS INC ONTARIO COLLEEN HCP G2), FANCY YOU (5 WINS INC 2ND WHIMSICAL S G3), WRITTEN APPROVAL (7 WINS INC 3RD TROPICAL TURF HCP G3), RIZZI (7 WINS INC BEST TURN S G3 & BOLD RULER HCP G3), TOP WISH (2 WINS INC 2ND FURY S G3 & 3RD CANADIAN OAKS G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is an attractive, classy filly. She has a lovely action and strides well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“We predicted before the gallops she’d go like a bomb, and she went like a bomb.”
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Lot 104
MPUMELELO
COLT
DEEP SLEEP/DANCERS CHOICE
DAM DANCER’S CHOICE (4 WINS INC 2ND SA FILLIES GUINEAS G1 & 4TH NATAL OAKS G2). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF RHAPSODY’S FOOTSTEP (8 WINS INC MAYORS GRANDSTAND HCP L), FLYING LUCY (6 WINS INC 2ND RACING ASS HCP G2 & 3RD CARADOC GOLD CUP G3), MEADOW COURT (3 WINS INC IRISH SWEEPS DERBY G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“The only son of DEEP SLEEP on the sale. He is an attractive, strongly made colt with a quick action.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“Dancer’s Choice very nearly beat Olympic Duel in the Fillies Guineas of her year, and while we’re waiting for a really big horse from this mare, this could be the one to do it. He is a strong, imposing sort, with great natural speed, something he exhibited with a powerful effort on Friday.”
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Lot 106
WHAT A HIT
COLT
KAHAL/DITTEN GREEN
BY THE SIRE OF BOLD ELLINORE, MAJESTIC SUN, EVENING ATTIRE AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF CATMANDU (3 WINS INC 3RD GRAHAM BECK S G3) AND THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF PERCY’S LASS (5 WINS INC BONUSPRINT SEPT S G3), SIR PERCY (CHAMPION 2YO COLT OF ENGLAND 2005, 5 WINS INC EPSOM DERBY G1 & DEWHURST S G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a smart, attractive colt who covers ground. He is long striding and is working well.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“We know now what the Kahals are capable of, and we know what the cross of Kahal with a Northern Dancer stallion presents. This chap has plenty of strength, natural speed, and he caught the eye of more than just the front row on Friday.”
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Lot 109
TARTAN SASH
FILLY
NATIONAL EMBLEM/DRESS CODE
BY ARCSA CHAMPION, NATIONAL EMBLEM. 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), NONDWENI (3 WINS INC EAST CAPE NURSERY L & 2ND KENILWORTH FILLIES NURSERY G3)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a feminine, attractive filly and has shown progress in her work. She has a nice action.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“One of our most discerning judges, Michael Azzie, chose Harries Charm, National Currency and Imperial Dispatch among numerous champions he’s trained, and this filly, late sort that she is, was at the top of his list of fillies. Anyone brave enough to second guess Michael Azzie will miss out on this one, otherwise you’d want to take him on.”
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Lot 111
DAR ES SALAAM
COLT
MALHUB/EAST AFRICA
BY THE BEST RACING SON OF KINGMAMBO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, MALHUB (TFR 126). FROM INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF ESCANDINAVO (4 WINS INC PREMIO REPUBLICA FED DEL BRASIL L & 2ND PREMIO SOLITO L), EVEREST (5 WINS INC GP STUD BOOK ARGENTINO G2 X 2 & 3RD PREMIO REPUBLICA ARG G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This colt is attractive and well muscled. He is working very well and has a beautiful action.”
Comments post-Gallops :
“From the day he was born, we said this guy would be one of Malhub’s best at the sale, and he proved that again on Friday. He not only has the looks, but has the talent, and with his sire’s progeny being in demand the way they have this year, he promises to attract his admirers on the 4th November.”
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Lot 113
ANGELS DREAM
FILLY
LABEEB/ENROUTE TO HEAVEN
BY INTERNATIONAL MULTIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER LABEEB, LEADING SIRE IN THE USA. IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF TUSCAN ELEGANCE (6 WINS INC SOUTHERN CROSS S G3 & GARDENIA HCP L), THATCHING (4 WINS INC JULY CUP G1) & GOLDEN THATCH (CHAMPION SIRE, 3 WINS INC GREENLANDS S G3, BALLYOGAN S G3 & 3RD KING’S STAND S G1)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a balanced, scopey filly. She has a big stride and is showing some nice work.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“No less judges than Mike de Kock and Sean Tarry saw this one as one of their passports to heaven, and that would be enough to make most of us sit up and take notice.”
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Lot 114
MPENDULO
COLT
SLEW THE RED/FASCINATION
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. FROM THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF BHEKINKOSI (6 WINS INC JAVA HCP L & 3RD JUBILEE HCP G3), BRAVO (8 WINS) & HIGHLY-REGARDED EMIR (1 WIN & PLACED FROM ALL HIS STARTS).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He covers ground and has good bone. He is long striding and works well.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“He’s a typical Muhtafal in type (that’s his broodmare sire), and he moves just like them. He put up a helluva gallop, and Chris Saunders, who recently bought Slew The Red, will be looking for this one to stamp his new acquisitions in the record books.”
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Lot 116
FOXTROT TANGO
COLT
RUSSIAN REVIVAL/FAST TRACKS
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF TRAPP MOUNTAIN (3 WINS INC FUTURITY G1, 4TH CHAMPAGNE S G1 & 4TH HOPEFUL S G1), ZINC TAMON (2 WINS INC KOKURA SANSAI S G3), ELEGANT WARNING (2 WINS INC DONCASTER S L & 3RD NELL GWYN S G3), HOME GUARD (7 WINS INC DIADEM S G2, 2ND PR DE L’ABBAYE G1, 3RD ECLIPSE S G1 & 4TH IRISH 1000 GUINEAS G1, SIRE)
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“He is a flashy, neat colt. He is speedy and has a quick action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Now here’s a fellow who surprised us, not having shown us much until the last month. The way he went on Friday not only suggests he’s improved considerably, but he has plenty to come. Another horse that will provide value and should make his buyer happy.
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Lot 117
MANYANO
FILLY
KAHAL/FAVOURED NATION
BY THE SIRE OF BOLD ELLINORE, MAJESTIC SUN, EVENING ATTIRE AND EMPEROR NAPOLEON. DAM NOW 6 WINNERS FROM 6 RUNNERS. SISTER TO MAURITIUS CHAMPION, NATIONAL LORE (17 WINS). FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY OF 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).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“This filly is scopey and athletic. She is long striding and has a big action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“As good looking a daughter of Kahal as you wish to find, she galloped as we expected. Bold Ellinore, Emperor Napoleon, Bhekinkhosi, Evening Attire, all Stakes winners of the past season, and some of them Group One performers were bred on this cross and this filly didn’t let them down.”
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Lot 118
SOFT SHOE SHUFFLE
FILLY
RAMBO DANCER/FIDELITY BOND
BY THE SIRE THAT’S PRODUCED GROUP WINNERS IN BOTH HEMISPHERES, RAMBO DANCER. DAM NOW 4 WINNERS FROM 4 RUNNERS. SISTER TO CHAMPION SPRINTER, FANYANA (9 WINS INC 3RD COMPUTAFORM SPRINT G1). FROM THE FAMILY OF TRUE MATCH (3 WINS INC 2ND EMPRESS CLUB S G1), NOVENNA (7 WINS INC SA OAKS G1), SECRET RITES (7 WINS INC MAINSTAY INTERNATIONAL G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She is a sister to Fanyana. She is well made, athletic and is easy striding.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“Rambo Dancer has only three horses left for the sale, and they’re all in the Summerhill draft. He’s been a top ten sire for the tenth consecutive year, and this is a half sister to celebrity Fanyana. Your last chance to tip into one of the deepest genetic wells in thoroughbred breeding. A classic filly with a classic pedigree.”
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Lot 119
TAMAKWA
FILLY
SLEW THE RED/FOREST EDGE
BY PROMISING GROUP WINNING SIRE, SLEW THE RED. FROM THE FAMILY OF BEST DRESSED (6 WINS INC EASTER BONNET NURSERY G2), WELL DRESSED (9 WINS INC 3RD ALLAN ROBERTSON FILLIES CH’SHIP G1), FASHION MAKER (7 WINS INC CASTLE TANKARD G2), AFRICAN APPEAL (7 WINS INC CHAMPIONS CUP G1).
Comment pre-Gallops 19 October :
“She has a good length of rein and is a strongly made filly. She enjoys the work and has a lovely action.”
Comment post-Gallops :
“There were many on hand that commented on how well the Slew The Reds went including Mike de Kock, and this one set the tounges wagging. Bruce Gardener’s been a victim for this family, and whoever beats him will own her.”
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