CRS Winter Yearling Sale Vendor Promotion: Varsfontein Stud
Founded in 1974, Varsfontein Stud has bred 49 G1 winners to date in its proud history. It started with a flourish under original owner Anthony Kalmanson with Varsfontein’s first stallion, Mexico II (sire of champion Harry Hotspur) making a significant impact on the breed in SA. The very first yearling sold by Varsfontein, Kings Rhapsody, won 11 races including the Smirnoff, equivalent to what is now the G1 Gold Medallion.
That rich legacy continues and this year the farm celebrates its 50th year of breeding success. Equine heroes produced by the stud recently include Green with Envy, Sandringham Summit, Main Defender, Gimme A Prince, Lucky Lad and Bless My Stars.
Lot 14 is a first foal by Master Of My Fate (a son of Jet Master) out of the Judpot mare, In A Huff. Master Of My Fate was the second leading sire of 3-year-olds in 2023 and is currently 4th on the general sires log. Second dam Outrage is a half-sister to Croc Valley and quality stayer, Galileo’s Night, and has already produced Third Runway, winner of the G2 Western Cape Fillies Championship. This filly is strong and compact and looks like she will be an early, precocious type.
Lot 41 a filly named Freydis, is a first foal by Erik The Red out of Miss Texas. Erik The Red, a brilliant two-year-old and son of legendary Captain Al, has been very well received with his first yearlings at auction this year. The dam is a half-sister to G1 Allan Robertson winner, Miss Florida. Miss Florida is by Captain Al, hence why this proven nick was repeated. Freydis is a quality filly that stands over ground and moves well.
Lot 50 United Front is a strong, imposing One World colt out of Pearl Emblem. This good boned colt has plenty of scope. Pearl Emblem won seven races up to 1400m and is a half-sister to Gr 1 winner Chestnuts N Pearls. One World’s sterling first crop of two year olds should have buyers paying close attention.
Lot 53 the Erik The Red filly, Harpa, is a first foal of imported mare Preluna (Fr) and has some interesting French blood on the dam side. She is a well-made, balanced filly with a strong shoulder and hindquarter. Formed in the same mould as her sire, she looks like a speedy type.
Lot 54 Princess Ruby is another filly by Erik The Red whose dam, Princess Thiana, is a full sister to 2015/16 and 2016/17 HOTY Legal Eagle. She is also from the family of exciting Varsfontein breds, One Fell Swoop and Countdown. This athletic, agile filly has plenty to come.
Lot 67 Master Coiner is a Master of My Fate colt out of the Silvano mare, Silvery Dream. The dam is a half-sister to Eyes Wide Open who won the G1 Cape Derby and Premiers Champion Stakes. This striking colt is leggy and covers ground with a lovely shoulder.
Lot 91 presented by Varsfontein (As Agent) is an unnamed Erupt (IRE) filly out of Arch (USA) mare, At A Great Rate. This is a truly international pedigree for bloodstock buffs to ponder as the page includes intriguing British and Japanese influences. This beautifully balanced filly is strong and precocious.
Manager, Carl de Vos, and the Varsfontein team look forward to welcoming buyers to view these lots at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse.
Varsfontein Stud: 021 8698 238 info@varsfontein.co.za
https://varsfontein.co.za/auction-year/2024/winter-yearling-sale-6th-june-2024/
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For racing queries and sales queries, contact Justin Vermaak at justin@caperacing.co.za or Janine van Blerk at janine@caperacing.co.za
