With a proud history founded in 1974, Varsfontein Stud has bred 49 Gr1 winners to date. 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.
Varsfontein was started in 1974 (Pic – Jeremy Nelson)
The very first yearling sold by Varsfontein – Kings Rhapsody – won 11 races including the Smirnoff, equivalent to what is now the Gr1 Gold Medallion.
That rich legacy continues and this year the farm celebrates its 50th year of breeding success.
Lot 14 – Scandalize (f) by Master Of My Fate ex In A Huff (Judpot)
Lot 14
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 – Freydis (f) by Erik The Red ex Miss Texas (Coup de Grace)
Lot 41
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 Gr1 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 53 – Harpa (f) by Erik The Red ex Preluna (Iffraaj)
Lot 53
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 (f) by Erik The Red ex Princess Thiana (Greys Inn)
Lot 54
Dam 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 (c) by Master Of My Fate ex Silvery Dream (Silvano)
Lot 67
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.
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Lot 50 – United Front (c) by One World ex Pearl Emblem (National Emblem)
Lot 50
Pearl Emblem won seven races up to 1400m and is a half-sister to Gr1 winner Chestnuts N Pearls. One World’s sterling first crop of two-year olds should have buyers paying close attention.
This good boned colt has plenty of scope.
Lot 91 – Unnamed (f) by Erupt ex At A Great Rate (Arch)
Lot 91
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.
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