Varsfontein Stud, the breeders of numerous top-class gallopers including this season’s Betway Gr1 Summer Cup winner Atticus Finch and Gr1 Cartier Paddock Stakes winner Double Grand Slam, will be bringing another quality consignment to this Sunday’s Cape Yearling Sale.
Varsfontein Stud – a farm with a rich history (Pic – Varsfontein Stud Farm)
The farm will be offering yearlings sired by their resident sires, and close relatives, Erik The Red and Master Of My Fate, as well as by Gold Standard (a former Cape Sale graduate himself), One World and What A Winter.
Below are a few of the standout lots in their BSA 2025 Cape Yearling Sale draft:
Lot 7 – Flamethrower (c) by Master Of My Fate ex Black Flame
- Jet-black, medium size eye-catching really handsome, classic type. He is a well-made, athletic, stands over ground and has a balanced frame.
Lot 14 – Celtic Manor (f) by Master Of My Fate ex Castle Pine
- High-class and gorgeous with good rein and scope. Lovely sloping shoulder and a muscular hindquarter. It’s difficult to fault her as she is an all-round, top-class individual.
Lot 40 – Viking Leader (c) by Erik The Red ex Guiding Light
- There are two examples of inbreeding to the potent Secret Pact family on this sale and this is one of them. He is a good size and rangy with good rein, a deep girth, very racy, athletic and carries himself with presence.
Lot 41 – Winter Circle (c) by What A Winter ex In The Stars
- Physically bred for speed, medium size, covers ground with a deep girth and a powerful frame. He has short cannons and is strong through the forearm and gaskin. He looks like he could come to hand early.
Lot 43 – Verdandi (f) by Erik The Red ex Kawakami
- Beautifully named after the Norse goddess of Fate which ties in with both her sire and dam sire. She is a medium racy, speedy type with a nice topline and lovely hindquarter and hind leg.
Lot 71 – King Gorm The Old (c) by Erik The Red ex Our Lady Peace
- A half-brother to Peace In Our World, a well-made, medium size, robust individual. Well topped with a strong shoulder and hindquarter. He moves very well too.
Lot 76 – Polly Plummer (f) by Erik The Red ex Pollygoneshopping
- One of the stand-outs in the string, she is a good size with a powerful physique. This athletic mover is correct and balanced with good depth of girth and an amazing walk.
This classy draft can be found in Block A at the SARDA Centre on 23 February.
