Buyers Rule At Mistico
A buyer’s market prevailed at the BSA Cape Yearling Sale held in the horse friendly surrounds of the beautiful Mistico Equestrian Centre near Paarl
16th March 2017
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A buyer’s market prevailed at the BSA Cape Yearling Sale held in the horse friendly surrounds of the beautiful Mistico Equestrian Centre near Paarl
Starting life as Book 2 of the Cape Premier Yearling Sale, this well patronised sale gravitated to its own slot in 2014 and has grown in stature and popularity, having produced a host of decent performers.
The world’s number one sire has 30 entries, including champion 2yo Churchill and Gr1 Racing Post Trophy runner up Yucatan
Asking for an explanation regarding stakes and the Industry Liaison Committee meetings resulted in a rather abrupt reply from the Racing Association. We wonder why this information is such a big deal.
Graduates who win a Maiden Juvenile Race during their Two Year Old career will receive an added stakes bonus
An insight as to what to expect of yearlings in terms of class, stamina and sale price
Champion 2yo colt in Europe, Champion 3yo in Europe, rated Timeform 130 – no doubt Zafonic (Gone West) was among the best
Illustrious names from yesteryear of the ilk of Pocket Power, Mother Russia and Irridescence will reverberate through the impressive venue as buyers bid for tomorrow’s champions
