Drakenstein Stud and the shareholders in Gold Standard have decided to give the son of Champion Sire Trippi a new opportunity at the historic Vogel Vlei Stud.
Kevin Sommerville of Drakenstein commented: “After four seasons at Stud here in the highly competitive Western Cape stallion ranks, shareholders felt that Gold Standard would receive the support he deserves while also boosting the bloodlines for Karoo Breeders.”
Gold Standard (Pic- hamishNIVENPhotography)
Gold Standard produced three exceptional stakes horses from limited opportunities from his first crop, which included the second highest rated 3YO filly in Golden Hostess.
He also sired stakes-winner Gold Poker Game and the Grade 1 performed Hold My Hand. His second crop has already produced the stakes-performed colt, Royals.
Gold Standard hails from the family of Olympic Duel, one of the country’s most established families in the South African Stud Book.
An outstanding performer on the racetrack for trainer Glen Kotzen, he is a magnificent individual with a wonderful temperament. He has the credentials to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Gaynor Rupert was quoted as saying “It was a sad day to see Gold Standard leave Drakenstein Stud, however the Western Cape’s loss will undoubtedly be the Karoo Breeders’ gain. Drakenstein Stud will continue to support Gold Standard at his new home and we wish Colin the best of luck in this exciting new chapter.”
- For enquiries, please contact Colin Birch at Vogel Vlei Stud.
