Multiple Group 1 winning Ebony Flyer (Jet Master ex Sunshine Lover by Badger Land) foaled down her first foal a colt by Champion Florida sire and Leading South African – Trippi.
Gaynor Rupert said “I am very much looking forward to seeing the offspring of these two superstars on the track one day.”
Ebony Flyer was a three time Group 1 winner of the Cape Fillies Guineas Gr.1, SA Fillies Sprint Gr.1 and Majorca Stakes Gr.1 for Trainer Justin Snaith and Owner’s Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert), Team Valor International (Nom: Mr B Irwin), Mrs Vanashree & Mr Anant Singh.
CEO of Team Valor International Barry Irwin said about the mare “Ebony Flyer was the most talented female to carry our colors at Team Valor and we are thrilled to welcome her first offspring.”
Ross Fuller (Farm Manager) commented that the colt was “a good size, well balanced and correct for a first foal we are thrilled”.
Ebony Flyer will visit Champion Sire Captain Al in 2014.