How well is this fellow named! Carolyn Erasmus of Varsfontein sent us a pic of Erik The Red’s two week old colt out of Equus champion Bela-Bela.
Etzebeth – Erik The Red’s son poses with champion Mom, Bela-Bela (Pic – Varsfontein)
“Bela’s first three foals were all Gimmethegreenlight fillies so we are ecstatic that she has produced her first colt! He has been fondly nick-named ‘Etzebeth’ after the rugby player due to his strength and size,” added Carolyn.
Equus Champion Bela-Bela, a daughter of one of the greatest mares in the South African stud book in Mystic Spring, the Equus Champion Broodmare of the Year in 2016/17.
A beautiful grey flyer, Bela-Bela certainly lived up to her pedigree as a racehorse and was voted Equus Champion 3YO Filly in 2015/16 with 7 wins (including 3 Gr1’s) and R2 636 875 in stakes earned under the Snaith Racing banner.
The Cheveley bred grey flyer was purchased by Varsfontein Stud – in whose silks she raced with distinction – at the BSA National 2yo Sale for R1,4 million.
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