Rakeen At Gosforth Park
Jet Master’s sire Rakeen, a son of Northern Dancer, raced in England at 3 and South Africa at 4 and 5 from 1990 to 1992
3rd May 2020
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Jet Master’s sire Rakeen, a son of Northern Dancer, raced in England at 3 and South Africa at 4 and 5 from 1990 to 1992
Blushing Groom sire Rahy, a half-brother to former South African sire Rakeen and champion Singspiel, made his mark as a broodmare sire
Glorious Song, a member of North America’s Racing Hall Of Fame, was purchased by Frank Stronach for $36.000 as a yearling
SARAH WHITELAW: Does size count – theories regarding the height of successful racehorse; some Arc facts and Solemia’s win
A quiet month and not a great deal to report
Despite a decrease in the horse population and the sale of just 305 lots – 39 fewer than last year – the sale rose to expectations, achieving an impressive aggregate of R171 975 000 and an exceptional average of R563 852 per lot sold
When the hammer fell shortly before 15h00 on Friday on lot 346, a beautiful grey Ascot-bred son of Heavenly Blue, the scoreboard reflected that 303 of the 316 lots had sold over the two days for an aggregate of R171 425 000
Wathnan Racing’s Hit Show foiled Forever Young’s attempt at completing the valuable Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double
Demand appears to outstrip supply, not surprising given that many smaller breeders – and some of the old stalwarts – have disappeared
