Lot 56 is an Erupt filly who is a half sister to four winners of multiple races, including black type performer GOOD RHYTHM, and she is related to facile Gr1 Dubai World Cup winner LAUREL RIVER (Picture: Supplied)
Soetendal has a strong draft for this year’s CRS Breeze Up and Unbroken Sale, and is most fortunate once again to be consigning on behalf of some of the top stud farms, individual breeders and private clients alike. There are some mouthwatering pedigrees, and good specimens to match, so hopefully the sale will attract a strong buyers’ bench.
We are excited to be offering four colts by first season War Front stallion, Declarationofpeace. War Front has had great success in South Africa through his sons, Fire Away and Lancaster Bomber, and we hope to see Declarationofpeace follow in their footsteps. He himself was a top class two year old, winning the Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint in electrifying style .
Promising graduates of our 2023 draft are led by the exciting One Stripe, with multiple other winners already making their mark.
I am also happy to announce that the whole draft, with the exception of only two, have been vaccinated against African Horse Sickness in 2024, so prospective buyers can move them anywhere in the country with peace of mind.
On behalf of Avontuur Stud:
Lot 30 Black Eagle (colt by Rafeef – Pan Amm by Jetmaster): a beautifully balanced, striking grey colt from a 6-time Listed winning mare – all five siblings are winners with two having earned black type.
On behalf of Varsfontein Stud:
Lot 6 Dancewithdiamonds (filly by What a Winter – Heart’s Content by Jetmaster): strong, racy filly, a must see. All four siblings are winners, from the fantastic JALBERRY family.
Lot 28 Quicksmart (colt by Gimmethegreenlight – On Her Toes by Western Winter): Brother to two black type performers, from a Grade 1 winning mare. Needless to say, we expect a good breeze up from this very attractive and classy colt.
Lot 32 Peace Broker (Master of my Fate – Peace Flower by Ideal World): this is a confident, racy and precocious colt from a top family (Quickwood, Nightingale, Rainbow Lorikeet).
Lot 52 Riviera (colt by Vercingetorix – Victorian Secret by Captain Al): beautifully put together colt who is a full brother to GOLDEN SICKLE. From the family of Mystic Spring, no need to say more!
Lot 60 Magnus the Good (colt by Erik the Red – Bushiri by Master of my Fate): well-grown, scopey son of promising first season sire Erik the Red. From a winning half-sister to BEATABOUTTHEBUSH and TRUE MASTER, he shows ground covering action.
Lot 65 Olive Oyl (filly by Vercingetorix – Cousin Annie by Kahal): WITHDRAWN
On behalf of Lammerskraal:
Lot 23 Mighty Mary (filly by Querari – Mary Hinge by Second Empire): quality filly showing plenty, with a good constitution, as you’d expect from a full sister to MARYAH (Grade 2 winner at 2), with half sister MARY O also a black type performer.
Lot 33 Winter Snap (What a Winter – Perfect Air by Dynasty): a ¾ brother in blood to MAKE IT SNAPPY, he’s a powerful, progressive colt.
Soetendal (as Agent):
Lot 8 Unnamed (colt by Vercingetorix – Hollywoodboulevard by Street Cry): half brother to five winners including ON THAT BOULEVARD, this colt moves beautifully and is developing into one of the stand outs of our draft.
Lot 10 Unnamed (filly by Gimmethegreenlight – Imperial Wish by Silvano): half sister to Listed winner LUNA WISH, this tough, eye catching filly has a deep girth and looks speedy.
Lot 11 Unnamed (Gimmethegreenlight – Imperious Star by Navarone): WITHDRAWN
Lot 12 Scandalize (filly by Master of my Fate – In A Huff by Judpot): from a winning half-sister to THIRD RUNWAY and KINDA WONDERFUL, this filly has a ground covering action and looks early.
Lot 13 Unnamed (Captain of All – Jet Set Model by Jetmaster): Rangy filly with scope, she will keep improving as she matures. From a winning half-sister to Joshua’s Mistress.
Lot 17 Unnamed (colt by One World – Lady Wylie by Wylie Hall): the dam’s first runner is already a winner, and this neat colt looks to be hot on his heels with a spectacular action, don’t miss this gallop!
Lot 22 The Big Bang (One World – Magic Penny by Silvano): very classy, well put together son of One World, he’s half brother to PRETTY PENNY and four other winners, this is a prolific family.
Lot 26 Matroosberg (What a Winter – Noor by Dynasty): bred on the same cross as Cape Town Noir and Humdinger, this powerful, well-grown colt has good substance and scope. He is half brother to two winners including Grade 2 performer EVENING PRIMROSE.
Lot 27 Unnamed (Rafeef – Nordic Light by Warm White Night): From the prolific Normandy Stud family of NORDIC BREEZE, RUSHING WIND and RIO QUERARI, this colt has an exceptionally good walk, we expect him to float down the track.
Lot 31 Gallic King (Vercingetorix – Patricia’s Gift by Master of my Fate): this beautifully put together colt from the family of JJ THE JET PLANE oozes quality and has an elastic action.
Lot 34 Unnamed (colt by Gimmethegreenlight – Princess Milo by Fort Wood): an attractive, muscular colt, half brother to four winners, the dame is a half to SLUMDOGMILLIONAIRE. CYCAD and TRADE SPECIALIST.
Lot 37 The Muffin Man (colt by Rafeef – Respectable Lady by Kabool): a half brother to the ultra quick BOLD RESPECT as well as SUPER SILVANO, this handsome colt is bound to attract a lot of interest.
Lot 40 Unnamed (colt by Rafeef – Sails Set by Captain Al): a classy colt with substance and a good walk, he has a low sprinting action. He has an exceptional temperament and always gives his best.
Lot 41 SupposeYou’veHeard (colt by Querari – Sally Called by Captain Al): bred on the same Querari / Captain Al cross as recent Grade 3 Matchem Stakes winner, Questioning, this colt is a precocious and speedy sort.
Lot 43 Unnamed (Vercingetorix – Secretariat’s Girl by Captain Al): from the family of LEEWARD and MELTING MOMENTS, this filly has just thrived and improved through her preparation. She has plenty of class about her, and looks quick.
Lot 44 Leif Erikson (Erik the Red – Secret Risk by London News): this colt is a 3/4 brother to UNDERCOVER AGENT, and there is a lot to like about his fluent action and good constitution – he takes his work very well, and has an excellent temperament to go with it.
Lot 45 Surreal Moment (filly by Erupt – Shastina by Dynasty): From a winning half sister to JANOOBI, this strong filly has a beautiful head, deep girth, and good low action – a lot to like about her.
Lot 48 Raffish Trend (filly by Rafeef – Trendy Babe by Lion Heart): an elegant filly with a superb action, she will go from strength to strength as she matures. The dam is a half sister to TIGER’S TOUCH and has already produced four winners.
Lot 49 Unnamed (filly by Gimmethegreenlight – Trinity House by Captain Al): From a Grade 3 winning half sister to VERCINGETORIX, this blue-blooded, filly is bred on the same cross as Sandringham Summit and Proceed. I’m expecting an excellent breeze up from her.
Lot 51 Masteronthemoon (colt by Master of my Fate – Uptothemoon by Victory Moon): From a multiple black-type performing mare, this long striding, athletic colt has plenty of presence.
Lot 54 Zen State (colt by Erupt – Zeta Jones by Silvano): from a ¾ sister to MARINARESCO, MARINA and BULSARA, this straightforward colt is a trainer’s dream and has not put a foot wrong and will just continue to improve.
Lot 55 Dream Boat (One World – Africa Blue by Horse Chestnut): big, strong filly from the fantastic CIRCLE OF LIFE family, she’s going to develop into a magnificent filly.
Lot 56 Unnamed (Erupt – At A Great Rate by Arch): Half sister to four winners of multiple races including black type performer GOOD RHYTHM, and related to facile Gr1 Dubai World Cup winner LAUREL RIVER, it’s hard to fault this filly. She’s muscular, thrives on work, is honest and works well.
Lot 57 WITHDRAWN
Lot 58 Unnamed (filly by Rafeef – Bell Tower by Ideal World): with Rafeef fillies constantly in the headlines, it’s exciting to be offering this big, scopey filly. She has good substance and constitution, and is already working well although she will continue to improve as she matures.
Lot 63 Half Moon Island (colt by Oratorio – Cat’s Game by Black Minnaloushe) (Pictured Above): tall colt who stands over ground, he has an exceptional action and is a ¾ brother to CANADIAN SUMMER to boot!
Lot 64 Midnight Miracle (filly by Master of my Fate – Cause and Effect by What a Winter): tough, racy, quick filly, she’s been forward throughout her prep. The dam’s first foal is already a winner at two.
UNBROKEN SECTION:
Lot 76 Unnamed (colt by Declarationofpeace – Jeweller’s Joy by Trippi): From a 3-time winning black type mare, this is an athletic colt who stands over ground.
Lot 78 Unnamed (What a Winter – Kitoko by Montjeu): Bred on the same What a Winter / Montjeu cross as CLOUDS UNFOLD, this is a well-grown filly with a good walk and plenty of scope. The dam is 100% winners to runners, from the family of TOURNESOL, SIX PERFECTIONS.
Lot 88 Blizzardboy (colt by Declarationofpeace – Off Piste by Western Winter): Bred on the same cross as Declaration of War, grandam ZIRCONEUM was a multiple Grade 1 performer. Half sister OFF LIMITS won again last weekend.
Lot 113 Unnamed (Declarationofpeace – West Ridge by Tiger Ridge) (Pictured Above): there is plenty of speed through the first four dams in this colt’s pedigree, and he certainly looks to be precocious – he’s a beautifully put together colt and racy too.
Lot 120 Captain Lightning (colt by Declarationofpeace – Bold Speed by Captain Al): This colt should be another early type, with the dam a half sister to the top class RIVER QUERARESS, a Grade 1 performer at two years old.
Lot 124 Driving Snow (What a Winter – Driving Miss Daisy): The first foal of multiple Grade 1 performer DRIVING MISS DAISY, this neat colt looks speedy and early – his dam won at 2.
