Expert Eye won the Gr 1 Breeders Cup Mile turf (Edward Whitaker (Racing Post)).
Paardeberg Stud’s new stallion, Expert Eye, made a significant impact at the glamorous pre-Royal Ascot Sale held at Kensington Gardens on Monday. Rock Hunter, a two-year-old colt consigned by Amy Murphy, drew substantial interest but ultimately was bought back by his group of owners for £300,000.
Rock Hunter has shown impressive form, making a sparkling debut at Chantilly followed by strong second-place finishes at Ascot and in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown Park. With an entry in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes on Thursday, his owners are clearly optimistic about his chances.
Expert Eye, the stunning bay son of Acclimation, is now standing at Paardeberg Stud. In his first season in South Africa, he is already attracting a high-quality book of mares, reflecting his growing reputation and potential as a leading sire.
