Lot 223, A Varsfontein Stud-bred Master Of My Fate half-brother to Gr 2 winner Cala Muretta (Gimmethegreenlight) was the highest priced lot on day 2 of the BSA August Sale (Candiese Lenferna Photography)
Jonathan Snaith has praised South African breeders for bringing top quality stock to the BSA August Sale, where he secured the top lot 0n both days of the Sale.
He said, “The two-year-old sale has once again lived up to its reputation as a consistent producer of future stars, with a history of yielding multiple Gr1 winners.
It remains a true value-for-money sale, offering something for each owner and trainer.
This year’s results reflect a buoyant and resilient market. The average price of R314,512 set a new record for the sale, while the median of R260,000 also reached historic highs.
Perhaps the most telling statistic was the remarkably low number of unsold lots, just nine, highlighting the increasing demand in the face of a shrinking horse population.
Congratulations are due to the breeders, who continue to raise the bar with the quality they present, and to Bloodstock South Africa for staging yet another highly successful sale. A very special thank you to our clients for placing their trust in our judgment when it comes to selecting their thoroughbreds.
At the heart of this game, we are all searching for “the one,” and I wish every buyer the very best of luck in their search for greatness.
Le Soleil (Vercingetorix – Clouds Unfold) was a colt who turned heads the moment he stepped out of his box – he possessed a commanding presence and carried himself with the authority of a true “meneer.”
Vercingetorix breds have proved to be uncomplicated horses to handle, with wonderful temperaments.
Athletically well-balanced and with the stamp of a classic thoroughbred, he gave every indication that a mile would be his starting point, with the potential to stretch further in time.
Drakenstein breds have statistically proven to give buyers an edge. Their South African record of graded stakes winners speaks louder than words.
Le Soleil will now enjoy a short spell on the farm before embarking on his training career.”
