KEY FACTS:

Equus Horse of the Year
Equus Champion Older Male
Equus Champ Middle Distance

Gr1 J&B Met,  Gr1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, Gr1 Champions Cup (twice) incl new track record

18 starts, 9 wins, 7 places, R4.34m – MR 120

Sire of 11% stakes winners / runners

Sire of an Equus champion

As @ 02/07/2025

FUTURA Horse of the Year, Champion Older Male & Middle Distance Horse in SA in 2014-15. 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, R4,337,575,  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1,  Champions Cup, Gr.1-twice,  Queen’s P., Gr.1., 2d  Green Point S., Gr.2., 3d  Durban July H., Gr.1,  Green Point S., Gr.2, Clairwood Cup Trial, Gr.3, 4th  Durban July H., Gr.1, Gold Challenge, Gr.1. He entered stud in SA in 2016. Sire of 229 progeny to race, 110 winners (48.0%), earnings of over $2.1 million, 17 stakes winners, 7 stakes placegetters, inc.

FUTURE SWING (19c, Trippi, Badger Land). 7 wins from 1600m to 2500m to 2023-24, R1,298,038,  World Sports Betting 1900, Gr.2,  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3,  Algoa Cup, L., 2d  Peninsula H., Gr.3,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, L., 4th  Premier Trophy, Gr.2,  Gold Cup, Gr.3,  Peninsula H., Gr.3,  Sledgehammer H., L.

PINK TOURMALINE (17f, Trippi, Joshua Dancer). 7 wins from 1800m to 2400m, R569,650,  Track & Ball Oaks, Gr.2,  Jamaica H., L,  Furious Room S., 3d  Gerald Rosenberg S., Gr.2, 4th  Stormsvlei S., L.

NOURBESE (17c, Victory Moon, Golden Thatch). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m to 2024, R369,869, 327,450Rup,  Golden Horseshoe, Gr.2, 2d  Premiers Champion S., Gr.1, 3d  SA Nursery, Gr.2, Champ de Mars Mauritius Derby Cup, People’s Derby Trophy.

FUTURE PEARL (19c, Al Mufti, Dancing Champ). Champion Stayer in SA in 2022-23.6 wins from 1600m to 3200m to 2023-24, R1,496,375,  Gold Cup, Gr.3, Tabgold Derby, Gr.3, Gold Vase, Gr.3,  Gold Bowl, Gr.3., 2d  Derby Trial, L., 4th  SA Derby, Gr.1.

THE FUTURIST (18g, Black Minnaloushe, Elliodor). 6 wins from 1400m to 1950m to 2024-25, R786,489,  Peninsula H., Gr.3, Pocket Power S., Gr.3, 2d  Pocket Power S., Gr.3, 4th  Pocket Power S., L.

WARRIOR (17c, Commands, High Yield). 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, R407,775,  Variety Club Mile, Gr.3., 3d  Premier Trophy, Gr.2, Jet Master S., L., 4th  Peninsula H., Gr.2,  Cup Trial S., Gr.3.

ROCKPOOL (19c, Jallad, Unaccounted For). 3 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R419,200,  Politician S., Gr.3., 3d  Legal Eagle S., Gr.3.

VIHAAN’S PIE (17f, Trippi, Sportsworld). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, R207,250,  Poinsettia S., Gr.3.

DINDINGWE (17f, Jallad, Unaccounted For). Champion 2YO in Zimbabwe in 2019-20.11 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 2700m to 2023-24, Borrowdale Champion Juvenile S., L, Breeders Fillies Mile, L, Zimbabwe Guineas, L, Silver Slipper, L, Breeders Champions Cup, L, 2d Borrowdale Castle Tankard, L, 3d Borrowdale Zimbabwe 2000, L.

EKORIA (19f, Silvano, Al Mufti). 4 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R452,750,  Breeders Guineas, L, Dahlia P., L, 2d  East Cape Breeders S., L, East Cape Fillies Nursery, L, 4th  Allan Robertson Championship S., Gr.1.

XAVION (18c, Tamburlaine, Sharp Romance). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R173,700, 227,500Rup,  Thukela H., L, 3d  Cape Classic, Gr.3, 4th  Sophomore Sprint, L.

SWEET FUTURE (17f, Trippi, National Emblem). 5 wins to 1200m, R389,250,  Bauhinia H., L., 3d  Camellia S., Gr.2-twice, Tommy Hotspur H., Gr.3, 4th  Southern Cross S., Gr.2.

THEFUTUREISBRIGHT (18c, Western Winter, Caesour). 4 wins at 1800m, 2400m, R383,888,  Cup, L., 2d  Pocket Power S., Gr.3, 3d  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3,  Settlers Trophy, L, 4th  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3.

DAWNOFANEWDAY (18f, Trippi, Flatter). 4 wins from 1400m to 1750m, R492,150,  Scarlet Lady S., L, 2d  Track & Ball Oaks, Gr.2,  Flamboyant S., Gr.3, East Coast Cup, L., 4th  Michael Roberts S., L.

LIGHT OF THE MOON (18f, Black Minnaloushe, Indigo Magic). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, R710,875,  Oaks Trial S., L., 2d  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1,  SA Oaks, Gr.2,  Track & Ball Oaks, Gr.2, 3d  Track & Ball Oaks, Gr.2,  Gerald Rosenberg S., Gr.2, 4th  Spook Express H., L.

DIESEL AND DUST (17c, Jallad, Ringaro). 3 wins from 1700m to 2000m, Borrowdale Zimbabwe 2000, L, 2d Borrowdale Zimbabwe Derby, L.

FUTURE GIRL (19f, Trippi, National Emblem). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1800m, R254,775,  Stormsvlei S., L, 2d  Summer Fling S., Gr.3,  East Coast Cup, L.

Le Morne (19c, Kahal, Northern Guest). 3 wins at 1400m, R186,250, 3d  Concorde Cup, Gr.2.

Future Prince (18c, Trippi, National Assembly). 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m, R360,501, 2d  Variety Club Mile, Gr.3., 3d  Legal Eagle S., Gr.3, Winter Mile, 4th  Variety Club Mile, Gr.3.

Jasmine (17f, Diesis, Deputy Minister). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, R173,275., 3d  Golden Slipper, Gr.2,  Jamaica H., L.

Battleground (19c, Arch, El Gran Senor). 5 wins from 1800m to 3200m to 2024-25, R576,000, 3d  Gold Bowl, L., 4th  Java S., L.

Dark Future (20f, Caesour, Shirley Heights). Winner at 1450m in 2024-25, 3d Borrowdale ZImbabwe Oaks, L, 4th Borrowdale Silver Slipper, L.

Aztec Warrior (19g, Oratorio, Qui Danzig). Placed at 2., 3d  Godolphin Barb S., Gr.3.

Aj’s Captain (18c, Lecture, Al Mufti). Placed at 2, 2d  Golden Horseshoe, Gr.2, 4th  Gatecrasher S., L.

Supreme Dance (17c, Danehill Dancer, Fort Wood). 5 wins from 1200m to 1800m to 2023-24, R496,938., 4th  Thukela H., L.

Desert Rose (18f, Strike Smartly, Elliodor). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, R202,313,  Heartfm H., 2d  Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein H., Cape Racing on Social Media H., 3d  Bright Future H., Marion High School H.

Forward Spell (18c, Jet Master, Al Mufti). Winner at 2000m,  Tabgold.co.za H., 3d  Bright Future H.

Dame of Flames (18f, Jet Master, Flaming Rock). 6 wins from 1600m to 2000m to 2024-25, R461,327, 3d  Wedgewood H., Tab4racing App S.

Cyber Time (18c, Modern Day, Hobnob). 5 wins at 1600m, 2300m to 2023-24, R408,750, 2d  Goldcircle.co.za H., 4th  Kings Cup, L.

White Fang (17c, Trippi, Nashwan). 5 wins at 2400m, 2600m, R360,688, 2d  Trinity Pharma S., 3d  Racing for You S.

Equus Horse Of The Year
Equus Champion Older Male
Equus Champion Middle Distance
Cape Horse of the Year
Cape Champion Middle Distance
Cape Champion Older Male
KZN Champion 3yo Colt (MR 120)
In SA, 9 wins from 3-5 years, 1200-2000m, placed 7 times, for earnings of R4,337,575

at 3

• WON Champions Cup Gr1 (1800m)
• WON Consolation Race (1900m)
• WON Graduation Plate (1600m)
• WON MR80 Handicap (1600m)
• WON Maiden Plate (1200m)
• 3rd Vodacom Durban July Gr1 (2200m)
• 3rd Cup Trial Gr3 (1800m)

at 4

• WON J&B Metropolitan Gr1 (2000m)
• WON L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Gr1 (1600m)
• WON Pinnacle Stakes (1600m)
• 3rd Green Point Stakes Gr2 (1600m)
• 4th Vodacom Durban July Gr1 (2200m)
• 4th Rising Sun Gold Challenge Gr1 (1600m)
  Triple Equus Award winner incl. Horse Of The Year at 4

at 5

• WON Champions Cup Gr1 (1800m)
• 2nd Green Point Stakes Gr2 (1600m)
• 5th L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Gr1 (1600m)

As @ 02/07/2025

DYNASTY Horse of the Year & Champion 3YO Classic Male in SA in 2002-03. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2200m, R2,125,000,  Durban July H., Gr.1,  Cape of Good Hope Derby, Gr.1,  Daily News Two Thousand S., Gr.1, SA Guineas, Gr.1, Green Point S., Gr.2-twice, Selangor Cup, Gr.2, 2d  Cape Argus Guineas, Gr.1,  Golden Horseshoe S., Gr.2, 3d  Queen’s P., Gr.1. He entered stud in SA in 2005. Sire of 706 progeny to race, 502 winners (71.0%), earnings of over $18 million, 89 stakes winners, 50 stakes placegetters, inc.

BEACH BEAUTY (07f, Capture Him, Hobnob). Champion Older Female in SA in 2012-13 & 2013-14.17 wins from 1000m to 2000m, R5,300,225,  Paddock S., Gr.1-twice, Majorca S., Gr.1,  Garden Province S., Gr.1-twice, Drill Hall S., Gr.2-twice, Betting World 1900, Gr.2, KRA Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Gold Bracelet S., Gr.2,  Premier Trophy, Gr.2,  Umzimkhulu S., Gr.3., 2d  Paddock S., Gr.1, Clairwood Gold Challenge, Gr.1-twice,  Garden Province S., Gr.1, Clairwood Poinsettia S., Gr.3,  Victress S., Gr.3, 3d  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Green Point S., Gr.2.

LEGISLATE (10c, Restructure, Jungle Cove). Horse of the Year in SA in 2013-14. Champion 3YO Colt & Middle Distance Male in SA in 2013-14 and Champion Miler in 2014-15.7 wins from 1600m to 2200m, R5,788,600,  Durban July H., Gr.1, Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, Gold Challenge, Gr.1,  Cape Derby, Gr.1,  KRA Guineas, Gr.2,  Green Point S., Gr.2, 2d  Queen’s P., Gr.1, Selangor Cup, Gr.2, Cape Classic, Gr.3, 3d  Champions Cup, Gr.1, Mercury Sprint, Gr.1.

FUTURA (10c, Badger’s Drift, Western Winter). Horse of the Year, Champion Older Male & Middle Distance Horse in SA in 2014-15.9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, R4,337,575,  J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1,  Champions Cup, Gr.1-twice,  Queen’s P., Gr.1., 2d  Green Point S., Gr.2., 3d  Durban July H., Gr.1,  Green Point S., Gr.2, Clairwood Cup Trial, Gr.3, 4th  Durban July H., Gr.1, Gold Challenge, Gr.1.

BELA-BELA (12f, Royal Academy, Secreto). Champion 3YO Filly in SA in 2015-16.7 wins from 1000m to 2000m, R2,636,875,  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, Garden Province S., Gr.1,  Paddock S., Gr.1,  KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, 3d  Gold Challenge, Gr.1,  Paddock S., Gr.1, 4th  Champions Cup, Gr.1.

JACKSON (08c, Cozzene, Gone West). 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, R2,366,255,  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, Champions Cup, Gr.1,  Cape Derby, Gr.1, Politician S., L, 2d  Queen’s P., Gr.1-twice,  KRA Guineas, Gr.2,  Green Point S., Gr.2, Diadem S., Gr.2., 4th Clairwood Mercury Sprint, Gr.1.

IRISH FLAME (06c, Flaming Rock, Condorcet). Horse of the Year in SA in 2009-10. Champion 3YO Colt & Stayer in SA in 2009-10.7 wins from 1600m to 2450m, £4,075, R2,740,825, 151,488Dhs,  SA Derby, Gr.1,  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, Clairwood Gold Circle Derby, Gr.2,  Politician S., L, 2d  Durban July H., Gr.1, 3d  SA Classic, Gr.1, 4th Meydan Al Rashidiya S., Gr.2.

DESERT MIRACLE (18f, Oasis Dream, Pursuit of Love). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, R2,675,750,  Empress Club S., Gr.1,  Majorca S., Gr.1,  Golden Slipper, Gr.2,  Graham Beck S., Gr.3, 2d  Garden Province S., Gr.1,  SA Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1,  Johannesburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge, Gr.2, SA Fillies Nursery, Gr.2., 3d  Gauteng Fillies Guineas S., Gr.2,  Sceptre S., Gr.2,  Merchants H., Gr.3, 4th  SA Fillies Classic, Gr.1,  Drill Hall S., Gr.2.

EYES WIDE OPEN (14c, Jallad, All Fired Up). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, R2,211,500,  Cape Derby, Gr.1,  Premiers Champion S., Gr.1, World Sports Betting 1900, Gr.2,  Peninsula H., Gr.2, 2d  Cup Trial, Gr.3, 3d  Champions Cup, Gr.1,  Premier Trophy, Gr.2, 4th  Durban July, Gr.1, Gold Cup, Gr.3,  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3,  Sledgehammer H., L.

MAKE IT SNAPPY (19f, Western Winter, Jallad). 4 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R1,357,625,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, Paddock S., Gr.1, Summer Bowl.

ACT OF WAR (11c, Cordoba, Calvados). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R1,820,500,  Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Selangor Cup, Gr.2,  Matchem S., Gr.3,  Cape Classic, Gr.3, Winter Guineas, Gr.3, Langerman H., Gr.3, Winter Juvenile S., L, 2d  Cape Derby, Gr.1, 4th  Green Point S., Gr.2.

BELGARION (15c, Acatenango, Riverman). 8 wins from 1200m to 2200m, R2,072,125,  Durban July, Gr.1,  Peninsula H., Gr.2, Green Point S., Gr.2,  World Sports Betting 1900, Gr.2, SA Settlers Trophy, L., 2d  Cape Town Met, Gr.1., 3d  Queen’s P., Gr.1, Politician S., Gr.3.

JUST SENSUAL (13f, Camden Park, Dancing Champ). Champion 3YO Filly in SA in 2016-17.6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, R1,533,750,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1,  Tibouchina S., Gr.2,  Southern Cross S., Gr.2, Prix du Cap, Gr.3, 2d  SA Fillies Sprint, Gr.1.

IT’S MY TURN (12c, Jallad, Elliodor). Champion Stayer in SA in 2017-18.5 wins from 1300m to 3200m, R2,865,095,  Cape Derby, Gr.1,  Gold Cup, Gr.3, Gold Vase, Gr.3,  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3, 2d  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1,  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3, 3d  Betting World 1900, Gr.2,  Peninsula H., Gr.2,  Kings Cup, Gr.3, 4th  Durban July H., Gr.1.

LIEGE (12c, Jallad, Royal Prerogative). 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m, R2,143,800,  Summer Cup, Gr.1,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3,  Jubilee H., Gr.3., 2d  Victory Moon S., Gr.2, Graham Beck S., Gr.3, 3d  Politician S., Gr.3, 4th  Summer Cup, Gr.1.

FRONT AND CENTRE (15f, Alzao, Shirley Heights). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R1,448,125,  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1, SA Diana S., Gr.3., 2d  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, KRA Fillies Guineas, Gr.2,  Prix du Cap, Gr.3, 3d  Majorca S., Gr.1.

LADY IN BLACK (14f, Jet Master, Flaming Rock). Champion 2YO Filly in SA in 2016-17.5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, R1,596,875,  Thekwini S., Gr.1, Umzimkhulu S., Gr.3., 2d  Paddock S., Gr.1-twice, Majorca S., Gr.1, 3d  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, 4th  Cape Fillies Guineas, Gr.1,  Drill Hall S., Gr.2.

ANCESTRAL FORE (06g, Pole Position, Lords). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 3200m, R1,179,750,  Gold Cup, Gr.1, Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3., 2d  JWS Langerman H., Gr.3, 3d  Sophomore Sprint H., L, 4th  Cape Guineas, Gr.1, Selangor Cup, Gr.2.

LADY OF THE HOUSE (13f, Arch, Known Fact). 3 wins at 1400m, 2000m, R783,750,  Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, 3d  Ladies Mile, L.

BLAKE (06g, Nassipour, Century). 9 wins from 1800m to 2800m, R1,059,168,  J&B Reserve Stayers H., Gr.2,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3,  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3, SA Woolavington H., L., 2d  Schweppes H., Gr.3., 3d  Gold Cup, Gr.1, Gold Vase, Gr.2,  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3, SA Settlers’ Trophy, L., 4th  J&B Reserve Stayers H., Gr.2, Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3.

LET IT RAIN (12c, Giant’s Causeway, Seattle Slew). 7 wins from 1700m to 3200m, R1,237,388,  Cape Stayers H., Gr.2,  Gold Bowl, Gr.3,  Java H., L., 2d  Caradoc Gold Cup, Gr.3, 3d  Gold Cup, Gr.3,  Track & Ball Derby, Gr.3, 4th  Gold Bowl, Gr.3,  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3,  Aquanaut H., L.

NEXUS (15c, Jet Master, Flaming Rock). 9 wins from 1400m to 1800m, R1,502,725,  Peninsula H., Gr.2-twice., 2d  Premier Trophy, Gr.2, Winter Derby, Gr.3,  Cup Trial, Gr.3,  Memorial Mile S., L, 3d  Cup Trial, Gr.3, 4th  Cape Town Met, Gr.1.

SOLID SPEED (10c, Jallad, Flaming Rock). 8 wins from 1600m to 2400m, R828,550,  Betting World 1900, Gr.2, Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3., 3d  Gold Vase, Gr.2, 4th  J&B Urban Honey Stayers’ H., Gr.2.

ALEXIS (11f, Parade Leader, Red Ryder). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R744,550,  Tibouchina S., Gr.2, KRA Fillies Guineas, Gr.2., 3d  Umzimkhulu S., Gr.3, 4th  Prix du Cap, Gr.3.

SALVATOR MUNDI (17c, Captain Al, Russian Fox). 5 wins from 1400m to 3200m, R686,563,  Cape Stayers, Gr.2,  Cup, L, 2d  Track & Ball Derby S., Gr.3,  Woolavington S., L, 3d  East Cape Guineas, L.

DYNAMIC (09g, Theatrical, Lord at War). 5 wins from 1600m to 1800m, R844,610,  Premier Trophy, Gr.2,  Sledgehammer H., L., 2d  Cape Derby, Gr.1,  Cup Trial, Gr.3., 3d  Betting World 1900, Gr.2, Tabgold H., Gr.3, Cup Trial, Gr.3., 4th  Betting World 1900, Gr.2.

DYNASTIC POWER (10g, Royal Prerogative, Jamaico). 4 wins from 1200m to 2400m, R620,100,  Betting World 1900, Gr.2,  Winter Derby, Gr.3, 2d  Winter Classic, Gr.3., 3d  Sledgehammer H., L, 4th  J&B Jet Stayers H., Gr.2, Selangor Cup, Gr.2, Winter Guineas, Gr.3, Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3.

SMILING BLUE EYES (13f, Badger Land, Jamaico). 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, R542,875, 22,020Dhs,  Gauteng Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Fillies Mile, Gr.3.

DARING DAVE (10c, Grand Slam, Lyphard). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R592,775,  Post Merchants H., Gr.2., 2d  Cape Merchants H., Gr.2, Southeaster Sprint S., L.

DEMANDING LADY (08f, Deputy Commander, Northern Flagship). 5 wins from 1200m to 2200m, R567,050,  Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2., 2d  Johannesburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge, Gr.3., 3d  Acacia H., Gr.3, Oaks Trial, L., 4th  Syringa H., L.

BUNKER HUNT (15c, Captain Al, Russian Fox). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R567,500,  Drill Hall S., Gr.2., 2d  Premier Trophy, Gr.2, 3d  KRA Guineas, Gr.2, 4th  Cape Derby, Gr.1.

SABINA’S DYNASTY (13f, Sportsworld, Model Man). 4 wins at 1600m, 2000m, R795,475,  Gerald Rosenberg S., Gr.2., 2d  Victory Moon S., Gr.3, Jacaranda H., L,  Scarlet Lady, L., 3d  Michaelmas H., L, 4th  Gold Bracelet, Gr.2,  Acacia H., Gr.3.

DE KOCK (10c, Al Mufti, Quick Turnover). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, R399,150,  Selangor Cup, Gr.2., 2d  Sophomore Sprint H., L., 3d  Cape Classic, Gr.3.

AFRICAN NIGHT SKY (13c, Cozzene, Kingmambo). 6 wins from 1200m to 2400m, R968,400,  Cup Trial, Gr.3,  Winter Guineas, Gr.3, Winter Classic, Gr.3, Winter Derby, Gr.3., 3d  Premier Trophy, Gr.2.

CRIMSON KING (17c, Mogok, Royal Chalice). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 3200m to 2023-24, R864,625,  Campanajo 2200, Gr.3,  Pocket Power S., Gr.3,  Gold Bowl, L, Aquanaut H., L, 2d  Legal Eagle S., Gr.3, Woolavington S., L, 3d  Premiers Champion S., Gr.1,  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3,  Dr Richard Maponya H., L., 4th  Variety Club Mile, Gr.3, SA Settlers Trophy, L.

SAARTJIE (19f, Redoute’s Choice, Snowland). 5 wins from 1600m to 2000m to 2023-24, R991,063,  Victress S., Gr.3, Cape Oaks, L,  East Coast Cup, L., 2d  Tabgold Oaks, Gr.2, Gold Bracelet, Gr.2-twice,  Fillies Guineas, Gr.2.

BARRACK STREET (14c, Al Mufti, Elliodor). 9 wins-3 at 2-to 1350m, R923,928,  Protea S., Gr.3, Storm Bird S., L.

OLMA (11f, Danzig, Mujtahid). 7 wins from 1600m to 2000m, R852,875,  Flamboyant S., Gr.3, Kings Cup, Gr.3., 2d  Garden Province S., Gr.1, Michaelmas H., L, 4th  Flamboyant S., Gr.3.

ONE WAY TRAFFIC (17c, Spectrum, Fusaichi Pegasus). 5 wins from 1800m to 2400m, R553,750,  Campanajo 2200 S., Gr.3, SA Settlers Trophy, L, 2d  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3,  Highland Night Cup, 3d  Tabgold Derby, Gr.3, Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3,  Cape Summer Stayers, L, SA Woolavington S., L., 4th  Cape Stayers S., Gr.2,  Gold Vase, Gr.3.

HEARTLAND (11g, Cozzene, Gone West). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R527,521,  Byerley Turk P., Gr.3,  Jet Master S., L., 2d SA Matchem S., Gr.3., 3d  Cape Classic, Gr.3., 4th SA Matchem S., Gr.3.

DYNASTY’S BLOSSOM (14f, Danehill Dancer, Kahyasi). 4 wins from 2000m to 3200m, R1,275,175,  Gold Cup, Gr.3, Gold Vase, Gr.3., 2d  Cape Stayers, Gr.2,  Gold Vase, Gr.3,  Winter Oaks, L., 4th  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3,  Jamaica H., L.

BLACK KNAP (16c, Western Winter, Elliodor). 3 wins from 1800m to 2400m, R304,750,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3, SA Settlers Trophy, L, 2d  Campanajo 2200, Gr.3,  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3,  Sledgehammer H., L.

IT IS WRITTEN (10c, Northfields, Sir Tristram). 9 wins from 1400m to 1800m, R868,223,  Christmas H., Gr.3., 2d  Sledgehammer H., L.

FOURTH ESTATE (07g, Jallad, Northern Guest). 8 wins at 1400m, 1600m, R675,675,  Christmas H., Gr.3., 3d Clairwood Christmas H., Gr.3, 4th  Darley Arabian H., L.

OUR EMPEROR (13c, Jet Master, Elliodor). Champion Stayer in Mauritius in 2017-18.6 wins from 1800m to 3200m, R774,596,  Chairman’s Cup, Gr.3., 2d SA Settlers Trophy, L, 3d  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3.

MADE TO CONQUER (13c, Casey Tibbs, Al Mufti). 6 wins from 1600m to 2500m, R1,743,823,  Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Gr.3., 2d  Durban July, Gr.1,  Premier Trophy, Gr.2,  Gold Cup, Gr.3., 3d  World Sports Betting 1900, Gr.2, 4th  Cup Trial, Gr.3.

SHIMMERING GEM (09g, Rakeen, Elliodor). 6 wins from 1400m to 3200m, R469,525,  Racing Association H., Gr.3.

NAVY STRENGTH (18g, Joshua Dancer, Royal Academy). 5 wins from 1600m to 2500m to 2024-25, R595,209,  Cape Summer Stayers H., Gr.3., 3d  Pocket Power S., Gr.3, Cape Summer Stayers H., L, 4th SA Settlers Trophy, L.

SOLAR POWER (18c, Fastnet Rock, Kingmambo). 5 wins at 1400m, 1950m to 2024-25, R546,701,  Pocket Power S., Gr.3.

SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (15c, Jet Master, Badger Land). 4 wins from 1600m to 2200m, R528,200,  Campanajo 2200, Gr.3., 3d  Cape Town Met, Gr.1,  Cup Trial, Gr.3,  Jet Master S., L, 4th  Premier Trophy, Gr.2.

SHENANIGANS (13c, Sportsworld, Singh). 4 wins from 1600m to 2200m, R693,800,  Betting World 2200, Gr.3., 2d  Jubilee H., Gr.3.

BLAZE OF NOON (10c, Goldkeeper, Buck’s Bid). 4 wins from 1600m to 1850m, R368,786,  Politician S., Gr.3.

STORM DESTINY (15f, Kilconnel, Peaceable Kingdom). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, R376,500,  Three Troikas S., Gr.3., 4th  SA Fillies Classic, Gr.1.

HASHTAGYOLO (14f, Jallad, Elliodor). 3 wins at 1600m, 1750m, R284,375,  Flamboyant S., Gr.3.

HORIZON (13c, Lomitas, Beau’s Eagle). 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, R648,525,  Politician S., Gr.3., 2d  Jet Master S., L, 3d  Daily News 2000 S., Gr.1, 4th  Peninsula H., Gr.2.

NASSA (12g, Rich Man’s Gold, Forlitano). 3 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R225,125, HK$2,336,250, HKJC Ladies’ Purse, Gr.3, 3d  Cape Guineas, Gr.1, HKJC Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2,  Selangor Cup, Gr.2.

His sire sons include Futura (17), Legislate (9), Jackson (7), Act of War (5), Irish Flame, etc.

Karel Miedema’s Pedigree Evaluation

Sires Handbook 2016 – www.sportingpost.co.za

“Gr1 horses win Gr1 races” – it’s an old adage to illustrate that only the best horses win the biggest races. It follows that breeding Gr1 winners must be the hardest thing in the world to do. Consequently even the very best stallions have percentages of Gr1-winners-to-foals in low single figures – and the same goes for breeders of Gr1 winners. Just one or two of such winners in a hundred sets you way apart from the also-rans in the great genetic lottery. It explains why doing quantitative research just on Gr1 winners of stallions is a futile exercise – the numbers are too small to have any meaning in statistical terms. Which leaves the alternative of dissecting Gr1 winning pedigrees individually in the hope that promising patterns may be found. And then the trouble starts. Instead of finding sequences of the very best stallions as the sires of mares in successive generations of the Gr1 winners, relatively obscure names appear, often showing the female ancestors to be the offspring of very moderate stallions. Who would breed that way? But wait… help is at hand!

Let’s look at Futura’s sire Dynasty, a leading South  African stallion this year. He has seven Gr1 winners to date, born between 2006 to 2011 – a six-year period, in which he sired 372 foals (187 colts, 185 fillies), making for 1.8% Gr1 winners.

A glance at the sequence of damsires, for five generations, of Dynasty’s Gr1 winners suggests infinite variety (see table) – only Drum Beat appears more than once, none of the others are repeated. Some related names appear, though. Gone West (in Jackson) is sire of Western Winter (in Futura). Badger’s Drift (in Futura) and Restructure (in Legislate) are both out of mares by Thatching who is full brother to Golden Thatch (in Futura). These full brothers are out of Abella, by Abernant – whose pedigree is close to the one of Drum Beat, and to the one of the mare Mixed Marriage, third dam of Gone West. Another close link is to the mare Farthing Damages, who is doubled in the dam of Pole Position. Then there’s the close resemblance of all of these kin-relatives with Court Martial and Tudor Minstrel.

Finally, for Dynasty the link to all of these comes through his third dam Lavenda Lady. She’s by Abernant, and is close kin to Drum Beat et al, including the mare Popcorn, female line ancestress of Irish Flame.

Futura fits the mould.

His dam Scribblin’ The Cat is kinbred 3×3 to full brothers Thatching and Golden Thatch, who are damsires respectively of the mare’s sire Badger’s Drift and her dam Winter Fox.

Thatching and Golden Thatch are themselves closely kin-bred, 3×4 to Dalmary, who is female line ancestress of their sire Thatch and dam Abella (who is by Abernant). The presence of Abernant looks to be significant, but there’s more.

Badger’s Drift is by Badger Land, whose grandam Mime (by Pretense) is close kin to Fall Aspen (by Pretense). Fall Aspen is the dam of Dynasty’s sire Fort Wood, a son of Sadler’s Wells (from the Dalmary female line).

Badger’s Drift’s grandam Abrinya (by Red God) is 3-part sister to influential sire Blushing Groom. The latter’s dam Aimee (grandam of Abrinya) is very close kin to Mime and to Fall Aspen. Aimee is by Tudor Minstrel, and very close kin to Mixed Marriage (by Tudor Minstrel), who is third dam of Gone West (sire of Western Winter).

Western Winter is the sire of Futura’s grandam Winter Fox, and is kinbred 4×4 to Mixed Marriage and Court Martial.

Where From Here

The close kinship between all of Abernant, Mixed Marriage, Court Martial, Drum Beat, Farthing Damages, Tudor Minstrel (and others) provides a wealth of opportunity for Futura. These lines are very well represented in the South African breeding population.

A notable Court Martial carrier is Elliodor, who in Futura’s family is represented by Gr2 winner Epaulette, a half sister to Futura’s third dam Fox Of Gold. Also in this female line is Gr2 winner Danseuse Classique, who is kinbred 3×4 Minstrel’s Pride x Arietta, both daughters of Tudor Minstrel. Danseuse Classique’s unraced daughter Cry For The Lion (by Elliodor) got multiple Gr1 winner Aslan, by Silvano. The latter also is the sire of Epaulette’s Gr1 winning granddaughter Equina.

Also of interest is former champion broodmare sire Royal Prerogative, whose dam Bride Elect is close kin to Abella, dam of Golden Thatch. The combination has proved successful, notably through Gr1 winner and sire Goldmark (Golden Thatch x Royal Prerogative mare).

PICK OF THE BUNCH

Suitable mares for Futura could include

• Kin-relatives with backgrounds as found in Tudor Minstrel, Mixed Marriage (Gone West, Western Winter; Sharpen Up, Kris, Diesis, Pole Position; Known Fact; My Earl), Aimee (Blushing Groom, Jallad, Rainbow Quest, etc. – widespread), Hobnob; Averof/Foveros; Abernant (wide-spread, but notably Golden Thatch (Goldmark), Thatching (Restructure), Derring-Do (Jan Ekels), Popcorn, etc.); Court Martial (widespread, but notably Elliodor (Model Man), Capture Him, Lords, Welsh Harmony (National Emblem); etc.); Drum Beat; Mexico (Harry Hotspur); etc., etc.
• Real Delight female line descendants and kin, incl Minnetonka (Oratorio, Badger Land), Plum Bold,  Alydar (Duke Of Marmalade, Peintre Celebre (Byword, Jam Alley)), Grand Slam (by Gone West; sire of sire Visionaire and damsire of Dynasty’s Gr2 winner Daring Dave); etc.
• Dalmary female line descendants (widespread, incl Sadler’s Wells, Nureyev, Fairy King, Waterville Lake, Hermitage, etc.)
• Royal Prerogative (notably in combination with Golden Thatch; Goldmark;
• Rebel King (whose dam is by Badger Land))

A final observation on the pedigree elements of Futura’s dam Scribblin’ The Cat. Her third dam Bold Vixen is by Plum Bold out of a mare by Romulus (Ribot x Tudor Minstrel). The mare’s sire Badger’s Drift is by Badger Land, whose grandam Mime is close kin to Tudor Minstrel. Badger Land’s sire Codex is by a grandson of Ribot, while his grandam Minnetonka is very close kin to Plum Bold. All that makes Badger Land very close kin to Bold Vixen, suggesting that Futura might well appreciate pedigrees which carry those same background lines. A stallion to keep in mind in this respect is Oratorio, whose grandam doubles the female line of Plum Bold and Minnetonka. In Oratorio one representative of this duplicated female line is Alydar, who also features in Duke Of Marmalade and Peintre Celebre (Byword, Jam Alley).