International Racehorse Magazine January 2018

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Ross Kieswetter. Photo by Michael Price

by Trippi (USA) out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Helleborus Blue proving to be extremely versatile with a victories in the G2 Diadem Stakes (1200m) and the G2 Merchants Handicap (1160m) as well as two close seconds in the G1 Gold Challenge over a mile and the G1 Cape Flying Championship (1000m). While the aptly named African Night Sky, a gelding by Dynasty out of the Cozzene mare Starzene(USA) claimed the Winter Triple Crown series, winning the G3 Winter Guineas (1600), the G3 Winter Classic (1800m) and the G3 Winter Derby over 2400m with ease.

Lady Of The House at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale

What a season Highlands Stud has had, proving once again that it is a nursery of champions. It has also been a tremendous year for the stud’s new owners, the Kieswetter family, with Whisky Baron proudly carrying their colours to victory in the G1 Sun Met. Now the Kieswetter family and Highlands Stud look forward to consigning 14 outstanding yearlings at the 2018 Cape Premier Yearling Sale on the 20th and 21st of January.The perfect place to go find your next star!

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