Weatherbys Stallion Book 2024 - Varsfontein Edition

VARSFONTEIN STUD

THE 2024 STALLION BOOK Varsfontein Stud F E AT U R I N G Erik The Red (SAF) Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) Master of My Fate (SAF)

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erik the red ( S A F)

bay, 2017, 16.1 (1.65m)

sire reference

racing career Year

Age

Starts

Wins

2nd

3rd

4th

Earnings

2019/20

2

7

4

-

1

1

19,014

2020/21

3

3

2

-

-

-

10,709

10

6

-

1

1

£29,723

Total

Winning distances at 2 and 3 years 5f-6f At 2 Won Kepu Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3, (6f. beating Joseph Barry (SAF) and Rascallion (SAF)), Somerset Plate, Kenilworth, L., (6f. beating Matthew The King (SAF) and Freedom Park (SAF)), Wesgro Summer Juvenile Stakes, Kenilworth, L., (5f. beating Emblem Of Hope (SAF) and Stuck On You (SAF)), Tattersalls Juvenile Plate, Kenilworth, (5f. beating Thomas Henry (SAF) and Stuck On You (SAF)), third in Golden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2, (to Nourbese (SAF)), fourth in Golden Horse Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, (to Tempting Fate (SAF)).

At 3 Won Cape Merchants, Kenilworth, Gr.2, (6f. beating Rio Querari (SAF) and Constable (SAF)), Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, (6f. beating Garrulous (SAF) and Pray For Rain (SAF)).

extended pedigree 1st Dam

COVENANT (SAF), won 7 races at 3 and 4 years in South Africa including Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Sweet Chestnut Stakes, Kenilworth, L., third in South African Fillies & Mares Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 and Tibouchina Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.2; dam of 5 winners includingERIK THE RED (SAF) (2017 c. by Captain Al (SAF)), subject stallion.

Varallo (SAF)/Supreme Patrol (SAF) (2014 g. by Var (USA)), won 4 races in Hong Kong and in South Africa and second in Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1 and third in Godolphin Barb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3.

Scandola (SAF) (2013 f. by Fort Wood (USA)), won 3 races in South Africa and placed third in Lady's Pendant Stakes, Fairview, L.; dam of winners.

CALA MURETTA (SAF) (f. by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)), won Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, placed third in Diana Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3.

Gimme's Lassie (SAF) (f. by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)), winner to 2022/23 in South Africa and placed third in Western Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2 and Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, Gr.3.

2nd Dam

SECRET PACT (SAF), won 4 races at 2 and 3 years in South Africa including George Azzie Memorial Handicap, Newmarket, L., Jack Patience Futurity Stakes, Vaal, L., third in Cape Flying Championship, Milnerton, Gr.1, Allan Robertson Bloodline Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1; Own sister to LONDON NEWS (SAF); dam of 7 winners includingPROMISEFROMMYHEART (SAF) (f. by Elliodor (FR)), Joint Champion 3yr old filly in South Africa in 2003-04, won 6 races in South Africa including South African Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1, The Triple Tiara 1600, Newmarket, Gr.1, Woolavington Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, Ipi Tombe Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.2, Thekwini Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.2; dam of winners.

MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF), won Glorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Calulo Services Premier Trophy, Kenilworth, Gr.2; sire.

JUSTTHEWAYYOUARE (SAF), won Spook Express Handicap, Turffontein, L.; dam of MALMOOS (SAF), won South African Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1, South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1, Gauteng Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2, CAPTAIN SPLENDID (SAF), won Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Greyville, Gr.3.

MY GUIDING STAR (SAF), winner in South Africa; dam of HASHTAGYOLO (SAF), won Flamboyant Stakesa, Greyville, Gr.3; grandam of KARANGETANG (SAF), won Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3.

FIDELITY (SAF), winner in South Africa; dam of GHAALLA (SAF), won Fillies Mile, Turffontein, Gr.3, DUE DILIGENCE (SAF), won Starling Stakes, Gr.3.

Vermentino (SAF), unraced; dam of FAVORITA (SAF), won East Cape Fillies Nursery, Fairview, L., placed second in Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2.

SECRET HEART (SAF) (f. by Fort Wood (USA)), won 5 races in South Africa including Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, L., placed third in Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, South African Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1 and Cape of Good Hope Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1; dam of winners.

PLUCK (USA), won Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (c&g), Churchill Downs, Gr.2, TVG Summer Stakes, Woodbine, Gr.3; sire.

THREE HEARTS (USA), won Red Carpet Handicap, Del Mar, Gr.3.

SECRET MISSION (SAF), won 1 race in South Africa; dam of winners.

HACK GREEN (SAF), won Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2.

3rd Dam

Soho Secret (SAF), won 10 races in South Africa and placed third in Cape of Good Hope Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1; dam of 13 winners includingLONDON NEWS (SAF), Champion 3yr old colt in South Africa in 1995-96, Champion older horse in South Africa in 1996-97, won 11 races in Hong Kong and in South Africa including Queen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1; sire.

By CAPTAIN AL (SAF) (1996-Stud 2001), Champion Sire in South Africa in 2015.

8 times Champion Sire of 2yos in South Africa. Equus Outstanding Sire 2009 and 2011. Won 9 races, £75,876, 5f.-8f., Cape Argus Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, WPOTA Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Equi-Feeds Matchem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3. Sire ofCAPTAIN'S RANSOM (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1, South African Fillies Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1 (twice), Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Cape Fillies Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, KZN Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2, Diana Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3 (twice)).

MALMOOS (SAF) (South African Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1, South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1, Gauteng Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2, Concorde Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Graham Beck Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).

WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF) (Cape Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1; sire).

CAPTAIN OF ALL (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1, Golden Horse Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in Cape Flying Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.1, third in Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1, Durban Golden Horseshoe, Gr.1; sire).

KASIMIR (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1, Cape Flying Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Post Merchants, Greyville, Gr.2, Khaya Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Cape Merchants Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

TAP O' NOTH (SAF) (Forus Cape Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Cape Classic, Kenilworth, Gr.3, third in Daily News 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).

ONE WORLD (SAF) (The Sun Met, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Concorde Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Matchem Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3, Winter Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.3, second in Queen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1, third in Cape Guineas, Gr.1).

UNDERCOVER AGENT (SAF) (Rising Sun Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1, Drill Hall Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, The Byerley Turk, Greyville, Gr.3).

CAPTAIN AMERICA (SAF) (WSB Champions Cup, Greyville, Gr.1, Rising Sun Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1, Horse Chestnut Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1, Green Point Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Matchem Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3).

SERGEANT HARDY (SAF) (Cape Flying Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.1).

ALWAYS IN CHARGE (SAF) (Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1).

HILL FIFTY FOUR (SAF) (J & B Met, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in J & B Met, Kenilworth, Gr.1).

EXHILARATION (SAF) (Premier's Champion Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.1, second in Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, The South African Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2).

CELTIC SEA (SAF) (South African Fillies Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Cartier Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Golden Slipper, Greyville, Gr.2).

MISSISIPPI BURNING (SAF) (WSB Cape Filly Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, WSB Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2).

SNOWDANCE (SAF) (Klawervlei Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Cape Filly Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Western Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in South African Fillies Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Rising Sun Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1).

MISS FLORIDA (SAF) (Allan Robertson Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1).

THE SECRET IS OUT (SAF) (Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1, Tibouchina Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, Poinsettia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3, Strelitzia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3, third in South African Fillies Sprint, Gr.1).

CARRY ON ALICE (SAF) (South African Fillies’ Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Cape Flying Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1, The South African Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).

CLOTH OF CLOUD (SAF) (The South African Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).

PINE PRINCESS (SAF) (South African Oaks, Turffontein, Gr.1, Yellowwood Handicap, Turffontein, Gr.3, second in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).

ALL IS SECRET (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Clairwood, Gr.1, Ladbrokes Thekwini Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1).

EMERALD COVE (SAF) (TBA Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1, second in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1, Gold Bracelet Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2).

CAPTAIN'S GAL (SAF) (South African Fillies & Mares Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Camellia Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2, Flamboyant Stakes, Greyville, Gr.3).

CAPTAIN'S LOVER (SAF) (Cape Fillies' Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Odessa Stud Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Prix du Pin, ParisLongchamp, Gr.3).

ERIK THE RED (SAF) (subject stallion).

SEARCH PARTY (SAF) (Post Merchants, Greyville, Gr.2, Cape Merchants Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1).

CAPTAIN ALDO (SAF) (Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.2).

DISCO AL (SAF) (Track and Ball Bettng World Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.2).

CAP ALRIGHT (SAF) (Betting World Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

CAPTAIN'S WILD (SAF) (Colorado King Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2).

FIORELLA (SAF) (Daisy KZN Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2, second in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).

JO'S BOND (SAF) (CTS Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

PRINCESS ROYAL (SAF) (Horses for Causes Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1).

FRAGRANT AL (SAF) (Rising Sun Tibouchina Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.2, second in Golden Slipper, Clairwood, Gr.1).

DANCE WITH AL (SAF) (Betting World Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

TOWNSEND (SAF) (Odessa Stud Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

CAPTAIN'S CALL (SAF) (The Debutante Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.2).

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erik the red ( S A F)

to stud, 2021

First 2yos 2024/25

Al Mufti (USA) (1985) BTP 50 BTW C ap t ai n A l ( S A F ) ( b . 1996) 104 BTW Off To War (SAF) (1983) 3 BTW

C o v en an t ( S A F ) ( b . 2007) 1 BTW

Roberto (USA) 85 BTW Lassie Dear (USA) 4 BTW Complete Warrior (USA) 29 BTW Infanta (SAF)

Gone West (USA) Western Winter (USA) 98 BTW (1992) BTW 93 BTW Chilly Hostess (CAN) 1 BTW

Secret Pact (SAF) (1990) BTW 3 BTW

Bush Telegraph (SAF) 10 BTW Soho Secret (SAF) 6 BTW

Hail To Reason Bramalea Buckpasser Gay Missile Dewan Splendid Spree Jamaico Beylic Mr Prospector Secrettame Vice Regent Impressive Lady Jungle Cove Maiden Over Regent Street

CAPE CHAMPION 2YO COLT 2020 THE FIRST 3YO TO WIN THE CAPE MERCHANTS IN 22 YEARS

Secret Landing

ERIK THE RED (SAF) (Captain Al) - Cape Champion 2yo Colt 2020. The first 3yo in 22 years to win the Cape Merchants G2, beating Equus Champion Rio Querari on worse terms than WFA.

STANDS AT VARSFONTEIN STUD PO Box 239 Paarl, 7620, Western Cape, South Africa Stud Manager - Carl de Vos T: (021) 869-8238 M: +27 (0)82 800 8490 E: info@varsfontein.co.za W: www.varsfontein.co.za Stallion Manager: John Freeman - freemanstallions.co.za

gimmethegreenlight ( AU S)

s t u d r e c o rd

racing career Year

Age

Starts

Wins

2nd

3rd

4th

Earnings

2010/11

2

6

4

-

1

1

26,241

2011/12

3

7

2

2

1

1

88,928

13

6

2

2

2

£115,169

Total

bay, 2008, 16.1 (1.65m)

Winning distances at 2 and 3 years 5f-8f At 2 Won The Betting World Somerset 1200, Kenilworth, L., (6f. beating Depardieu (SAF) and Variety Club (SAF)), Juvenile Plate, Greyville, (6½f. beating Rio Carnival (AUS) and Second Tycoon (SAF)), Juvenile Plate, Kenilworth, (5f. beating Chieftan (SAF) and Liam (SAF)), Juvenile Plate, Kenilworth, (5f. beating Soweto Slew (AUS) and Chieftan (SAF)), third in Premier's Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, (to Potala Palace (SAF)), fourth in Golden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.1, (to Fighting Warrior (AUS)).

At 3 Highest Rated 3yo in 2012. Won Queen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1, (8f. beating Variety Club (SAF) and Tales of Bravery (SAF)), Conditions Plate, Turffontein, (7f. beating Welwitschia (GB) and Gibraltar Blue (IRE)), second in Selangor Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2, (to Variety Club (SAF)), Cape Classic, Kenilworth, Gr.3, (to Depardieu (SAF)), third in J & B Met, Kenilworth, Gr.1, (to Igugu (AUS)), fourth in Cape Premier Yearling Sales Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, (to Variety Club (SAF)).

extended pedigree 1st Dam

YES SHE CAN CANCAN (AUS), won 2 races in Australia; dam of 5 winnersGIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS) (2008 c. by More Than Ready (USA)), subject stallion.

OFCOURSEICAN (AUS) (2006 f. by Mossman (AUS)), won 8 races in Australia including Coolmore Classic, Rosehill, Gr.1, Liverpool City Cup, Warwick Farm, Gr.3, placed third in All Aged Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1; dam of winners.

PERSAN (AUS) (g. by Pierro (AUS)), won The Bart Cummings, Flemington, Gr.3, JRA Trophy, Flemington, L., second in Easter Cup, Caulfield, Gr.3 and third in Caulfield Cup, Caulfield, Gr.1, Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2.

Cinderella Days (AUS) (f. by Astern (AUS)), winner to 2022/23 in Australia and placed third in Light Fingers Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2.

Lucky Can Be (AUS) (2011 f. by Nadeem (AUS)), won 2 races in Australia and placed second in TAB Birthday Card Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.3; dam of a winner.

La Goulue (AUS) (2004 f. by Danehill Dancer (IRE)), won 4 races in Australia, placed third in Betfair W H Wylie Handicap, Morphettville, L.; dam of winners.

Longma (AUS) (2010 c. by Sebring (AUS)), won 3 races in Australia and placed second in Best Security Daybreak Lover, Eagle Farm, L.; sire.

2nd Dam

DOVE VAI (AUS), won 1 race in Australia; dam of 5 winners includingSATNAV (AUS), won 2 races in Australia; dam of winners.

GREGERS (AUS), won 1000 Guineas Tranquil Star Prelude, Caulfield, Gr.2.

GIRL GUIDE (AUS), won How Now Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.3.

sire reference

By MORE THAN READY (USA) (1997-Stud 2001), Champion Sire of 2yo’s in U.S.A. and in Australia. Won 7 races, £623,470, 4½f.-7f., King's Bishop Stakes, Gr.1, Sanford Stakes, Gr.2, Tremont Stakes, Gr.3, second in Blue Grass Stakes, Gr.1, Vosburgh Stakes, Gr.1, third in Futurity Stakes, Gr.1. Sire of CATHOLIC BOY (USA) (Travers Stakes, Gr.1, Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes, Gr.1; sire), FUNTASTIC (USA) (United Nations Stakes, Gr.1; sire), DAREDEVIL (USA) (Champagne Stakes, Gr.1; sire), VERRAZANO (USA) (Haskell Invitational Stakes, Gr.1; sire), SAY THE WORD (CAN) (Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, Gr.1), HIT THE ROAD (USA) (Frank E Kilroe Mile Stakes, Gr.1), ROY H (USA) (Breeders' Cup Sprint, Gr.1 (twice), Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes, Gr.1 (twice)), REGALLY READY (USA) (Nearctic Stakes, Gr.1), RUSHING FALL (USA) (Jenny Wiley Stakes, Gr.1 (twice), Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, Gr.1), UNI (GB) (Breeders' Cup Mile, Gr.1), ROOM SERVICE (USA) (American Oaks, Gr.1), BUSTER'S READY (USA) (Mother Goose Stakes, Gr.1), PRIZED ICON (AUS) (Victoria Derby, Gr.1; sire), GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS) (subject stallion), SEBRING (AUS) (Sires' Produce Stakes, Gr.1, Golden Slipper Stakes, Gr.1; sire), PERFECTLY READY (AUS) (Goodwood Handicap, Gr.1; sire), BENICIO (AUS) (Victoria Derby, Gr.1; sire), EAGLE WAY (AUS) (Queensland Derby, Gr.1), PHELAN READY (AUS) (Golden Slipper Stakes, Gr.1), PERFECT REFLECTION (AUS) (Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1), ENTISAAR (AUS) (Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Gr.1), MORE THAN SACRED (AUS) (New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1), SAMAREADY (AUS) (A J Moir Stakes, Gr.1), DREAMAWAY (AUS) (WATC Derby, Gr.1), MORE JOYOUS (NZ) (Doncaster Mile, Gr.1), CARRY ON CUTIE (AUS) (Champagne Stakes, Gr.1).

GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS) is also maternal grandsire of SWEET PEPPER (SAF) (Trippi (USA): Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1), TIPSY TARRAGON (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF): Syringa Handicap, L., third in Tibouchina Stakes, Gr.2), Boundless Bash (SAF) (Judpot (USA): third in Michaelmas Handicap, L.), Miss Putin (SAF) (Quasillo (GER): third in Devon Air Stakes, L.).

By season

South African Racing

Racing Year Rnrs Wnrs Wins

Places

Money Won (R)

Racing Elsewhere Money Wins Won (US$)

2015-16

42

14

16

45

1776763

0

875

2016-17

108

53

86

213

9512975

9

94323

2017-18

157

67

98

273

12579500

17

297146

2018-19

170

80

120

335

14206309

11

324203

2019-20

193

68

96

257

10873288

14

321714

2020-21

201

101

170

361

12353575

29

1034678

2021-22

208

93

139

392

14591810

8

164853

2022-23

226

108

160

339

23071422

16

160497

2023-24

150

27

31

82

2751393

1

7611

Sire of the winners of 916 races and R101,717,035 plus 105 $2,405,900 2023 data to October.

Champion Sire in South Africa in 2020-21 & 2022-23 Champion Sire of 2yos in South Africa in 2019-20 & 2022-23 Champion Sire of 3yos in South Africa in 2022-23

best progeny SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Durban Golden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2).

GIMME A PRINCE (SAF) (Trippi (USA): Cape Flying Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Golden Horse Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1, Cape Merchants Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

LUCKY LAD (SAF) (Caesour (USA): Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, South African Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2, Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).

BLESS MY STARS (SAF) (Silvano (GER): South African Fillies Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1, Gold Bracelet, Greyville, Gr.2, third in Durban July, Greyville, Gr.1).

GOT THE GREENLIGHT (SAF) (Commands (AUS): Premier's Champions Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.1, Horse Chestnut Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1, Greyville 2000, Greyville, Gr.1, South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1).

SURCHARGE (SAF)/YULONG PRINCE (SAF) (Diktat (GB): Cantala Stakes, Flemington, Gr.1, Daily News 2000, Greyville, Gr.1, second in South African Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1, South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1).

GUNNER (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Premier's Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1).

SHE'S A KEEPER (SAF) (Trippi (USA): Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Gold Bracelet, Greyville, Gr.2, Greyville 1900, Greyville, Gr.2).

SECOND BASE (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Colorado King Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2, second in Premier's Champions Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.1 (twice)).

EYE OF THE PROPHET (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2).

CALA MURETTA (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2).

GIMME DAT (SAF) (Western Winter (USA): Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

CIAO BELLA (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF): Western Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in Cape Fillies Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1).

GIMME A SHOT (SAF) (Rakeen (USA): Ipi Tombe Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.2).

COSMIC HIGHWAY (SAF) (Silvano (GER): Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3, third in Cape Guineas, Gr.1).

VIKRAM (SAF) (Western Winter (USA): Cape Merchants, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

BARAHIN (SAF) (Silvano (GER): Charity Mile, Turffontein, Gr.2, Durban Golden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2, second in South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1).

NATIONAL PARK (SAF) (Camden Park (USA): Gauteng Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2, third in South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1).

HACK GREEN (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2).

ECSTATIC GREEN (SAF) (Ashtontown (SAF): Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, second in Allan Robertson Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1).

THIRD RUNWAY (SAF) (Black Minnaloushe (USA): Western Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2, third in Cape Filly Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1).

GREEN PLAINS (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Camellia Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2, The South African Fillies Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2, second in Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1, third in Camellia Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2).

LA BELLA MIA (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Post Merchants, Greyville, Gr.2).

GIMME SIX (SAF) (Mujadil (USA): Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2, Umzimkhulu Stakes, Greyville, Gr.3, second in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).

JOHNNY HERO (SAF) (Caesour (USA): Jubilee Handicap, Turffontein, Gr.3).

UNIVERSAL (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Politician Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3, second in Cape Derby, Kenilworth, Gr.1, Green Point Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

LIVE MY LIFE (SAF) (Pure Prize (USA): Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

LIGHT SPEED (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Langerman, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

GREEN LASER (SAF) (Parade Leader (USA): Sea Cottage Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3, second in South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1).

GIMME ONE NIGHT (SAF) (Parade Leader (USA): Chairman's Cup, Gr.3).

FOLLOW ME (SAF) (Caesour (USA): Fillies Mile, Turffontein, Gr.3).

ONE NIGHT IN PARIS (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Starling Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).

LADY OF STEEL (SAF) (Western Winter (USA): It's a Rush Acacia Handicap, Turffontein, Gr.3, third in Empress Club Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1).

GEE FOR GO (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Fillies Mile, Turffontein, Gr.3).

ROSE IN BLOOM (SAF) (Goldkeeper (USA): Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, Gr.3, second in Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, third in Majorca Stakes, Gr.1).

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gimmethegreenlight ( AU S)

to stud, 2012

M o r e Th an R ead y (US A) ( b . 1997) 223 BTW

Y es S h e C an C an c an (AUS ) ( b r . 1999) 2 BTW

Southern Halo (USA) (1983) BTP 172 BTW

Woodman's Girl (USA) (1990) 1 BTW

Canny Lad (AUS) (1987) BTW 55 BTW

Dove Vai (AUS) (1993)

Halo (USA) 60 BTW Northern Sea (USA) 1 BTP Woodman (USA) 105 BTW

Hail To Reason Cosmah Northern Dancer Sea Saga Mr Prospector Playmate

Naskra Becky Be Good (USA) 2 BTW Good Landing Bletchingly (AUS) 61 BTW Jesmond Lass (AUS) 3 BTW Marauding (NZ) 32 BTW

Biscay Coogee Lunchtime Beautiful Dreamer Sir Tristram Biscalowe

Red Anchor Benbara Queen (AUS) 2 BTW Lunar Sky

SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight) - Equus Champion 2yo Colt 2023. Winner of the Premiers Champion S G1 over 1600m at Greyville on 30th July 2023 by 2,4 lengths from Main Defender. He also won the Golden Horseshoe G2 over 1400m.

CHAMPION FIRST SEASON SIRE 2016 CHAMPION SIRE OF 2YO’S 2020 CHAMPION SIRE 2021 CHAMPION SIRE OF 3YO’S 2021 CHAMPION SIRE 2023 CHAMPION SIRE OF 2YO’S 2023 CHAMPION SIRE OF 3YO’S 2023

STANDS AT VARSFONTEIN STUD PO Box 239 Paarl, 7620, Western Cape, South Africa Stud Manager - Carl de Vos T: (021) 869-8238 M: +27 (0)82 800 8490 E: info@varsfontein.co.za W: www.varsfontein.co.za Stallion Manager: John Freeman - freemanstallions.co.za

master of my fate ( SA F)

stud record

racing career Year

Age

2011/12

2

Did not run

2012/13

3

3

2

2013/14

4

5

4

-

-

-

39,225

8

6

1

-

-

£46,418

Total

Starts

Wins

bay, 2009, 16.2 (1.68m)

2nd

3rd

4th

Earnings -

1

-

-

7,193

Winning distances at 3 years and over 6f-9f At 3 Won MR 81 Handicap, Clairwood, (7½f. beating Spandau Ballet (SAF) and Go Again (SAF)), a Maiden Plate, Scottsville, (6f. beating Breeders Cup (SAF) and Cachasa (SAF)).

At 4 Won Glorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2, (9f. beating Awesome Power (SAF) and Punta Arenas (SAF)), Calulo Services Premier Trophy, Kenilworth, Gr.2, (9f. beating Hill Fifty Four (SAF) and Paterfamilias (SAF)), MR 96 Handicap, Kenilworth, (8f. beating Laurie's Gold (SAF) and Grasp Your Destiny (SAF)), a Graduation Plate, Clairwood, (8f. beating Time of Song (SAF) and So You Think (SAF)).

extended pedigree 1st Dam

PROMISEFROMMYHEART (SAF), Joint Champion 3yr old filly in South Africa in 2003-04, won 6 races in South Africa including South African Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1, The Triple Tiara 1600, Newmarket, Gr.1, Woolavington Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, Ipi Tombe Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.2, Thekwini Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.2, placed third in South African Fillies Classic, Turffontein, Gr.2; dam of 6 winners includingMASTER OF MY FATE (SAF) (2009 c. by Jet Master (SAF)), subject stallion.

JUSTTHEWAYYOUARE (SAF) (2007 f. by Fort Wood (USA)), won 4 races in South Africa including Spook Express Handicap, Turffontein, L.; dam of winners.

MALMOOS (SAF) (c. by Captain Al (SAF)), won South African Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1, South African Classic, Turffontein, Gr.1.

CAPTAIN SPLENDID (SAF) (g. by Captain Al (SAF)), won Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Greyville, Gr.3, World Sports Betting East Cape Derby, Fairview, Gr.3.

MY GUIDING STAR (SAF) (2006 f. by Jallad (USA)), won 1 race; dam of winners.

HASHTAGYOLO (SAF) (f. by Dynasty (SAF)), won Flamboyant Stakes, Gr.3.

La Revere (SAF) (f. by Var (USA)), winner in South Africa and placed third in The Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2; dam of KARANGETANG (SAF) (g.

by Erupt (IRE)), won Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3.

FIDELITY (SAF) (2010 f. by Captain Al (SAF)), won 1 race; dam of winners.

GHAALLA (SAF) (f. by Var (USA)), won Fillies Mile, Turffontein, Gr.3.

DUE DILIGENCE (SAF) (f. by Silvano (GER)), won Starling Stks, Turffontein, Gr.3.

2nd Dam

SECRET PACT (SAF), won 4 races in South Africa including Ascot-On-Vaal Sprint Handicap, Vaal, L., third in Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Allan Robertson Bloodline Championship, Gr.1; Own sister to LONDON NEWS (SAF); dam of 7 winners includingCOVENANT (SAF) (f. by Western Winter (USA)), won 7 races in South Africa including Klawervlei Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1; dam of winners.

SECRET HEART (SAF) (f. by Fort Wood (USA)), won 5 races in South Africa including Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, L., placed third in Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, South African Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1; dam of winners.

sire reference

By JET MASTER (SAF) (1994-Stud 2001), Horse of The Year. Champion Sprinter.

Champion Miler. Champion Freshman Sire in South Africa. 6 times Champion Sire in South Africa 2007-2012. Joint Champion older horse in South Africa in 1998-99, Joint top rated older sprinter in South Africa in 1999-2000, Won 17 races 5f.-8f., Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Golden Spur, Gr.1 (twice), Queen's Plate, Gr.1 (twice), Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, The Nissan Challenge, Gr.1, Cape Argus Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of POMODORO (SAF) (Durban July, Gr.1, South African Derby, Gr.1; sire), RAVISHING (SAF) (South African Derby, Gr.1; sire), MASTER SABINA (SAF) (Gauteng Sansui Summer Cup, Gr.1 (twice)), YORKER (SAF) (President's Champions Challenge, Gr.1, Horse Chestnut Stakes, Gr.1, Sansui Summer Cup, Gr.1), MASTER PLAN (SAF) (Champions Cup, Gr.1), PAST MASTER (SAF) (J & B Met, Gr.1), J J THE JET PLANE (SAF) (Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Mercury Sprint, Gr.1 (twice), Golden Horse Casino Sprint, Gr.1 (twice), Computaform Sprint, Gr.1), POCKET POWER (SAF) (Queen's Plate, Gr.1 (4 times), Gold Challenge, Gr.1, J & B Met, Gr.1 (3 times), Durban July Handicap, Gr.1), MYTHICAL FLIGHT (SAF) (Computaform Sprint, Gr.1, Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1), FLOATYOURBOAT (SAF) (Cape Derby, Gr.1), FLY BY NIGHT (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Gr.1), IN THE FAST LANE (SAF) (Woolavington 2000, Gr.1, Cape Fillies' Guineas, Gr.1), THUNDER DANCE (SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1, Paddock Stakes, Gr.1), VIVA MARIA (SAF) (Woolavington 2000, Gr.1), EBONY FLYER (SAF) (South African Fillies & Mares Sprint, Gr.1, Cape Fillies' Guineas, Gr.1), RIVER JETEZ (SAF) (J & B Met, Gr.1), ALL AFIRE (SAF) (Golden Slipper, Gr.1), LOVE IS IN THE AIR (SAF) (Majorca Stakes, Gr.1), GLUWEIN (SAF) (Majorca Stakes, Gr.1), SOFT LANDING (SAF) (Garden Province Stakes, Gr.1), STRATOS (SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1), LITTLE MISS MAGIC (SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1).

By season Racing Year

South African Racing

Rnrs Wnrs

Wins Places

Money Won (R)

Racing Elsewhere Money Wins Won (US$)

2017-18

37

8

10

28

1009850

0

0

2018-19

119

50

76

216

9961812

3

82834

2019-20

176

71

87

248

7732225

2

111835

2020-21

196

89

138

428

10267650

3

181222

2021-22

209

102

158

436

13642697

15

344366

2022-23

212

92

142

281

14365930

14

170148

2023-24

142

40

46

88

3300705

0

250

Sire of the winners of 657 races and R60,280,869 plus 37

$890,655

2023 data to October.

2nd Leading Sire in South Africa in 2020-21 2nd Leading Sire of 3yos in South Africa 2021-22 & 2022-23

best progeny TEMPTING FATE (SAF) (Var (USA): Golden Horse Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, Godolphin Barb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3).

ZARINA (SAF) (Kitalpha (USA): Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, Gr.3, third in Western Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

SENTBYDESTINY (SAF) (Badger Land (USA): Premier's Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1, second in Ipi Tombe Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.2).

ZAPATILLAS (SAF) (Mogok (USA): KZN Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2, Sophomore Sprint, Kenilworth, L., third in Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1).

LADY OF POWER (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Gauteng Fillies Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2, third in South African Oaks, Turffontein, Gr.1).

TWIST OF FATE (SAF) (Counter Action (SAF): KRA KZN Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2, Politician Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3, Cape Classic, Kenilworth, Gr.3, second in Daily News 2000, Greyville, Gr.1, Cape Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1, third in Durban July, Greyville, Gr.1, Premier's Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1).

BASADI FAITH (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): South African Fillies Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2, Ruffian Stakes, Turffontein, L.).

ATTICUS FINCH (SAF) (Caesour (USA): Victory Moon Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).

SEA MASTER (SAF) (Spectrum (IRE): Lonsdale Stirrup Cup, Greyville, Gr.3, Michaelmas Handicap, Greyville, L.).

GEM KING (SAF) (Damascus Gate (USA): Legal Eagle Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3, Variety Club Mile, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

LOVE IS A ROSE (SAF) (Silvano (GER): Final Fling Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

AFRICAN ADVENTURE (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Caradoc Gold Cup, Gr.3).

PRETTY BETTY (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Final Fling Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

INDI ANNA (SAF) (Argonaut (SAF): Flamboyant Stakes, Greyville, Gr.3).

NATIVE TONGUE (SAF) (Silvano (GER): Thukela Handicap, Greyville, L.).

HAN SOLO (SAF) (Model Man (SAF): Algoa Handicap, Fairview, L., third in Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2).

COFFEEBERRY (SAF) (Count Dubois (GB): Zimbabwe Oaks, Borrowdale Park, L., Zimbabwe Derby, Borrowdale Park, L.).

BARAK (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Port Elizabeth Gold Cup, Fairview, L.).

MASTER SUPREME (SAF) (Kahal (GB): Port Elizabeth Gold Cup, Fairview, L.).

GIFT FOR THE GAP (SAF) (Fort Wood (USA): Derby Trial, Turffontein, L.).

ULTRA EDGE (SAF) (Jallad (USA): Sable Flyers, Borrowdale Park, L.).

AMERICAN PRINCESS (SAF) (Badger Land (USA): East Cape Derby, Fairview, L.).

Driving Miss Daisy (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA): second in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1, Cartier Paddock Stakes, Gr.1, WSB Cape Filly Guineas, Gr.1).

After The Rain (SAF) (Medaaly (GB): second in Joburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2).

Holy Warrior (SAF) (Al Mufti (USA): second in Western Cape Stayers, Gr.2).

Kinky Boots (SAF) (Ideal World (USA): second in Three Troikas Stakes, Gr.3).

Dream Destiny (SAF) (Spectrum (IRE): second in Track and Ball Derby, Gr.3).

Master of Illusion (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): second in Godolphin Barb Stakes, Gr.3).

Miss Elegance (SAF) (Rambo Dancer (CAN): second in Fillies Mile, Turffontein, Gr.3, third in Gauteng Fillies Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2).

Master Keys (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA): second in Poinsettia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3, third in Tibouchina Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2).

Street Outlaw (SAF) (Var (USA): second in Sophomore Sprint, Kenilworth, L.).

Broadway Girl (SAF) (Dynasty (SAF): second in Stormsvlei Stakes, Kenilworth, L.).

Find Me Unafraid (SAF) (Strike Smartly (CAN): second in Algoa Cup, Fairview, L.).

Tarantino (SAF) (Hard Up (ARG): second in Ibhayi Stakes, Fairview, L.).

Miss Marguerite (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): second in Irridescence S., Kenilworth, L.).

Scented Mistress (SAF) (Lateral (GB): second in East Coast Cup, Greyville, L., The Scarlet Lady, Scottsville, L., third in Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).

Hollywoodbound (SAF) (Jallad (USA): third in Golden Slipper, Greyville, Gr.2).

Strike A Match (SAF) (Noordhoek Flyer (SAF): third in South African Fillies Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2).

Silva Magic (SAF) (Silvano (GER): third in Track and Ball Oaks, Scottsville, Gr.2).

Freestate Star (SAF) (National Emblem (SAF): third in KZN Fillies Guineas, Gr.2).

Top Me Up Holly (SAF) (Western Winter (USA): third in Flamboyant Stks, Gr.3).

Triple Fate Line (SAF) (Trippi (USA): third in The Byerley Turk, Greyville, Gr.3).

Destinys Game (SAF) (Red Ransom (USA): third in Acacia Handicap, Vaal, Gr.3).

Maledimo (SAF) (Western Winter (USA): third in Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, Gr.3).

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master of my fate ( SA F)

to stud, 2014

Rakeen (USA) (1987) BTW 25 BTW J et M as t er ( S A F ) ( b . 1994) 75 BTW Jet Lightning (SAF) (1987) 1 BTW

Elliodor (FR) (1977) 69 BTW Promisefrommyheart (SAF) ( b . 2000) 2 BTW

Secret Pact (SAF) (1990) BTW 3 BTW

Northern Dancer 143 BTW Glorious Song (CAN) 3 BTW Rollins (USA) 8 BTW

Jolly Laughter (SAF)

Lyphard (USA) 113 BTW Ellida 3 BTP Bush Telegraph (SAF) 10 BTW Soho Secret (SAF) 6 BTW

Nearctic Natalma Halo Ballade Damascus Glorious Spring Jolly Drummer Let's Laugh Northern Dancer Goofed Crepello Sans Le Sou Jungle Cove Maiden Over Regent Street Secret Landing

LADY OF POWER (SAF) (Master Of My Fate) - winning the 2023 Gauteng Fillies Guineas G2 over 1600m at Turffontein from Feather Boa and Reny. She was also 3rd in the SA Oaks G2 over 2450m.

2nd LEADING SIRE 2021 3rd LEADING SIRE OF 3YO’S 2021 4th LEADING SIRE 2022 2nd LEADING SIRE OF 3YO’S 2022 5th LEADING SIRE 2023 2nd LEADING SIRE OF 3YO’S 2023

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