racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings 2019/202 74 -11 19,014
2020/213 32 10,709
Total106 -1 1£29,723
Winningdistances at 2and 3years 5f-6f
At 2Won Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3,(6f.beatingJoseph Barry (SAF)and Rascallion(SAF)), Somerset Plate, Kenilworth, L.,(6f.beating Matthew TheKing(SAF) andFreedom Park(SAF)), SummerJuvenileStakes, Kenilworth, L.,(5f.beatingEmblemOfHope(SAF) andStuck On You(SAF)), Tattersalls JuvenilePlate,Kenilworth,(5f.beatingThomasHenry (SAF)and Stuck On You(SAF)), third in Golden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2,(to Nourbese (SAF)), fourth in Golden HorseMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,(to TemptingFate(SAF)).
At 3Won Cape Merchants,Kenilworth Gr.2,(6f.beatingRio Querari(SAF) and Constable(SAF)), UmkhomaziStakes, Greyville Gr.2,(6f.beatingGarrulous (SAF) andPrayFor Rain (SAF))
extended pedigree
1st Dam
COVENANT (SAF), won 7races at 3and 4yearsinSouthAfrica including Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1,Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Southern CrossStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Sweet Chestnut Stakes,Kenilworth, L.,third in SouthAfricanFillies& Mares Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1,Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 andTibouchinaStakes,Clairwood, Gr.2; damof 5winners includingERIK THERED (SAF) (2017c.byCaptain Al (SAF)),subjectstallion. Varallo(SAF)/Supreme Patrol (SAF) (2014g.byVar (USA)), won4 racesin HongKongand in SouthAfrica andsecondinTsogo SunGoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1 andthird inGodolphin Barb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3 Scandola(SAF) (2013f.byFortWood(USA)),won 3races in SouthAfrica and placed thirdinLady'sPendant Stakes, Fairview, L.;dam of winners. CALA MURETTA (SAF) (f.byGimmethegreenlight (AUS)),won Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,placed thirdinDiana Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3 Gimme's Lassie(SAF) (f.by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)),winnerto2024/25 in SouthAfricaand placed thirdinWestern Cape Fillies Championship, Kenilworth Gr.2 andPrixduCap,Kenilworth Gr.3
2nd Dam
SECRETPACT(SAF) won 4races at 2and 3yearsinSouthAfrica includingGeorge AzzieMemorialHandicap, Newmarket L.,JackPatienceFuturityStakes,Vaal, L. thirdinCapeFlyingChampionship, Milnerton, Gr.1,AllanRobertson Bloodline Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1;Own sisterto LONDONNEWS(SAF); damof 7winners includingPROMISEFROMMYHEART (SAF) (f.byElliodor(FR)), JointChampion 3yrold filly in SouthAfrica in 2003-04, won6 racesinSouthAfrica including South AfricanFillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1,The Triple Tiara1600, Newmarket, Gr.1,Woolavington Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,Ipi TombeChallenge, Turffontein, Gr.2,ThekwiniStakes,Clairwood, Gr.2;dam of winners. MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF),won Glorious GoodwoodPeninsula Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2,CaluloServicesPremier Trophy,Kenilworth, Gr.2;sire. JUSTTHEWAYYOUARE (SAF),won Spook Express Handicap, Turffontein, L.; damof MALMOOS(SAF),won SouthAfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1,South AfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1,Gauteng Guineas,Turffontein, Gr.2;sire, CAPTAINSPLENDID(SAF),won Lonsdale StirrupCup,Greyville, Gr.3, MASCHERINA(SAF),won Off To Stud Stakes,Scottsville, L. MY GUIDINGSTAR(SAF),winnerinSouthAfrica;dam of HASHTAGYOLO (SAF),won Flamboyant Stakesa, Greyville, Gr.3;grandamof KARANGETANG (SAF),won Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3 FIDELITY (SAF),winnerinSouth Africa;dam of GHAALLA (SAF),won Fillies Mile,Turffontein, Gr.3 DUEDILIGENCE (SAF),won Starling Stakes, Gr.3 Vermentino(SAF),unraced;dam of FAVORITA (SAF),won East Cape Fillies Nursery, Fairview, L.,placedsecondinSceptre Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2
SECRET HEART(SAF) (f.byFortWood(USA)), won5 racesinSouth Africa including Prix du Cap, Kenilworth L.,placedthird in Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,South AfricanFilliesGuineas, Greyville Gr.1 andCapeof Good Hope PaddockStakes,Kenilworth Gr.1;dam of winners. PLUCK (USA),won Breeders' CupJuvenile Turf (c&g), ChurchillDowns, Gr.2, TVGSummerStakes, Woodbine, Gr.3;sire. THREEHEARTS(USA),won RedCarpetHandicap, DelMar, Gr.3 SECRETMISSION (SAF),won 1raceinSouth Africa;dam of winners. HACKGREEN (SAF),won UmkhomaziStakes,Greyville, Gr.2
3rd Dam
Soho Secret(SAF), won 10 racesinSouthAfrica andplacedthird in Cape of Good Hope PaddockStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1; damof 13 winners includingLONDONNEWS(SAF),Champion3yr oldcoltinSouthAfrica in 1995-96, Championolder horse in SouthAfrica in 1996-97, won11races in Hong Kong andinSouth Africa includingQueen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1;sire
sire reference
By CAPTAIN AL (SAF) (1996-Stud 2001), Champion Sire in SouthAfrica in 2015 8timesChampionSire of 2yos in SouthAfrica.Equus Outstanding Sire 2009 and2011. Won 9races, £75,876,5f.-8f.,CapeArgus Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1,WPOTA Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Equi-FeedsMatchem Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.3.Sire of-
CAPTAIN'S RANSOM (SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Greyville Gr.1,South AfricanFillies Sprint,Scottsville Gr.1,Majorca Stakes,Kenilworth Gr.1 (twice), Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,CapeFillies Guineas, Kenilworth Gr.1,KZN Fillies Guineas,Greyville Gr.2 DianaStakes, Durbanville Gr.3 (twice))
MALMOOS (SAF) (South AfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1,South AfricanClassic Turffontein, Gr.1,Gauteng Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2,ConcordeCup Kenilworth, Gr.2,GrahamBeckStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3;sire)
WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF) (Cape Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1;sire).
CAPTAIN OF ALL(SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1,GoldenHorse Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1,GoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,DiademStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinCapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.1,third in Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,DurbanGoldenHorseshoe, Gr.1;sire)
KASIMIR (SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1,CapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.1,PostMerchants,Greyville, Gr.2,Khaya Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Cape Merchants Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
TAPO'NOTH(SAF) (Forus Cape Guineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,CapeClassic, Kenilworth, Gr.3,third in Daily News 2000,Greyville, Gr.1).
ONEWORLD (SAF) (The SunMet,Kenilworth, Gr.1,Concorde Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Matchem Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3,WinterGuineas, Kenilworth, Gr.3, secondinQueen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1,third in Cape Guineas, Gr.1;sire)
UNDERCOVERAGENT (SAF) (RisingSun Gold Challenge,Greyville, Gr.1,Drill Hall Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,The ByerleyTurk, Greyville, Gr.3).
CAPTAIN AMERICA(SAF) (WSB Champions Cup, Greyville, Gr.1,RisingSun Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1,Horse Chestnut Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1, Green PointStakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Matchem Stakes,Durbanville, Gr.3).
SERGEANTHARDY (SAF) (CapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth Gr.1).
ALWAYS IN CHARGE (SAF) (Tsogo SunGoldMedallion, Scottsville Gr.1).
HILL FIFTYFOUR (SAF) (J &B Met, Kenilworth Gr.1,Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth Gr.2,secondinJ &B Met,Kenilworth Gr.1).
EXHILARATION(SAF) (Premier's Champion Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.1,secondin Gold Medallion, Scottsville Gr.1,The SouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.2).
CELTIC SEA(SAF) (South AfricanFilliesSprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,Cartier Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Southern CrossStakes,Kenilworth, Gr.2,GoldenSlipper, Greyville, Gr.2).
MISSISIPPI BURNING (SAF) (WSB Cape Filly Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1,WSB FilliesGuineas,Greyville, Gr.2).
SNOWDANCE(SAF) (KlawervleiMajorca Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.1,CapeFilly Guineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,WesternCapeFilliesChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinSouth AfricanFilliesSprint, Scottsville, Gr.1,Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,RisingSun GoldChallenge,Greyville, Gr.1).
MISS FLORIDA(SAF) (AllanRobertson Championship,Scottsville, Gr.1).
THESECRETISOUT (SAF) (AllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1,TibouchinaStakes, Greyville, Gr.2,PoinsettiaStakes, Scottsville, Gr.3, Strelitzia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3,third in SouthAfricanFilliesSprint, Gr.1). CARRY ON ALICE(SAF) (South AfricanFillies’ Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Cape Flying Championship,Kenilworth, Gr.1,Computaform Sprint,Turffontein, Gr.1,The SouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).
CLOTH OF CLOUD (SAF) (The SouthAfrican Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).
PINEPRINCESS(SAF) (South AfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.1,Yellowwood Handicap,Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinWoolavington 2000,Greyville Gr.1). ALLISSECRET(SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Clairwood Gr.1,Ladbrokes Thekwini Stakes, Greyville Gr.1,Allan Robertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville Gr.1). EMERALDCOVE(SAF) (TBA PaddockStakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,secondin Woolavington 2000,Greyville Gr.1,GoldBraceletStakes, Greyville Gr.2).
CAPTAIN'S GAL (SAF) (South AfricanFillies &Mares Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1, Camellia Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2,FlamboyantStakes, Greyville, Gr.3).
CAPTAIN'S LOVER(SAF) (CapeFillies' Guineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,Odessa Stud FilliesChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.2,PrixduPin,ParisLongchamp, Gr.3).
ERIK THERED (SAF) (subjectstallion)
SEARCH PARTY(SAF) (PostMerchants,Greyville, Gr.2,CapeMerchants Handicap,Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinMercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1).
CAPTAIN ALDO (SAF) (JohannesburgSpringChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2).
DISCOAL(SAF) (Track andBallBettngWorld Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.2).
CAPALRIGHT (SAF) (Betting WorldMerchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
CAPTAIN'S WILD (SAF) (ColoradoKingStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2).
FIORELLA (SAF) (Daisy KZNFillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2,secondin Woolavington 2000,Greyville, Gr.1).
JO'S BOND (SAF) (CTS Southern Cross Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2)
PRINCESS ROYAL(SAF) (Horses forCausesSceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, secondinAllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1).
FRAGRANT AL (SAF) (RisingSun Tibouchina Stakes,Clairwood Gr.2,secondin Golden Slipper, Clairwood, Gr.1).
DANCEWITHAL(SAF) (Betting WorldMerchants Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2).
TOWNSEND(SAF) (Odessa Stud FilliesChampionship, Kenilworth Gr.2).
CAPTAIN'S CALL (SAF) (The Debutante Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.2).
Hisfirst Southern Hemisphere crop of 66 foalsare twoyear olds in 2024/25
Al Mufti(USA) (1985) BTP 50 BTW
Captain Al (SAF) (b.1996) 104BTW
Covenant(SAF) (b.2007) 1BTW
OffToWar (SAF) (1983) 3BTW
WesternWinter(USA) (1992)
BTW 93 BTW
SecretPact(SAF) (1990)
BTW 3BTW
Roberto (USA) 85 BTW
Hail To Reason Bramalea
Lassie Dear (USA) 4BTW Buckpasser Gay Missile
Complete Warrior (USA) 29 BTW Dewan SplendidSpree
Infanta(SAF) Jamaico Beylic
Gone West (USA) 98 BTW
Mr Prospector Secrettame
ChillyHostess (CAN) 1BTW Vice Regent ImpressiveLady
BushTelegraph (SAF) 10 BTW JungleCove MaidenOver
Soho Secret(SAF) 6BTW Regent Street Secret Landing
ERIK THE RED (SAF) 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.
THE FIRST 3YO TO WIN THE CAPE MERCHANTS IN 22 YEARS
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings 2010/112 64 -11 26,241
2011/123 72 21 188,928
Total1362 22 £115,169
Winningdistances at 2and 3years 5f-8f
At 2Won TheBettingWorld Somerset 1200,Kenilworth, L.,(6f.beating Depardieu(SAF) andVarietyClub(SAF)),JuvenilePlate,Greyville,(6½f. beating RioCarnival(AUS) andSecondTycoon (SAF)),JuvenilePlate,Kenilworth,(5f beatingChieftan(SAF) andLiam(SAF)), Juvenile Plate, Kenilworth,(5f.beating Soweto Slew (AUS)and Chieftan(SAF)), third in Premier'sChampionStakes, Greyville, Gr.1,(to Potala Palace(SAF)), fourth in Golden Horseshoe,Greyville, Gr.1,(to Fighting Warrior(AUS)).
At 3Highest Rated3yo in 2012 Won Queen's Plate, Kenilworth Gr.1,(8f beatingVariety Club (SAF)and TalesofBravery (SAF)), Conditions Plate, Turffontein, (7f. beatingWelwitschia (GB) andGibraltarBlue(IRE)), second in Selangor Cup, Kenilworth Gr.2,(to Variety Club (SAF)),CapeClassic,Kenilworth, Gr.3,(to Depardieu(SAF)), third in J& BMet,Kenilworth Gr.1,(to Igugu(AUS)), fourth in Cape PremierYearlingSales Guineas,Kenilworth Gr.1,(to Variety Club (SAF))
extended pedigree
1st Dam
YESSHE CANCANCA N(AU S), won 2races in Australia; damof 5winnersGIMMETHEGREENLIGHT(AUS) (2008c.byMoreThanReady (USA)),subject stallion OFCOURSEICAN (AUS) (2006f.byMossman (AUS)), won8 racesinAustralia including Coolmore Classic, Rosehill, Gr.1,Liverpool City Cup, Warwick Farm, Gr.3,placed thirdinAll Aged Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1;dam of winners. PERSAN(AUS) (g.byPierro(AUS)), wonThe Bart Cummings,Flemington, Gr.3,JRA Trophy,Flemington, L.,secondinEaster Cup,Caulfield, Gr.3 and thirdinCaulfield Cup, Caulfield, Gr.1,MooneeValleyGoldCup, Gr.2 Cinderella Days (AUS) (f.byAstern(AUS)), winner in Australiaand placed thirdinLight Fingers Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2 LuckyCan Be (AUS) (2011f by Nadeem (AUS)), won2 racesinAustralia and placed second in TABBirthdayCardStakes, Rosehill, Gr.3;dam of winners. Certainlycan (AUS) (f.byWritten Tycoon (AUS)),winnerto2023/24 in Australiaand placed thirdinBillCarterStakes, Doomben, L. La Goulue (AUS) (2004f.byDanehillDancer(IRE)), won4 racesinAustralia, placed thirdinBetfair WH Wylie Handicap,Morphettville L.;dam of winners. Longma (AUS) (2010c.bySebring (AUS)),won 3races in Australiaand placed second in Best Security Daybreak Lover, Eagle Farm, L.;sire. 2nd Dam DOVE VA I(AUS), won 1raceinAustralia; damof 5winners includingSA TN AV (AUS),won 2races in Australia; dam of winners GREGERS(AUS),won 1000 Guineas Tranquil Star Prelude, Caulfield, Gr.2 GIRL GUIDE (AUS),won How NowStakes, Caulfield, Gr.3
sire reference
By MORE THAN READY(USA) (1997-Stud 2001),ChampionSire of 2yo’sin U.S.A. andinAustralia. Won 7races, £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,VosburghStakes, Gr.1,third in Futurity Stakes, Gr.1.Sire of CATHOLIC BOY(USA) (Belmont DerbyInvitationalStakes, Gr.1;sire), FUNTASTIC(USA) (UnitedNations Stakes Gr.1;sire) DAREDEVIL(USA) (Champagne Stakes Gr.1;sire) VERRAZANO (USA) (HaskellInvitationalStakes, Gr.1;sire) SAY THEWORD(CAN) (NorthernDancerTurfStakes, Gr.1), HITTHE ROAD (USA) (Frank EKilroeMileStakes, Gr.1), ROYH (USA) (Breeders' CupSprint, Gr.1 (twice)) REGALLY READY (USA) (NearcticStakes Gr.1), RUSHINGFALL (USA) (Breeders' CupJuvenile Fillies Turf, Gr.1), UNI (GB) (Breeders' CupMile, Gr.1), ROOM SERVICE(USA) (American Oaks, Gr.1), BUSTER'S READY(USA) (MotherGooseStakes, Gr.1), PRIZED ICON (AUS) (VictoriaDerby Gr.1;sire) GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT(AUS) (subjectstallion), SEBRING (AUS) (Sires' ProduceStakes, Gr.1;sire), PERFECTLY READY(AUS) (GoodwoodHandicap, Gr.1;sire), BENICIO(AUS) (VictoriaDerby, Gr.1;sire), EAGLEWAY (AUS) (QueenslandDerby, Gr.1), PHELAN READY(AUS) (GoldenSlipperStakes, Gr.1), PERFECT REFLECTION(AUS) (KingstonTownClassic, Gr.1), ENTISAAR (AUS) (AllanRobertson Fillies Championship, Gr.1), MORE THAN SACRED (AUS) (New ZealandOaks, Gr.1), SAMAREADY(AUS) (A JMoirStakes, Gr.1). GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT(AUS) is also maternal grandsire of SWEETPEPPER (SAF) (Trippi (USA):AllanRobertson Championship Gr.1), TIPSYTARRAGON (SAF) (Dynasty(SAF):SyringaHandicap, L.,third in Tibouchina Stakes, Gr.2), BoundlessBash(SAF) (Judpot (USA): thirdinMichaelmasHandicap, L.), Miss Putin(SAF) (Quasillo (GER): thirdinDevon AirStakes, L.), LADY FALLON(SAF) (Act of War(SAF):fourthinMotherRussiaStakes, Gr.3), RAMA FORCESA(SAF) (WhatA Winter (SAF): fourth in Kenilworth Winter Nursery, Gr.3).
stud record
By season
South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Racing MoneyMoney
Year RnrsWnrs Wins Places Won(£) Wins Won (£)
2015-22529 317724 1257 4020422100 1102696
2022/23 226108 160339 11096071773301
2023/24 255113 187346 12791967 105180
2024/25 1614246571808813 1205
Sire of thewinners of 1117 racesand 6590106plus127 1282382
2024 data to October.
By crop
South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Crop MoneyMoney
Year Foals Rnrs Wnrs WinsPlaces Won (£)WnrsWinsWon (£)
2013-20 649556 366929 1730 532899738127 1282382
2020/21 94 92 65 136205 100471300 0
2021/22 1048235526425639600 0
2022/23 105 From 9cropsofracing agesireof484 winnersof 1244 racesand £7,872,488 at home andabroad Champion Sire in SouthAfricain2020-21,2022-23 &2023-24
Champion Sire of 2yosinSouth Africa in 2019-20,2022-23 &2023-24
Champion Sire of 3yosinSouth Africa in 2020-21, 2022-23& 2023-24
best progeny
SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT(SAF) (CaptainAl(SAF):ChampionStakes, Greyville, Gr.1,DurbanGoldenHorseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2).
GIMME APRINCE(SAF) (Trippi (USA):CapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.1,GoldenHorse Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1).
LUCKYLAD (SAF) (Caesour(USA):GoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,South AfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.2,ProteaStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).
BLESS MY STARS (SAF) (Silvano (GER): SouthAfrican FilliesClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1,GoldBracelet, Greyville, Gr.2,third in DurbanJuly, Greyville, Gr.1).
GOTTHE GREENLIGHT(SAF) (Commands (AUS): Premier'sChampions Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.1,Horse Chestnut Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.1).
SURCHARGE (SAF)/YULONG PRINCE (SAF) (Diktat(GB): CantalaStakes, Flemington, Gr.1,Daily News 2000,Greyville, Gr.1,second in SouthAfrican Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1,South AfricanClassic, Turffontein, Gr.1).
GREEN WITH ENVY (SAF) (Galileo(IRE):Greyville 2000, Greyville, Gr.1,Cape Derby, Kenilworth Gr.1,KZN Guineas,Greyville Gr.2).
GIMME ANOTHER (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA): SouthAfricanFilliesClassic, Turffontein, Gr.1,Empress Club Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1).
GUNNER(SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Premier'sChampionStakes,Greyville Gr.1). VJ'S ANGEL(SAF) (Oratorio (IRE): Champion Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1).
SHE'SA KEEPER (SAF) (Trippi (USA): Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1). PROCEED(SAF) (CaptainAl(SAF):GoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinDurbanGoldenHorseshoe, Greyville Gr.2).
SECOND BASE (SAF) (FortWood(USA):ColoradoKingStakes,Turffontein, Gr.2 second in Premier'sChampions Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.1 (twice))
EYEOFTHE PROPHET(SAF) (FortWood(USA):Gauteng Guineas, Gr.2). CALA MURETTA (SAF) (FortWood(USA): DebutanteStakes, Greyville, Gr.2).
GIMME DAT (SAF) (WesternWinter(USA):Sceptre Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.2). CIAO BELLA (SAF) (Dynasty(SAF):WesternCapeFilliesChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinCapeFilliesGuineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1). GIMME ASHOT(SAF) (Rakeen(USA):Ipi TombeChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2). COSMICHIGHWAY (SAF) (Silvano (GER): Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2, Cape of Good Hope Nursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3,third in Cape Guineas, Gr.1). JUST RECKLESS (SAF) (Silvano (GER): DebutanteStakes,Greyville, Gr.2).
VIKRAM (SAF) (WesternWinter(USA): Cape Merchants,Kenilworth, Gr.2). BARAHIN(SAF) (Silvano (GER): Charity Mile,Turffontein, Gr.2,DurbanGolden Horseshoe, Greyville, Gr.2,secondinSouth AfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1). NATIONAL PARK (SAF) (Camden Park (USA): GautengGuineas,Turffontein, Gr.2,third in SouthAfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1).
HACKGREEN (SAF) (FortWood(USA):Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville Gr.2). ECSTATIC GREEN (SAF) (Ashtontown(SAF):Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2, second in AllanRobertson Championship,Scottsville Gr.1).
THIRDRUNWAY (SAF) (Black Minnaloushe (USA): WesternCapeFillies Championship, Kenilworth Gr.2,third in Cape FillyGuineas, Kenilworth Gr.1).
GREEN PLAINS (SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Camellia Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2 second in AllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1).
LA BELLA MIA(SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): Post Merchants,Greyville, Gr.2).
GIMME SIX(SAF) (Mujadil (USA): FilliesGuineas,Greyville, Gr.2,Umzimkhulu Stakes, Greyville, Gr.3,secondinWoolavington2000, Greyville, Gr.1).
JOHNNY HERO (SAF) (Caesour (USA): JubileeHandicap, Turffontein, Gr.3).
UNIVERSAL(SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): PoliticianStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3,second in Cape Derby, Kenilworth, Gr.1,Green PointStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
LIVE MY LIFE(SAF) (PurePrize (USA):PrixduCap,Kenilworth, Gr.3).
LIGHT SPEED(SAF) (FortWood(USA):Langerman, Kenilworth, Gr.3).
GREEN LASER (SAF) (ParadeLeader (USA): Sea Cottage Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinSouth AfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1).
Southern Halo (USA) (1983) BTP 172 BTW
Halo (USA) 60 BTW Hail To Reason Cosmah
More Than Ready (USA) (b. 1997) 231BTW
Woodman's Girl (USA) (1990) 1BTW
CannyLad (AUS) (1987) BTW 55 BTW
Yes SheCan Cancan (AUS) (br. 1999) 2BTW
DoveVai (AUS) (1993)
NorthernSea (USA) 1BTP NorthernDancer Sea Saga
Woodman (USA) 105BTW Mr Prospector Playmate
BeckyBeGood (USA) 2BTW Naskra Good Landing
Bletchingly(AUS) 60 BTW Biscay Coogee
Jesmond Lass (AUS) 3BTW Lunchtime BeautifulDreamer
Marauding (NZ) 32 BTW SirTristram Biscalowe
Benbara Queen(AUS) 2BTW RedAnchor LunarSky
SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT (SAF) (Gimmethegreenlight) - Equus Champion 2yo Colt 2023.Won Premiers Champion S G1,Gauteng Guineas G2,Hawaii S G2,Golden Horseshoe G2; 2nd SA Classic G1,WSB Guineas G2,Graham Beck S G3;3rd Dingaans G2,etc.
3TIMES CHAMPION SA SIRE
3TIMES CHAMPION SA SIRE OF 2YO’S
3TIMES CHAMPION SA SIRE OF 3YO’S CHAMPION FRESHMAN SIRE SA 2016
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
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings
2011/122 Didnot run-
2012/133 32 1- -7,193
2013/144 54 -39,225
Total8 61
Winningdistances at 3years andover6f-9f
£46,418
At 3Won MR 81 Handicap, Clairwood, (7½f. beatingSpandau Ballet(SAF) and Go Again(SAF)), aMaidenPlate,Scottsville,(6f.beatingBreedersCup (SAF)and Cachasa (SAF)).
At 4Won Glorious Goodwood PeninsulaHandicap, Kenilworth Gr.2,(9f beatingAwesome Power(SAF) andPunta Arenas (SAF)), CaluloServicesPremier Trophy,Kenilworth Gr.2,(9f.beatingHill FiftyFour (SAF)and Paterfamilias (SAF)) MR 96 Handicap,Kenilworth,(8f.beatingLaurie'sGold(SAF) andGrasp Your Destiny(SAF)), aGraduation Plate, Clairwood, (8f. beatingTime of Song (SAF) andSoYou Think(SAF)).
extended pedigree
1st Dam
PROMISEFROMMYHEART(SAF),Joint Champion 3yofilly in SouthAfrica, won 6 racesinSouthAfrica includingSouthAfrican Fillies Guineas,Greyville, Gr.1,The Triple Tiara1600, Newmarket, Gr.1,Woolavington Stakes, Gr.2,Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2,ThekwiniStakes, Gr.2,third in SouthAfricanFilliesClassic, Gr.2; damof 6winners includingMASTER OF MY FATE (SAF) (2009c.byJet Master (SAF)), subjectstallion. JUSTTHEWAYYOUARE (SAF) (2007 f. by Fort Wood (USA)), won4 racesinSouth Africa including Spook Express Handicap,Turffontein, L.;dam of winners MALMOOS (SAF) (c.byCaptain Al (SAF)), wonSouth AfricanDerby, Turffontein, Gr.1,South AfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1;sire.
CAPTAIN SPLENDID(SAF) (g.byCaptain Al (SAF)), wonLonsdaleStirrup Cup,Greyville, Gr.3,World Sports Betting East Cape Derby, Fairview, Gr.3 MASCHERINA (SAF) (f.byGimmethegreenlight (AUS)), wonOff To Stud Stakes, Scottsville L.
MY GUIDINGSTAR(SAF) (2006f.byJallad(USA)), won1 race;dam of winners.
HASHTAGYOLO(SAF) (f. by Dynasty(SAF)), wonFlamboyantStakes, Gr.3 La Revere (SAF) (f.byVar (USA)),third in TheDebutanteStakes, Gr.2;dam of KARANGETANG (SAF) (g.byErupt (IRE)),won Protea Stakes, Gr.3 FIDELITY (SAF) (2010f.byCaptain Al (SAF)), won1race;dam of winners. GHAALLA (SAF) (f.byVar (USA)), wonFilliesMile, Turffontein, Gr.3
DUE DILIGENCE (SAF) (f.bySilvano (GER)), won Starling Stks, Turffontein, Gr.3 Vermentino(SAF) (2013f.byVar (USA)),unraced;dam of awinner. FAVORITA (SAF) (f.byGimmethegreenlight(AUS)),won EastCapeFillies Nursery, Fairview, L.,secondinSceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Poinsettia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3 (twice)and Kwazulu-NatalStakes, Greyville, L. 2nd Dam
SECRETPACT (SAF), won 4races in SouthAfrica including Ascot-On-VaalSprint Hcp, L.,third in Cape Flying Ch’ship, Gr.1;Own sister to LONDONNEWS(SAF); damof 7winners includingCOVENANT(SAF) (f.byWesternWinter(USA)), won7 racesinSouth Africa including KlawervleiMajorca Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.1;dam of winners. SECRETHEART (SAF) (f.byFortWood(USA)), 5races in SouthAfrica including Prix du Cap, L.,third in Garden Province Stakes, Gr.1;dam of winners. sire reference
By JETMASTER (SAF) (1994-Stud 2001), HorseofThe Year.ChampionSprinter. Champion Miler. Champion FreshmanSire in SouthAfrica.6times Champion Sire in SouthAfrica 2007-2012.Joint Champion olderhorse in SouthAfrica in 1998-99,Joint toprated oldersprinterinSouth Africain1999-2000,Won 17 races5f.-8f.,Mercury Sprint, Gr.1,GoldenSpur, Gr.1 (twice), Queen'sPlate, Gr.1 (twice), Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1,The Nissan Challenge, Gr.1, Cape ArgusGuineas, Gr.1.Sire of POMODORO (SAF) (Durban July, Gr.1, SouthAfricanDerby, Gr.1;sire), RAVISHING(SAF) (SouthAfricanDerby, 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), MASTER PLAN (SAF) (Champions Cup, Gr.1), PAST MASTER (SAF) (J &B Met, Gr.1), JJTHE JETPLANE (SAF) (HongKongSprint, Gr.1, Mercury Sprint, Gr.1 (twice), Golden Horse Casino Sprint, Gr.1 (twice)), POCKET POWER(SAF) (Queen's Plate, Gr.1 (4 times),J &BMet, Gr.1 (3 times),DurbanJulyHandicap, Gr.1), MYTHICAL FLIGHT (SAF) (Computaform Sprint, Gr.1), FLOATYOURBOAT (SAF) (Cape Derby, Gr.1), FLY BY NIGHT (SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Gr.1), IN THEFASTLANE (SAF) (Woolavington2000, Gr.1), THUNDERDANCE(SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1,Paddock Stakes Gr.1), VIVA MARIA(SAF) (Woolavington 2000 Gr.1), EBONYFLYER (SAF) (South AfricanFillies& MaresSprint, Gr.1), RIVERJETEZ (SAF) (J &BMet Gr.1), ALLAFIRE (SAF) (GoldenSlipper, Gr.1), LOVE IS IN THEAIR (SAF) (Majorca Stakes, Gr.1), GLUWEIN(SAF) (Majorca Stakes, Gr.1), SOFT LANDING (SAF) (GardenProvinceStakes Gr.1), STRATOS(SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1), LITTLEMISSMAGIC (SAF) (Empress Club Stakes, Gr.1).
stud record
By season South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Racing MoneyMoney
Year RnrsWnrs Wins PlacesWon (£)WinsWon (£)
2017-22359 207464 9002127731 34 294009
2022/23 21292142 2816901162735664
2023/24 20092150 2706620941312896
2024/25 1253033761493522 359 Sire of the winnersof789 racesand 3629293plus76342928 2024 data to October. By crop South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Crop MoneyMoney
Year Foals Rnrs Wnrs WinsPlaces Won (£)Wnrs Wins Won(£) 2015-20 437386 257671 1298 31051422376342928
2020/2181764690187 403006 00 0
2021/22 71 48 21 28 42 121145 00 0
2022/23 83 From 7crops of racing agesireof329 winnersof 865races and£3,972,221athomeand abroad 2ndLeading Sire in South Africa in 2020-21 2ndLeading Sireof3yosinSouth Africa 2021-22& 2022-23
best progeny
TEMPTINGFATE(SAF) (Var (USA): Golden HorseMedallion,Scottsville, Gr.1, GodolphinBarbStakes,Scottsville, Gr.3).
ZARINA (SAF) (Kitalpha (USA): Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,PrixduCap, Kenilworth, Gr.3,third in WesternCapeFillies Championship, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
SENTBYDESTINY (SAF) (BadgerLand(USA): Premier'sChampionStakes, Greyville, Gr.1,secondinIpi TombeChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2).
ZAPATILLAS(SAF) (Mogok (USA): KZNGuineas, Greyville, Gr.2,Sophomore Sprint,Kenilworth, L.,third in Gold Challenge,Greyville, Gr.1).
LADY OF POWER (SAF) (FortWood(USA):Gauteng FilliesGuineas,Turffontein, Gr.2,third in SouthAfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.1).
TWISTOFFATE(SAF) (Counter Action(SAF):KRA KZN Guineas, Greyville Gr.2 PoliticianStakes, Kenilworth Gr.3,CapeClassic, Kenilworth Gr.3,secondin Daily News 2000,Greyville Gr.1,Cape Guineas, Kenilworth Gr.1,third in DurbanJuly, Greyville Gr.1,Premier's Champion Stakes,Greyville Gr.1).
BASADI FAITH(SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): SouthAfricanFilliesNursery, Turffontein, Gr.2,RuffianStakes, Turffontein, L.).
ATTICUSFINCH (SAF) (Caesour (USA): Victory Moon Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).
SEAMASTER(SAF) (Spectrum (IRE): Lonsdale StirrupCup,Greyville, Gr.3, MichaelmasHandicap, Greyville, L.).
GEMKING(SAF) (Damascus Gate (USA): LegalEagle Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3, Variety Club Mile,Kenilworth, Gr.3).
LOVE IS AROSE(SAF) (Silvano (GER): FinalFlingStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3).
AFRICANADVENTURE (SAF) (FortWood(USA):Caradoc Gold Cup, Gr.3). PRETTY BETTY(SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): FinalFlingStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.3). INDI ANNA (SAF) (Argonaut(SAF):FlamboyantStakes, Greyville, Gr.3).
PRINCESS IZZY (SAF) (WhatA Winter (SAF): Sweet Chestnut Stakes,Kenilworth, L.,third in Diana Stakes,Durbanville, Gr.3,CapeFilliesClassic,Kenilworth, L.).
JOYAND PEACE (SAF) (Spectrum(IRE):EastCapeDerby,Fairview, L.,Jockey Club Stakes,Fairview, L.,East Cape Oaks,Fairview, L.).
SPLICETHEMAINBRACE(SAF) (SailFromSeattle(CAN):EastCapeNursery, Fairview, L.,Lady'sSlipperStakes, Fairview, L.,EastCapeFillies Nursery, Fairview, L.).
NATIVETONGUE (SAF) (Silvano (GER): ThukelaHandicap, 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, BorrowdalePark, L.).
BARAK(SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): Port Elizabeth Gold Cup, Fairview, L.).
MASTER SUPREME(SAF) (Kahal (GB):PortElizabethGoldCup,Fairview, L.).
GIFT FORTHE GAP (SAF) (FortWood(USA): DerbyTrial,Turffontein, L.).
ULTRAEDGE(SAF) (Jallad(USA): Sable Flyers,Borrowdale Park, L.).
AMERICANPRINCESS(SAF) (BadgerLand(USA): East Cape Derby, Fairview, L.).
DrivingMissDaisy (SAF) (Tiger Ridge (USA): secondinWoolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1,Cartier PaddockStakes, Gr.1,WSB Cape Filly Guineas, Gr.1).
My Soul Mate (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): second in SouthAfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.2,Igugu Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2).
AfterThe Rain (SAF) (Medaaly(GB): second in Joburg SpringChallenge, Gr.2). Holy Warrior (SAF) (AlMufti (USA): secondinWestern Cape Stayers, Gr.2). GreetingMyMaster(SAF) (Kahal (GB):secondinSea Cottage Stakes, Gr.3). KinkyBoots (SAF) (Ideal World(USA): secondinThree Troikas Stakes, Gr.3). Dream Destiny(SAF) (Spectrum (IRE): secondinTrack andBallDerby, Gr.3). Master of Illusion (SAF) (Captain Al (SAF): second in GodolphinBarbStakes, Gr.3). Miss Elegance (SAF) (Rambo Dancer (CAN): second in FilliesMile,Turffontein, Gr.3,third in GautengFillies Guineas, Turffontein, Gr.2).
Master Keys (SAF) (Tiger Ridge(USA):second in PoinsettiaStakes, Scottsville, Gr.3,third in Tibouchina Stakes,Greyville, Gr.2).
Rakeen (USA) (1987) BTW 25 BTW
JetMaster(SAF) (b.1994) 75 BTW
NorthernDancer 143 BTW
Nearctic Natalma
Glorious Song (CAN) 3BTW Halo Ballade
Rollins(USA) 8BTW
JetLightning (SAF) (1987) 1BTW
Elliodor (FR) (1977) 69 BTW
Promisefrommyheart (SAF) (b.2000) 2BTW
SecretPact(SAF) (1990) BTW 3BTW
Damascus Glorious Spring
JollyLaughter (SAF) Jolly Drummer Let'sLaugh
Lyphard (USA) 113 BTW
Northern Dancer Goofed
Ellida 3BTP Crepello SansLeSou
BushTelegraph (SAF) 10 BTW
Soho Secret(SAF) 6BTW
JungleCove MaidenOver
Regent Street Secret Landing
SPLICETHEMAINBRACE (SAF)
(Master Of My Fate) - East Cape Champion 2yo Filly 2024 -unbeaten 2yo filly - 5wins including the East Cape Fillies Nursery L,the East Cape Nursery L (beating the colts), and the Lady’sSlipper L
2nd LEADING SA SIRE 2021 3rd LEADING SA SIRE OF 3YO’S 2021
4th LEADING SA SIRE 2022
2nd LEADING SA SIRE OF 3YO’S 2022
2nd LEADING SA SIRE OF 3YO’S 2023
4th LEADING SA SIRE 2024
4th LEADING SA SIRE OF 3YO’S 2024
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
