CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALE
Overseas buyers snap up top yearlings
Leading global bloodstock buyers Coolmore Stud tops the offerings at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale with R6m bid
A record-equalling bid of R6m from Ireland’s Coolmore Stud was the highlight of the first session of the Cape Premier Yearling Sale at the Cape Town Convention Centre. Coolmore are major buyers at bloodstock sales worldwide and they have spread their wings to SA much to the delight of Cape Thoroughbred Sales which is hosting this event for the seventh year. John Magner’s team had identified a Trippi colt from Drakenstein Stud as their pick on the first evening of the sale and their R6m bid equalled that of a son of Silvano 12 months ago. The yearling, named Charles, is the first foal of the Dynasty mare, Demanding Lady, who won five races including the grade2 Ipi Tombe Challenge. Derek Brugman, racing manager for Markus Jooste, said that SA’s leading owner will be included in the partnership. The colt is likely to join the stable of Brett Crawford. This sale was the cherry on top for Drakenstein Stud which sold seven yearlings on the first session for R19.45m at an outstanding avera...
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