Rathmor Stud have had their second foal crop from the impressive Noble Tune, whose sire and damline frequent the Thoroughbred news the world over on a regular basis. Noble Tune’s first crop are yearlings and will be presented at the National Yearling Sales in May.
Noble Tune placed in the Gr1 Breeders Cup Juvenile on Turf, as well as the Gr2 American Turf Stakes winner and a Gr3 winner. His half brother Honor Code is a dual Gr1 winner, whilst his sire has produced the likes of Arrogate and Liam’s Map, amongst many others – a superb sire of sires, champion sire and broodmare sire.
A few lovely specimens from Rathmor’s foal crop of 2016 below:
(photos taken 18 January and the foals are losing their fluffy foal coats across the province).
Another KZN-bred filly, Gr1 Allan Robertson winner Brave Mary has been purchased by Team Valor. The speedy Brave Tin Soldier filly who showed the Allan Robertson field a clean pair of heels is in training with Paul Matchett.
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Bruce Le Roux is delighted to report that Chimichuri Run’s first two mares that he covered have been confirmed in foal. Bruce is also thrilled to report that the stallion has been supported and as of 21 September, has covered 17 mares to date. The Gr1 winning son of Trippi is an exciting addition to…