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).
Noble Tune – Summer To Remember by Dynasty filly.
Noble Tune – Joburg Doll by Johannesburg filly.
Noble Tune – Free Parking by Silvano filly. Dam unraced. Female line of American Gr1 winners.
Byword – Perakeen by Rakeen. Dam produced white foal Gran Blanco. Dam a Gr3 winner.
Missisippi Burning as a foal at foot at Rathmor Stud. Image: Candiese Lenferna
Noble Tune – Blaze Of Respect by Dupont, filly. Dam a multiple winner.
Oratorio – Mystery Dame by Jet Master, filly.
Noble Tune – Time And Tide by Baroon. Dam of Split The Breeze and Timeous.
Noble Tune – In A While by Rakeen. Dam a half-sister to In A Rush.
Ideal World – Rattled by Alami. This filly is a half-sister to Harry Lime.
Noble Tune – Royal Gait by Jallad filly.
Noble Tune – Jumeirah Beach by Jallad filly. Dam a full sister to Circle Of Life.
Well done to Summerhill Stud for being the winning breeders of Pongola, the 5YO Ideal World – Checcetti gelding who won underSiphesihle Hlengwa for Michael Roberts. Congratulations as well to his owner Tommy Crowe. Thank you to Anneke Akal Kitching for the photos. #KZNWinner#KZNBred#IdealWorld
Well done to Bush Hill Stud for being the winning breeders in the opening race at Hollywoodbets Greyville with Firelighter, the 3YO Last Winter -Kateecador gelding who won under Nicholas Patel for trainer Matthys Odendaal. Congratulations to his owners -Mr L M Michael & MJO Racing Stables (Pty) Ltd as well. Thanks to Anneke Akal…
Well done to Summerhill Stud for being the winning breeders with Zatara Magic, the 5YO Rabada – Maritime Mist gelding who won under the magic hands of Craig Zackey for Gavin Smith. Congratulations to his owners -Messrs Dennis Armstrong, F du Toit, M B Manthe, A Puggia, Denver Moodley & G D Smith too. Thanks…
Well done to Mr PJ Louwrens for being the winning breeder and owner of Stop The Traffic, the 4YO Willow Magic – Traffic Jam gelding who won and broke his maiden under Philasande Mxoli for Corrie Lensley. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#KZNWinner#KZNBred#TrafficJam#VaalRacing
Congratulations to Bush Hill Stud for being the winning breeders with Dantonfromsandton, the 3YO Willow Magic -Surprise Move gelding who won at the Vaal today under Jeffery Syster for Sean Tarry. Well done to his owners -D R & K A Lahoud,G Anthony,Y S Ebersey,J A J & D J Farah,A Lahoud,Jarryd Lahoud,Larry Pogir,R Polakow,Cliff…
Well done to Wynnholme Stud, Mooi River for being the winning breeder with Shoot The Rapids, the 4YO Erupt – Rapid Flower gelding who won under Craig Zackey for Frank Robinson. Congratulations as well to his owner – Sid Moodley. Thanks to Anneke Akal Kitching for the photos. #KZNWinner#KZNBred#KZNQuality#Erupt