Lot 167 – Rafeef x Bebop

By RAFEEF – Champion First Season Sire 2020/21, currently 5th leading sire 2025/26 (R17.1m stakes, 91 winners from 201 runners). Sire of Gr.1 winners Aragosta (SA Derby), Master Archie (Computaform Sprint), Thunderstruck (Gold Medallion), William Robertson (Computaform Sprint), Haute Couture (Gold Medallion 2026) + many more stakes performers. Yearlings averaging top commercial prices.

Out of BEBOP (What A Winter) – winner at 1600m. Half-sister to Equus Champion HEAVY METAL (Gr.1 Durban July, Gr.1 President’s Champions Challenge). Immediate family of Drum Star (multiple Gr.1), For The Lads (Gr.1 Golden Slipper), Planetary Music (Gr.1), Twist of Fate (multiple Gr.1). 4th dam Star Drums – Champion Broodmare. Production percentages elite throughout.

Equus Champion – Heavy Metal

This athletic bay colt carries the classic Rafeef stamp: powerful hindquarters, strong bone, excellent shoulder and a fluid, athletic stride – built to race and impress. 2nd produce from a proven black-type family.

Commercial speed mating + black-type factory = racehorse + residual value.

Grade 1 Vodacom Durban July – Heavy Metal

Haute Couture (by Rafeef) – Gold Medallion (Grade 1)

William Robertson (by Rafeef) – Tab Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)

Aragosta (by Rafeef) – World Sports Betting SA Derby (Grade 1)

Master Archie (by Rafeef) – 2022 Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)

Thunderstruck (by Rafeef) – 2022 Gold Medallion (Grade 1)

Outlaw King (by Rafeef) – Tabgold Umkhomazi Stakes (Grade 2)

Gr.1 Winner & Sire Sensation Rafeef

“Some dreams can be bought, buy yours from the source of champions – Boland Stud”

You are invited to Boland Stud to view our exceptional draft of yearlings for the BloodStock South Africa KZN Yearling Sale 2026.

From today, until Wednesday 24 June at a time suitable to you.

We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

R.S.V.P. Eugene Freeman
eugenefreeman@bolandstud.co.za | +27848163741

From Saturday 27 June, yearlings will be at the Suncoast Casino, Durdan for viewing. The BloodStock South Africa KZN Yearling Sale is taking place on Thursday 2 July at the Suncoast Casino, Durban, South Africa.

If you are unable to attend the sale in person please make sure you register to bid online. Online bidding registration and buyer’s card applications can be done by emailing Ashley De Klerk at ashley@bsa.co.za or contacting her on +2784 514 1723.