Lot 153 – Lovely Rita x Gimmethegreenlight

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Prepare to be captivated by the allure of greatness as Boland Stud presents an extraordinary offering from the esteemed bloodline of South Africa’s Champion Sire, Gimmethegreenlight. Lot 153, an exquisite filly, is poised to take the racing world by storm at the upcoming KZN Yearling Sale. With a lineage steeped in success and a sire that reigns supreme, she is certain to ignite your racing passion. Eugene himself declares, “She is a beautiful big, strong, awesome-looking filly!”

Gimmethegreenlight, the epitome of sire excellence, is well on his way to securing his second consecutive Champion Sire title. His progeny have already amassed a staggering R16.704 million this season, solidifying his position at the top of the General Sires List. Throughout the 2022-2023 racing season, his runners have triumphed in 11 black-type races, showcasing their unwavering talent and tenacity. Among the shining stars bred by Gimmethegreenlight are the Gr.1 winners Bless My Stars (Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic) and Gimme A Prince (Pongracz Cape Flying Championship), as well as the impressive three-year-old Eye Of The Prophet (Gr.2 World Sports Betting Guineas) and the electrifying two-year-old Lucky Lad. Lucky Lad’s recent triumph in the prestigious Gr.2 WSB SA Nursery, with a comfortable two and three-quarter length victory, further cements Gimmethegreenlight’s legacy.

Notably, Gimmethegreenlight accomplished a remarkable feat when his progeny dominated the Gr.3 Protea Stakes. Lucky Lad emerged victorious, leaving his paternal half-sister Amber Rock and another talented son of Gimmethegreenlight, Gimmeanotherchance, in his wake. It is with great anticipation and excitement that Boland Stud offers a filly from this exceptional sire at the forthcoming KZN Yearling Sale. She is destined to be a crowd favourite, not only because she shares her sire with outstanding daughters such as She’s A Keeper, Bless My Stars, Green Plains, Gimme Six, and Ciao Bella, but also because she hails from a female lineage that consistently produces top-class horses.

Gr.1 Winner – Bless My Stars (by Gimmethegreenligth)

This remarkable filly is a half or full sister to two winners, with her half-sister Only Hearts competing in the Gr.2 Zulu Kingdom Explorer Golden Slipper at the tender age of two. Her dam, the victorious Captain Al mare Lovely Rita, is closely related to the Captain Al-sired Listed East Cape Fillies Nursery/Perfect Promise Sprint queen, The Merry Widow. Lovely Rita is a winning half-sister to the Singapore champion Lizarre and the Gr.3 Winter Guineas runner-up Lake Arthur. Adding to her impeccable pedigree, Lovely Rita’s dam is a full-sister to the Gr.1 Premier’s Champion Stakes winner Talahatchie, and a half-sister to the talented Mystery Dame, a five-time winner who finished second in the Gr.3 Final Fling Stakes.

Mystery Dame’s legacy as a broodmare shines brightly, having produced the champion filly and Gr.1 Thekwini Stakes victress, Lady In Black, as well as the exceptional own brother Nexus. Nexus triumphed in this season’s Gr.2 Ridgemont Highlands Peninsula Handicap (after previously winning the Gr.2 Peninsula Handicap in 2020) before finishing a close fourth to multiple Equus Champion Jet Dark in the Gr.1 WSB Cape Town Met. With a breeding that mirrors the successful Gimmethegreenlight/Captain Al cross, this filly shares her broodmare sire, Captain Al, with stellar Gr.1 winners such as Kommetdieding, Same Jurisdiction, and Eden Roc.

Boland Stud cordially invites you to embark on a journey to Ceres, where you can personally witness the splendor of their remarkable yearling draft for the BloodStock South Africa KZN Yearling Sale. From today until Wednesday, June 21, at a time convenient for you, the experience awaits your arrival. To schedule your visit, please contact Eugene Freeman at +27848163741 or email him at eugenefreeman@bolandstud.co.za.

For those unable to attend the sale in person, we have taken every measure to ensure that distance will not diminish your chance to seize this exceptional filly. Simply register to bid online by emailing eugenefreeman@bolandstud.co.za and complete your online bidding registration and buyer’s card application. Regardless of your location, do not let this extraordinary opportunity elude you. Embrace the power of choice, embrace the splendor of racing greatness.

Share this exclusive invitation with fellow racing enthusiasts, friends, and family. Let us unite in celebrating the spirit of triumph and passion that defines the world of racing. Together, let us own racing greatness.

We eagerly anticipate the potential to welcome you into the realm of racing greatness. Prepare to make history with Lot 153.

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