Lot 26 – French Rose x Rafeef
Lot 26: The “Perfect Page” – Rafeef Filly from the Family of FUTURA
Half-Sister to Gr2 Winner MISS COOL | 100% Winner-Producing Dam | 20/20 G1 Goldmine Match
Invest in proven royalty. Lot 26 offers the rare combination of high-performance genetics and undeniable residual value. Consigned by Boland Stud, this filly is a genetic masterpiece designed for the winner’s circle.
The Ultimate Producer: Her dam, FRENCH ROSE, eliminates the guesswork. She is a 100% Producer with 4 Runners and 4 Winners. This filly is a half-sister to:
- MISS COOL: Winner of the SA Nursery (Gr.2) and Three Troikas Stakes (Gr.3)
- French Trip: 3 wins, placed 12 times.
- French Bolt: 2 wins.
The Dynasty: The residual value here is immense. The dam is a half-sister to the legendary FUTURA (Dynasty)—South Africa’s Horse of the Year, Champion Older Male, and 4-time Grade 1 winner (including the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate and J&B Met).
Futura: Horse of the Year
The Sire:
RAFEEF (AUS) is the sire of Gr1 stars William Robertson, Thunderstruck, Master Archie, and Aragosta. This mating is rated a 20/20 G1 Goldmine Match, a pattern statistically proven to produce Graded Stakes winners.
Physical Type: A quality filly combining the muscular power of Rafeef with the classic scope of the Futura family. She walks with purpose and presence, has a well-angled shoulder, deep girth, powerful hindquarters, strong bone and correct legs.
Futura – Breeding to win
Miss Cool – 2022 Heineken SA Nursery (Grade 2)
Mon Petit Cherie (by Rafeef) – Western Cape Fillies Championship (Gr. 2)
Frances Ethel (by Rafeef) – Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer SA Oaks (Grade 2)
Mrs Browning (by Rafeef) – Tab Camellia Stakes (Grade 2)
William Robertson (by Rafeef) – Tab Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)
Aragosta (by Rafeef) – World Sports Betting SA Derby (Grade 1)
Master Archie (by Rafeef) – Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)
Thunderstruck (by Rafeef) – Gold Medallion (Grade 1)
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 National Yearling Sale 2026.
From today, until Tuesday 7 April 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 Friday 10 April, yearlings will be at the TBA Complex in Johannesburg for viewing. The BloodStock South Africa National Yearling Sale is taking place on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April at the TBA Complex, Johannesburg , 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.