Lot 364 – Daydream Believer x Rafeef

Half-Sister to Equus Champion 2YO & Dual Gr.1 Winner Jan van Goyen by Rafeef – 100% Producing Dam

Boland Stud proudly presents this high-quality filly by Rafeef — a direct half-sister to Equus Champion 2YO Colt Jan van Goyen (Gr.1 Premiers Champion Stakes & Gr.1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas).

Why Rafeef? Sire of Multiple Gr.1 Winners

Sire of Gr.1 winners including William Robertson (multiple Gr.1 TAB Computaform Sprint winner including 2025)
Thunderstruck – Dual Gr.1 winner (Gr.1 Gold Medallion & Gr.1 Computaform Sprint)
Aragosta – Gr.1 World Sports Betting SA Derby winner
Master Archie – Gr.1 Computaform Sprint winner
Over 25 stakes winners and counting — consistent producer of precocious speed and class
Champion Sprinter & Champion Older Horse himself
Strong progeny earnings and continued demand in the 2025/2026 season

The Dam Line – Elite 100% Producer Out of Daydream Believer, a winner by Oratorio (IRE) and a 100% producer — 3 runners to race, all 3 winners.

This filly is a half-sister to Equus Champion 2YO Colt Jan van Goyen (Gr.1 Premiers Champion Stakes & Gr.1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas winner, earnings over R2.4 million).

The 2nd dam Fine Feather (Gr.3 Strelitzia Stakes winner) produced multiple black-type performers including Gr.1-placed Barbosa and Gr.3 winner Phantom Fighter.

Jan Van Goyen – Equus Champion Colt

Proven Rafeef x Danehill-Line Cross – Statistical Safety Net This mating replicates the highly successful Rafeef (Redoute’s Choice line) over Danehill-line mares (through Oratorio) that has powered Rafeef’s rise as a leading sire in South Africa. Rafeef’s own pedigree carries strong kin-breeding to Danehill, delivering proven precocity and Gr.1 class. Professional buyers trust this statistical edge for elite racing performance and outstanding residual value as a future broodmare prospect.

Physical Type An athletic, quality filly with outstanding conformation:

Powerful build and strong hindquarters for explosive acceleration
Deep shoulder and excellent bone
Dynamic, fluid stride built to race at the highest level

Bred on a proven champion-producing cross out of a 100% producer that has already thrown an Equus Champion & dual Gr.1 winner, this filly combines immediate superstar racing potential with excellent residual value as a future broodmare prospect.

Jan Van Goyen – World pool moment of the day Premiers Champion Stakes (Grade 1)

Jan Van Goyen – Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Grade 1)

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.