Lot 91 – Lovely Rita x Jet Dark
First Crop Filly by Multiple Equus Champion Jet Dark
Boland Stud proudly presents this striking bay filly from the very first crop of Jet Dark — one of the most exciting young sires at the 2026 National Yearling Sale.
Why Jet Dark? The Next Champion Sire
- Multiple Equus Champion (3YO, Miler, Older Horse & Middle Distance)
- 9 Wins including 5 Gr.1 victories — WSB Cape Town Met, L’Ormarins, Queen’s Plate (x2), HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (x2)
- Retired with a Merit Rating of 130 — one of the highest in recent South African history
- The only colt to win the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate twice since his maternal grandsire Jet Master
- First crop yearlings 2026 — huge buyer demand expected
The Dam Line – Explosive Black-Type Family Out of the winning Captain Al mare Lovely Rita (half-sister to Singapore Champion Older Horse Lizarre by Jet Master), this filly comes from a powerhouse family. Captain Al is a multiple Champion Broodmare Sire in South Africa (including 2022/23 and leading stakes producer 2025/26) whose daughters have produced numerous Gr.1 winners.
She comes from a powerhouse family that includes:
- Lady In Black – Equus Champion 2YO Filly and Gr.1 Thekwini Stakes winner
- Talahatchie – Gr.1 Premier’s Champion Stakes winner
- Listed winner Jane S Piddy (by Trippi)
Equus Champion – Lady In Black
Perfect 20/20 G1 Goldmine Match This mating replicates the highly successful Trippi × Captain Al nick already proven in the immediate family through Listed winner Jane S Piddy (by Trippi out of the grand-dam Dame Kiri). A statistical safety net that professional buyers trust for both racing performance and future broodmare value.
Physical Type A beautifully athletic bay filly with outstanding conformation:
- Powerful hindquarters designed for explosive acceleration
- Strong shoulder and deep girth
- Correct limbs with substantial bone
- Balanced scopey frame and fluid stride
Bred to race at the highest level with excellent residual value as a future broodmare prospect from a proven Champion Broodmare Sire line.
Lady In Black – Gr.1 Thekwini Stakes
Lizarre (by Jet Master) Champion Older Horse
Jet Dark Tribute
Jet Dark – HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (Grade 1)
Jet Dark – 2022 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Grade1)
Jet Dark – World Sports Betting Cape Town Met (Grade 1)
Jet Dark
Jet Dark – HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (Grade 1)
Jet Dark – 2021 L`Ormarins Queen`s Plate
“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.