It was a great weekend for Westbred progeny in WA the past couple of last weeks, with six of the seven races at Busselton on Friday January 19 taken at by WA bred horses, as well as four of the 10 winners at Gloucester Park flying the flag for the WA breeding industry.
Showpony, who was bred locally in Pinjarra, took out the first at Gloucester Park on Friday, January 19, claiming his first metropolitan victory after two very impressive wins leading into the race.
The flashy looking five-year-old by Sweet Lou USA is out of eight-time winning mare Bethany Aitch, who took out the $102,000 2YO Diamond Classic Final in 2015.
This past weekend saw five of the eight races at Albany taken out by WA bred horses, as well as four horses on Friday night at Gloucester Park, including 2023 2YO Filly Of The Year Nominee Water Lou taking out the last on the card for trainer Mike Reed and owners Swandoo Racing, who purchased the striking filly at the 2022 APG Yearling sales from KTC Bloodstock.
Four of the seven winners on Saturday night, January 20 at Albany were westbred progeny, including the 2024 Albany Cup winner Lil Happy Fella who was bred by owner/trainer Barry Howlett.
Check out the impressive Westbred bonuses on offer:
WestBred – Racing & Wagering Harness Hub (rwwa.com.au)
The APG Yearling sales return to WA on Sunday, March 3 for the long weekend, with the auction set to start at 12pm, with 142 yearlings on offer this year.
Prominent breeder KTC Bloodstock will have their annual yearling parade on Sunday, February 25 where they will present their 24 yearlings they have on offer in this year's draft.
Speaking with Kody Charles of KTC Bloodstock, he was able to give some insight into just a few of the horses they have on offer this year.
Lot 440 Always B Miki x Essaouira is a big strong colt and a half-brother to smart trial winner Lake Pichola for trainer Ron Huston.
Essaouira is a full sister to Lettucereason who is the dam of Inter Dominion champion Leap To Fame and Dual Group 1 winner Swayzee.
Lot 450 Betting Line x Glenferrie Clan – This is the last year of the Betting Lines to be offered. A full brother to smart 1.53.0 winner in Whos The Dad and a half to Lucapelo. he is a black colt that catches the eye.
Lot 455 Sweet Lou x Here For The Money is an outstanding flashy filly, half-sister to Shockwave and a full to Double Expresso, say no more, the family is impressive.
Lot 470 American Ideal x La Machane, This is the first foal out of La Machane to be offered at a yearling sale. Out of the Group 1 winning mare La Machane a winner of over $335,000 and the dam of 5 to race for 4 winners including La Captain 1.52.8 $170,000.
Lot 487 Bettors Wish x Libertybelle Midfrew – A cracking looking filly by exciting new stallion Bettors Wish out of the queen of WA Harness Racing in Libertybelle Midfrew a winner of $640,000.
Lot 496 Rock N Roll Heaven x Mint Julep – This is an exceptional family, and a half sister to two Group 1 winners in Pacifico Dream $354,000 and Momentslikethese $211,000.
Lot 502 Bettors Delight x Motu Lady Cullen – This is a very nice Bettors Delight and the only filly in the Perth Sale by him, from the great Motu family.
Lot 507 Tall Dark Stranger x Not Now Delilah – By exciting new stallion Tall Dark Stranger. And is a half to Star WA mare Wonderful To Fly who has now won $735,000 for her connections.
Lot 513 Tall Dark Stranger x Panorama Sunshine – This is a nice colt from a family of winners, the dam is a half to eight winners including six that have won $190,000 plus. This is the dams second foal with her first being the already qualified Ryan bell trained Charivari.
Tall Dark Stranger debut crop sold extremely well in the states with 27 yearlings selling for $100,000 or more.
Check out the Yearlings on offer at this years sales by heading to the catalogue on the link
