Infallible in every respect, this colt is the perfect example of breeding excellence, being a son of prolific sire So You Think, and out of a beautifully related Charge Forward mare. He was hugely inspected and the reward was there for those who were patient and in a position to bid very late in the sale.
Trained by John Sargent, Royal Randwick.
Purchased for $250,000 from Riversdale’s Magic Millions draft, this colt was an absolute standout. By one of Australia’s most prolific sires in So You Think, he is the first foal from the well-related Charge Forward mare Nordic Charm.
We waited deep in the delayed final night session of Magic Millions Book 1 to secure this tremendous athlete and were astonished at the value price we believe we paid for him.
The owners of some very serious racehorses thought so too and took positions with DGR post-sale to join us in racing this colt who, as they say, “the world is his oyster.” Simply, there is not much more to say, as words are not really needed.
His perfect pedigree complements his outstanding physique and constitution. Dam Nordic Charm is a half-sister to Hong Kong Champion Liberator and stakes performer Pink Siris, the dam of G2 The Roses winner Etana.
This colt’s damsire Charge Forward has already left a remarkable legacy with his daughters producing Golden Slipper winners She Will Reign and Estijaab, plus explosive multiple Group 1-winning sprinter Sunlight.
Ownership opportunities are available to race him with DGR and trusted Randwick-based Group 1 trainer John Sargent. Get in touch with Duncan for more information.
An outstanding filly by leading New Zealand sire Per Incanto from Winter Sky (IRE), an Invincible Spirit half-sister to Transfers, the dam of Group 1 winner Tom Kitten and stakes winners Va Via and Promotions. This filly was bred and raised at one of New Zealand’s very best nurseries, Little Avondale, a stud famed for producing 41 individual Group 1 winners.
In the make and shape of his leading sire, So You Think, this colt is from the 3yo stakes performer Valley Sweetheart. Hailing from a front-running family, he represented great buying very early on at Inglis Classic and is a type that is destined to follow in the footsteps of So You Think’s best progeny.
With loads of natural muscle, strength and a top pedigree on her side, this filly was a compelling buy for DGR’s Duncan Ramage. By the Group-winning Invincible Spirit stallion Ancient Spirit, she is from an impeccably related mare from one of New Zealand’s most distinguished nurseries.
Duncan's Comments
“We waited deep in the delayed final night session of Magic Millions Book 1 to secure this tremendous athlete and were astonished at the value price we believe we paid for him.”