Elite Stride – Australian 3YO Trotting Colt of the Year
The NZB Christchurch Yearling Sale held next week will see a large offering of quality yearlings from the debut crops of Bettor’s Wish, Elite Stride and Ultimate Sniper.
Each stallion possesses superb stallion credentials.
Bettor’s Wish: The leading US first season sire in 2023 (average earnings per foal)
Elite Stride: Australian 3yo Trotting Colt of the Year
Ultimate Sniper: NZ Horse of the Year
Bettor's Wish
Lot 156 Bettor’s Wish – Flyover Filly
FLYOVER $126,240 was Older Pacing Mare of the Year and has already produced BETTER FLY 1:56.2, JORDY $55,651 and FLYAWAY 1:57.2.
Lot 185 Bettor’s Wish – Hunua Belle Colt
The second foal from an American Ideal full/half sister to 10 winners including FIVE CARD DRAW $680,534 and IDEAL BELLE $204,317.
Lot 237 Bettor’s Wish – Miss Sunshine Filly
A half sister to 5 winners including MATTGREGOR $190,015, MISS RUBY SUNSHINE $102,232 and DANCE IN THE SUN $91,409. Closely related to MILLWOOD NIKE.
Lot 248 Bettor’s Wish – Orlando Star Colt
Orlando Star is a Somebeachsomewhere mare and a 100% producer of BRONSON (3rd Welcome Stakes Gr.2) and JOAN’S RISING STAR 1:58.6.
Lot 255 Bettor’s Wish – Pistol Packing Mama Colt
A half brother to 4 winners including OUR MAJOR MAMA $163,911, BITE THE BULLET $113,413 and ROCKNROLL MAMA $112,268.
Lot 273 Bettor’s Wish – Roxolana Colt
Out of a Rocknroll Hanover half sister to 6 winners including ROCK N ROLL DOO $567,675, IOLANTA $171,775 and DELIGHTFUL LANA $148,269.
Lot 296 Bettor’s Wish – Sue Dreamer Filly
SUE DREAMER was a Group 3 winner and has produced 6 winners including GRAN CHICO $149,675, JUMBO JET $122,811 and LOVETODREAM $73,125.
Lot 371 Bettor’s Wish – Blah Blah Blah Filly
A half sister to 3 winners – PLEASE SHUDDUP $113,985, MOTOR MOUTH $65,444 and MISS SOAPBOX 1:58.4.
Elite Stride
Lot 249 Elite Stride – One Night Stand Colt
Out of a Love You half sister to 4 winners including MUSCULUS $129,775 and HEEZ SPEEDY GONZALEZ $83,445.
Lot 287 Elite Stride – Shes Like The Wind Filly
The second foal from a Majestic Son half sister to 9 winners including PRETTY SUNDAY $175,192, SONOFANEARL $120,040, ROSEMMA $82,998 and LEAF STRIDE $70,019.
Lot 353 Elite Stride – Avalanche Peak Filly
The second foal of a half sister to 6 winners including Rowe Cup winner INSPIRE $147,470, ENTHUSIAST $90,585 and CALL YOU LATER $73,175.
Lot 383 Elite Stride – Castleton’s Jewel Colt
A half brother to 3 winners including IM THE COMMANDO $150,477. From a half sister to CASTLETON’S MISSION $237,240 and CASTLETON’S KING $115,395.
Ultimate Sniper
Lot 364 Ultimate Sniper – Bee Jays Money Colt
A half brother to 5 winners including PAS ULTIMATE DELIGHT 1:51.4 – $466,441, ULTIMATE MAJOR $119,830, etc.