Kaphero
An excellent yearling and racehorse; Precocious 2YO (3 wins – SA MM, Blue Diamond Prev., Flemington); By Danzero a Golden Slipper winner and sire of Golden Slipper winner Dance Hero; Dam Kapchat a Grp 1 winner and immediate family of Courtza (Golden Slipper) dam of O’Reilly; Served a solid first book; Increased bookings 2nd Year on back of outstanding foals; Huge buzz on him and his prospects.
| Lineage | Danzero X Kapchat |
| Height | 16 HH |
| 2011 Service fee | $8,000 Inc. GST |
| Early bird fee | $5,000 Inc. GST |
- Was arguably one of the country’s best 2YO’s, despite an injury forcing him to miss the Blue Diamond.
- Stunning display of consistent speed over his career. Won 10 races over 1000m with huge weights and running quick times.
- Returned to the top at 4 and 5 to be one of the highest rated gallopers in the land.
- Outstanding Colonial Family. A sensational looking yearling. One of the top selling Danzero yearlings of all time.
- Good first book and huge wrap on his foals that are all bays with powerful backend, forearms and shoulders. Really something.
- Absolutely stunning types of foals that suit Australian conditions and trainers. Great moving horses with balance and a huge overstep.
RACE RECORD
Prize Earnings: $795,795
| Age | Starts | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
| Two | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Three | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Four | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Five | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1st | MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.3 (1000m) MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L (1000m) SAJC Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m) MVRC TROA Trophy H. (1000m) MVRC Tatts Group H. (1000m) MVRC Logical Staffing Solutions H. (1000m) MRC Allan Wicks 2YO P. (1000m) MRC Hilton Manufacturing Cup (1000m) MVRC Carlton Draught Flying H. (1000m) MVRC SA A Brilliant Blend H. (1000m) |
| 3rd | MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1 (1200m) |
| 4th | AJC Challenge S., Gr.2 (1000m) MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3 (1100m) |
News
Keys locks in Kaphero colt from SwettenhamKaphero kick-started his first draft at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale with a six-figure colt on Tuesday. The Swettenham Stud stallion has seven yearlings catalogued for Oaklands Junction this week. Bidding for the Kaphero – Anna Dana youngster turned the corner at six figures before Cranbourne trainer Ken Keys settled the issue at $110,000. Anna continue reading...
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