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Paardeberg Stud: A New Era of Breeding Excellence
Paardeberg Stud is a powerful new partnership, combining the business acumen of British entrepreneurs Steve Ajax and Charles Palmer with the expertise of esteemed South African breeder, Sally Bruss. Together, they have built a world-class facility dedicated to producing elite thoroughbreds.
Their ambitious journey began by securing a champion: EXPERT EYE (GB). Winner of the 2015 G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Mile, this Juddmonte Farms alumnus brings unparalleled lineage to South Africa. As the first son of the renowned Acclamation to stand in the Southern Hemisphere, Expert Eye marks a significant milestone for the region. His first Southern Hemisphere foals have already exceeded expectations, proving that both the sire and the climate are a match made in heaven.
Now, for an encore, Paardeberg is raising the bar once more by importing another exceptional scion of Juddmonte. It is no exaggeration to say that KIKKULI (GB) represents one of the most significant additions to the South African stallion ranks in decades.
Kikkuli (GB) is the complete package:
· As an Athlete: A supremely talented racehorse who was narrowly beaten in the
G3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.
· As a Pedigree: A half-brother to the legendary FRANKEL, arguably the most significant racehorse of the 21st century. He is by European Horse Of The Year KINGMAN, a sire of rare speed and one of the World’s most influential stallions.
With this potent blood flowing through his veins, Kikkuli has the potential to become a transformative sire. His unique and powerful pedigree makes him a desirable and compatible match for a wide range of mares. Paardeberg’s dynamic duo of EXPERT EYE and KIKKULI, are poised to become major players in the South African breeding industry for years to come.
EXPERT EYE (GB)
KIKKULI (GB)