A colt by TALE OF THE CAT from the family of World Champion STARCRAFT. The best value black type colt to be sold this year.
'Tattler' ( stable name) is a ready to race colt out of winning race mare mare Teasing Georgia, from the full sister to Flying Floozie ( dam of STARCRAFT & FORUM FLOOZIE).
Tattler's sire TALE OF THE CAT is an international stallion success, having sired such champions as Kentucky Derby winner Lion Heart, and numerous group winners inclusing Gio Ponit, Glamour Puss, Tale of Love and this years Golden Slipper favourite Real Saga.
Tattler is currently in training with Rosehill based trainer Greg McFarlane. "A nice, forward moving colt. Ready to run".
TALE OF THE CAT progeny sold for up to $300,000 at the Inglis Yearling Sale 2009 and the average price was over $165,000.
The colts xrays were viewed and passed by vet Tim Roberts of Centennial Park Vet Practise. He noted "nice, athletic".
Tattler's dam, Teasing Georgis is the half sister to stakes winner Gwendolyn and is from the full sister to the dam of World Champion Group 1 winner in five countries, STARCRAFT.
Teasing Georgia is sired by Peintre Celebre ( Alydar/Norther Dancer), the sire of Bently Biscuit and Mr Celebrity ( and many others).
Gio Ponti ( by TALE OF THE CAT from Chipeta Springs/Alydar) is bred on the same lines as Tattler and recently won his Third Group 1 race in America, winning the Man of War Stakes at Belmont on JUly 12.
The colt has been nominated for next years Golden Slipper and can be viewed at Rosehill by calling the trainer, Greg McFarlane on 0415 220005.
Due to the horses impressive first two training preparations, the owner is retaining ownership of the colt and the price reflects such ownership retention.
You will not buy into a better bred or conformed colt at this value.