Benstud to shine at Sydney APG Sale

What do All Eyes On Us, Make Mine Cullen, Sly Flyin, Smiling Shard, Our Galvinator, Young Rufus, Royal Mattjesty, Miss Galvinator, Fleur De Lil, Sushi Sushi, Sabilize and Captain Rufus have in common?

Not only were they among the best of their crop, each has a relative engaged in Saturday’s Sydney leg of the Australian Pacing Gold Yearling Sale.

Furthermore, each relative is part of the Bunstud collection, which is destined to attract its share of attention and bidders.

Operated by the Judd family since 2008, Bendstud has also been the initial home to names such as Philadelphia Man, Bellas Delight, Bling It On, Eljaykay Pheonix, Niki No No, Royal Treat and Soho Valencia.

With all that taken into consideration, it’s easy to understand why Benstud’s latest eight offerings are destined to be well sough-after.

As expected, each is by a top sire from a good producing broodmare or classy race mare, such as Lot 292.

By Mach Three, the filly is from All Eyes On Me – a feature winning mare which has emulated her racing feats in the breeding barn.

All Eyes On Me boasts four winners from five starters, including All Eyes On Us, which is engaged in Sunday’s Chariots Of Fire at Tabcorp Park Menangle.

For those wanting a closer look at the filly, Benstud has led the way with a brilliant idea….’jogger cam’.

Simply follow this link to see unedited footage of Lot 292, and all of the yearlings, in action behind a jogger.

All Eyes On Me’s daughter will be joined by fillies via lots 325, 340, 342 and 381.

For those looking to purchase a colt, they are lots 306, 307 and 479.

As mentioned, each is by a leading sire such as Somebeachsomewhere, Well Said, Mach Three, Sportswriter and Courage Under Fire.

The various dams are Bella Shine (306), Bendall Rose (307), Cunning Kate (325), Flair For Life (340), Formalize (342), La Bella Rufus (381) and To Die With Dignity (479).

• PAUL COURTS