PREMIER in name. Premier in results. This weekend’s Cape Premier Yearling Sale has truly come of age on the global thoroughbred auction circuit.

Now in its seventh year, the mystique and unknown of this unique inner city sale has been quickly surpassed by the burgeoning honour roll of Gr1 winners and stakes performers, while offering a playground of abundant quality and variety for the connoisseur and casual consumer alike.

The alluring cocktail of CPYS true-blue Cape hospitality, our plodding currency and a host of local stars and internationally sought after sires has seen international interest grow to the point that makes this a must-attend date on the calendar.

The quality catalogue has something for every taste but there is little doubt that the three fillies and one colt by unbeaten superstar racer Frankel will have the impressive Cape Town International Convention Centre at capacity. His first three come up on day 1 of the sale.

Frankel, whose first 3yo runner stepped out just a matter of days ago at Newcastle, has had five stakes winners and celebrated his first Gr1 winner in mid December.

The ten time Gr1 winner has stamped his progeny and captured the imagination of buyers in both hemispheres.

All the major local stars are there, with SA champion sire Trippi well represented with 14 lots, while perennial champion producers Captain Al and Dynasty have 33 between them.

Besides the offspring of 12 Gr1 winning mares going through the ring, the impressive catalogue is rounded off with premier international stallion representation.

Names like Bernardini, Elusive Quality, Rock of Gibraltar, Scat Daddy and Pierro need no introduction!

-Sporting Post.