Last Saturday in Adelaide, two Group 1 races for fillies and mares highlighted the success that can come from dedication to a particular bloodline or stallion. The Geegees stable, long associated with Tasmanian breeders Paul and Elizabeth Geard, celebrated their first G1 win with Geegees Mistruth in the SAJC Robert Sangster Stakes. This victory was a testament to their breeding philosophy of sticking with a quality stallion—in this case, their 23-year-old Testa Rossa sire Wordsmith—rather than purchasing expensive mares. Geegees Mistruth’s dam, Miss Mana, though modestly priced and from an unfashionable sire line, has produced multiple winners, underscoring the value of a strong family line nurtured over time.
In the SAJC Australasian Oaks, Panova secured a G1 win for the Ramsey family of Hunter Valley’s Turangga Farm, continuing a legacy of quality breeding. Panova is the second G1 winner for Snitzel’s son Trapeze Artist and marks a significant achievement for her broodmare sire, Trusting. The Ramsey family has carefully developed Panova’s bloodline through multiple generations, elevating a family that has produced numerous stakes winners. Both races exemplify how patient, focused breeding strategies centered on proven stallions and strong female families can yield top-level success.
