South African Winner with an Inglis Classic Sibling

Tara Madgwick - Monday November 27

A debut winner at Turffontein in Southa Africa on the weekend, three year-old filly Radiant Splendour has a half-sister headed to the 2018 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

Radiant Splendour as a yearling

Radiant Splendour as a yearling

A three year-old by Lope de Vega (Fr) from dual Group I winner and Champion 3YO Filly Heavenly Glow, the Gary Alexander trained filly score by half a length in the 1200 metre fillies and mares maiden.

A $30,000 Inglis Classic purchase from the Fairhill Farm draft for Heritage Bloodstock, Radiant Splendour is the third winner from three foals to race from Heavenly Glow.

Coolmore will offer a Fastnet Rock filly from Heavenly Glow as Lot 432 at the 2018 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

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