The Bloodlines Behind the Champions – Offered for the First Time in One Draft
What do Captaintreacherous, Art Major, American Ideal, Downbytheseaside, Western Ideal, Tall Dark Stranger, Bettors Wish, He’s Watching, Christian Cullen, Leap To Fame, For A Reason, Sweet Lou, Captain Crunch, Gallo Blue Chip, Bit Of A Legend, Rocknroll Hanover, Real Desire, Captain Albano, Grinfromeartoear, Four Starzzz Shark, Jimmy Freight, We Will See, Beach Towel and Jate Lobell all have in common?
They’re not just household names in harness racing — they are champions who shaped the sport across continents. But more importantly, they were all born from the strongest maternal families in the studbook. Families that keep producing greatness, generation after generation.
And in September 2025, for three extraordinary days, mares from those same champion-producing families will be available to the public in one remarkable draft.
One standout example of the above is Lot 26 — from the same famed N77 maternal family as Leap To Fame and For A Reason, two modern-day stars.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Offering
Baring Bloodstock & Clients are proud to present their Premium Reduction Draft at the Nutrien QBRED Select Sale (September 23–25).
It’s not just the size of this consignment that has the industry talking — it’s the quality and depth of maternal families on offer.
From proven black-type producers to elite young mares with modern sires at foot or in foal, this draft has been assembled with one goal in mind: opportunity. The opportunity to buy into families that consistently deliver stallions, millionaires, and headline performers.
Maternal Powerhouses
These pedigrees trace directly to the same lines that gave us Captaintreacherous’ blistering speed, Art Major’s toughness, Sweet Lou’s brilliance, and Tall Dark Stranger’s raw dominance.
They’re the same maternal lines that produced Christian Cullen, Jate Lobell, Beach Towel, and Rocknroll Hanover — horses who didn’t just win races, they redefined generations.
Greatness in harness racing has never been random. It’s built on these maternal foundations. And now, buyers have the chance to secure mares and families carrying that same DNA, ready to shape the next wave of champions in Australasia.
The QBRED Advantage – The Best Incentive in Australasia
What makes this sale even more powerful is that it’s run under the Queensland QBRED scheme — the most lucrative breeding incentive program in Australasia.
QBRED rewards owners and breeders not just once, but again and again:
- $14,000 QBRED “First Win” Bonus on their first victory in Queensland.
- $7,500 Second Win Bonus for their next success.
- Exclusive QBRED race opportunities with elevated prizemoney across the state.
- Multiple bonus layers that keep paying well beyond the 2YO and 3YO years.
For buyers, that means every purchase isn’t just about pedigree potential — it’s underpinned by the richest incentive dollars in the game. For breeders, it multiplies long-term value, ensuring these families deliver both on the track and in the sales ring.
A Rare Market Moment
It’s no secret the Queensland harness racing scene is thriving. But opportunities like this don’t come around often.
This is truly a once-in-a-generation catalogue. The kind of draft that, years from now, will be remembered as a turning point for those who bought and bred from it.
For breeders, it’s a chance to step straight into the bloodlines that have written the record books. For buyers, it’s an unrepeatable opportunity to secure stock that will not only chase QBRED riches, but also carry breeding value for decades to come.
Be Part of History
The Nutrien QBRED Select Sale runs September 23–25, exclusively online.
This sale will attract national and international attention, and bidding approvals are mandatory. To avoid disappointment, buyers must contact Mark Barton on 0419 488 256 immediately and secure registration before the catalogue goes under the hammer.
This isn’t just another sale catalogue. It’s a living piece of harness racing history — and perhaps the best chance in years to buy into maternal families that simply don’t miss.
Don’t just watch the champions. Own their families. And with QBRED, get paid to do it.
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