When people talk about greatness in harness racing, it’s usually about individual horses — the champions who dominated their time on the track. But what Ron Groves gave the industry was far more profound: a way to measure greatness across generations. His maternal family numbering system brought structure to chaos and proved what master breeders have always known — the strongest maternal lines don’t just flash, they endure. They produce champions decade after decade.
And in that framework, the Lady Antrim N31 line, which by rights should already be elevated to “Q1,” has emerged as one of the great dynasties in Queensland and now Australasian harness racing.
Look at the scoreboard:
- Spankem – Q1 Lady Antrim – $1,868,078
- None Bettor – Q1 Lady Antrim – $1,279,765
- Ohoka Punter – Q1 Lady Antrim – $1,175,322
- Colt Thirty One – Q1 Lady Antrim – $1,087,535
- Honolua Bay – Q1 Lady Antrim – $887,490
- Majestic Mach – Q1 Lady Antrim – $796,397
- Excel Stride – Q1 Lady Antrim – $769,464
- Masteron – Q1 Lady Antrim – $506,035
- Thumpem – Q1 Lady Antrim – $449,837
- Cool And Classy – Q1 Lady Antrim – $424,509
- Muscle Factory – Q1 Lady Antrim – $422,290
- Leos Best – Q1 Lady Antrim – $402,290
- Macheasy – Q1 Lady Antrim – $402,055
That list could run for pages — with more than 100 winners over $100,000 already recorded — a statistic that cements this newly named Q1 family as one of the most potent maternal lines anywhere in the world.
Why 2025 QBred Select Is a Once-in-a-Generation Moment
For more than two decades, access to the most powerful branches of this family has been close to impossible. These mares have been locked down in elite broodmare bands, their bloodlines jealously guarded, their daughters and granddaughters rarely finding their way to public sale. The market simply hasn’t had the chance to buy in.
Until now.
The 2025 QBred Select Sale is not just another catalogue; it is a generational moment. For the first time in living memory, breeders will have access to fillies and broodmares from the very heart of the Q1 family.
- Lots 11 & 12 – race-ready fillies with the speed and stamina markers this family is famous for.
- Lots 13 & 14 – broodmares with the capacity to elevate any breeding program.
- Lot 18 – a proven mare in foal to Art Major, already a producer of $140k, $117k, $102k, and $97k earners.
- Lot 24 – Charms On A Roll – 100% producer, sister to Colt Thirty One and Charming Allie. Dynasty material.
Act Now – Bidding Approvals Essential
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.
With so few chances to buy into the greatest Queensland family (Q1) of all time, hesitation is not an option.
The QBred Select Sale of 2025 isn’t just a sale — it’s a once-in-a-generation event.
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