Mason Bloodstock is one of the breeders driving this new phase and to start their quest for excellence, they are offering two stallions with impeccable pedigrees at the Karaka Sales in February 2026.
One colt is from Rodeo Beach, a race-winning Somebeachsomewhere mare who is a full sister to $1.7 million pacer and successful sire Huntsville, while the other is from Virginontherocks (Always A Virgin – Artstopper), making her a full sister to Always B Miki.
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for buyers looking for an incredibly deep pedigree where winners have passed through generations,” said Trent Mason.
Two of Artstopper’s foals are millionaire pacers, while the pedigree page includes three $500,000-plus pacers and a host of $100,000 pacers.
If you go back four generations on the Rodeo Beach colt’s pedigree page, you’ll find a millionaire pacer in Huntsville ($1.7 million) and four pacers over $500,000. So the good blood runs deep.
Mason says the colts also offer their buyers the opportunity to move on to the next level: the breeding stable.
“Nothing is ever guaranteed when purchasing a horse, but should any of these stallions reach elite heights, they have the pedigree to absolutely be presented as a stallion outside of their racing career.”
Both stallions are enjoying their beautiful surroundings and will be prepared for the Sales by Jamie Bartlett.
Mason says the feedback has been very positive and NZB Standardbred Manager Cam Bray is impressed with what he has seen.
“Even though both foals were born in Auckland out of season – the Rodeo Beach foal in February and the Virginontherocks foal in April, Cam doesn’t think it matters as they are both very large animals, especially the Virginontherocks foal.”
He added that at sale time, buyers will not notice any difference between his foals and those born during conventional birth dates.
“When the time comes in February, these colts will certainly be worth the inspection.”
Through Bruce Stewartfor Harnesslink
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