Maxfield Standardbreds set for strong draft at February sale

Long-time leading Tasmanian owner and breeder Michael Maxfield will present one of the state’s most appealing drafts at the upcoming yearling sale on Saturday, February 14, with all lots offered under his Maxfield Standardbreds banner and drawn exclusively from his own broodmare band.

Lot 17 – Catch The Fire x Linniemach (Mach Three) – Colt

A standout of the consignment is the colt by first-season sire Catch The Fire from the high-class race mare Linniemach, winner of the Group 3 Breeders Crown Silver Edition and the Tasmanian Belmont Stakes at two.

This is her fourth foal, and her previous runners have all made the track, producing two winners, including Preparation and Over The Line, each already notching three victories.

The pedigree carries depth, tracing to a strong Australian family featuring Its Only Rocknroll (75 wins, including 71 in North America) and Soap Opera, winner of the Group 2 NSW Breeders Challenge Blue.

The colt is Tasbred and Qbred eligible.

Preparer Kasey Kent told Campbell’s Comments:

“He is a lovely colt — my pick of our draft.”

Lot 22 is a filly is by Ultimate Machete from Mach Spider, the dam of Yeah Mate, winner of the Tasmanian Debutant Stakes. She also hails from the family of Pocket Me, who ran third in an Inter Dominion Grand Final, and Group 1 winner American Me.

First-season sire All Bets Off is represented by Lot 28 a colt out of Mavis Merle, a tough racemare who won 14 races and earned $109,586.

Bonuses and Incentives

All Maxfield’s yearlings are Tasbred eligible and can also be paid up for the Nutrien Sales Classic. Every yearling in the sale is eligible for a $5,000 first-win bonus as a two-year-old.

In addition, Tasracing will award free entry into the 2027 Nutrien Sales Classic to the best-presented colt and filly at the sale.

by Gary Newton for Harnesslink