Kayf Tara colt crowned the best in show at Bangor racecourse

Breeders delighted with accolade for produce of mare gifted to them

The champion Kayf Tara colt foal with his dam Lago D'Oro. George Stanners of Goffs UK presents Sybil Newell with her prize on the left, while on the right are Alan Newell and TBA chief executive Louise KembleCredit: Steve Davies

Alan and Sybil Newell's colt out of the Slip Anchor mare was crowned overall champion during the fourth edition of the Goffs UK-sponsored Thoroughbred Breeders' Association 'Stars of Tomorrow' National Hunt Foal show at Bangor on Sunday.

The May 21 foal, whose dam won once and was Grade 2-placed, is a half-brother to Charlie Longsdon's useful performer Spirit Of Shankly.

He had earlier been crowned champion colt in the born after April 15 category and his owners were delighted with the results, having had the 16-year-old mare given to them.

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Zoe VicarageRacing Post Reporter

Published on 24 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 12:59, 26 July 2016

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