National Yearling Sale - Christchurch

18 February 2026 at Canterbury RDA

Lot

King Of Lilac

Account of DA Taylor, Ladbrooks

(Property of AJ Grant)

Lot

304

Born 9th October 2024

Bay Colt (NZ)

Box

O 334

985141007724641

King Of Swing

Rocknroll Hanover

Western Ideal

Western Hanover

Rich N Elegant

Direct Scooter

Twist And Twirl

Artsplace

Abercrombie

Giveitawhirlgirl

Jenna's Beach Boy
Lilac Becky

2015

Mach Three

Matt's Scooter

Direct Scooter

All Included

Abercrombie

Lilac Splash

McArdle

Falcon Seelster

Lilac Franco

Live Or Die

Family of Mavis Wood (111)

KING OF SWING (NZ); (p.2, 1.55.1f, 2150m; p.3, 1.55.5h, 2130m; 1.47.9m, Aust). (p.2, 1.57.9, 1700m; p.3, 1.56, 1700m; 5 wins 4 places $73,403, incl 2d NZ Sires Stks 3yo Final, Gr.1) Plus 39 WA, Vic, Qld & NSW wins $3,317,143, incl Miracle Mile, Gr.1-3 times, Vic AG Hunter Cup, Gr.1-twice, WA Derby, Gr.1, 2d Victoria Cup, Gr.1. 2019-20, 2021, 2022 Aust Harness Horse of the Year. Oldest Australasian progeny are 2yos in 2026.

1st dam

LILAC BECKY (Mach Three) (1.58.9, 2200m; 4 wins 15 places $41,955). Sister to LILAC STAR. Half-sister to LILAC FLASH. This is her second foal and first colt. Her first foal is a 2YO.

2nd dam

LILAC SPLASH (McArdle) (p.3, 2.00, 1950m; 3 wins 7 places $31,345, incl 3d Forbury Park 4yo Ch'ship, Gr.3). Half-sister to WESTERN GAILES. Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, 5 winners incl-

LILAC FLASH (Bettor's Delight) (1.51.6m, 1720m, Aust). (2.00.6, 2200m; 2 wins 11 places $24,950) Plus 21 Vic & Qld wins incl 14 at AP, 2 at Melton $199,993, incl 2d Qld Mr Feelgood Open Pace.

LILAC STAR (Mach Three) (1.56.6; 6 wins 12 places $59,913) Now at stud.

Lilac Luxury (p.3, 2.00.1, 2000m; 2 wins at 2 & 3, 3 places $21,091).

3rd dam

LILAC FRANCO (Live Or Die) (p.3, 1.59; 1.58.4, 1950m; 3 wins 5 places $21,665). Half-sister to ANZUS, CLARK GABLE, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 7 winners incl-

WESTERN GAILES (Bettor's Delight) (1.55.7f, 1660m) 10 Qld & NSW wins incl 4 at AP, 1 at MP $51,993.

Lilac Desire (2.00.6, 2600m; 6 wins 12 places $49,470).

Meads Quaff (2.00.6, 2000m; 5 wins 20 places $42,699).

4th dam

LADY BARBARA (Lordship). Unraced. Half-sister to RUTHLESS, Rarest. Dam of 13 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners incl-

CLARK GABLE (New York Motoring) (1.52.8m, USA). (p.3, 2.6.1, 2200m; 1 win at 3, 2 places $5128) Plus 20 SA, NSW & Vic wins incl 7 at Adelaide, 6 at HP $105,337, best m.r. 1.59.2f, 1800m. Plus 22 USA wins $82,862.

ANZUS (Transport Chip) (1.54.4m, USA). (p.3, 2.2.9, 2400m; 6 wins 24 places $46,770) Plus 22 USA wins $115,891.

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (New York Motoring) (1.56.5f, Aust). (2.3.4, 2300m; 1 win 5 places $9225) Plus 6 Vic & Qld wins $15,636.

Kerry Khan (Noodlum) (2.10.4, 2400m; qual. raced twice) dam of-

Go Anna (Dancing Master) (2.3, 2000m; 4 wins 16 places $47,450, incl 3d NZ Oaks, Gr.1) grandam of-

CAPTAIN PEACOCK (Live Or Die) (p.3, 1.59.1, 1950m; 1.58, 2600m; 12 wins 19 places $283,937, incl NZ Derby, Gr.1).

Stakes Engagements: NZSS, Next Gen

Contact: Dean Taylor. Phone 027 221 9870