PURPLE PITCHER

New Predator × Heliantha (Count Dubois)

First Foals in 2026

Race Record

Purple Pitcher was one of the most accomplished performers of his generation, combining toughness, consistency and versatility throughout a career that spanned his two-year-old to five-year-old seasons. Effective from 1,450m through to 2,450m, he excelled over a wide range of distances while competing consistently at the highest level.

• 7 Career Wins (1,450m – 2,450m)
• Merit Rating: 123

Career Highlights

Three-Year-Old Season

• Winner – G1 SA Classic (1800m)
• Winner – G1 SA Derby (2450m)
• Winner – G2 Dingaans (1600m)
• 3rd – G1 Champions Cup (1800m)

Four-Year-Old Season

• 2nd – G1 Summer Cup (2000m)
• 2nd – G3 London News Stakes (1800m)
• 3rd – G1 Premier's Champion Challenge (2000m)

Pedigree & Sire Line

Purple Pitcher is a son of New Predator, the outstanding miler whose five victories included multiple Grade 2 successes over 1,200m to 1,600m. Although New Predator's stud career was cut tragically short after only four seasons, he quickly established himself as a sire capable of producing elite performers.

His best runners include dual Grade 1 winner Purple Pitcher, Grade 1 winner Fatal Flaw, Grade 1-placed Pure Predator, together with numerous black-type performers.

As a member of New Predator's first crop, Purple Pitcher represents one of the earliest opportunities for breeders to access this developing sire line while benefiting from proven elite race performance.

Bloodlines & Breeding Appeal

Purple Pitcher's pedigree contains numerous internationally proven bloodline combinations that complement many of South Africa's leading broodmare families.

• Mr Prospector influences through Gone West, Zafonic and Machiavellian.
• Danzig blood via Danehill, Fastnet Rock and National Assembly.
• Sadler's Wells and Nureyev branches through Fort Wood, Dynasty and Var.
• Blushing Groom influence through Rainbow Quest.
• Roland Gardens appearing through the female family.

His female family further strengthens his appeal, featuring a talented half-sister by Crusade while reinforcing successful South African influences including Var, Western Winter, Dynasty and Fort Wood.

Recommended Broodmare Lines

Purple Pitcher is particularly well suited to mares carrying:

• Danzig bloodlines including Danehill, Fastnet Rock and National Assembly.
• Mr Prospector strains through Gone West, Machiavellian and Western Winter.
• Sadler's Wells and Nureyev influences including Fort Wood, Dynasty and Var.
• Families carrying Blushing Groom together with Roland Gardens or Derring Do.

Summary

A dual Grade 1 winner with proven class from a mile through to classic distances, Purple Pitcher offers breeders a rare blend of speed, stamina, soundness and durability. His pedigree combines the emerging influence of New Predator with numerous proven international nicking opportunities already established within the South African broodmare population.

First foals due in 2026.

Standing At

HADLOW STUD
Mooi River, South Africa

Enquiries

Cathy Martin
Tel: 083 454 0604
Email: [email protected]

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