Lammerskraal's successful sire, Rakeen, was euthanized
following complications to his hock injury. He was twenty.
Lightly raced, Rakeen won two of his three starts in Britain
before being exported to South Africa. His best performances
in SA came in winning the Allan Snijman Stakes (Gp3) and running
third to Horse of the Year Flaming Rock in the Rothmans July
Hcp (Gp1).
During a fluctuating stud career, Rakeen hit some real highs.
His son Jet Master, now a champion sire, was Horse of the
Year, whilst other Gp1 winners for Rakeen include Angelina,
North By Northwest, Young Rake and recent Summer Cup hero
Malteme. He sired 16 stakes winners and stood at stud both
in South Africa and in the US.
Rakeen is also making a name for himself as a broodmare sire.
His daughters have produced the likes of Far de Vie and Orange
Alert.