Varsfontein Stud’s multiple champion sire Gimmethegreenlight came up with his 84th stakes winner on Saturday.
His son Bjorn Ironside picked up his biggest win to date when he claimed the Listed Betway Spring Spree Stakes (1200m) at Turffontein on Saturday.
Five-year-old Bjorn Ironside, a close relative of the Gimmethegreenlight sired stars Gimme A Prince and The Real Prince, was given a fine by Gavin Lerena in Saturday’s R175 000 feature.
The Johan Janse Van Vuuren trained gelding ran on strongly down the inside of the track, to get up and win a shade cosily by a length.
Bred by Klawervlei Stud and the late David Abery, Bjorn Ironside is owned by the Wernars Family.
Saturday’s winner, who is out of the Trippi mare Dance At Dawn, has won three of 17 starts.
His champion sire Gimmethegreenlight enjoyed another fine season in 2025-2026 when his runners won seven black type races including the 2026 G1 L’Ormarins King’s Plate.
The son of More Than Ready had lots make up to R2 200 000 at the recent August Two Year Old Sale.