8 May 2018
Multiple stakes-winning filly Dijon Bleu has been sold to overseas interests.
The daughter of Burgundy enjoyed a lucrative three-year-old campaign from Lisa Latta’s Awapuni stable before a leg injury forced her withdrawal from the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m).
“She’s been purchased by Kia-Ora Stud in New South Wales,” said bloodstock agent Paul Beamish, who brokered the deal. “She’s going to be an exciting breeding prospect.”
Dijon Bleu won six of her 11 starts, including the Gr.2 Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic (2000m), the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) and the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m).
She was also successful at Listed level in the Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) and the O’Learys Fillies’ Stakes (1200m) and runner-up in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m).
Her performances ensured she was crowned New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year.
Dijon Bleu was raced by a syndicate, who also enjoyed black type success last weekend when Secret Allure claimed the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.
– NZ Racing Desk.