Champion jumper Black And Bent has turned out to be an incredible money spinner for connections following his purchase for $25,000 at the 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale.
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Black And Bent confirmed his status as Australasia's champion jumper with a demolition of his rivals by 12 lengths in Sunday's $200,000 Grand National Hurdle (3900m) at Sandown.
He's now earned over $770,000 - a handsome return on his purchase price paid by Blue Sky Thoroughbreds on behalf of Victoria's Rick McIntosh at the MM sale.
The gelding, from the grand producer Summer Gambit, was bred at Gumeracha in South Australia's Torrens Valley by Rob and Maureen McBryde and sold as a yearling through their Summerset Park draft.
His famous half brother Some Are Bent was one of the country's most popular gallopers and like Black and Bent he was a star over jumps.
A son of Distored Humor, Some Are Bent raced for similar connections and earned over $1 million during a 14 win career. He was the champion jumper of Australia in 2007.
Their dam Summer Gambit, a four time winner, almost earned black type, running fourth in a Listed Balcrest Stakes and Lord Mayor's Mile, both in Adelaide.
Another of her city winners is the Delzao mare Banderilla , a homebred for the McBryde family. She is yet to go to stud.
Summer Gambit, a spritely 21-year-old, was served last season by former outstanding juvenile Von Costa De Hero.
