AQHA March April 2016 Magazine | Page 53

became the grandsire of RJK Runaway who foaled Running Brook Gal, winner of the 2009 All American Futurity. Indigo Illusion, incredible racemare and producer, died on November 10 2007 at the age of 26. 2015 daughter of RSpecial Illusion If out of tragedy comes something good then the above foal must be it. There is a bit of a story as to how things came together which resulted in the birth of this precious 2015 daughter of RSpecial Illusion, who seems likely to be the only registered get of her sire. Several years ago the VQRHA organized an auction of speed stallion service fees. RSpecial Illusion was included in the lineup and the service to him was bought by Merrie & Barry Elliott. Brenton Miller, a dedicated young breeder who puts a lot of thought into his bloodlines, had been aware of RSpecial Illusion for quite some time, but due to distance, the demands of his work and to other reasons he had not managed to send a mare to him. Brenton finally determined, that no matter what it took, he had better make a move because this good horse was getting older. The Elliott’s service to RSpecial Illusion was still swinging and with the help of Wayne Graham a deal was struck. Brenton pored over the Melbourne Inglis sales catalogue and from his base in Queensland arranged for someone to purchase a Favourite Trick m \