Floyd Virginia, 03/07/2022.
Covilar’s owner, Josep Bassaganya-Riera has confirmed the purchase of the Owl Hollow Morgan Farm in Floyd VA and the acquisition of Argentina-bred thoroughbred stallion Snapy Halo (ARG) to stand this season at the new Covilar LLC Farm.
Josep Bassaganya-Riera, who is an entrepreneur and a biotech pioneer said “I am pleased to announce that Covilar LLC initiated operations in the second half of 2021. We are proud to build on the legacy of success of the Owl Hollow Farm. The 120-acre equestrian estate located near the Blue Ridge Parkway is currently being renovated to become a premier breeding and racing thoroughbred facility. The breeding barns are fully functional and ready to accommodate anyone’s mares immediately.”
Snapy Halo demonstrated his ability to sire high quality progeny by producing 26 winners out of 45 starters. Among his notable progeny were Snapy Gal, the winner of the Iowa Breeders’ Oaks, who accumulated impressive earnings of $272,435 from the ages of 2 to 5. Additionally, Snapy Halo sired Konkeror K., a multiple stakes winner in Panama, and Wilmas Irish Rover, a ten-time winner who set three track records in New Mexico. Notably, Wilmas Irish Rover broke his own record for a mile and 70 yards at Zia Park in 2020.
Snapy Halo, was bred by Juan Carlos Bago in Argentina’s Haras Firmamento farm and had an impressive race and breeding career. He won the Estrellas Mile (G1) race in Argentina. As the son of Southern Halo and the progeny of Esnaola, a group 1-placed mare, Snapy Halo comes from renowned bloodlines. He was also a sibling to esteemed group 1 champions Sebi Halo and Halo Ola. Thus, he brought old Halo line genes into our farm’s genetic pool. Southern Halo (1983–2009) was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In his racing career he ran twenty-four times, winning five races and finishing second in the Grade I Swaps Stakes and Super Derby. He is chiefly notable for his remarkable career at stud where he was leading sire in Argentina on ten occasions and the sire of 170 stakes winners, including 56 Group/Grade I winners, and 16 champions.
Snapy Halo stood previously at Calumet Farms in KY.
Snapy Halo service fee is $2,000 live foal S&N
Snapy Halo is very happy and adjusting well to his new home. Just a day after arriving at Covilar Farms, Snapy Halo was breeding mares.
Stallion Manager Craig Whitlow stated that those that are still deciding or with late foaling mares to look at Snapy Halo. Under certain conditions considerations may be available.
Snapy Halo is listed on the stallion register with access to complimentary True Nick’s reports. Snapy Halo can also be found on Werk e-nicks and 20/20 goldmine match.
The Covilar’s Owl Hollow Farm website www.covilar.com is currently under construction.
For Mare nominations and breeding barn information you can direct your inquiries to Stallion Manager Craig Whitlow at the following email address. office@covilar.com