Hanging On By A Golden Thread
Zeitz is proof that a female family can thrive and survive off just a single line of descent
29th January 2025
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Zeitz is proof that a female family can thrive and survive off just a single line of descent
Leading South African-based owners Hollywood Racing have broken new ground with the acquisition of five yearlings during the Book 1 session at Karaka this week
Wilgerbosdrift’s young stallion Hawwaam got off the mark as a sire when his first-crop son Read All About It made a winning debut at Turffontein on Sunday
Zeitz, the 49th stakes winner for Vercingetorix, hails from one of the best female lines in the stud book!
The top lot at the Inglis Digital (January) Online Sale last week was Fashion Faux Pas (USA), who was offered by Newgate on behalf of the James Harron Bloodstock broodmare partnership in foal to Snitzel
A considered decision to split the longstanding traditional January Premier Yearling Sale into two defined sales platforms has reaped rich rewards for vendors and the Cape Racing Sales team
The son of Vercingetorix will aim to become the latest Durban July/Cape Town Met winner, no mean feat, given that in modern times, just six horses have completed the sought after double
Ridgemont-bred Canford Cliffs daughter Instaworthy lines up this Saturday in the Listed Summer Juvenile Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
After a scorcher in the lead up, weather conditions today are substantially more pleasant!
Normandy offers seven yearlings at the CRS 2025 Summer Sale, to be held at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Thursday
Blue Sky Thoroughbreds situated in the KZN Midlands have two yearlings on offer at Thursday’s CRS 2025 Summer Sale
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
The excitement builds as the countdown to the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July continues
Eight On Eighteen holds a commanding lead in both the Three-Year-Old Male category as well as the race for the prestigious Horse Of The Year title
Gareth van Zyl and Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo were the toast of the KZN Capital City on Monday
