Sipping From A Royal Chalice
Whether one regards it as logical, a huge stroke of luck, or a work of genius, the matings which produced Green Sapphire and Malmesbury Missile have paid off handsomely…
12th June 2025
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Whether one regards it as logical, a huge stroke of luck, or a work of genius, the matings which produced Green Sapphire and Malmesbury Missile have paid off handsomely…
Champion Snitzel was humanely euthanised on Wednesday morning at Arrowfield Stud
Lambourn is a son of Australia, who is also the sire of the exciting new Cape stallion Point Lonsdale
Vercingetorix went close to having a Gr1 double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this past weekend
In contrast to heavyweights of the modern era in Galileo, Sea The Stars and Dubawi, who have stamped their authority in classic spheres with excellent support from leading breeders, bona fide breed shaper Acclamation rose from far humbler beginnings
Ridgemont’s super hot five-time Gr1 winning foundation sire Canford Cliffs has enjoyed a dream season and celebrated a remarkable afternoon at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last Saturday
A colt by Harry Angel topped the final day of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale when selling for A$525,000 and bringing to a conclusion a hugely successful two weeks of sales
The Cape Breeders Club have confirmed the dates for their very popular annual stallion services auction this year
A stunning colt by Extreme Choice equalled the all-time record price at the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast on Monday when he sold for A$850,000
Results at Hollywoodbets Greyville last Saturday once again confirmed the outstanding contribution of the late Captain Al
Oh Susanna and her stakes winning paddock pals are not only continuing to add to the burgeoning Drakenstein trophy cabinet through their progeny, they are also establishing powerful female dynasties which should serve the stud well in years to come
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
