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His progeny possess a blend of tactical speed and stamina and more importantly, impress with their courage and determination, very much a trademark of the Galileo tribe!
The 16-year-old arrived at his landmark of 100 individual Group winners in the shortest time of any sire, while he matched the record for fastest sire to 100 individual stakes winners with another Juddmonte great, Danehill.
A filly described by leading Vet Dr Marianne Thomson as ‘well balanced, correct and cheeky’ was born on Thursday 8 August, shortly after 21h00
A pointer to the potential of a racehorse can be found by analysing bacteria in a month-old foal’s gut, according to a new study
There were celebrations for the Master Archie Syndicate this week
It all began in 1998 when the farm outlaid R750 000 for the Bush Telegraph mare Secret Pact, which, at the time, was a South African record price for a broodmare
The consistently successful Querari ended the 2023-2024 racing season on a high note
Online sales redistribute horses in training, from bigger training yards to smaller, between cities, and more
The 2024 thoroughbred breeding season in South Africa heralds the arrival of eleven new stallions, the highest number in the last 15 years
Storm Cat continues to be a major factor in modern pedigrees
The son of Captain Al has equalled his champion Dad’s record of 30 individual 2yo winners in a term as well as his record of 40 2yo wins in a season
There simply isn’t a better five days of Flat racing anywhere in the world! It all starts on Tuesday 17 June with three Gr1 races
It’s been confirmed – New Zealand reigning champion jockey Warren Kennedy has been booked to ride Confederate for trainer Fabian Habib on 05 July
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge day last Saturday produced some top-drawer racing and inspiring performances on the track
