Captain Al On Track For National Title Double
The late Captain Al is all set to be named South Africa’s Leading Broodmare Sire for 2023-2024
15th July 2024
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The late Captain Al is all set to be named South Africa’s Leading Broodmare Sire for 2023-2024
‘I have often found myself outbid by John Freeman. Considering the success of the horses he acquires for many big buyers, I have respect for his selections. I can only assume he uses similar criteria as I do, in his choices’
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