Big Thursday As National Yearling Sale Breaks New Ground On Day 1
‘A day that surpassed all expectations and a tangible barometer of the positivity that is sweeping South African horseracing’
18th April 2024
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‘A day that surpassed all expectations and a tangible barometer of the positivity that is sweeping South African horseracing’
Historically South Africa’s most successful yearling sale, the National Yearling Sale has a long and impressive honour roll
‘The prize monies are huge, racing opportunities are ample and the exposure is excellent’
As in all cases of winning and losing, you find that some folk are genuinely pleased, whilst others will frown and call it a get-up, and not wish you well. You can learn a lot about human nature in horse racing!
Considering that his progeny have notched up no less than three feature races in the space of a week, Maine Chance stallion Vercingetorix is enjoying a purple patch to say the least
“On paper this looks to be a strong catalogue. If the yearlings match up physically, it will be a good sale.”
Good horses don’t know how much they cost and champions can arrive from any part of the market place
Breeder Nigel Riley is upbeat ahead of the National Yearling Sale in Johannesburg this week, buoyed by a big win for a son of former Heversham Park stallion Solskjaer at Aintree on Grand National day
Champion Turf Sprinter of Ireland, France and Dubai, A Case Of You (Ire) touches down on Friday
Riethuiskraal Stud, who bred and raised the unforgettable National Colour, will be 12 strong at the National Yearling Sale on Thursday and Friday
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
