Breeding

Thoroughbred horse breeding news, views and opinions from South Africa and around the world. Our columnists and authors share their valuable insights on this fascinating aspect of horse racing.

Clifton Stallion Breaks The Ice

That he wasn’t snapped up by one of the leading Cape studs came as somewhat of a surprise. After all, here was a Gr1-performed, impeccably-bred horse, a smashing looker who had sold for R3.7-million as a yearling

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Extreme Choice Colt Tops Final Day

A colt by leading Hunter Valley based sire Extreme Choice was the subject of intense bidding before the gavel fell at A$360,000 to the bid of Laurel Oak Bloodstock on Tuesday

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Fort Wood’s Profound Oaks Impact

Arguably the ultimate breed-shaping stallion of the modern era, Fort Wood’s impact on the SA Oaks has been profound, for not only did he sire the Oaks winners Monyela, Bedloe’s Island and Ilha Bela, he also features as the grandsire of 2018 winner Secret Potion, sired by his classic winning son Elusive Fort

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