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Making the case for the importation of established stallions, Condorcet and Home Guard performed creditably, while Singh left three Grade I winners from four local crops numbering just 128 foals
A first foal from a former Inglis Chairman’s Sale-topper Shout The Bar headlined an extraordinary Day 1 of the Easter Yearling Sale at Riverside on Monday
Demand appears to outstrip supply, not surprising given that many smaller breeders – and some of the old stalwarts – have disappeared
‘Buyers know that when they walk through the doors of the National Sale, they’re not just chasing the next big thing – they’re stepping into a legacy shaped by generations of excellence. For over a hundred years, the TBA has set the standard. At BSA’s Germiston sales, our commitment to quality and opportunity for all is unmistakable’ – Michael Holmes, BSA CEO
It will be the first time that the Soal family’s Sunstone Farm and Stud will be selling under their own flag at the 2025 BSA National Yearling Sale
Top-class female lines and high-class producers are very much to the fore in Blue Sky Thoroughbreds’ consignment for this year’s BSA National Yearling Sale
Ascot Stud will be offering an excellent draft at the upcoming BSA 2025 National Yearling Sale
Post Covid something changed with your racing, and I can’t quite put my finger on it…and the NHA needs to sort out priorities, be more transparent, and consistent in their findings
Raceform Buyers’ Guide provides an insight as to what to expect of the youngsters at Nationals
The premature loss of Lancaster Bomber (War Front) was a sad setback to the South African thoroughbred industry
Ridgemont’s super sire Rafeef, a champion, by a champion, out of a champion, continues to grow with every passing major raceday
Gareth van Zyl and Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo were the toast of the KZN Capital City on Monday
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
