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It all began when the Drum Beat mare Bluebell Girl visited the magnificent chestnut Royal Prerogative at Broadlands Stud, a logical choice, since he had sired her Gr1-placed half-sister Regal Blue – who, by the way, would become the dam of J&B Met winner Imperious Sue…
A colt by Noble Mission, OK Boomer kicked clear in the closing stages before staying on to make a winning debut with a half length win
On 24 October, more than 100 Clarehaven staff members turned out to pay their respects and see Stradivarius led out one last time.
‘The major difference is that CTS was independently owned while it is now owned by the Operator, which means that proceeds from our auctions go directly into the stakes pot’ – Justin Vermaak
The charismatic mare was 21 years old at the time of death – a globetrotting champion!
After two decades of commitment, the gamechanging win was also a milestone maiden Grade 1 victory for the Hollywood Syndicate, who race the flyer in a unique bulk lease agreement with Ridgemont Highlands
Make It Snappy’s roots trace back to 1988, when former Summerhill supremo Mick Goss imported the ten-year-old French mare Laughing Music
When multiple Equus champion and former SA Horse Of The Year Dynasty passed away over three years ago , Wayne Kieswetter labelled the sad event as ‘not the end – only the beginning’
Piemonte Stud have dispersed their breeding operation and saw a top price of R340 000 for a beautifully bred yearling by Gimmethegreenlight
The KZN Breeders Awards for 2022 were held at a festive function at the regular venue of the Nottingham Road Hotel on Saturday evening
The progeny of 2009 Gr1 Avontuur Estate Cape Fillies Guineas winner Field Flower (Silvano) have been in good form of late
A springboard for top horses over the decades, the R500 000 Gr3 Langerman throws up its share of drama and Saturday’s renewal stayed true to form with an objection by the rider of the 50 to 1 runner-up
Sean Tarry’s scratching of SA Derby winner Legend Of Arthur has reduced the Hollywoodbets Durban July queue to 27 entries
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
The excitement builds as the countdown to the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July continues
