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.

The Classic Underdog

Now that he has reached the important landmark of a first Gr1 winner in his very first crop, Red Ray must surely be worthy of better support

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The Stats Don’t Lie!

History will show that the 2022 BSA Cape Yearling Sale broke genuine new ground on merit, with the magic million rand marker also being reached for the first time – and then twice!

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Cape Derby Winner – Sweet My Mate

A daughter of Candy Stripes, she is best known for producing the somewhat luckless Punta Arenas, a triple graded stakes winner who finished second in the somewhat controversial Gr1 Vodacom Durban July of 2015

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Cape Yearling Sale – Sunday At 12h30

To be held at Kenilworth on Sunday, the Cape Yearling Sale has unleashed a string of top prospects over the years, with the list of high-class thoroughbreds offered for sale at this auction a lengthy one indeed

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Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show

In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces

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