In a media release on Monday, 12 May, Cape Racing Sales announced that entries are now open for the highly anticipated Cape Racing Sales Two-Year-Old Sale, taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
The sale is set to take place on 25 October (Pic – CRS)
The timing of this sale is crucial for the horses who require more time in the paddock and to mature.
It responds to the growing demand from buyers seeking high-quality stock ready for training.
Cape Racing Sales is offering a dedicated platform that meets this need, with a curated catalogue of juveniles from many of South Africa’s most prominent breeders and consignors.
Last year’s sale experienced a diverse buyer bench and sales-topping prices, so the 2025 edition is expected to draw strong interest once again.
Entries close on Monday, 04 August 2025, and due to limited capacity and high demand, consignors are urged to enter early.
One Stripe, a three-time Gr1 winner and top-class performer topped the 2023 sale at R1 400 000.
The son of One World was a dominant force at two, winning both the Gr3 Cape Of Good Hope Nursery and Gr3 Winter Nursery, and then continued to excel at three with victories in the L’Ormarins Gr1 King’s Plate, Hollywoodbets Gr1 Cape Guineas, and Gr2 Cape Punters Cup. With career earnings exceeding R4.3 million, One Stripe stands as a flagship graduate of this sale.
Other notable performers include Frances Ethel, winner of the 2024 Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer Gr2 SA Oaks, who was purchased for R220 000 at the 2022 sale. Fellow graduates Coastal Commander, Dixieland Band, and Winter Snap have also gone on to earn black type and multiple wins, reinforcing the quality available at this sale.
Justin Vermaak, Racing and Bloodstock Executive for Cape Racing, commented:
“Last year’s two-year-old division was one of the strongest we’ve seen in recent seasons, and it confirmed the importance of offering a focused platform for unbroken juveniles. The 2025 Two-Year-Old Sale will provide buyers with access to horses of real depth and potential. Hollywoodbets Durbanville remains the ideal venue for this progressive and vibrant sale.”
Entry forms and full information are available at www.caperacingsales.co.za or by contacting Vicky Minott at [email protected].
