God’s country
Springtime in the KZN Midlands is just about the most spectacular place in the world – throw in the noblest of God’s creatures in full flight, great food, wine and song and you have the makings of the perfect day out!
This is the script for Thursday the 16th of October at Yellow Star Stud when the KZN-consigned youngsters will be put through their final paces before being offered for Sale at the TBA Sales Complex on Sunday, 2 November.
Guests are asked to arrive from 10h30 as gallops will commence at 11h00 sharp.
To assist with those travelling from the greater Durban area, two shuttles are on standby to depart from Greyville Racecourse at 08h30 and Summerveld Training Centre Club House at 09h00 – bookings on a first come, first serve basis – please contact Pauline Smith on 011 323 5700 to make your reservation.
As last year’s inaugural event was so well received by buyers and the local community alike, Bloodstock South Africa is expecting an even bigger turn out this year – for catering purposes, please RSVP by 1 October: [email protected] or sms to 072 476 5107 Marc / 082 926 9524 Nicola / 082 552 6525 Caroline.
The 114 strong catalogue is currently being distributed and will shortly be available at all normal collection points around the country.
Caroline Simpson
In keeping with the steady improvement in quality of bloodstock on offer, this year’s Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run catalogue is a concentration of some of the country’s best bloodlines and interested parties will be assured of great choice and great value, something that buyers at Bloodstock South Africa Sales have become accustomed to. Follow Sarah Whitelaw’s regular assessments of this year’s Sale by going to the TBA website: www.tba.co.za
The log for this year’s Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run Cup was announced last week.
Top of the log is the Charles Laird trained filly, Rich Girl – lightning fast, the big question is whether she will get the testing Turffontein 1400m?
Fillies have a good record in this race as does the owner/trainer combination of Mr VC Veeramootoo and Johan Janse van Vuuren who won last year’s Cup with Winter Star.
This year they send out the classically bred Silvano filly, Silver Class, who won her first two starts before tasting defeat when taking on older horses at the Vaal earlier this month. With her turn of foot, Silver Class, must be respected.
Rich Girl tops log
Another filly, Aliysa’s Prize, earned her rating by placing third in a Gr3 at Kenilworth Racecourse, but was subsequently beaten in her next start. Of more interest perhaps, is Bella Spumante, the Brett Crawford trained, Dynasty filly who was backed to win on debut at Clairwood Racecourse and looks to be targeting the 1st of November.
Brian Burnard’s Go Deputy colt, Pioneer Spirit, ran top juvenile of last year, Afrikaburn, to a length at Greyville in May before trouncing his maiden field at Clairwood Racecourse. Sure to stay the Cup trip, the Stanley Bennett bred youngster has a touch of class and regardless of the outcome of the Cup, Gavin van Zyl must have bigger plans for this exciting colt.
The Cup log will be updated again this week and further individual analysis continued until the final field is announced on 28 October.
For more information, please contact the TBA offices on 011 323 5700
