November Mixed Sale Catalogue Online
In one of the biggest rationalisation moves in recent memory, leading South African owners Adriaan and Rika Van Vuuren have 135 lots going through the ring
2nd November 2016
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In one of the biggest rationalisation moves in recent memory, leading South African owners Adriaan and Rika Van Vuuren have 135 lots going through the ring
“The Greyville track doesn’t look good, but all of our horses have pulled up well. Our horses have in fact had more injuries in other centres than in KZN this season and I have the statistics to prove it.”
Top racehorse owner Adriaan van Vuuren, whose orange-and-black silks were made famous by Triple Crown winner Abashiri, has written on Facebook that he and wife Rika will be leaving the sport of horseracing.
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“This run has come a bit soon for Pylon, but he’s come on for his first run, he’s a happy horse and I hope he gives us something to shout about. It will be wonderful to see his number in the frame.”
There was a unique South African connection in the background as the Ralph Beckett-trained Bluestocking charged to victory under Rossa Ryan to win the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday
