Paddock Stakes Thriller
Grant Van Niekerk’s unbridled joy at riding his first Gr1 winner was tempered by a seven day ban for failing to ensure that he did not cause interference
12th January 2015
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Grant Van Niekerk’s unbridled joy at riding his first Gr1 winner was tempered by a seven day ban for failing to ensure that he did not cause interference
A daughter of Drakenstein Stud’s young sire Duke Of Marmalade proved in high demand on day two of the 2014 Tattersalls Breeding Stock Sale in Newmarket
“I am happy to report that all three fillies arrived here in fine shape, they took the trip well and we’re looking forward to the race day. I am particularly chuffed with Alboran Sea, she looks a picture.”
This might be Mike De Kock’s first season in close on a decade without the mantle of SA Champion trainer, but his three winners at Turffontein on Saturday signalled big things for the season ahead
Drakenstein stallion Duke Of Marmalade sired the exacta, while the winner was bred by the German stud operation Gestut Farhof, owned by Dr Andreas Jacobs of Maine Chance Farms.
He is a half brother to Investec Epsom Derby hero Ruler Of The World and hails from a top class family of sires that includes champion sire AP Indy, Summer Squall, Al Mufti and Lemon Drop Kid, who have all sprung from the foundation mare Lassie Dear, herself a profound influence on South African breeding.
These days are always loads of fun and a good time to catch up with people one has not seen for a while. However, there are also sometimes a few too familiar faces and it is amazing what some will do for a free lunch!
The past weekend was one of those where you wish you were never born. It got worse with having to take horses out as no jockey was available
A Thoroughbred Stud Farm in the Franschhoek area is looking to hire an Office and Marketing Assistant.
In the late 80s, South African breeders were highly skeptical of sons of Mr Prospector. The main criticism was that he was ‘a dirt stallion’ and we race on turf
