Breeder Says Stallion Fees Need Revisiting
The present system of commissions on reserve prices means that the sales companies financially benefit regardless of whether a vendor’s horse is sold or not
12th May 2019
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The present system of commissions on reserve prices means that the sales companies financially benefit regardless of whether a vendor’s horse is sold or not
A Gauteng stud owns the dam of North America, the second favourite to land the $12m winning prize at Meydan Racecourse
There are a lot of stallions, but very few that are really are accessible to meet our needs. So we decided maybe we ought to look at some stallions after all
Pivotal son Wings Of Desire’s connections are to consider running him in the Vodacom Durban July Handicap before he takes up stud duties
Epsom Derby placed son of Pivotal could be the classic sire they have been searching for
While aeroplanes have always been his first passion, Netherlands born Fred Brons has set course and is flying full throttle into breeding winning racehorses. We need more positive people like him in this game!
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
It’s clear that eight incidents of crop excesses is unacceptable for a sport keen to maintain a good public image, and the time appears to have arrived for a review of the crop rules for work riders on the Highveld
Rafeef is fast establishing a fine reputation as a stallion who has the ability to sire stakes winners across the speed and stamina spectrum
