Happy Retirement For Summer Cup Hero
It was a privilege to have him in the yard and to be able to make the call to let him retire
27th February 2018
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It was a privilege to have him in the yard and to be able to make the call to let him retire
Our yard is intimate and personal, maintaining an optimum number of around 50 horses. This ensures that each horse gets personal attention and we spend time learning each individual’s character and preferences
Desert duels, Hong Kong cups and Triple Crown contenders – last weekend had it all. And proved yet again, that when the chips are down, it’s tough to beat ‘brand South Africa!’
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Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
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