Of the 13 yearlings consigned by Avontuur, six are by resident stallion Var, who to this day is the most expensive horse in training ever to be purchased for stud in South Africa
Pippa and the Avontuur team always ensure a top class outing, so thank you for a thoroughly engrossing day’s racing. Pippa for president ! Or better yet, head of marketing.
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Avontuur have been hosting the Fillies Guineas day since 2006. Each year is a little different…
Being mistaken for a talented good looking colleague is an occupational hazard for Joey Ramsden
Saturday’s Gr2 Emerald Cup has generated unprecedented interest and the current favourite Pylon has plenty of followers
A leading breeder suggests that our industry would flourish if South Africans could operate and do business like everyone else on earth
Contador completes Gr1 double for Var as he wins the R750 000 Golden Horse Sprint Handicap in fine fashion
The R750 000 Gr1 Avontuur Estate Cape Fillies Guineas draw was made at the estate in Somerset West this afternoon
A springboard for top horses over the decades, the R500 000 Gr3 Langerman throws up its share of drama and Saturday’s renewal stayed true to form with an objection by the rider of the 50 to 1 runner-up
Sean Tarry’s scratching of SA Derby winner Legend Of Arthur has reduced the Hollywoodbets Durban July queue to 27 entries
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
The excitement builds as the countdown to the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July continues
