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.
“Robert knows his stuff and he is seldom seen on Tellytrack these days. He adds value through his intimate knowledge, calls it as he sees it, whether punters and racing enthusiasts choose to agree with him or not…”
The two day seminar is an invaluable and essential information course for anybody involved at any level in the industry
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
SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
A former Bloemfontein champion trainer, Michael McLachlan was a popular character in the halcyon days of horseracing and now finds himself in dire need
