Dubawi Marches On
Dubawi is well and truly established as the greatest descendant of Mr Prospector in Europe
3rd October 2017
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Dubawi is well and truly established as the greatest descendant of Mr Prospector in Europe
There can be no doubt that the late Horse Chestnut was one of the greatest thoroughbreds ever produced in South Africa
Leading US stallion, Distorted Humor, represented in South Africa by the Gr1 winners, Flower Alley and Pathfork, is a sire whose influence continues to grow
A hugely influential matron of years gone by made her presence felt in two major US Gr1 races this past weekend
The 2016-2017 season is fast drawing to a close in the Southern Hemisphere, and champion sires will soon be crowned
Currently leading the South African general sires list, Maine Chance Farms sire Silvano dominated the Vodacom Durban July
Galileo is well established as one of the greatest sires in history and recently responsible for a Guineas double, at Newmarket and the Curragh, the son of Sadler’s Wells continues to make and break new records
The Investec Derby and Oaks will be run this weekend and these two great classics have their roots way back in 1780 and 1779 respectively
Leading US sire, Distorted Humor, continues to make his mark in the world’s greatest races
While Cape Cross will best be remembered as an influence on the Epsom classics, his progeny did win other major races
It is interesting, although no doubt coincidental, how some years see more than one influential stallion born
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
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
