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With only 10 days to go to the running of the R2 million Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run Cup over 1400 metres at Turffontein, the panel choosing the final field have released the latest log based on the 32 official entries received last Friday.
185, 2 year olds go under the hammer on Sunday 6th November in the 2011 Emperors Palace Ready To Run sale at the TBA Sales Complex at Gosforth Park from 2p.m.
It was the universal view at Friday’s gallops at Summerhill, that this was the best catalogue the Ready To Run had assembled.
Amanda Skiffington fought off Charlie Gordon-Watson to get an Oasis Dream (GB) half-sister to G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest winner King’s Apostle (Ire) (King’s Best) for 400,000gns.
Newly formed Cape Thoroughbred Sales Pty Ltd has announced their sponsorship of Cape Town’s principle race for 3 year olds, the 68th renewal of the Cape Guineas (Gr1).
After lengthy discussions, an agreement has been reached between the TBA and Cape Thoroughbred Sales (“CTS”) whereby one single sale will be held in the Cape on the weekend of 3 – 4 March 2012.
The much awaited final announcement of the Cape Thoroughbred Sales and board of directors has been made
With the loss of the Convention Centre venue, BSA are delighted to have found the exclusive Val de Vie for the Cape Sale.
After 14 years as a leading independent auctioneering house, Equimark will close its operation in September.
A consortium of major breeders initiated a bold new idea – to conduct a unique yearling auction inside the Cape Town International Convention Centre in January 2011. From the successful inaugural event, the rights to the venue to conduct the 2012 Sale were secured. The core philosophy of Cazador is to utilize a modern, innovative, commercially driven enterprise to grow the bloodstock market and thereby better racing and breeding in South Africa.
Thoroughbred Group’s eNews: An Equus award for Captain Al; Dynasty the 2yo sales topper; Two-Year-Old Sale refelcted a healthy market contrary to TBA comment
After having cemented himself in Hong Kong, Lyle Hewitson now prepares to take up an Australian stint
The Hong Kong Jockey Club introduced the World Pool Moment of the Day in South Africa last year and the initiative rewards the Groom of the horse selected with a R100 000 prize
Longstanding owner Sabine Plattner celebrated victory in the World Pool Gr3 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday
The Barend Botes-trained Lance filly Quid Pro Quo overcame enormous odds to make it five in a row and galloped her way into the history books
