Breeding news from South Africa. Stallions, Mares Stud Farms and other essential information and news relating to thoroughbred horse breeding in South Africa.
‘I have often found myself outbid by John Freeman. Considering the success of the horses he acquires for many big buyers, I have respect for his selections. I can only assume he uses similar criteria as I do, in his choices’
Oriental Charm’s Hollywoodbets Durban July success is the latest for the Koster clan, which stretches back half a century
The pedigree of Wild Coast oozes quality and this freshman sire offers SA Breeders a mouth-watering opportunity at a giveaway 2024 price of R5000 + vat Live Foal
Sandown Stud’s well-performed young stallion Soqrat registered his first winner when his two-year-old son I Belong stormed home to win convincingly at the Vaal last Thursday
As we continue our nostalgic walk down the Hollywoodbets Durban July memory lane, one thing is certain, the most recent decade lacked for nothing in drama and splendour
The legacy of both Al Mufti and Rakeen continue to resonate in this year’s renewal, with Jet Master being the damsire of Gr1 Met winner Double Superlative, while Al Mufti sired the dam of champion stayer Future Pearl, who enters the big race off a smooth victory in the Gr3 Tabgold Derby
Maine Chance Farms stallion Vercingetorix could well be set for a big payday at Hollywoodbets Greyville this Saturday
Which stallions and mares stole the show at the 2024 Royal meeting?
Former champion South African sire Al Mufti made his presence felt at Hollywoodbets Greyville last Saturday
The Sandringham Summit syndicate have decided to retire the top 3yo from racing to stand at Varsfontein this season
‘Future Pearl is by Futura, who never won beyond 2000m, yet is quietly adding his name to the list of stallions capable of siring horses with a touch of stamina’
The Sporting Post asked a few racing personalities to share their wishes or resolutions
Horseracing in KwaZulu-Natal takes the next step to the dawn of a new era at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday 1 January 2025
