The Real Stars Of Ascot
Which stallions and mares stole the show at the 2024 Royal meeting?
28th June 2024
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Breeding news from South Africa. Stallions, Mares Stud Farms and other essential information and news relating to thoroughbred horse breeding in South Africa.
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’
Varsfontein-bred filly gives her sire One World the honour of equalling his Dad Captain Al’s first-season sires record of 22 juvenile winners
‘This is why we’re in the game, it’s all about Group 1 racing and these are the ones we want all the time’ – Mike de Kock
Broodmare daughters of Varsfontein Stud’s late Nureyev sire Caesour continue to make their mark in races across Southern Africa
He will probably never overcome the lack of early support, yet, in Quid Pro Quo this underrated stallion has shown that with the right mare, he is quite capable of siring an above average athlete
Down To Business joined the stable of Peter Muscutt boasting an impressive formline of five wins and three places from as many starts in his adopted country
A reminder to book your table ahead of Sunday
Thunderstruck, notable for his good looks and soundness (before his injury), has all the credentials to be a top stallion and will stand the new season at Ridgemont in Robertson
Sean Veale has recounted how poor judgement in private whatsapp exchanges with a registered owner could cost him the ‘best retained jockey position in the world’ and a professional opportunity of a lifetime
The Cape Breeders Club held their 2023/24 season awards in the 1881 Lounge at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on SplashOut Cape Derby Day on Saturday
Sean does not have medical aid cover and the Vascular Surgeon has recommended immediate surgery, quoting R139 000 with aftercare costs including rehabilitation and medication, and a wound nurse estimated at approximately R30 000
