Broodmare Sire Matters
Sarah Whitelaw examines the emergence of champion stallions that are making their mark as broodmare sires
9th December 2015
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Sarah Whitelaw examines the emergence of champion stallions that are making their mark as broodmare sires
Next week, I will review the season and add some”spice” with my take on some Pepper Awards from the season past
Well, it has been a funny old week, full of ups and downs. Sadly more downs than ups. Sometimes some difficult decisions have to be taken
Horses, as the old expression goes, are dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle. Throw a whole bunch of them together in a high pressured, electric environment and you can dial the danger factor up to ‘are you crazy?’
‘I have absolutely no doubt that there is an ulterior motive behind this report. It is based on misinformation and blatant lies,’ says EMS Manager
I have been home for a good few days now from Singapore and all I can say is I really missed beautiful South Africa
There are plenty of fresh things happening down here with draws after acceptances again. Let’s hope this will help to improve the field sizes again. I know one thing: going onto the longer run in will certainly do one part of the job and I cannot wait
Phumelela’s application for leave to appeal the judgment of the Honourable Justice Wright of 6 November 2015, which dismissed their application to review and set aside a decision of the Gauteng Gambling Board, has seen the Judge refer the matter on appeal to a full bench of the South Gauteng High Court
Sarah Whitelaw examines the influence of North American-bred Thoroughbreds on the South African stud book
A large portion of the proceeds of the sale of Clairwood were ring-fenced.It would be good to know if, when and how these funds are to be utilized. Surely, restoring Greyville to its former glory should be a priority?
A concerted team effort has seen Dr Marianne Thomson’s Ambiance Stud receive a half sister to globe-trotting sprint star, J J The Jet Plane
SA Champion trainer and big race title-holder Justin Snaith has nine entries in the early stages of the R5 million World Sports Betting Gr1 Cape Town Met class of 2025 that was unveiled earlier today
