Classy Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns sports more than a powerful male line. He is a direct descendant of former champion Mesopotamia, whose descendants have prevailed in many of the world’s greatest races.
29th July 2015
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Kingsbarns sports more than a powerful male line. He is a direct descendant of former champion Mesopotamia, whose descendants have prevailed in many of the world’s greatest races.
If it is true that when horses, or those who ride or train them, do rare things, they make the people who were present that day feel good, then Mike de Kock’s Abington Place yard in Newmarket is a centre for rare excellence.
I had an incredible steak with Marsh, Guy and Kerry Shirtliff and a few other Saffers on Sunday evening – simply incredible! I have also joined the African Society – a social group that convenes bi-monthly for events. Next month a Braai is being held and I am extremely excited to meet the group
Personally, I think it will be a good idea to get together with the top guys to discuss what can maybe be done a little differently to try and improve things – Joey Ramsden
The essence of the pedigree is represented by the thrid dam, champion filly Serena’s Song.
Aussie’s foremost lady trainer, Gai Waterhouse, shares her observations and experiences at this year’s Royal meeting
The hype around War Affair was warranted – he came into the Derby off the back of a flawless prep and looked to have the race at his mercy
Danzig has shown dominance in the Darley July Cup and Sadler’s Wells has stamped the Epsom Derby – Sarah Whitelaw examines other sires that have dominated important Gr1 contests
If you get the chance please tune in on Sunday. It will be a great spectacle and with SG$ 1 150 000 on offer, it is one of our premier races with an awesome stake pool to boot
For some people, horses provide riches you can’t take to the bank, but just occasionally, if you’re very lucky, they give you both.
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed
