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We’re back this year, with five colts and five fillies, all selected on the basis of the likelihood that they could line up for a half million rand two-year-old race in February
Retirement marks the end of a significant era in the world of thoroughbred racing and breeding
‘It’s been the pathetic mismanagement of the previous incumbents that have lead to the ‘illusion’ that Flamingo Park is a loss leader’
Hassen Adams is pleased with the 14-member draft
‘Full circle’ for Captain Vaughan Marshall as Klawervlei bred colt impresses
There’s a new addition to the vendor list at this year’s Mistico Yearling Sale in the shape of Wind River Farm
Racing Victoria has confirmed it has opened an investigation into claims in the mainstream media that surrogate mares have been used for breeding Thoroughbred
Ireland beckons as the first chapter of an unfolding champion fairytale has been written. We await the next with bated breath!
Well-credentialled juvenile Wizard of Oz (Exceed and Excel-Dream In Colour, by Frankel) is poised to make his debut on Wednesday at Randwick
The consignment consists of yearlings sired by all of Captain Of All, Duke Of Marmalade, Pomodoro and Where’s That Tiger, with Prosper Stud’s draft sure to appeal to discerning buyers
His attempt to record his seventh consecutive local premiership has seen him burst clear at the top of the sires’ table with 45 percent greater earnings than
It will be good news for South African racing fans that, despite a number of offers from abroad, Gerald and Karen Kalil’s multiple champion Quid Pro Quo will continue her 3yo season on African soil
The son of Twice Over has been gelded and will be aimed at the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup, the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and the WSB Cape Town Met
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed
The Ridgemont’s Kieswetter and Drakenstein’s Rupert families are major players in our horseracing and the Monmouth Park feature thus held more than a passing interest for many of us
