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We have no explanation as to how and why Mr Barends was allowed to clear the NHA and the Stud Book in particular, of experienced staff, when he himself was brought in from outside the Industry
In a major blow and shock for South African breeding, Wilgerbosdrift stallion Soft Falling Rain has died
Recent past graduates of this sale include former Horse Of The Year Igugu, as well as such graded stakes winning stars as Pierre Jourdan, Redcarpet Captain, Chestnuts And Pearls, Rich Girl, Tamaanee, and Dylan’s Promise
The worst-kept secret in bloodstock is out, as WinStar Farm officially confirmed on Friday that the deal between the owners of Justify and Coolmore America regarding the Triple Crown winner’s stallion career is being finalised
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA), in conjunction with Bloodstock South Africa (BSA), initiated the Maiden Juvenile Plate added stakes incentive this past racing season
After two years in Chantilly, the Arc Sale returns to Saint-Cloud Racecourse just a few minutes from ParisLongchamp, where the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe also makes its big comeback
CTS put together a team comprising Kerry Jack, Grant Pritchard-Gordon (Badger) and John Kramer who are currently visiting all the stud farms
Van Reenen said that the days where even the small trainers felt part of the club and were ambassadors for the game were long gone
The current merit rating system prolongs the careers of moderate horses but can be punishing to horses who find themselves in the gap between average and top class
Past graduates of the Racing in Dubai Sales include 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival winners Raven’s Corner, Janszoon and Drafted; the first two of whom went on to compete on Dubai World Cup night just five months ago
‘We want to deliver the best quality racing on a consistent basis. That’s what we are striving for. We do not want to host the most racemeetings for the sake of it’
Just hours after the Springboks beat the All Blacks in Cape Town to lift the 2024 Freedom Cup, an equine speed merchant that first saw the light of day just 130km away from the DHL Stadium was announcing his arrival on the US racing scene
The South African bred former Equus Champion Sprinter Isivunguvungu made a terrific winning debut on US soil for trainer Graham Motion and confirmed his Prevagen $1million Gr1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint aspirations
The evergreen hero travelled to Vereeniging on Thursday for a 100% strike rate from two rides that saw him bring up his recordbreaking 5555th winner milestone
