Breeding

Thoroughbred horse breeding news, views and opinions from South Africa and around the world. Our columnists and authors share their valuable insights on this fascinating aspect of horse racing.

New CEO For CTS

Smith has extensive experience in a variety of insurance industries, and has been an active participant in the South African racing industry over the last number of years.

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Future Is Bright

Highlands Stud’s sire prospect Canford Cliffs was represented by a smart European stakes winner this weekend

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Gold Standard gallops with Quickfire (photo: hamishNIVENPhotography)

It’s A Matter Of Trust

In a refreshing and decidedly PR friendly move, Woodhill Racing set the ‘Gold Standard’ by inviting press to watch some of their Cape feature season hopefuls gallop last Saturday

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Horse Chestnut wins the 1998 Dingaans

The Tallest Trees…

There can be no doubt that the late Horse Chestnut was one of the greatest thoroughbreds ever produced in South Africa

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Flower Alley (photo: hamishNIVENPhotography)

Drive

Wilgerbosdrift is built around the definition that horses make a landscape look beautiful. Sunday, 3 September saw them host a very unique stallion day showcasing some of the most exciting sires on the SA roster. If you missed it, you missed out!

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Mike de Kock

Top Men Give NHA Ultimatum

Racing authorities are all too eager to make themselves look good and to justify their existence at the expense of the reputation of trainers and jockeys and, and ultimately, at the expense of the industry

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Distorted Humor

No Bloomin’ Joke!

Leading US stallion, Distorted Humor, represented in South Africa by the Gr1 winners, Flower Alley and Pathfork, is a sire whose influence continues to grow

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