Backworth Dispersal Sale
Backworth has long been established as one of KwaZulu Natal’s truly boutique stud farms, and, from a small number of runners, has bred a lengthy list of high class performers
29th March 2017
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Backworth has long been established as one of KwaZulu Natal’s truly boutique stud farms, and, from a small number of runners, has bred a lengthy list of high class performers
Cape Thoroughbred Sales has announced the rationalisation of their sales programme
I have to say that it’s hard to concentrate at sales when many at tables around you are there not for the sale but for a day out. But here’s looking forward to the Joburg sales
Danehill Dancer, champion sire in Britain and Ireland in 2009 and champion sire of 2yo’s three times, was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age
International journalist and equine photographer Michele MacDonald relates the story of SA Champion Sire, Trippi
‘We’re here to stay, and if I have my way, we’ll still be here when I make eighty, hopefully without any regrets at what we haven’t achieved’
Last Tuesday’s abortive meeting on the revamped Vaal Classic track has caused some red faces all round
The 2017 CTS March Yearling Sale came to an end after two sessions at Durbanville Racecourse this past weekend
Graduates of past National Yearling Sales continue to shine throughout the country, with their ranks including current Horse Of The Year Legal Eagle, Equus Champion Marinaresco and the uber game Gr1 winner Captain America
