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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
A buyer’s market prevailed at the BSA Cape Yearling Sale held in the horse friendly surrounds of the beautiful Mistico Equestrian Centre near Paarl
Time has flown by and it’s been thirty years since the first issue of the Sporting Post hit the shelves in October 1994
The champagne corks were popping at the magnificent Owloon Horses in Paarl earlier this week when their 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July winning broodmare Souk delivered a handsome and beautifully conformed Fire Away colt
Tragedy struck Suzette and Basie Viljoen’s fledgeling Wellington-based breeding operation Hopes And Dreams on Monday evening when the farm’s flagship mare and 2022 SA Horse Of The Year Captain’s Ransom reportedly died while giving birth
The 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town MET is back on Saturday 25 January and tickets are now on sale
