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.

Arc-En-Ciel gates (photo: supplied)

Arc-En-Ciel

Arc-En-Ciel may have stopped its breeding operation 3 years ago, but it is going stronger than ever, albeit under a different guise as an exotic game farm…

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Var

Var Filly Tops Sale

Highest price of R1,2 million was paid by Mayfair Speculators for a beautiful Var filly consigned by Balmoral Stud

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Elusive Fort

Local Is Lekker!

With a number of recent features being won by Australian imports, it was encouraging to note that all three of Saturday’s Kenilworth features were won by South African bred thoroughbreds

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Owloon Celebrate A New Generation Charmer

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

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Tragedy Strikes New Cape Breeding Operation

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

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