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.

Pat Shaw – 800 Up

This weekend’s racing provided a wonderful milestone for one of South Africa’s best exports in the thoroughbred industry

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Chris van Niekerk

CTS’ Hot August Night

Top price of R340,000 was paid for Good Golly, a smart bay filly by Black Minnaloushe from Grace O’Malley, by Northern Guest, consigned by Maine Chance Farms

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Equus – Cast Your Vote

With the announcement of the Equus nominees earlier this week, the speculation and debate has already started. Who will be Horse Of The Year? The 3yo filly category looks a humdinger! Tell the selection panel what you think

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Main Aim – On Target!

Southford Stud’s resident sire Main Aim got off the mark in smashing style on Sunday when his daughter Golden Mystery won the Listed Breeders Fillies Mile at Borrowdale

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SA Racing Has Lost A Ray Of Sunshine

A man we are privileged to have known as a loyal friend of this great game and of the Sporting Post, a personal mate, and one of South African horseracing’s great characters, Shaheen Shaw, a husband, loving Dad and Grandad, passed away suddenly at the age of 55

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The One Paced Peter Saga – A Year On And Millions In Costs

The sad reality is that no matter who did what wrong, the Peter saga has been a scar on the SA horseracing landscape for far too long and besides the old favourite of justice delayed, it has lingered lengths ahead of KZN star Royal Victory’s big win in the 2023 renewal of the Highveld showpiece

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