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.

Snaith Star Retires

Multiple former Equus award winning Horse Of The Year Legislate has been retired after an uncharacteristically lacklustre showing in Friday evening’s Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes.

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Loving The Families

The coming week’s Cape Mare and Mixed Sale offers buyers the chance to acquire mares, fillies for stud, fillies/horses in training, 2yos and a number of well bred yearlings and weanlings

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Nyquist – Profile Of A Champion

When the unbeaten Nyquist won Saturday’s Gr1 Kentucky Derby, taking his formline to eight wins from as many starts, he provided more ammunition for what was once a dominant sire line

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Lyle Hewitson (photo: Gold Circle)

Flying Apprentice

Lyle Hewitson is one of the newest additions to the South African apprentice ranks and he’s making his presence felt

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A Dancer’s Legacy

The late, great Nureyev is one of history’s finest sires. Despite his stud career being restricted by fertility issues, the son of Northern Dancer left behind 135 stakes winners

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Model Man – A Legend Of The Turf

Sunday’s  Hollywoodbets Greyville feature, the non black-type Model Man Mile, won by Mike de Kock’s Artist’s Model, paid tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest turf legends of the 20th century.

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