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.

Trippi’s Festive Weekend

One of nine Gr1 winners for his sire, dual Equus Champion Jet Dark looks sure to be a hugely attractive stud prospect when he retires from racing

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Cape Guineas Was A Sprint

‘After watching the Cape Guineas many times over, I am not entirely convinced as to how meritorious Double Superlative’s victory really was’

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SA Racing Bids Fond Farewell To VAR

A breed shaper, a lifechanger and a sire who galloped his way into the hearts of a generation of racing fans and personalities across the world, Avontuur’s 21st century flagbearer VAR has sadly moved on to his forever paddock in the sky

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Do We Have Too Many Jockeys?

It puzzles me and I am trying to understand the dynamics against the background of lesser races in 2022, and smaller fields – certainly in the Cape!

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