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The auction was topped by a service to Maine Chance Farms’ outstanding sire Vercingetorix, with Owloon Stud purchasing the much sought after service for R220 000
‘I am not saying that policing horseracing is an easy job and I do believe that rules are very necessary – but make them apply to all, and then fairly and evenly!’
On Saturday at Hollywoodbets Scottsville the Cape-based outfit have three Gr1 runners carrying their famous flag
If you are unable to attend in person, try the convenient virtual option
The catalogue for the Cape Breeders Club Stallion Services Auction is now available on the app and website
Safe Passage hails from the same female line as one of the hottest stallions on the planet
The action came late in the day when the two lots catalogued by Extreme Choice were sold for A$450,000 and A$300,000 respectively
Madam Rouge proved the star of a remarkable third and final day of the 2022 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast on Thursday
’This son of Master Of My Fate has now won the first two legs of the Winter Series – congrats all round. I wouldn’t be surprised if Master Of My Fate makes champion sire this year’
A leading thoroughbred nursery in the Cape for many years, Lammerskraal has bred numerous top-class gallopers over the years
KZN Breeders Summerhill, Rathmor and Blue Sky Thoroughbreds invested in the top three sellers at the BSA Cape Mare Sale which took place at Kenilworth last Thursday
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
