It all began when the Drum Beat mare Bluebell Girl visited the magnificent chestnut Royal Prerogative at Broadlands Stud, a logical choice, since he had sired her Gr1-placed half-sister Regal Blue – who, by the way, would become the dam of J&B Met winner Imperious Sue…
Friday 16 December marks the end of an African adventure that lasted over a quarter of a century
There is a 60% chance of rainfall throughout the day at both venues, but the pen reading at the Vaal is currently sitting at 23
On 24 October, more than 100 Clarehaven staff members turned out to pay their respects and see Stradivarius led out one last time.
A decision on whether the meeting will go ahead at Turffontein or move to the Vaal Classic track will be made at around 08h30
A quality field of 15 has accepted for Saturday’s R2 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Cape Guineas to be run at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
‘He has been around the yard since his teens and is a compassionate horse and people person. He loves the game and now starts on a clean slate…’
The international owner led in two winners, including her home-bred Gimme A Prince, who won the R450 000 Gr2 Cape Merchants in emphatic fashion
Hong Kong racing’s biggest crowd since the corresponding day in 2019 gave dual Horse of the Year (2020/21 & 2021/22) Golden Sixty a glowing reception
‘Every run he’s had, he’s put in. He’s a phenomenal horse and he’s versatile. He’s won over 1000, 1200, 1600, 1800 and just got beat over 2000 (metres) Not many horses can do that’
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed