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Astute acquisition of the best of blood and the creation of equine dynasties has served Varsfontein Stud admirably over the years
21st May 2017
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Astute acquisition of the best of blood and the creation of equine dynasties has served Varsfontein Stud admirably over the years
On a Champions Day of mixed emotions for trainer Geoff Woodruff and SA’s leading owners Mayfair Speculators, 20 year old jockey Callan Murray owned the occasion with three superb Gr1 winners
An inspired bit of quick thinking initiative halfway down the home straight by jockey Chase Maujean sealed victory for the Geoff Woodruff-trained Silver Stripe
Drakenstein’s exciting stallion Philanthropist celebrated his second SA stakes winner in the space of three weeks
A heartstopping burst through a nearly non-existent gap by Summer Cup double hero Master Sabina, set the seal on a sensational fourth consecutive victory
At 28 years young, ‘Turbo Takkies’ Marie Galante is alive and well and as feisty as ever at her Varsfontein home in the Western Cape. We celebrate one of SA’s speediest fillies by chatting to those who know her best.
There is some serious heavy artillery on show at the Vaal today. A past Sansui Summer Cup, Gold Cup and Emerald Cup winner go to the start for a quality handicap
El Picha, the little horse with the big heart and never say die attitude, has died peacefully at his home in Randjesfontein at the age of 22
The Avontuur bred Val Et Al had shown signs of being a fellow with a future when winning his first two starts on the bounce.
From 15 career starts, Louis won 7 times from 1400 – 2450m. He won the Summer Cup, finished second in the Queen’s Plate and with the loss of Horse Chestnut last year, is our only living Triple Crown winner. We see how he’s settling in at stud.
The Board considered all the relevant facts before it, including Mr Woodruff’s submissions in mitigation and imposed a penalty of a fine of R30 000,00
The tongue-twistingly named sprinter was bred and is owned in South Africa, trained by a US-based Brit and will be ridden by a French-based Belgian
