Guest Column: Galileo, Sadler’s Wells: The Fairytale Continues 15 October, 2012 – Lisa Barrett Wednesday’s session at the Tattersall’s October Yearling Sale confirmed once again why Galileo is the most sought after sire in the world today. Dominating the another second day of the sale, Galileo was responsible for five of the sales toppers, and…
The Potent Partnership: A.P. Indy On Mr Prospector 13 April, 2012 – Lisa Barrett One of the most successful equine partnerships in recent times has been that of A.P.Indy on daughters of Mr. Prospector. Many of those partnerships have then gone on to sire a phenomenal number of Group winners themselves. You need only think…
Guest Column: Stuff Of Dreams 08 October, 2012 – Lisa Barrett The 2012 running of the Prix de la Arc de Triomphe will be remembered not only for the high profile withdrawals, but the scintillating win by the 33-1 longshot filly Solemia, not fancied and not expected to do much against the super star boys….
KZN Raiders Roar 2 April, 2012 – Lisa Barrett One of the most exciting races on Classic Day, was the SA Fillies Classic (Gr.1) which produced a last gasp victory for the Kwa Zulu Natal-trained filly, Bambina Stripes. Despite a ridiculously slow start, the pace picked up when Bluroute decided to step up to take…
Keeneland, Plenty Of Fireworks 12 September, 2012 – Lisa Barrett The select portion of the Keeneland Yearling sale went off with a bang yesterday as five horses commanded seven figure sums, despite the gross being down almost 34% from 2011. Though buyers were selective, they seemed willing to pay top dollar for good quality stock,…
It’s Carnival Time! 30 March, 2012 – Lisa Barrett The Dubai Racing Carnival is heading towards a thrilling climax this weekend when some of the best horses in the world line up for prize money totalling nearly $30 million. South African trainers, in particular, Mike DeKock, have found Meydan to be a happy hunting ground,…
KZN-bred Jet Master Flies High 5 September, 2012 – Lisa Barrett The recent publication of the top sires of worldwide Group One races by UK’s Racing Post is a proud achievement for not only for South African breeding and racing but for Kwa-Zulu Natal. In second spot on the list, shaded only by the immortal…
Malhub The Forgotten Star 26 March, 2012 – Lisa Barrett One KZN stallion who has been largely ignored by breeders over the past few years is Malhub. Malhub comes with an impeccable pedigree, son of the multiple Group One winner, Kingmambo, himself a son of one of the most successful sires of modern times, Mr….
Nutrition For Sound Hoof Growth, 03 September, 2012 – Dr Rensia Möller Many otherwise sound horses have been rendered hard to keep in work because their hooves are weak, dry, cracked, flaky or crumbly, soles bruise easily, collapsed heels or hoof walls cannot retain nails and therefore shoes. Horn quality is strongly affected by genetics,…
Feeding Yearlings For Sales Prep 05 March, 2012 – Dr Rensia Möller The development of the future racehorse starts during pregnancy and the developing foetus (via the late pregnant mare), foal, weanling, and yearling should be fed well before it comes time to embark on intense sales preparation. The job of preparing a yearling is…