KZN Breeders enjoyed a very successful sale at Nationals, which achieved outstanding results in a tumultous current economy. Bloodstock South Africa hailed the sale a “resounding triumph.” “An outstanding catalogue and some spirited bidding saw the 2023 National Yearling Sale come to a triumphant conclusion late on Saturday afternoon. The two day auction saw gains…
Cathy and Jonathan Martin’s Hadlow Stud enjoyed a double in a week, with Im The Buzz (Flying The Flag) and Lady Lacewing (Danon Platina) both winning in a week. They have also had three places in addition to their wins from their last seven runners. We reported on the prior win of Im The Buzz,…
Flying The Flag filly Im The Buzz, bred by Cathy and Jonathan Martin of Hadlow Stud, took the feature of the day at Hollywoodbets Scottsville for owner and trainer Tienie Prinsloo. The Ingobamakhosi Carbineers Plate has been a race etched in the history of the Pietermaritzburg racecourse since the late 1800’s. The chestnut filly accelerated…
The smartly bred son of Noble Tune followed through on his good form to impress at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the weekend. The win was part of a double for owner and KZN Breeder, Rose Waterman-Wentzel of Twilight Moon Equine on the day, and also enjoyed a second place. All three horses for Waterman Wentzel of…
Clifton Stud’s Peter Blyth is bringing an exciting string to this year’s National Yearling Sale, with Clifton set to offer yearlings sired by the likes of Act Of War, Danon Platina, Duke Of Marmalade, Fire Away, One World, Pomodoro, Rafeef, and Visionaire. Peter had the following comments to make about his draft: Lot 135 State…
A variety of proven stallions and high-class families dominate Camargue Stud’s draft for the 2023 National Yearling Sale. Camargue will be offering yearlings sired by such successful stallions as Master Of My Fate, Querari and What A Winter, as well as by the ill-fated Lancaster Bomber, who has made such an impressive start with his…
Blue Sky Thoroughbreds will be offering a well-balanced and exciting consignment at this year’s National Yearling Sale. From proven stallions such as Act Of War, Futura, Master Of My Fate, Querari and champion sire Gimmethegreenlight to exciting younger sires such as Danon Platina and New Predator, Blue Sky Thoroughbreds’ National Sale draft has something for…
Brett Van Laun’s Camargue Stud, which encompasses a pretraining facility as well, enjoyed a second win from Crusade colt Luthuli this afternoon at the Vaal. Trained by Fabian Habib, Luthuli, out of Desroches by Dynasty is owned by Messrs B D van Laun, G J Nassif, J Nassif and Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z…
On the eve of the stakes-boosted 2023 Champions Season, Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle will again ensure that Grooms are rewarded for their vital role in the success of delivering a world-class product. The innovative Grooms’ initiative powered by Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle, has been increased 100% with the winning incentive rocketing from R1000 to R2000…
Michael Destombes owned Platina Princess won very impressively at Turffontein on Tuesday, the filly trained by Mike De Kock. The daughter of Danon Platina finished second on race debut and followed up to win confidently under jockey Craig Zackey, relishing the 1450m on offer. Bred by Summerhill Equestrian’s Henning Pretorius, who has produced an impressive…