Son Of Toreador Awarded KZN Champion Horse Of The Season
Toreador’s twice Gr1 winning son Bull Valley secured the honours at last night’s Gold Circle KZN Racing Awards, the Ambiance Stud-bred Bull Valley winning Champion Horse Of The Season.
Note From Summerhill: New Contact Number For Bookings
We trust this note finds you well. Kindly note that to expedite the booking process for any outside mares visiting Summerhill stallions outside of business hours, the weekend manager on duty will have with them an after-hours mobile phone. Should you wish to call, book covers, WhatsApp outstanding copies of contracts etc, the following number can be used: 078 192 5804.
Another Winner For Curved Ball
Born and raised at Bush Hill Stud for breeders Mr S Fuhri, the handsome Curved Ball colt Bad Attitude won his second start yesterday at Scottsville for trainer Dennis Drier – one of four winners for the conditioner on the day. He beat a field which included the favourite, a Captain Al colt named Drageda….
Aussie Gr3 Winner For Sire Kahal; Filly Remains Unbeaten
“A daughter of top-class SA sprinter Noble Heir (Kahal) maintained her unbeaten record from three starts when she beat Blue Diamond Stakes winner Catchy by a head in a thrilling finish to the Gr3 Quezette Stakes run over 1100m at Caulfield on Saturday.”
Magical Bolsters Flying The Flag Pedigree With Another Group Win
Flying The Flag’s younger full sister, Magical, followed in her older Gr1 winning full sisters footsteps by winning the Gr2 Debutante in Ireland. Rhododendron won the race in 2016 and was crowned Irish Champion 2YO Filly after an exceptional Gr1 winning season. Aidan O’Brien won the Group 2 Debutante Stakes for the 12th time. Despite…
Summerhill Announce Reduced Stallion Fees To Accommodate Breeders
“It remains a fact though, that too many horses are not making their production costs in the sales ring, and
while the future may hold brighter prospects, the reality is that stallion fees are a material cost of
every horseman’s budget, and we want to play a role in mitigating deficits in the meantime.”
Bull Valley Named Cape Breeders Awards Champion Sprinter
Toreador’s outstanding sprinting son and dual Gr1 winner this season, Bull Valley bred by Ambiance Stud (and trained by Champion Sean Tarry), won the the Cape Breeders Award last night for Champion Sprinter.
Flying The Flag 2YO Full Sister Magical Wins Debut
Magical, a 2YO sister to Gr1 Fillies’ Mile winner and English 1,000 Guineas & English Oaks placegetter Rhododendron and Bush Hill Stud’s resident international Group winning sire Flying The Flag, got off the mark when scoring by a head in Ireland on Tuesday.
First Foal For Willow Magic Arrives
The first foal by Gr1 winning son of Dubawi, Willow Magic, has arrived at Summerhill Stud. Certainly stamped by his impressive chestnut sire, Willow Magic is the only Gr1 winning son of Dubawi at stud in the Southern Hemisphere.
Something For Everyone In Spring Valley 2YO Sale Draft
Bruce and Delia Le Roux’s Spring Valley Stud, responsible for producing such high class performers as July winner Dunford and fellow G1 winners Buy And Sell, Count The Money and Indiscreet Fantasy, will be offering 14 lots at this month’s National Two Year Old Sale. Bruce Le Roux ended the 2016/2017 racing season on an impressive 49% winners to runners ratio.