National Yearling Sales Wrap: Rathmor Stud Incredible Sales Results
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National Yearling Sales Wrap: Rathmor Stud Incredible Sales Results

ByCandiese Lenferna

Rathmor Stud did KZN very proud with exceptional results over the three days of the National Yearling Sale with their registered KZN-breds – overall the National Yearling Sale surprised many with extraordinary results for a supressed economic climate.

Rathmor Dominate as KZN-Bred Sells For R1,7 Million, Mwetwood Sell First Lot
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Rathmor Dominate as KZN-Bred Sells For R1,7 Million, Mwetwood Sell First Lot

ByCandiese Lenferna

Mike and Tanya McHardy’s Rathmor Stud dominated the first day of the National Yearling Sale for the KZN Breeders, achieving outstanding results from four horses sold for an average of over R740 000 each, whilst history was also made when a yearling bred by Nothemba Mlonzi was sold at the Nationals for R100 000 from her Mwetwood Stud.

110 Quality KZN-Breds At The National Yearling Sale
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110 Quality KZN-Breds At The National Yearling Sale

ByCandiese Lenferna

110 KZN-breds will be represented at the National Yearling Sale this year, including the half-siblings to two Gr1 winners – Wild One and Talktothestars. Stakes Winners by KZN Sires or KZN-Bred horses include
Africa Rising, Champagne Haze, The Elmo Effect, Bold Viking, Daring Diva, Anna Pavlova, Patchit Up Baby, Dawn Calling, Matador Man, Alareef, London Call, Romany Prince, Scandal, Intergalactic, Bezanova, Rikitikitana, Beach Goddess, Chilli Con Carne, Angels Power, O Tamara, Talktothestars, Rabada, No Worries and Celestina.

Mogok Filly Wins East Cape Oaks Listed
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Mogok Filly Wins East Cape Oaks Listed

ByCandiese Lenferna

With Varsfontein-bred Pagoda (an entry into the Vodacom Durban July) leading the way for Mogok colts this year, Mogok filly Fortissimus won the East Cape Oaks (Listed) over 2000m on Friday at Fairview for the Justin Snaith racing stable. Owned by Mr EA Braun, the three year old filly won by one and half lengths under…

Spring Valley National Yearling Sales Draft – 48% Winners To Runners!
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Spring Valley National Yearling Sales Draft – 48% Winners To Runners!

ByCandiese Lenferna

Bruce le Roux of Spring Valley Stud is currently sitting on an outstanding percentage of 48% winners to runners – with 34 winners from 51 runners for the current season.
London Call gave the crowds at Scottsville a jaw dropping performance in the Pinnacle Stakes at Scottsville on Sunday which had a quality field of competitors that could have equalled a Group One race.

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Await The Dawn Gets First Winner

ByCandiese Lenferna

Await The Dawn, a prematurely deceased son of Giant’s Causeway that stood at Summerhill Stud, grabbed his first winner early in the season at Kenilworth with an impressive debut win for trainer Joey Ramsden, and owners Mayfair Speculators (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr D L Brugman), Miss S Grentell and breeders Mrs Vanashree and Mr Anant Singh.