Debut Win For Clifton Colt

ByCandiese Lenferna February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Attractive Canford Cliffs juvenile colt Cliff Hanger won on debut for trainer Yogas Govender and owner Mr Ravi Reddy on Wednesday.

Ridden by Billy Jacobson, Cliff Hanger won confidently over 1100m and took home the BSA Maiden Juvenile Plate Bonus of R100 000 for his winning connections.

Out of Var mare Luneberg, a R90 000 purchase off the KZN Yearling Sale at Suncoast Casino in Durban, Cliff Hanger descends from the family of champion sprinter Tommy Hotspur. His second dam is Gr3 victress, She’s A Winner.

Congratulations to all concerned.

#kznbred Garrulous Sold To UAE

ByCandiese Lenferna November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Vermaak Equine have announced on social media that Garrulous has been sold internationally. “GARRULOUS to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦Crack juvenile sprinter, last seen running second in the Gr2 Umkhomazi Stakes to ERIK THE RED, has been sold by @vermaakequine to continue racing in SAUDI ARABIA. Part brokered by @sebasmorgan 🇦🇷 Vermaak Equine has now sold South African raced horses…

Sad Passing Of Breeder Neil Sykes

Byadmin July 10, 2013

Sad Passing Of Breeder Neil Sykes The KZN Breeders wish to pass on our deepest sympathies to the Sykes family on their very sad loss of Neil who passed away earlier this week. Neil Sykes started breeding horses in 1994 when he purchased a farm in Mooi River, known as Orangewood Stud. Neil had decided…

Prominent English Mare Colorspin Dies

Byadmin July 23, 2012

Prominent English Mare Colorspin Dies The Bloodhorse.com reports that Colorspin, a major producer for Meon Valley Stud in England, died mid-August at age 29. The KZN connection with this great mare is sire Mullins Bay(GB), Colorspin is a half-sister to his dam named Bella Colora. Bred in France by Meon Valley, Colorspin (High Top–Reprocolor, by…

Equus Awards 2013 – Summerhill Stud Take Home Champion Breeders

Byadmin September 15, 2013

Equus Awards 2013 – Summerhill Stud Take Home Champion Breeders The epitome of excellence – the Equus Awards took place last night at Emperors Palace and saw Summerhill Stud officially receive the Award for South African Champion Breeders – for an incredible ninth time in a row. Mick Goss and his team were present to…

KZN Results From Gold Cup Day

ByCandiese Lenferna July 30, 2018

KZN featured on Gold Cup Day with #kznbred Spiced Gold producing Gr3 Umkhomazi Stakes winner, Chimichuri Run, whilst Summerhill-bred Railtrip finished second in the Gr1 Thekweni Stakes, with Noble Tune’s Play Another Tune fourth in the Gr1 Premiers Champion Stakes. Another interesting results for Rathmor Stud was Will Pays – a half-brother to Rathmor broodmare…