Well done to Laurence Wernars for being the winning breeder of Predatrice, the 3YO New Predator – Tracy’s Legacy filly who won first time out with Gavin Lerena on board for Sean Tarry. Congratulations as well to her owners: Messrs D C Basel, G A Basel, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, G, K & M M Nassif.
Thanks to JC Photos for the photos.
Backworth Stud: First Day In A Headcollar This rather ‘somber looking’, unusual-colored colt foal by Var, out of maiden mare Clematis, was not enjoying his first day in head collar! He has no reason to be somber though! Clematis by Silvano out of Upwardly Mobile by Hard Up(ARG), had 3 wins at 3 to 5…
Well done to Bloomhill Wartburg for being the winning breeders in the opening race at the Vaal with the filly Gold Agent,: Gold Standard – Oochee Agent who won a great race under Savanna Valjalo for trainer Paul Matchett and owners Bryan & Taryn Spong. You can watch the race replay here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6auD-iYmqPQ. Thanks…
Ravishing Arrives At Midlands Thoroughbreds Manny and Mandy Testa of Midlands Thoroughbreds have announced exciting news, reporting the safe arrival of Ravishing at their Midlands Thoroughbreds farm in Mooi River, close to their business interest Midlands Saddle And Trout. Ravishing is owned by Mr & Mrs Robert Muir who successfully raced the eye-catching stallion. Only…
Roski Stud: It’s Just As Well That Ticks All The Boxes Roski Stud have welcomed their first foals for 2012 with three on the ground so far. The first crop of Just As Well’s progeny are arriving and Greg Royden-Turner, co-owner (with Anton Proctor) of this well-bred young son of A.P. Indy, has a great…
The Apache To Race In Hong Kong At End Of Year Mikedekockracing.com reports that champion filly Igugu(AUS) and the stable’s recently acquired dark bay son of Mogok, The Apache (bred by Scott Bros), are notable exclusions from the nominations for the Gr1 2012 Vodacom Durban July, announced on Thursday. Mike de Kock explained on Friday…
Press Release: Makers Of Racing’s Modern History If there’s been a landmark in innovation in the sales scene in the last quarter of a century, it’s the Emperors Place Ready To Run. The idea took root at Summerhill because they were battling to compete at conventional sales with the established vendors of the era. They…