Rathmor Stud have had their second foal crop from the impressive Noble Tune, whose sire and damline frequent the Thoroughbred news the world over on a regular basis. Noble Tune’s first crop are yearlings and will be presented at the National Yearling Sales in May.
Noble Tune placed in the Gr1 Breeders Cup Juvenile on Turf, as well as the Gr2 American Turf Stakes winner and a Gr3 winner. His half brother Honor Code is a dual Gr1 winner, whilst his sire has produced the likes of Arrogate and Liam’s Map, amongst many others – a superb sire of sires, champion sire and broodmare sire.
A few lovely specimens from Rathmor’s foal crop of 2016 below:
(photos taken 18 January and the foals are losing their fluffy foal coats across the province).
Its almost time for our annual #KZNBreedersAwards, being held this year at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa tonight. The KZN Breeders team have been working extremely hard to ensure that its an evening to remember! The awards are a chance to reward equine excellence in the breeding and racing sphere, as well as recognising…
Trainer Mike Miller has an exciting string of 2YO’s in training. Among them is Dee Dee’s Delight, the full sister to champion Quid Pro Quo, whom Mike is extremely bullish about. Apparently just like her sister in temperment and ability, Mike is hoping that she will make her debut February/March next year. Along with Dee…
After her scintillating victory in the Gr3 Princess Charlene Starling Stakes, #KZNBred Fatal Flaw is one of the favourites for this weekend’s WSB Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas. The Brett Crawford trained daughter of New Predator has until recently, had to play bridesmaid, so it was extra special when she finally got her win in the…
Its another winner for St John Gray from Graystone Stud as Secret Chord, the 4YO Bezrin – First Waltz gelding takes the last race under Kabelo Matsunyane for breeder, owner and trainer St John Gray – well done! Thank you to JC Photos for the photos. #KZNBred#KZNWinner#GraystoneStud#SecretChord
As expected after her sublime performance in the Gr2 Dingaans, #KZNBred Quid Pro Quo has had her merit rating adjusted to 115, making her the highest ranked 3YO in the country. Bush Hill Stud bred, Purple Pitcher stays on 123, while the Clifton Stud breds Madison Valley went up to 117 from 110, after his…