As a small breeding establishment, we are very proud of the recent statistics on the www.nhra.co.za website, which sees us producing over 55% winners for the season. From 27 runners, we have had 20 wins and 57 places, and our horses have earned over R1,5-million for their connections over the past season.
Crusade is continuing his good form and has produced three winners in four days at Greyville, the Vaal and Turffontein – in particular, Piemonte Stud is having a lot of success with recent Stakes Winner Alfeo, and breeding two of the winners over the past four days – including a half-sister to Gr3 placed Celestina.
The striking son of AP Indy at Spring Valley Stud, Just As Well, had a massive week with five winners and six places, including a debut win with a 2yo at the Vaal. The lightly supported Just As Well has only produced 53 foals to date since going to stud in 2011 – which amounts to approximately…
Rathmor had two very exciting results at Greyville over the weekend, with wins from Rathmor-bred Victory Trip and a Gr3 win by the brilliant Gr1 winning filly, Lady In Black. Rathmor stand the dam of Lady In Black, Mystery Dame.Rathmor Stud have half-siblings to both on offer at the upcoming National Yearling Sale.
Winners for both Crusade and Eightfold Path yesterday at Greyville..
KZN had a cracking day at the Vaal yesterday, with 6 of our stallions winning races with their progeny on the 8 race card – 7 if you include Kahal as a broodmare sire.
Eightfold Path’s second winner Esploratore came quickly after the first, along with an impressive debut run from Jet Path in the last race. Bred for owner Michael Leaf and trained by Alec Laird, the three year old filly is a half-sister to Michael’s Ready To Run Cup winner, Chilli Con Carne. Peter Gibson, who manages…
Lee and his brother with whom he races in partnership with, dominated the juvenile category at the recent Eastern Cape Racing Awards, winning with Queen Forever in the fillies category and the smart Kimberley Star the colt / gelding award, whilst Beataboutthebush secured Champion 3YO Filly.
Backworth Stud are having an incredible run with four winners in four days from four runners, from Greyville to Fairview and the Vaal. A double at Scottsville on Wednesday set the ball rolling with Je Suis Silver, a daughter of Curved Ball capturing her second victory whilst Miesque’s Magic won her first race for trainer…
Backworth Stud’s progeny have been frequenting the winners enclosure recently with an impressive 10 winners from 25 runners for the new season with 17 places in hand.