Kentucky Derby Gr 1 Final Field And Draws Bloodhorse.com reports that Zayat Stables’ Bodemeister, the runaway winner of the Arkansas Derby (Gr. I), was installed the 4-1 morning line choice for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands after post positions were drawn 2 May. The son of Empire Maker from the barn…
Recently Retired Dynaformer Dies At 27 The bloodhorse.com reports that one of Thoroughbred racing’s premier stallions, Dynaformer, died at the age of 27 at Robert and Blythe Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm 29 April. The stallion had been pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall. Dynaformer was…
Backworth Stud’s Continuing Success With Raise The Bar And Varlet Backworth-bred Raise The Bar ran a brave second to a daughter of Medaglia D’Oro(USA), whilst Varlet has now had her fourth win. Look out for Lot 106 **LUCKY BREAK, Raise The Bar’s half brother by Muhtafal, at the 2012 Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale. Backworth…
Passing Of Roy Eckstein Roy Eckstein (71), first chairman of Gold Circle and long-time former steward of the Pietermaritzburg Turf Club, died in a scooter accident at his Camps Bay home in Cape Town on Wednesday afternoon. A colour holder of long standing, owner and breeder, Roy was passionate about his racing. He owned a…
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…
KRA Fillies Guineas Grade 2 Final Fields The KRA Fillies Guineas will be run at Greyville on Saturday 5 May, run over 1600m for a stake of R250 000. The KZN-bred fillies entered are Top Talent, by Kahal out of Summer Style by Muhtafal, who sold for R80 000 at the 2010 Emperors Palace Ready-To-Run…
March 2012 Gold Circle Owner, Trainer and Jockey Of The Month KZN Breeders Association would like to congratulate owner Alesh Naidoo, trainer Garth Puller and jockey Anthony Delpech on this wonderful achievement, awarded by Gold Circle. Gold Circle March 2012: Owner Of The Month – Alesh Naidoo Gold Circle March 2012: Trainer Of The Month…
Umkhomazi and The Debutante Grade 2 Stakes Final Fields The Umkhomazi and The Debutante Grade 2 Stakes take place on 1 May at Scottsville, both over 1200m. Two KZN-breds will be represented in the Umkhomazi Stakes – that being Albert and Backworth Stud’s Go Again, with Atso’s daughter That So Atso winning her maiden convincingly…
Congratulations to the breeders who have had horses nominated in the Outstanding Stayer Female and Male categories. The fillies are Fisani and Las Ramblas with the males following below … Fisani A 4 year old filly by Kahal out of Gypsey Spirit by Coastal, bred by Summerhill Stud. Fisani was a R400 000…
Reflection Of The 2011 Breeding Season As the end of Breeding Season 2011 draws near we reflect on the events of the past four months, with a number of highlights. Rathmor Stud stole the limelight this season with the birth of their white colt with the chestnut ears born on 14 September. Rathmor Stud opened…