The King Of KZN: Kahal(GB) When you enter the territory of the most successful son of Machiavellian to stand in South Africa, you cannot help but be awed and almost made to feel quite inadequate by Kahal’s enormous presence. A large dark bay with a beautiful copper sheen on his coat, Kahal stands as tall…
Kildonan’s Kenilworth Double Yellow Star’s resident sire Kildonan had a double at Kenilworth on Saturday in the first and fourth race, with Saint Donan winning over 1200m and Revved Up over 2000m. Saint Donan won the aptly named Wilgebosdrift Stud Maiden Plate comfortably by over a length under Christopher Puller. Charlie Strong, by Ravishing, finished…
Mare Breeding Season Information – Veterinary Perspective Dr Alan Bechard of Almiray Farm provides a brief summary of the vast subject of what goes into breeding a mare, and to produce a viable foal. The aim of this communication is to provide mare owners with some information as to what happens to the mares in…
Guest Column: The Cat Goes Home: Storm Cat Dies At 30 2 May, 2013 – Lisa Barrett The passing of one of the equine legends of the modern era, Storm Cat who was put down due to the infirmities of old age at 30. Famous for standing for a record $500 000 fee until declining…
Deceased 19 September 2011 RACE RECORD In France, England, Ireland – 4 wins, 1600m, at 2 and 3 Timeform 124 Second top-rated European 2yo Champion 2yo and 3yo Miler in Ireland 640.000 guineas yearling To stud in Ireland in 2000 To stud (shuttle) in Australia in 2000 To stud in South Africa in 2004 NOTABLE…
Chad Le Clos Toreador Colt To Debut On Wednesday Olympic and World Champion swimming hero Chad Le Clos is “very excited” ahead of the debut of the first racehorse he has ever owned, the Paul Lafferty-trained Unbelievable Chad, and will be on course at Scottsville on Wednesday to cheer him on. Lafferty described the two-year-old…
Summerhill Stallion Day: Capetown Noir Introduced Summerhill Stud held their Stallion Day on Sunday, traditionally after the Vodacom Durban July where the winning colours of Lady Laidlaw’s Khaya Stables crossed the winning post of Africa’s most illustrious horse race, were again presented on Sunday when Capetown Noir was introduced. Under unusually warm sunny Midlands weather…
Retired from Stud, gelded and homed privately RACE RECORD In South Africa, 3 wins, 1200-1450m, at 3 to 4 (in 9 starts) Merit Rated 103 At 3 WON Secretariat Stakes (L) (1400m) 4th Gr1 Cape Guineas (1600m) at 4 3rd Gr1 Summer Cup (2000m) First season at stud in 2012 Standing at Invermooi Stud For…
KZN Breeders Awards Nominations 2013 The prestigious annual KZN Breeders Awards take place once again at the beautiful venue Bellwood Cottages, owned by breeders’ Willie and Janine Messenger who also happen to have their beautiful Kahal filly Enchanted Kingdom nominated for the event this year. The Awards will take place on Saturday 16 November,…