Its always an unusual feat when a mare produces a double in a week, and Clifton resident mare Irresistable Chris, born and bred in Brazil, has done just that for Clifton. Formerly owned by Khaya Stables, who bred Admire Me, the mare has clicked well with Piemonte Stud’s Capetown Noir who is currently enjoying a…
Coin Spinner, a handsome ‘head spinner’ at the Nationals where he sold for R475 000, has made it three wins in a row for trainer Tony Rivalland and owners Messrs Sadha Naidoo,R Maingard & Mrs M D J Liley. Under Keagan De Melo, the William Longsword colt won going away over 1200m. He carries a…
For veteran trainer Mike Azzie the Capetown Noir gelding’s victory in the Pongracz Gr1 Cape Flying Championship buried a frustrating legacy of treble runner-up finishes in the speed spectacle, as well as the hotly debated National Currency third place behind Eli’s Game in the 2003 renewal. Azzie, who trains in partnership with his son Adam,…
Wishful Girl Linn made it six wins for her owner Mr Ebrahim at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday. The daughter of Linngari bred by Summerhill Stud from the family of It’s My Turn has won over distances of 1200m – 1600m. She is out of a Western Winter / Jungle Cove 5-time winning mare who also…
Billy Boy Ruiters, a former assistant to trainer Chris Erasmus, got off the mark at the Vaal yesterday with Quattro Passi (by French Gr3 winner Eightfold Path) the five year old #kznbred gelding winning for the 3rd occasion and owned by Barry Marais. Having taken out his licence near the beginning of November 2021, Billy’s…
A strong and hardworking figure behind the scenes of the Thoroughbred breeding industry, Warwick Render of Bush Hill Stud has enjoyed success at the highest levels, breeding the likes of Gr1 winners Zirconeum, Stellite and Dubai resident Wolf Whistle amongst many. Warwick is also a TBA Council Member, a former Chairman of the KZN Breeders…
The late Crusade produced three winners at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday, producing for Blue Sky Thoroughbreds, Bush Hill Stud and The Fort Stud. Trainer Gary Rich enjoyed a double with 3yo filly Corner Crusade, out of Kileigh by Go Deputy, from the family of Abashiri and Yard Arm. Gary ‘inherited’ the filly from Lowan Denysschen…
Former Summerhill sire Traffic Guard has two five year olds keeping his name in lights, with five year old mare Aquae Sulis having found smart recent form, and the ever consistent 5yo gelding Chatterton’s Keeper both achieving six wins each. By super sire More Than Ready, Traffic Guard raced until the age of six successfully…
War Of Athena looked back to her best on Saturday, winning a quality Pinnacle at Turffontein which included Triple Crown winner Malmoos. After a 5th in the Gr1 WSB Summer Cup in a tough race, this was the 11th win for the 4yo daughter of Act Of War who took her earnings to over R1,9-million….
Ishnana, a son of Al Miqdaam bred by Robert Smith who part owns the gelding with Mr Thabo Mhlongo, got his 8th win at Hollywoodbets Greyville in the Pinnacle Stakes – beating the consistent speedster Chantyman and Listed winner, Pray For Rain under apprentice Cole Dicken. Ridden by Cole Dicken for Trainer Garth Puller, the…