Passing Of Mr Benji Jonsson
The South African racing community were saddened by the death yesterday of one of the sport’s most loyal servants and passionate owners, Benji Jonsson.
The French Connection: Cascada
Cascada is owned by French couple Xavier and Nathalie Bozo. They have been breeders for over 40 years in France, where they own a stud farm. Xavier is also a bloodstock agent. The small Doug Campbell-trained Visionaire filly Cascada quickened in eye-catching style to win over 1600m at Scottsville on Sunday, but it was just an ordinary Maiden Plate…
Vodacom Durban July Theme Announced: “It Is Time”
“Every element of the raceday has the aspect of time attached to it,” explained Gold Circle’s Event Marketing Manager Ken Tweddell, “from the time used to select the right stallion for the perfect mare, to the preparation of the perfect yearling for the sales. “From the time of the two-year-old’s first race, to competing as a seasoned contender in the “ultimate” race – the Vodacom Durban July, it is years of time focused on a race that lasts just over two minutes,” he added.
Shongweni Mixed Sale – KZN Results
The overcast and wet conditions didnt deter a good turnout of buyers to the BSA Shongweni Sale, which saw a marked improvement on the sales results from last year. Monte Christo and Rainbowinthesky topped the KZN results of the day.
KZN Breeders Dressage Challenge 2018
“KZN Dressage are thrilled to announce that KZN BREEDERS have once again picked up the reins in support of our THOROUGHBRED Dressage Riders!”
Back To Winning Ways For Africa Rising
Carrying top weight of 61kgs at the Vaal, Africa Rising put them to sleep by winning by a quarter of a length over the 1200m and showed his turn of foot, in the process defeating the very smart Gr1 winner, Mustaaqeem, who had his first defeat yesterday.
KZN Breeders AGM: AFS, Minutes And Agenda
KZN BREEDERS CLUB AGM – 6 March 2018 – Agenda and AFS attachedAs per our original notice sent out 31 January, The KZN Breeders Club AGM will take place on Tuesday 6 March, 11am at the Nottingham Road Hotel.Please see attached the completed Annual Finanical Statements for 2017, previous Minutes and the Agenda. Please rsvp to candiesemarnewick@gmail.com for catering purposes. Please click…
KZN-breds Win Six Of Nine Races At Greyville
KZN-breds won six of nine races yesterday at Greyville – and in particular the wins by Putchini and Curved Ball filly, Je Suis Silver, stood out from the rest.
SA Merit Ratings On The Rise
Over the last few racing seasons, a general decline in the Merit Ratings was observed, especially in relation to the large group of horses rated 70 and less.
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Hadlow Stud: Val-La-Ree Makes It Two From Two
Trainer Doug Campbell has recounted previously how her connections never placed a bet on Val-La-Ree in her first run, after her gallop at Scottsville saw the filly flitting all over the track and her antics didnt infuse much confidence for her first race – however she blew them away by winning on debut by four lengths!