Guest Column: The Sun Never Sets On The Empire 8 April, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Saturday saw the 166th running of one of the most famous hurdling races in the world, the Grand National at Aintree, England. The race was memorable for many reasons, firstly that, for the first time in over two years, no…
The Facts Around Broken Legs We were all equally shocked and saddened by the news of the death of a good horse like Big City Life at the Vodacom Durban July, and of course, Rabiya’s death a few years ago, and the subsequent emotional outburst following the of the consequences of a horse breaking its…
Guest Column: Animal Scalping Magic 3 April, 2013 – Lisa Barrett It was a feast of racing during the long Easter weekend, and as always KZN breds lit up the racing stage, not only here in South Africa, but in the faraway desert kingdom of Dubai at racing’s greatest festival, the Dubai World Cup. South…
Apple Cider Vinegar – Natural Horse Care Product 15 May, 2012 – Dr Rensia Möller Some of the ways that Apple Cider Vinegar help horses: 1) Water and Feed Nutritional Supplement ACV is an excellent source of easily absorbable potassium and other trace minerals. ACV is invaluable for mares coming up to foaling and it…
Guest Column: Cream Of Caviar 23 March, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Australia’s “Wonder from Down Under” Black Caviar made it 24 wins in row a when she cruised to scintillating victory in the William Reid Stakes (Gr.1)in front of a capacity crowd yesterday. The 6 year old mare didn’t disappoint her 25 000 odd fans…
Passing Of A Legend: Aptitude And The Coastal Connection 14 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett BloodHorse recently reported that Aptitude, at one-time a leading North America runner and son of A.P.Indy died at the end of April in Argentina. Aptitude was a multiple Group One and Group winner for Prince Kallid Abdullah’s Juddmonte Farms in…
Guest Column: 30 Years Young 04 March, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Friday marked a rare but important equine milestone, Storm Cat, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest sires of the modern age, turned 30. Well known for his fiery temperament and handling difficulties, Storm Cat has been a feature of the racing and breeding…
A.P. Indy – The Derby Influence And Legacy 10 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett In an amazing twist, 10 out of this year’s entrants of the 138th renewal of the Kentucky Derby were either directly sired by sons or daughters of the legendary A.P.Indy. To have that sort of representation in a race is incredible,…
A Brave Tale 06 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett In a fitting tribute to the late Gold Circle Chairman and owner Roy Eckstein, his 5YO gelding, Tales Of Bravery, took the Gr 2 Drill Hall Stakes at Greyville yesterday. Tales Of Bravery beat off the likes of the champion 3YO Depardieu, who was aiming to…
Guest Column: Close But No Cigar 21 February, 2013 – Lisa Barrett It was a night of mixed fortunes at Meydan for South Africa’s champion trainer Mike de Kock. Await The Dawn got the stable off to winning ways when he galloped away to an impressive win in the night’s opening race, a 2000m turf…