FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2017 CHARITY TURF CHALLENGE sponsored for the first time by TRACK AND BALL The 2017 Track And Ball Charity Turf Challenge kicks off on The Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes Day, Sunday 7 May, and finishes on eLan Gold Cup Day, “Super Saturday”, 29 July. The Charity Turf Challenge worth R100 000…
In what is an historic and sad moment for KZN Breeding, Bloodstock South Africa are set to host the Backworth Stud Dispersal Sale, which will be held at Backworth itself on April 10th.
International news related to KZN is that Arrogate, who share sire Unbridled’s Song with Noble Tune, amazed the racing world with an astounding last to first Gr1 Dubai World Cup victory whilst Crusade’s half sister, Seventh Heaven, gave a courageous account of herself to finish second in the Gr1 Dubai Sheema Classic behind Jack Hobbs.
Apart from the stake money on offer for each race (R100 000) and the R200 000 final on Sunday 25 June, a prize of R50 000 each is on the table for the Owner, Trainer, Jockey and Breeder who accumulates the most points over the Series, including the final. Points will be earned as follows:- 1st – 20; 2nd 17; 3rd – 15 ; 4th – 13; 5th 11 and then reducing by one point for each following position.
KZN-breds and horses by KZN sires won four of the nine race card at Turffontein yesterday, including three of the days features – the Oaks Trial Listed, the Derby Trial and the Gr2 Senor Santa Stakes, whilst Rabada’s grey half-brother won over 2000m on debut in the last race.
KZN produces less than 20% of the racing stock annually in South Africa and yesterday’s performances at Turffontein are not to be ignored.
The juvenile log for the KZN Breeders Series is still being lead by Muhtafal filly, Rose Hill, from the stable of Doug Campbell.
KZN Breeders Series: Updated Log 21 March. Roy Moodley’s Roy’s Taxi, bred by Bruce Le Roux, leads the current log. Roy’s Taxi is by Fort Beluga, a half-brother to Indiscreet Fantasy, Malinga, London Call, Silver Fantasy and Vasilisa, Personal Fantasy amongst others.
Both Seventh Heaven and Arrogate are of particular interest to KZN Breeding, with Gr1 Middle Park Stakes winner Crusade’s half-sister by Galileo, Seventh Heaven, contesting the Gr1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic whilst Arrogate shares a sire with Rathmor Stud’s Noble Tune, and is favourite to win the Gr1 Dubai World Cup.
St Helier Stud present their National Yearling Sales draft for 2017, by What A Winter, Var, Oratorio and the last foal born by Fort Wood. The yearlings are situated in Block B (stable 103 – 106) at the TBA Complex, please contact Anne Woodham for more information on 083 954 7444.
The much anticipated KZN Breeders Golf Day will take place once again on Thursday, 15 June at Royal Durban Golf Club. The four balls are R1200 each and include green fees, goodie bag with shirt and cap, dinner and prizegiving.
Sponsorships are available for the day at R2000 each.