Well done to Blue Sky Thoroughbreds who are the winning breeders with Jingleberry, the 2YO Gimmethegreenlight – Strawberry Line filly who took the first race at Turffontein under Gavin Lerena for Mike de Kock. Congratulations to her owners – Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell) & Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)….
Latest post on Bloodstock South Africa Facebook page features our hard-working #KZN Grooms. “Thabane and Hadebe groomed Miss Predator and Project Runway at Blue Sky Thoroughbreds prior to their racing careers: Miss Predator won her BSA Bonus of R100 000 on 10/05/2024. Project Runway won her BSA Bonus of R100 000 on 17/05/2024. Congratulations to…
First #KZNBred winner of the day! Well done to Blue Sky Thoroughbreds on being the winning breeders in Race 1 at Fairview with Project Runway, the Lancaster Bomber – Viti Levu filly who won a cracker under Craig Zackey for trainer Gavin Smith Racing Stables. Congratulations to the owners, YDJ Trading (Pty) Ltd (Nom:Yavonqa de…
Exciting news for our #KZNBred Lot 95, the New Predator -Connect Me colt who was consigned by @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds at the recently held National Yearling Sale. The “resident DJ” who was always ready to give his views on the goings on at the sale, sold to ASSM Racing Syndicate for R550k, and will be…
Thank you to @Keri Bainborough for allowing us to share this heartfelt tribute to her father Bruce Le Roux, of @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds, who is one of the many passionate and dedicated faces of #KZNBreeding & #KZNRacing. Keri posted her tribute after the wonderful success that Blue Sky Thoroughbreds enjoyed at the recently concluded Bloodstock…
Amidst the excitement, though right in the midst of the action of the recently held Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sale, were our KZN farms dedicated and committed grooms, working hard to ensure their yearling charges looked their best for their date with the auctioneer and destiny. Thanks to their dedication and passion, our #KZNBred…
From KZN Breeders to all the buyers of our #KZNBred lots on this years National Yearling Sales. We hope they will be champions for you one day soon! Pictured is our two Blue Sky Thoroughbreds Equine Millionaires: Lot 330, the One World – Silent Crusade colt who sold for R1.3 million to Team Valor International…
Boom Boom! Yes the future looks bright for bloodstock sales. It was an historic sale for many reasons, not only did 2 #KZNBreds from @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds sell for over a million – Lot 330, the One World- Sllent Crusade colt for R1.3 million, and Lot 364 – Gimmethegreelight – Strawberry Line filly for R1.9…
Blue Sky Thoroughbreds resident “DJ” Lot 95, the New Predator – Connect Me colt who sold to ASSM Racing Syndicate for R550k is always ready to give his “views” on the happenings at the sales yard, when he is not getting his “beauty sleep”! Thanks to the hard-working JC Photos for these pictures of him!
YES I AM SPECIAL! @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds new “equine millionaire” Lot 330, One World – Silent Crusade colt who was sold to Team Valor International (Agent Sally Bruss) lets everyone know special he is. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #BlueSkyThoroughbreds#TheSkyIsTheLimit#IAmWorthIt#EquineMillionaire#OneWorld#SilentCrusade Blue Sky Thoroughbreds @followers Team Valor InternationalSporting PostBloodstock South AfricaThoroughbred Daily NewsRacing Post
LAST LOT OF THE DAY. Fitting that Blue Sky Thoroughbreds should have the last lot of the sale after their two fantastic equine milllionaires earlier in the sale. Here is Lot 393. Act Of War – Twice As Smart colt goes to Glistian for R160k concluding a memorable yearling sale for all the right reasons!…
Lot 392. Camargue Stud. Futura – Trip To Paris colt sells for R200k to SJ Myburgh. Thank you to JC Photos for the pictures. ##KZNChampion#CamargueStud#Futura#TripToParis#SJMyburgh#Yearlings @Camargue StudBloodstock South Africa@thoroughbredbreeders_sa
Lot 385. Clifton Stud. Red Amber: Erik The Red -Three Trees filly sells to Lily Blue Concepts for R180k. Thank you to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNChampion#CliftonStud#RedAmber#ErikTheRed#LilyBlueConcepts#Yearlings @Clifton StudSporting Post @Bloodstock South Africa
HERE SHE IS… OUR NEXT #KZNBRED MILLIONAIRE: BLUE SKY THOROUGHBREDS FLY HIGH! Lot 364 Blue Sky Thoroughbreds Gimmethegreenlight-Strawberry Line filly betters her barn mate Lot 330 when she goes for R1.9 million to Form Bloodstock. Thank you to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNChampion#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#Gimmethegreenlight#StrawberryLine#FormBloodstock @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds @Sporting PostBloodstock South AfricaThoroughbred Breeders Association
Lot 330 @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds One World – Silent Crusade colt becomes the first #KZNBred “equine millionaire” when he goes to Team Valor International (Agent Sally Bruss) for R1.3 million. Thank you to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNChampion#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#OneWorld#TeamValor#SilentCrusade Blue Sky ThoroughbredsTeam Valor InternationalSporting Post
Lot 309. Clifton Stud. Queen’s Pact: Act Of War – Sameeha filly sells for R150k to Matchett Racing. #KZNBred # Lot 309. Clifton Stud. Queen’s Pact: Act Of War – Sameeha filly sells for R150k to Matchett Racing. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#CliftonStud#ActOfWar#QueensPact#MatchettRacing#yearlingsales2024 #BloodstockSouthAfrica Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#CliftonStud#ActOfWar#QueensPact#MatchettRacing#yearlingsales2024…
Lot 304. Macrath As Agents. Vercingetorix – Ruby Dancer filly goes to CK Racing for R525k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#MacrathAsAgents#Vercingetorix#CKRacing#yearlingsales2024 #BloodstockSouthAfrica Macrath Stud @CK Horse Racing
Lot 296. Blue Sky Thoroughbreds. Danon Platina – Rain Gal colt sells for R450k. #KZNBred # Lot 296. Blue Sky Thoroughbreds. Danon Platina – Rain Gal colt sells for R450k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#DanonPlatina#RainGal#yearlingsales2024 @Blue Sky ThoroughbredsBloodstock South Africa Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#DanonPlatina#RainGal#yearlingsales2024 @Blue Sky ThoroughbredsBloodstock South…
Lot 292. Blue Sky Thoroughbreds. William Longsword- Private Dancer colt sells to Bronkhorst Racing for R170k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. ##KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#WilliamLongsword#PrivateDancer#BronkhorstRacing#yearlingsales2024 @Bronkhorst RacingBlue Sky Thoroughbreds Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. ##KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#WilliamLongsword#PrivateDancer#BronkhorstRacing#yearlingsales2024 @Bronkhorst RacingBlue Sky Thoroughbreds
Winter Wedding: What A Winter – Over The Anvil filly sells for R150k to Erica du Preez. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. ##KZNQuality#SummerviewStud#WinterWedding#WhatAWinter#EricaduPreez#OverTheAnvil#yearlingsales2024
#KZNBred # Lot 258. Clifton Stud. Mysterious Erik by Erik The Red – Mystic Rose colt sells to Mark Dixon for R275k Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#CliftonStud#MysteriousErik#ErikTheRed#MarkDixon#yearlingsales2024 @mark_dixon_racing_stables_ @Clifton Stud @Bloodstock South Africa
What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl colt sells to @Hollywood Syndicate for R275k. #KZNQuality #CamargueStud #WhatAWinter #MonteCarloGirl #HollywoodSyndicate #yearlingsales2024 Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#CamargueStud#WhatAWinter#MonteCarloGirl#HollywoodSyndicate#yearlingsales2024 Camargue Stud
One World – Magic Penny colt sells for R375k to Bass Racing Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#CamargueStud#OneWorld#MagicPenny#BassRacing#yearlingsales2024
Encouraging article in TurfTalk about the KZNBased stallion, Act Of War. Although his ten lots on the sale so far have only averaged R180k at the @Bloodstock South Africa Yearling sale, there could be future SA Triple Crown winners lurking amongst them –https://www.turftalk.co.za/act-of-wars-progeny-bought-by…/ #KZNBased#ActOfWar#KZNQuality
Perhaps its the recent news that the EU has lifted export protocol restrictions, or maybe its the begining of a new and brighter period for South African bloodstock, but yesterday’s opening day of the 2024 @BBloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sale broke all records in the best ways possible. You can read Sporting Post summary…
Lot 221. Macrath Stud as Agent. Cassandra. Act Of War – Littleblacknumber filly sells to Glen Kotzen racing stables for R200k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#MacrathStudasAgents#ActOfWar#Littleblacknumber#GlenKotzen#yearlingsales2024
Lot 200. Blue Sky Thoroughbreds. Potala Palace – Kahula colt sells to Yogas Govender for R350k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#PotalaPalace#Kahula#YogasGovender#yearlingsales2024
Lot 187. Civil War: Act Of War – Indi Anna colt sells for R100k to Cinlo Forty Four. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#SummerviewStud#CivilWar#ActOfWar#CinloFortyFour#yearlingsales2024 @Summerview StudBloodstock South Africa
Lot 185. Gimmethegreenlight – Imperial Wish filly sells for R275k to Equine Marketing Solutions. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality #BlueSkyThoroughbreds #ImperialWish #EquineMarketingSolutions #yearlingsales2024 Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#ImperialWish#EquineMarketingSolutions#yearlingsales2024
Lot 131. French War Lord: Act Of War – Esterel colt sells to Scott Gaskell for R225k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#CliftonStud#FrenchWarLord#ScottGaskell#yearlingsales2024 @Clifton Stud @Sporting Post @Gold CircleBloodstock South Africa Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#CliftonStud#FrenchWarLord#ScottGaskell#yearlingsales2024 @Clifton Stud @Sporting Post @Gold CircleBloodstock South Africa
#KZNBred#BlueSkyThoroughbreds . Lot 120. New Predator – Dusky Dancer colt sells to Copper Eagle for R450k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#NewPredator#CopperEagle#DuskyDancer#yearlingsales2024
#KZNBred#CliftonStud. Lot 113. Cup Of George: Act Of War -Demitasse colt sells to @Garth Puller Racing for R100k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#CliftonStud#CupOfGeorge#GarthPullerRacing#yearlingsales2024 @Clifton Stud
#KZNBred#CliftonStud Winter Warfare: Lot 102: Act Of War – Covered In Snow colt sells to KM Racing for R325k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. Clifton Stud @KMRacingBloodstock South Africa #KZNBred#CliftonStud#KMRacing#ActOfWar#yearlingsales2024
Lot 109. Titans Of War. Act Of War – Dancing Queen colt. Sells to olt goes to Roy Magner for R450k Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#CliftonStud#TitansOfWar#RoyMagner#yearlingsales2024 Roy Magner RacingClifton Stud
Lot 95: New Predator – Connect Me colt sells to ASSM Racing Syndicate for R550k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred #BlueSkyThoroughbreds #NewPredator #ASSMRacingSyndicate #yearlingsales2024
Lot 82. Casper: Rafeef – Cassie O’ malley colt sells for R250k to the Hollywood Syndicate. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. Bush Hill Stud @Bloodstock South Africa @Hollywood Syndicate #KZNBred#BushHilStud#Casper#Rafeef#HollywoodSyndicate#yearlingsales2024
Fire Away – Cascadia colt sells to JASM Solutions for R250k. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. @Clifton Stud @Bloodstock South Africa @The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South Africa #KZNBred#CliftonStud#JASMSolutions#yearlingsales2024
#KZNBred Lot 42: Master Of My Fate – Amber Forever filly goes for R80k to Quentin Kokemoer. Thanks to JC Photos for the pictures. @Blue Sky ThoroughbredsBloodstock South Africa @The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South Africa #KZNBred#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#MasterOfMyFate#AmberForever#QuentinKoekemoer#yearlingsales2024
Lot 39. Futura – Alsflamingbeauty filly consigned by Blue Sky Thoroughbreds goes for R200k to Barend Botes. Thank you to JC Photos for the pictures. #KZNBred#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#Futura#Alsflamingbeauty#BarendBotes#yearlingsales2024 Barend Daniel Botes @Bloodstock South Africa @The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South Africa
The #KZNBred @Clifton Stud Lot 102. Winter Warfare – Covered In Snow colt waiting for his turn with the auctioneer in the sales ring at the TBA complex. Thanks to JC Photos for the picture. @Bloodstock South Africa @The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South AfricaSporting Post
Spanish Feud, Lot 5, the Clifton Stud bred filly sells for R100 000 to Puller Racing.
THE FLYING “LORD” CLIFTON STUD Lot 131 French War Lord, Act Of War – Esterel colt consigned by Clifton Stud certainly has plenty of admirers, and we are hoping this translates into a great sales price for him on Day 1 at the Yearling sales. Picture courtesy Romi Bettison Photography #KZNBredflieshigh#KZNQuality#CliftonStud#NationalYearlingSale
FUTURE AUSTRALIAN RACING STARS? FIND YOUR NEXT CHAMPION AT THE NATIONAL YEARLING SALE Encouraging words from Matthew de Kock who is in a highly successful and lucrative partnership with trainer Robbie Griffiths in Australia: Griffiths-De Kock Racing (https://www.griffithsracing.com.au/the-stable) regarding the prospects for this years crop of yearlings. According to Matthew the omens are good for…
ITS SALES DAY! GOOD MORNING FROM BLUE SKY THOROUGHBREDS Yes the 2024 @Bloodstock South Africa Yearling sales have dawned, and its going to be a hectic, but hopefully profitable day for our #KZN##kznbreds. The @Blue Sky Thoroughbreds were up before the crack of down to get their yearling charges ready for their date with the…
Renowned New Zealand auctioneer Steve Davis who has been the voice and face of bloodstock sales here in South Africa for two decades, believes that the lifting of restrictions for exporting horses to EU countries will have a postive impact for South African horses – https://www.sportingpost.co.za/davis-hopeful-eu-call…/ This bodes well for our National Yearling Sales horses…
With the Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sale nearly upon us – Thursday 18th & Friday 19th April, its a good time to brush up on your knowledge and eye for picking a winning yearling that will one day star at the track either in South Africa or at international Group One level. View the…
Vercingetorix star in #KZNBred draft Champion Maine Chance Stud stallion Vercingetorix is making racing news for all the right reasons recently –https://www.sportingpost.co.za/vercingetorix-purple-patch/ #KZNBreeeding is fortunate to have a lot by champion Maine Chance Farms on offer at the 2024 National Yearling sales. @Macrath Stud as agents are offering Lot 304: Vercingetorix – Ruby Dancer filly….
ITS PURPLE PITCHER ALL THE WAY: BUSH HILL STUD SHINES AGAIN! KZN studs are renowned for breeding equine champions, and @Bush Hill Stud have been justly rewarded for their dual SA Classic and Derby winner, Purple Pitcher at the annual TBA Awards last night. Well done to Warwick, Karin and the entire Bush Hill Stud…
The #KZNBredCamargue Stud draft have arrived safely for in Joburg for the 2024 Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sales which take place on 18th & 19th April. Brett van Laun and his team are waiting to show you their top class draft. So please come and vist them at E1-E8 at the sales grounds. Thanks…
Our #KZNBreds are attracting attention from prospective buyers for the upcoming Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sales. Pictured being viewed are the two Macrath Stud as Agents lots: Lot 221 (f) Cassandra: Act Of War – Littleblacknumber. Half-sister Littleblackvelvet won for 2nd time at Greyville on Wednesday 10th April and Lot 304 Vercingetorix – Ruby…
If you want winners, then our #KZNBred lots will soar to new heights for you! The Clifton Stud Lot 131: French War Lord, Act Of War – Esterel shows he can fly in an incredible photo taken by @Romi Bettison Photography at the TBA sales complex this afternoon. Come and see him and his barn…
Our #KZNBredBlue Sky Thoroughbreds yearling lots are ready and waiting to meet at the TBA sales complex. You can view them at C65-C77 where Bruce Le Roux and his team will show you their quality draft. #KZNBred#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#NationalYearlingSales#BloodstockSA#ThoroughbredBreedersofSouthAfrica Pictures courtesy Ange Schoeman, Blue Sky Thoroughbreds
First #KZNBred winner of the day! Congratulations to longtime breeder and owner Gerald Kalil whose Lance – Delightfull Diva filly Quid Pro Quo won the 1st race on the card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville in impressive style under the expert guidance of champion jockey S’Manga Khumalo for trainer Barend Botes. This is her second win on…
The South African racing scene has been buzziing since new trainer Bo Ngcobo scored his first victory with Lightning Jimmy at Scottsville recently. The passion, enthusiasm and determination that Bo has shown has been rewarded by Hollywoodbets who will be sponsoring him as he starts his journey as a trainer. Touched by his efforts, a…
@Blue Sky Thoroughbreds owner Tinus Gericke’s daughter in law Tammy paid a visit to the draft at the TBA complex. Tammy was given some “horse love” by Lot 95, the New Predator – Connect Me colt. Remember, the National Yearling Sale starts on Thursday 18th Aprll and concludes on Friday 19th. Ironically, with a #KZNBredBlue…
Good Morning from the Blue Sky Thoroughbreds Lot 95, the New Predator- Connect Me yearling colt. Start your day the right, coffee and horses: the ultimate hoofbeat remedy! The Blue Sky Thoroughbreds and their draft are waiting to meet you at C65-C77 at the TBA sales complex. #KZNBred#KZNQuality#BlueSkyThoroughbreds#CoffeeandHorses#Bestcombination#NationalYearlingSale#NewPredator#ConnectMe #Yearlings Thanks to Ange Schoeman for the…
Dual Equus Champion Sprinter (2012 & 2013) and Older Male (2012) @Drakenstein Stud stallion, What A Winter has another top quality draft at this years @Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sales. #KZNStuds @Camargue Stud and @Summerview Stud are proud to offer two of his progeny for sale this week at the Yearling Sales. @Camargue Stud…
Come view our #KZNBreds on offer for the 2024 National Yearling Sales. Our farms @Blue Sky ThoroughbredsBush Hill Stud @Camargue StudClifton StudMacrath Stud @Summerview Stud all have classy yearlings by some of South Africa’s top stalion to view. Remember Purple Pitcher (bred by Bush Hill Stud) who cost R170k at the 2022 2YO Sale, and…
Thank you to Romi Bettison Photography for these stunning photos of the @Bush Hill Stud lots: 82,Casper (Rafeef – Cassie O’ malley) and Lot 213, Gunnery Sergeant (Act Of War – Lady Tatty) being exercised by the Bush Hill Stud team at the TBA sales complex yesterday afternoon. You can view them at E71 &…
Clifton Stud have a top notch yearling draft for this years Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sales, due to take place on Thursday 18th & Friday 19th April. Here are some stunning pictures of their draft with their dedicated grooms, taken by one of the top equine photographers – Romi Bettison, Romi Bettison Photography @romibettisonlifestyle…
Its the million dollar question, how do you select a good & winning racehorse? There are so many factors to take into account, but Ethanicity Research believe they have narrowed down the selection process into a workable model and template to use in the future when buying or even assessing a racehorse for future racing…
Our #KZNBredsBush Hill Stud draft have arrived safely for the 2024 Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sales and are waiting to meet visitors to the TBA Sales complex. Bush Hill Stud have two quality lots on the sale – Lot 82, Casper, colt: Rafeef – Cassie O’ malley and Lot 213, Gunnery Sergeant, filly: Act…
Next up of the yearlings on offer from @Camargue Stud is Lot 49: Act Of War – Arabian Empress colt being shown in the paddock at Camargue prior to departing for the Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sales. You can watch him being walked via this link – Go and view the Camargue Stud lots…
Our #KZNBredSummerview Stud yearling lots are attracting visitors to the TBA sales complex. Pictured being viewed from left to right are Lots 187, Civil War:Act Of War – Indi Anna colt and Lot 271: Winter Wedding: What A Winter – Over The Anvil filly. You can view Summerview Studs draft at E70, 74 and 75…
First up of the yearlings on offer from @Camargue Stud is Lot 46: Erik The Red – Angel Witch colt being shown in the paddock at Camargue prior to departing for the Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling sales. You can watch the video via this You Tube link – Go and view the Camargue Stud…