I’ll Have Another – Will He Become The 12th Triple Crown Winner? Reddam Racing’s I’ll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown June 9 in the Belmont Stakes (Gr I), will break from post 11. Made the 4-5 morning-line favorite, I’ll Have Another will again be ridden by Mario Gutierrez….
South African’s Paul Hart And Heartbreak Hill Are Going To 2012 London Olympics Paul Hart and his 16 year old Thoroughbred gelding with a KZN pedigree, Heartbreak Hill, have been selected to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in London in the Equestrian discipline of Eventing. Eventing is the sole equestrian discipline representing South Africa…
Vodacom Durban July Log 2012 – 5 June A number of scratchings took place yesterday, notably from KZN Dancewiththedevil. She has gone into quarantine to be exported to the UK, where the tracks and races will suit her, exciting times indeed. Other scratchings include Ebony Flyer, Europa Point, Baracah, E-Jet, Golden Chariot and Heavy Metal….
KZN Breeders Million Mile – Who Might Be Running For The Million? The KZN Breeders’ Million Mile will have its inaugural running at Greyville on 1st July. What used to be the KZN Breeder’s 1600 – then run for a stake of R250 000 – now sees the stake increased to a whopping R1 million….
KZN’s Super Mare Dancewiththedevil Headed To UK Peter Gibson of Racing South Africa has confirmed that Dancewiththedevil started her pre-export quarantine on 1 June, where she will fly via Mauritius to her intended destination in the UK, to be ready in time for their next racing season. So sadly we won’t be seeing Dancewiththedevil crossing…
Interview With Trainer Yogas Govender Yogas Govender is a trainer who is taking the racing world by storm. The first impression you get from him is his friendliness and enthusiasm, with lots of positivity. He is currently lying in tenth position on the NHRA National Trainers log, and fourth in KZN. His place percentage nationally…
2011 KZN Yearling Sale Graduates Are Winners The graduates of the 2011 KZN Yearling Sales that took place at the stunning venue of Suncoast last year, have revealed some interesting statistics. Bearing in mind, these horses are now two year olds, and many of the graduates have not started their racing careers yet – but…
Final Fields For Lonsdale Stirrup Cup Gr 3, and Gr 1 Woolavington And Daily News 2000 This Saturday at Greyville sees the lead up to the Vodacom Durban July with three big races, the Daily News 2000 Gr 1 over 2000m, the Woolavington Gr 1 over 2000m and the Lonsdale Stirrup Cup Gr 3 over…
OIE AHS Code Chapter RACING SOUTH AFRICA PRESS RELEASE: Revisions to the African horse sickness (AHS) Code Chapter were adopted at the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) General Assembly in Paris last week. The new guidelines will greatly improve the way in which countries infected with AHS are able to export their horses, something…
KZN Breeders’ Golf Day, 29 June The KZN Breeders Golf Day takes place at Beachwood Country Club on 29 June, two days before the KZN Breeders Race Day to be held at Greyville. There has already been a great initial response and places are limited, so please contact Michelle or Mandy to book your four-ball…