Blue Sky Thoroughbreds will be offering a well-balanced and exciting consignment at this year’s National Yearling Sale. From proven stallions such as Act Of War, Futura, Master Of My Fate, Querari and champion sire Gimmethegreenlight to exciting younger sires such as Danon Platina and New Predator, Blue Sky Thoroughbreds’ National Sale draft has something for…
Brett Van Laun’s Camargue Stud, which encompasses a pretraining facility as well, enjoyed a second win from Crusade colt Luthuli this afternoon at the Vaal. Trained by Fabian Habib, Luthuli, out of Desroches by Dynasty is owned by Messrs B D van Laun, G J Nassif, J Nassif and Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z…
On the eve of the stakes-boosted 2023 Champions Season, Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle will again ensure that Grooms are rewarded for their vital role in the success of delivering a world-class product. The innovative Grooms’ initiative powered by Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle, has been increased 100% with the winning incentive rocketing from R1000 to R2000…
Michael Destombes owned Platina Princess won very impressively at Turffontein on Tuesday, the filly trained by Mike De Kock. The daughter of Danon Platina finished second on race debut and followed up to win confidently under jockey Craig Zackey, relishing the 1450m on offer. Bred by Summerhill Equestrian’s Henning Pretorius, who has produced an impressive…
Godswood bred by Bush Hill Stud enjoyed his seventh career win on March 30th for the training combination of Messrs Vosloo and Botes, owned by Allan Peters and the Hyperpaint Syndicate. Godswood, out of Jallad mare Bluebell Wood won by two lengths from recent winner Sheldon over 1000m at the Vaal. MK’s Pride put up…
A warm up into Champions Season over 1400m saw the stout grey speedy son of Flying The Flag grab the Gr3 Byerley Turk from the respected Cousin Casey and Jimmy Don. Born and raised at Bush Hill Stud for breeder Ms Giddy, has now won four of his seven starts and gave jockey Tristan Godden…
Lancaster Bomber. New Predator. Captain Of All. These three exciting stallions are all represented in Summerview Stud’s draft for the 2023 National Yearling Sale. A boutique young farm with a hands-on approach, Summerview has steadily built up its broodmare band, and continues to upgrade their stock with regular visits to the Cape Mare Sale. The…
Rathmor Stud, breeders of the likes of Gypsy’s Warning, Missisippi Burning and this season’s G2 Peninsula Handicap winner Nexus, will be offering an eye catching draft at the upcoming National Yearling Sale. Not only does this draft include yearlings by such popular stallions as Danon Platina, Legislate and Vercingetorix, Rathmor will be offering lots out…
Brimming with confidence, four year old Eightfold Path gelding Beechamwood Boy flew home under Keagan De Melo to win at Hollywoodbets Scottsville for the third time in a row, and his fifth career win to date. It is a particularly special story for 93 year old Mr Ian Gibson who is always on course to…
Flying The Flag’s Convocation came home victorious at the fourth time of asking for trainer Gareth Van Zyl on Tuesday. Owned by Messrs Allan F Peters and Raj Singh, the three year old filly has earned a cheque in all of her starts for her connections and after debuting over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville, she…