Winner of the 2019 WSB Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas, Missisippi Burning has been purchased in foal to Frankel by big-spending Yulong Investments for A$800 000 (ZAR 10 million) on day two of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Missisippi Burning wins the Gr2 KZN Fillies Guineas (Pic – Candiese Lenferna) The Rathmor-bred Missisippi Burning, who was…
Keivan Stud bred Machete Man by Act Of War won the World Sports Betting East Cape Listed for trainer Justin Snaith and owner Mr Kesavan Naidoo. Out of Var mare Amazing Var, from the family of Tomorrow’s Miss and Naan Khaatay, the chestnut gelding sold for R200 000 off the August 2YO Sale of 2022….
Tinus Gericke and Bruce Le Roux’s Blue Sky Thoroughbreds continue to rake in their success, reflective on the www.nhra.co.za stats of 50% winners to runners – an amazing statistic to achieve from 18 runners with over R1-million in stakes earned. Their beautifully bred daughter of Dynasty grabbed the Listed Syringa Handicap for owner Suzette Viljoen,…
An attractive and well-balanced catalogue has been assembled for this year’s KZN Yearling Sale, and this catalogue can now be viewed online at www.bsa.co.za. One of the best value for money and successful thoroughbred auctions in South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal Sale has an impressive roll of honour. Among the numerous stars offered at this sale in…
Godswood, by Blue Sky Thoroughbreds resident sire Willow Magic, produced his eighth career win for breeders Bush Hill Stud on the weekend at Turffontein. Out of a Jallad mare Bluebell Wood from the family of multiple Gr1 and 14-time winning Roland’s Song as well as 8-time and Gr1 winner Contador, the gelding started his career…
Tinus and Liz Gericke celebrated a fine double on Saturday at Hollywoodbets Greyville, the official opening race meeting of Champions Season with a powerful finish from Blue Sky-bred Var filly, She Can, and following up with an incredible 5th win in a row with Rafeef filly, Our Emily. She Can, a powerfully built Var filly…
Peter and Jenny Blyth enjoyed a spectacular weekend, with two Graded Stakes wins in two provinces and both horses remaining unbeaten. They also added small black type with a smart Captain Of All filly from the stable of Mark Dixon. The Magical Lady Syndicate, including 4Racing’s CEO Fundi Sithebe and Racing Association’s Natalie Turner, were…
KZN Breeders Series 2023 Seq. Horse Age Sex MR Trainer Breeder Pre Noms Points 1 HATTA 5 M 67 Michael Roberts Hartley S A (Pty) Ltd Yes 40 2 BEECHAMWOOD BOY 4 G 90 Wendy Whitehead Mr Bruce Le Roux Yes 32 3 PARMENION 3 G 76 Garth Puller Tertia Properties (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr…
KZN Breeders enjoyed a very successful sale at Nationals, which achieved outstanding results in a tumultous current economy. Bloodstock South Africa hailed the sale a “resounding triumph.” “An outstanding catalogue and some spirited bidding saw the 2023 National Yearling Sale come to a triumphant conclusion late on Saturday afternoon. The two day auction saw gains…