KZN Breeders Series Log – 2 March 2022
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KZN Breeders Series Log – 2 March 2022

After yet another facile victory at Hollywoodbets Greyville, the St Helier-Stud bred son of Flying The Flag, Victory Twist, heads up the first published log of the KZN Breeders Series to be run on the ever-popular KZN Breeders Race Day at the end of June. Beautifully-bred by the Late Syd Rosseau out of a Cape…

Image: Candiese Lenferna
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Joint 4Racing and Gold Circle Media Announcement

4Racing and Gold Circle reach interim agreement to air KwaZulu-Natal content on Racing 240 4Racing and Gold Circle would like to advise that they have reached an interim agreement that KwaZulu-Natal racing will be available on Racing 240 with immediate effect. The parties are committed to continuing their engagements to conclude an equitable and sustainable…

Rathmor-bred Colt Sells for R550 000 at Cape Yearling Sale
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Rathmor-bred Colt Sells for R550 000 at Cape Yearling Sale

A handsome grey colt by Danon Platina, bred by Rathmor Stud and consigned by Millstream Farm sold for R550 000 at the Cape Yearling Sale on Sunday. Out of Approach Me by Right Approach, the colt was knocked down to Greg Bortz and will be trained by Justin Snaith. The Snaith family trained third dam…

Rathmor Raking In The Winners
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Rathmor Raking In The Winners

Mike McHardy’s Rathmor Stud is in sizzling form, one of the leading KZN-based farms currently on the national log sporting a winners to runners percentage of 39.1%, with Average Earnings Per Runner of R37,977 and season earnings of just over R1,7-million. Producing winners weekly around the country and in particular for owner Mr Mario Ferreira,…

R16m Stakes Increase for KZN Racing
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R16m Stakes Increase for KZN Racing

Durban, 24 February 2022: At the recent launch of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, there were a number of significant announcements which shone a bright light on the upcoming 2022 KZN Champions Season. In addition to the increase in the Hollywoodbets Durban July main race stake from R2m in 2021 to a highest ever R5m, between Hollywoodbets…

#JulyTurnsPurple
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#JulyTurnsPurple

A race with a rich and proud history of being contested by generations of champions of the turf over 125 years, and internationally acknowledged as Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, the Durban July will be sponsored by South Africa’s leading betting operator Hollywoodbets, with effect from the 2022 renewal on Saturday 2 July. The announcement of…

Kuuma Gives Hollywood Syndicate First Treble
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Kuuma Gives Hollywood Syndicate First Treble

Kuuma, a Summerhill-bred son of Lance, gave his sire another win and gave Hollywood Syndicate the third of their first treble at the racetrack on Monday. Kuuma is trained by Sean Tarry. In turn, Kuuma also provided the victory of the first three past the post for Hollywood, another achievement in their racing career. Kuuma…

Two Wins In One Week For Wishful Eye
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Two Wins In One Week For Wishful Eye

Piemonte Stud mare Wishful Eye had two winners this week in KZN, with Faustino (Crusade) winning on Sunday at Hollywoodbets Scottsville, and the courageous Filippo winning for the 9th time under the care of trainer Yogas Govender at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday. Wishful Eye, a Var filly bred by Middlefield Stud and from the family…

‘Capetown’ Sisters Give Dam Double In Days!
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‘Capetown’ Sisters Give Dam Double In Days!

Its always an unusual feat when a mare produces a double in a week, and Clifton resident mare Irresistable Chris, born and bred in Brazil, has done just that for Clifton. Formerly owned by Khaya Stables, who bred Admire Me, the mare has clicked well with Piemonte Stud’s Capetown Noir who is currently enjoying a…