Robert Muir Passes Away
American property entrepreneur Robert Muir, a great friend of South African racing, has passed away.
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Backworth Stud Dispersal Sale: Mares In Demand
Once again KZN broodmares were in demand at the Backworth Stud Dispersal Sale with most of them sold beyond the borders of KZN, which included stock from Summerhill and Janet Baker Properties. Noble Tune sold the top priced yearling.
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Gr3 Win For KZN-Bred Son Of Visionaire
The lightly raced Summerhill-bred son of Visionaire, Africa Rising, finished powerfully to win the Gr3 Byerley Turk at Greyville on Sunday afternoon. Jockey Lyle Hewitson was ecstatic after the win, seen wrapping his arms around the three year old chestnut colts neck when walking into the winners enclosure.
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Second Winner For Crusade
Scott Bros’ exciting young stallion Crusade was represented by his second first crop winner when his son Brave Endeavour got off the mark on Wednesday afternoon. His 2017 Nationals crop includes siblings to Gr3 placed Celestina, Wild One, Matador Man and impressive debut winner, Cat ‘N Mouse.
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Level The Playing Fields Series: Logs And Points
Level The Playing Fields Points table after the two heats comprising Round 1 at Scottsville last Sunday.
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Summerhill Stud: Sale Of Mares And Weanlings
Ever since they announced their intention to reduce their numbers, there has been much speculation as to when and what form the Summerhill sale of breeding stock would take. It’s now official: the sale will be held on Sunday, 14th May in the School Of Excellence at the farm.
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Level The Playing Fields: Putchini And Royal Agree Victorious!
The first Leg of four of the inaugural KZN Breeders “Level The Playing Field Series” saw 21 horses line up at Scottsville yesterday over two pools, with Yellow Star-bred Putchini taking the first pool of the day from a strong field for owner Ashley De Klerk and stakes money of R100 000, whilst Glen Kotzen trained Royal Agree grabbed the second pool on the day.
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2017 CHARITY TURF CHALLENGE sponsored for the first time by TRACK AND BALL
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2017 CHARITY TURF CHALLENGE sponsored for the first time by TRACK AND BALL The 2017 Track And Ball Charity Turf Challenge kicks off on The Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes Day, Sunday 7 May, and finishes on eLan Gold Cup Day, “Super Saturday”, 29 July. The Charity Turf Challenge worth R100 000…
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Backworth Stud Dispersal Sale: 10 April
In what is an historic and sad moment for KZN Breeding, Bloodstock South Africa are set to host the Backworth Stud Dispersal Sale, which will be held at Backworth itself on April 10th.
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KZN News: Arrogate Jaw Dropping Win; Crusade Half Sister Second In Dubai Sheema
International news related to KZN is that Arrogate, who share sire Unbridled’s Song with Noble Tune, amazed the racing world with an astounding last to first Gr1 Dubai World Cup victory whilst Crusade’s half sister, Seventh Heaven, gave a courageous account of herself to finish second in the Gr1 Dubai Sheema Classic behind Jack Hobbs.
