Rachel Alexandra In Foal To Bernardini, Zenyatta To Tapit

Rachel Alexandra In Foal To Bernardini, Zenyatta To Tapit The Bloodhorse.com reports that Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year who produced her first foal this year, has been pronounced in foal to Darley stallion Bernardini. Rachel Alexandra produced a colt by Curlin 22 January of this year. The mare’s status for the 2012…

Important Ruling By Competition Commission

Important Ruling By Competition Commission Sportingpost.co.za reports that the Competition Commission have approved the acquisition of Gold Circle in the Western Cape by Phumelela Gaming and Leisure. No specific details are available as yet. The competition tribunal recently heard a review application by Kenilworth Racing and the Thoroughbred Horseracing Trust for the approval of their…

Glitter Star Trounces Favourites In MR93 Handicap

Glitter Star Trounces Favourites In MR93 Handicap Backworth-bred Glitter Star, by Muhtafal (USA) out of Celestial Charm by Freedom Land (USA), continued his run of good form for trainer Lucky Houdalakis Tuesday at the Vaal winning a MR 93 Handicap convincingly from the Geoff Woodruff-trained favourite Approachable (Right Approach (GB)). Glitter Star’s last run on…

Competitions Commission Declines Merger

Competitions Commission Declines Merger Public Statement from Gold Circle COO Graeme Hawkins. Read the decision from the Competition Commission below Gold Circle’s response. “Gold Circle’s decision to separate the regions of KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape has been dealt a setback. “On 19 March the Competition Commission declined approval of the transaction which would…