The annual KZN Breeders awards were held last night at Granny Mouse Country House. It has been a stellar season/year for the KZN Breeders, and there was much to celebrate, thanks to the performances of Purple PItcher, Quid Pro Quo, Madison Valley, Mrs Geriatrix, Fatal Flaw, DantonfromSandton and Pure Predator – just to name a…
Its almost time for our annual #KZNBreedersAwards, being held this year at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa tonight. The KZN Breeders team have been working extremely hard to ensure that its an evening to remember! The awards are a chance to reward equine excellence in the breeding and racing sphere, as well as recognising…
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Trainer Mike Miller has an exciting string of 2YO’s in training. Among them is Dee Dee’s Delight, the full sister to champion Quid Pro Quo, whom Mike is extremely bullish about. Apparently just like her sister in temperment and ability, Mike is hoping that she will make her debut February/March next year. Along with Dee…
After her scintillating victory in the Gr3 Princess Charlene Starling Stakes, #KZNBred Fatal Flaw is one of the favourites for this weekend’s WSB Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas. The Brett Crawford trained daughter of New Predator has until recently, had to play bridesmaid, so it was extra special when she finally got her win in the…
Its another winner for St John Gray from Graystone Stud as Secret Chord, the 4YO Bezrin – First Waltz gelding takes the last race under Kabelo Matsunyane for breeder, owner and trainer St John Gray – well done! Thank you to JC Photos for the photos. #KZNBred#KZNWinner#GraystoneStud#SecretChord
As expected after her sublime performance in the Gr2 Dingaans, #KZNBred Quid Pro Quo has had her merit rating adjusted to 115, making her the highest ranked 3YO in the country. Bush Hill Stud bred, Purple Pitcher stays on 123, while the Clifton Stud breds Madison Valley went up to 117 from 110, after his…
Well done to St John Gray of Graystone Stud for being the winning breeder, owner and trainer with Take Your Place, the 3YO Bezrin – Formation filly who won under the expertise of Piere Strydom at Turffontein this afternoon. Thank you to JC Photos for the photos. #KZNBred#KZNWinner#TakeYouPlace#TurffonteinRacing#GraystoneStud
Champion #KZNBred filly sensation Quid Pro Quo will be not be travelling down to the Cape to contest the big races there. Breeder and owner Gerald Kalil has plans to aim Quid Pro Quo at the Triple Tiara series, and some of the big races in KZN next year. After a bad experience with some…
Congratulations to Gerald & Karen Kalil on being the winning breeders and owners of Quid Pro Quo, the 3YO Lance – Delightfull Diva filly who beat the boys and became the first filly in recent times to win the Gr2 Dingaans. Despite her wide draw, she was expertly guided by Piere Strydom for trainer Barend…