You might have expected it in normal times when a major stud farm was disposing of its stock, but in what has been dubbed “South Africa’s deepest online sale of Thoroughbreds”, you would be pleasantly encouraged by the scale of the internet traffic the Summerhill dispersal has attracted, more so with the government’s opening of…
Those who’ve known Summerhill for the past 40 years, will know how painful it is to be parting with our horses. They have been the mainstay of our lives and the farm was built on their backs. But the time has come, and the timing couldn’t have been less opportune. That said, one man’s adversity…
The farms are continuing quietly in the background with their work, and whilst the sales have been delayed due to the Covid19 pandemic its business as usual for those working in agriculture and livestock – obviously with the safety measures in place such as social distancing, masks and hand sanitizing in place. The KZN midlands…
As per the previous communication dated 17 March, Bloodstock South Africa announced provisional sales dates for 2020 with the proviso that these dates would be reviewed post any updates from the South African Government. With the extended lockdown and the proposed reshuffle of the South African racing calendar, the following has been agreed by the Bloodstock…
Leading KZN nursery, the Piemonte Stud, have an excellent draft on offer at this year’s Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale. Piemonte will be offering a 12 strong draft at the 2020 National Sale, with their consignment including yearlings by such exciting and notable stallions as Admiral Kitten, Captain Of All, Flower Alley, Flying The Flag,…
Bruce Le Roux’s Spring Valley Stud will be offering seven yearlings for sale at this year’s Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale. The Mooi River farm will be offering yearlings by such top stallions as Gimmethegreenlight and Querari, as well as by such exciting young sires as Flying The Flag and William Longsword. Former SA Oaks…
These are unique times that the world finds itself in dealing with a pandemic such as Covid-19 and Bloodstock South Africa is mindful of the challenges facing us all on a global level and in particular, those that face the thoroughbred breeding community in South Africa. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the Nation on…
Clifton Stud’s daughter of Gr3 winner Glenrossal, aptly by Flower Alley, was a fast finishing second for major Clifton supporter and owner Peter White, in the Gr1 Wilgerbosdrift Gr1 SA Fillies Classic. The race was won by Mauritzfontein’s Summer Pudding, who has now nabbed two legs of the Triple Tiara and will need to see…
Tinus Gericke and Bruce Le Roux of Spring Valley have had their first winner in their joint colours of Blue Sky Thoroughbreds at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday. Having purchased and raced several choicely bred fillies with their future aim at stud, they won yesterday with the Michael Roberts trained Amber Forever, a daughter of Bold Silvano…
Rathmor-bred Varina (Var-Hidden Beauty) set the track alight on Tuesday at the Vaal for owner Mario Ferreira and trainer Ashley Fortune. The 2yo filly placed second on debut and followed up to run a phenomenal race to win by five lengths. From the family of Imperious Sue, Victory Moon and Royal Airforce, she sold to…