It is with great sadness that I heard Sue Winter had passed away on Tuesday night. Sue, our fellow Breeder and friend for many years, managed Rondebosch Stud and then moved to Avalon Stud in Mooi River. She lived for her horses and Dogs – we say goodbye to Sue with many fond memories. Our…
The invitation for the KZN Breeders Race Day luncheon. Dress in Black and White, and join us for the theme Christmas In Winter!
– by Mick Goss Let’s face it, it was tough going at the National Yearling Sale, more so on the third day. There were those who complained that the market could not take more than 600 horses in a matter of a fortnight, and there was probably some truth in it. Others complained about…
Summerview Stud is nestled in a quiet lane in the middle of Summerveld, the home to KZN’s bustling horse racing training centre that houses almost 2000 horses when the Champion Season, from March to August, is in full swing. A tranquil beautiful property owned by Gary and Colleen De Klerk which is also a stone’s…
The Scott Bros’ had great weekend with Matador Man winning the Secretariat Stakes Listed at Turffontein on Saturday, whilst their gelding by The Sheik – Road To Dubai – won the Borrowdale Cup Sprint Listed over 1200m. It was a KZN-bred dominated race, with the first four crossing the line all produced locally.
KZN-breds had significant success at Turffontein yesterday, with sons of Admire Main, Just As Well and Toreador all winning on the big day.
A beautifully-bred Crusade colt sold for R700 000 at the recent CTS Ready To Run Sale in Durbanville, consigned by Beaumont Stud and purchased by Mayfair Speculators.
The Apache has been tested by Equinome, with results indicating that he is top class, i.e Grade 1 in GRV (Genomic Racing Value) and Grade 1 in GBV(Genomic Breeding Value) and is a C-T for Speed Gene Test, writes Winston Chow.
Noble Tune has let down into a mouth watering individual, quite reminiscent of his broodmare sire Storm Cat and ‘wowed’ the audience as he danced about the parade ring, enjoying the attention and giving an impressive display of his athleticism and balance.
The Vodacom Durban July field has been announced, and sees KZN Breeders Million Mile entrant Rabada lining up for Africa’s most exclusive race for a stake of R4,25 million. The only other horse to attempt this double previously was Gr1 winner, Love Struck.