A new era in stallion ownership has dawned in South Africa as KZNBred Grade 1 and 2 winner MK’s Pride becomes the first black owned stallion to go to stud in the country. Owner Koos Nkale has formed a historic partnership with Solly Pooe, owner of another KZNBred Gr 1 winner, the Bush Hill Stud…
Eight Cities, a three year old son of Eightfold Path bred by Scott Bros gave his sire his fourth winner for the season this afternoon at the Vaal Classic track over 1500m.
Great to see that after a long struggle, Zimbabwean racing is making its way back again. This past Saturday saw the running of one of the iconic races on the Zimbabwean racing calendar, the Castle Tankard, #KZN and South African breeding and racing share an important and tangible connection as many South African and many…
A second debut in a couple of weeks for Clifton Stud, Captain’s Christy came through to win smartly from the stable of Mark Dixon and owners Mr Kevan Rice, Jay Joseph, owned in partnership with trainer Mark Dixon. Breeder Peter Blyth of Clifton Stud was on course to enjoy the moment with the connections. A…
Great news for Rathmor Stud has come in this morning as the grey colt Liam’s Map wins the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile in record time, sharing a sire with Noble Tune, that of the great grey Unbridled’s Song. Noble Tune is the first son of Unbridled’s Song to stand in South Africa and his first foals are…
Wendy Whitehead enjoyed a stellar race day at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday, bringing five winners home and doubles for two of her owners – Ittsa IT & Business Solutions and owner and breeder, Mrs Nothemba Mlonzi of Mwetwood Stud in Birnamwood, situated outside of Howick. Four of Wendy’s five winners were #kznbred. The day started…