Congratulations to Verna Roberts who bred and owns Russian Doll, the 5YO Pathfork – Baranova mare who won a cracker under Rachel Venniker for husband and trainer Michael Roberts.
You can watch the race replay here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CEwPiiAbI
Thanks to Anneke Akal Kitching for the photos as always.
Foals From Clifton Stud Clifton Stud have had more eye-catching foals by their lovely new stallion A.P. Answer. A.P Answer has all the credentials to be a successful sire, and has been recieving a quality book of mares. His foals have been impressive, all being lovely individuals. We have a look at a few the…
The Bloodstock South Africa KZN Yearling Sale has been the source of rich pickings in terms of winners and more importantly, Grade One winners over the past few years. With Purple Pitcher, Frances Ethel, Crimson King & Quid Pro Quo being among the star graduates of this sale, one would be a fool to miss…
The Dazzler has changed hands more often than an Olympic relay baton but the 5yo son of Mogok looks to have found his niche with trainer Gareth van Zyl at Summerveld. The gelding duly picked up a long overdue stakes icebreaker with a late swoop victory to win the R150 000 Listed Christmas Handicap at…
Bush Hill Double At Clairwood Bush Hill Stud scored a double at Clairwood on New Years Eve with two half-siblings – Agape Reigns and Honour Melchizedek – both horses also pulling off a double for trainer Garth Puller and both are out of mare Count The Carats – Agape Reigns is a full-sister to the…
Mike McHardy of Rathmor Stud reports that Declarationofpeace, a War Front half-brother to Gold Cup producing Noble Tune, has landed in South Africa and is currently in quarantine. Declarationofpeace will join Rathmor soon in Nottingham Road where he has received enthusiastic support from the local breeders, with a full book of 80 mares waiting for…
