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Freeman Calls for Breeding Innovation as New Stallions Enter Market The 2024 thoroughbred breeding season in South Africa heralds the arrival of eleven new stallions, the highest number in the last 15 years. There…

The Transformation of Grazinginthegrass A Story of Patience and Change Above: Patience has paid dividends with Grazinginthegrass (Photo: Pauline Herman Photography) Grazinginthegrass was a one-time winner from 13 runs in April 2021. After his…

Barend Botes and his ‘Silver Bullet’ SoftwareThe success story of Quid Pro Quo Above: Quid Pro Quo Fashionable pedigrees, associated with top sires and renowned broodmares, are not always the cornerstones of success in…

Racing Legends: Sea Cottage’s Incredible Legacy Lives On Above: Sea Cottage During Durban July weekend, many members of our racing community will raise a toast to the legendary Sea Cottage, who won the great…

Industry Leaders Respond to EU Ban on AHS Vaccinations Thoroughbred breeders and owners of the many other horse breeds in the African Horse Sickness (AHS) Surveillance Zone of the Western Cape have expressed concerns…

Pioneering Change MK’s Pride Leads the Way for Black-Owned Stallions Above: Koos Nkale and Jessica Motaung in the winner’s enclosure with MK’s Pride MK’s Pride, the Grade 1 winning entire by Willow Magic, will…

Trailblazers in the Saddle: The Standards in Jockeying Excellence Above: Richard Fourie and fans Despite his record-setting performances, South Africa’s supremely talented jockey, Richard Fourie, astonishingly does not feature in the Top 70 on…

The Unseen Heroes: South Africa’s Dedicated Horse Racing Photographers Horseracing photography is far more than just “aim and click”. On-course photographers brave the elements year-round to capture every finish of every race in South…

New Frontiers: The Alexander Brothers in Australia Above: The winning team (including Julie) with Pretty Reliable For over 40 years, Gary and Dean Alexander drove to the stable complex at Turffontein at 4 a.m.,…

Young owner: “Let’s harness the magic of syndication!” Youthful entrepreneur, racehorse owner, and betting enthusiast Greg Naidoo from Johannesburg believes that potential new owners across the country are not being effectively reached by racing’s…

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