Finding Gold at NationalsThe Yearlings That Could Be Stars Bloodstock SA gained significant momentum ahead of next week’s 2025 National Yearling Sale, as graduates from its auctions dominated Champions Day at Turffontein, winning seven…
Read moreCelebrate the Season and the Horses Who Inspire Us The festive season is a time for family, reflection, and gratitude. For those whose families include horses, it’s even more special – an opportunity to…
Read moreThe Explosive Brilliance of Mythical Flight Above: Mythical Flight beats Rebel King in the Computaform Sprint (photo: JC Photos) Among the many stars to pass through the yard of multiple champion trainer Sean Tarry,…
Read moreNurturing the Matriarchs:Leading Studs on Caring for Older Mares As the 2024 breeding season hits its stride, stud farms across the country are faced with important decisions—particularly regarding their older broodmares. For many of…
Read moreLegacy of the SwallowsThe Lasting Influence of Racing’s Nomadic Powerhouses The term ‘Swallows’ was coined in the 1950s to describe wealthy travellers from abroad who spent their holidays enjoying the South African summer, particularly…
Read moreFrom Student to Pro: Caitlin Jourdan’s Irish Stud Journey Caitlin Jourdan (25), daughter of accomplished breeder Sally Bruss of Paardeberg Stud, recently completed a six-month residential course in Thoroughbred Breeding Management at the renowned…
Read moreFrom Daggakraal to the Winner’s CircleAmos Nkosi’s Racing Journey Above: Amos Nkosi in the winner’s enclosure When Amos Nkosi was 14 years old, he huddled in his family’s mud hut on a dusty road…
Read moreSA horses shine in the States, but challenges persist Above: Isivunguvungu wins the Da Hoss Stakes (photo: TDN) “South African horses are by nature very tough,” enthused trainer Graham Motion after Isivunguvungu had won…
Read moreRacing’s Global Perception Crisis: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option Above: Kick Collective’s Vicky Leonard In a world increasingly shaped by social consciousness and activism, fueled by a sensationalist media corps, horseracing finds…
Read moreSyndication Offers Open Doors for Newcomers in Horse Ownership All kinds of records tumbled and averages were up at the last three Bloodstock SA live auction sales, with headlines highlighting ‘high prices,’ a ‘powerful…
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