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| 28 December 2015 | GUINEAS GLORY FOR NOAH FROM GOA |
| Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds dominated proceedings at Saturday’s Grand Parade Cape Guineas meeting at Kenilworth.
BSA graduates ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 December 2015 | FIRST WINNER FOR BOLD SILVANO |
| Ascot Stud’s exciting new sire Bold Silvano made an eye catching start to his stud career when his very first runner won on debut at Fairview on ... READ MORE // | |
| 14 December 2015 | PATERFAMILIAS CAPTURES PREMIER TROPHY |
| Paterfamilas, one of the top priced yearlings of his generation, picked up his first graded victory when he landed Saturday’s G2 Premier Trophy at ... READ MORE // | |
| 7 December 2015 | BSA DOUBLE JOY IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE |
| It was a case of twice as nice for Bloodstock South Africa graduates this past weekend, with past BSA buys winning in both Hong Kong and Singapore.
Time ... READ MORE // | |
| 3 December 2015 | BSA SOLD STAR SCORES IN HONG KONG |
| Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds have enjoyed a tremendous run of success in both Hong Kong and Singapore lately. From Mr Fantastic and Time ... READ MORE // | |
| 2 December 2015 | ASCOT STUD BRED FILLY WOWS ON DEBUT |
| Ascot Stud are the breeders of Silvan Star, who made a stunning debut at Kenilworth on Wednesday.
The three-year-old, who is owned by Peter de Beyer and ... READ MORE // | |
| 30 November 2015 | GREAT, GRADED DOUBLE FOR BSA GRADUATES |
| The great run of form that Bloodstock South Africa graduates have enjoyed in major features this season continued at Turffontein on Summer Cup day.
BSA ... READ MORE // | |
| 23 November 2015 | BSA DOUBLE IN SINGAPORE |
| A pair of Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds shone in Singapore over the weekend.
First of the BSA buys to salute was the blue blooded Mr Fantastic ... READ MORE // | |
| 16 November 2015 | GRADED DOUBLE FOR BSA GRADUATES |
| Drakenstein Stud’s top sire Trippi and Bloodstock South Africa teamed up to score a memorable graded win double on Saturday.
The red-hot Trippi ... READ MORE // | |
| 12 November 2015 | MORE HONG KONG SUCCESS FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds having been making their mark all around the world lately and the latest BSA buy to score overseas was the Scott ... READ MORE // | |
| 11 November 2015 | VAL DE VIE CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE |
| Bloodstock South Africa are proud to announce that the catalogue for the 2016 Val De Vie Yearling Sale is now available to view online.
The one day sale ... READ MORE // | |
| 9 November 2015 | SPARKLING DEBUT WIN FOR BSA BUY |
| The Cheveley Stud bred Captain’s Flame made a stunning, winning debut at Kenilworth on Choice Carriers Fillies Championship day last Saturday.
The ... READ MORE // | |
| 9 November 2015 | BSA BRED SALUTES IN HONG KONG |
| The beautifully bred Captain Al son Secret Command, who showed so much potential back in South Africa, picked up the Elizabeth Arden Handicap at Sha Tin ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 November 2015 | BSA GRADUATES IMPRESS AT KENILWORTH |
| The tremendous run of success enjoyed by past Bloodstock South Africa graduates continued at Kenilworth on Wednesday when two blue blooded three-year-olds ... READ MORE // | |
| 2 November 2015 | BSA STARS SHINE ON CHARITY MILE DAY |
| Saturday proved yet another outstanding success story for former Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds.
BSA sold horses won no fewer than four feature ... READ MORE // | |
| 26 October 2015 | CAPE CLASSIC WIN FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa graduate Eighth Wonder stamped himself as a lively contender for the Gr1 Grand Parade Cape Guineas with a gallant win in ... READ MORE // | |
| 19 October 2015 | PRICEY BSA BUY SCORES IN DEBUT |
| The beautifully bred Spanish Captain scored an impressive debut win for trainer Tony Rivalland and owner Mary Liley over 1200m at Scottsville on Sunday.
Despite ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 October 2015 | NINE LENGTH ROMP FOR LEGISLATE SISTER |
| Madame Justice, a full sister to former Horse Of The Year Legislate, made a cracking impression on racegoers when romping home to break her maiden by nine ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 September 2015 | SUPREME CUP GLORY FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| Bloodstock South Africa graduate Deputy Jud stole the show in Saturday’s Gr2 Supreme Cup (sponsored by SAP).
The son of Judpot simply outclassed ... READ MORE // | |
| 25 September 2015 | KAHAL SON SALUTES IN HONG KONG |
| The good form that Bloodstock South Africa graduates have enjoyed overseas of late continued at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Lovely Naughty, a Summerhill ... READ MORE // | |
| 21 September 2015 | MORE SUCCESS FOR FABULOUS FLAX |
| The uber tough and durable Flax picked up his ninth Singapore win at Kranji on Sunday.
The former Bloodstock South Africa graduate, now nine years old, ... READ MORE // | |
| 7 September 2015 | METEOR MIKE GOES OUT IN A BURST OF GLORY |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa graduate Meteor Mike picked up his sixth Singapore success when he scored at Kranji racecourse last Friday.
The son of ... READ MORE // | |
| 2 September 2015 | SAD LOSS OF BSA SOLD CHAMPION |
| South African champion Wild One has died after complications following surgery.
The gelding, who was recently crowned the country’s Champion Stayer, ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 August 2015 | KAHAL SON SALUTES IN SINGAPORE |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa purchase Coronet Peak picked up the sixth Singapore win of his career when successful at Kranji on Friday.
Ridden by apprentice ... READ MORE // | |
| 18 August 2015 | IMPRESSIVE DEBUT FROM BSA GRADUATE |
| The beautifully bred Bela-Bela looks like living up to her pricey purchase tag judging on her emphatic debut win.
Owned by Varsfontein Stud and trained ... READ MORE // | |
| 14 August 2015 | VAR FILLY TOPS 2-Y-O SALE |
| The 2015 National 2-Y-O Sale came to a conclusion on Friday afternoon. Following two tough but brisk days of trading, the sale ended with increases in ... READ MORE // | |
| 13 August 2015 | AGGREGATE, AVERAGE UP AT 2YO SALE |
| Day one of the 2015 National 2-Y-O Sale ended with solid returns in general. Both the aggregate and average were up on last year’s figures, with ... READ MORE // | |
| 12 August 2015 | BSA GRADUATE NAMED HORSE OF THE YEAR |
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The magnificent Futura who was a R500 000 purchase from the 2012 Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale was named South Africas Horse Of The Year for ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 August 2015 | GOLD CUP SIRES STRONG 2YO SALE DRAFT |
| The Scott Bros’ resident sire Mogok has long been regarded as one of South Africa’s unsung heroes of the breeding shed.
The superbly bred ... READ MORE // | |
| 4 August 2015 | GRADE ONE TREBLE FOR BSA GRADUATES |
| It was all but a clean sweep for graduates of Bloodstock South Africa sales at Saturday’s delayed Gold Cup meeting.
No fewer than three BSA graduates ... READ MORE // | |
| 31 July 2015 | CHAMPION SPRINTER LOOKS APPEALING |
| Bloodstock South Africa are pleased to announce that former European Champion Sprinter Dream Ahead will be represented at the 2015 National 2YO Sale.
A ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 July 2015 | CLASSY ASHAAWES NATIONAL 2YO SALE DRAFT |
| Sandown Stud’s successful resident sire Ashaawes has enjoyed another fine season with his runners during 2014-2015.
The son of Kingmambo’s ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 July 2015 | THE SILVANO INFLUENCE |
| Maine Chance Farms’ magnificent sire Silvano recently achieved a remarkable feat when his sons Power King, Punta Arenas and Tellina filled the first ... READ MORE // | |
| 23 July 2015 | EXCITING FORTS STRONG NATIONAL 2YO SALE DRAFT |
| Former Equus Champion Elusive Fort currently ranks as one of the most exciting young stallions at stud in South Africa.
Fort Wood’s champion son ... READ MORE // | |
| 13 July 2015 | TBA Breeder Education Seminar July 2015 |
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Dear Breeder
The TBA Breeder Education Seminar takes place on Tuesday, 28 July at the Golden Valley Conference and Hotel and moves to KZN the following ... READ MORE // | |
| 10 July 2015 | SAD LOSS OF SAIL FROM SEATTLE |
| Ascot Stud have announced the sad loss of their promising young stallion Sail From Seattle.
He was just 12 years old at the time of his death, and his ... READ MORE // | |
| 10 July 2015 | NATIONAL 2YO SALE CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE |
| The catalogue is now available online for one of South Africa’s best value for money thoroughbred auctions.
Germiston’s National Two Year ... READ MORE // | |
| 9 July 2015 | BSA GRADUATES DOMINATE JULY FINISH |
| It was a clear cut case of Bloodstock South Africa domination in the running of the 2015 Vodacom Durban July with former BSA bought thoroughbreds ... READ MORE // | |
| 4 July 2015 | TRIPPI FILLY TOPS SUNCOAST SALE |
| After a tough two days of trading, the 2015 Suncoast KZN Yearling Sale came to a close Friday afternoon.
Following a promising first day of trading, prices ... READ MORE // | |
| 26 June 2015 | RED HOT SIRE TOREADOR WELL REPRESENTED AT SUNCOAST SALE |
| Bush Hill Stud’s highly successful sire Toreador has enjoyed a wonderful season in 2014-2015. The royally bred son of Danehill, sire of a pair of ... READ MORE // | |
| 25 June 2015 | POPULAR PATHFORKS STRONG KZN SALE REPRESENTATION |
| Highlands Farm’s well performed young sire Pathfork’s first yearlings have proved extremely popular in 2015.
The son of Distorted Humor’s ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 June 2015 | QUEENS PLATE WINNER STRONG AT SUNCOAST SALE |
| Former G1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate winner Gimmethegreenlight has already proven popular in the sales ring.
First crop yearlings of the son ... READ MORE // | |
| 22 June 2015 | FEATURE DOUBLE FOR BSA GRADS |
| It was a case of twice as nice for Bloodstock South African sold thoroughbreds at Scottsville on Sunday.
BSA sold horses made it a feature race double ... READ MORE // | |
| 17 June 2015 | JUST AS WELLS SUNCOAST DRAFT APPEALS |
| Spring Valley Studs promising young sire Just As Well has certainly made a pleasing start to his stud career.
The Gr1 winning son of legendary US sire ... READ MORE // | |
| 16 June 2015 | Equine Health Fund June 2015 Newsletter |
| Read about the reasons for new enforcement of AHS vaccine period and the Horse Import Export Task Team. Equine Health Fund June 2015 Newsletter// READ MORE // | |
| 12 June 2015 | WELL BRED BALL STRONG AT KZN SALE |
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Bush Hill Stud’s beautifully bred young sire Curved Ball is by one of the hottest stallions on the planet. Curved Ball’s sire Fastnet Rock ... READ MORE // | |
| 10 June 2015 | LIGHTNING TO STRIKE TWICE AT KZN SALE |
| Three years ago, a son of Black Minnaloushe was sold at the KZN Yearling Sale for just R60 000.
Subsequently named Louis The King, the charismatic colt ... READ MORE // | |
| 8 June 2015 | A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER FOR BSA GRADUATES |
| It was a weekend to remember for Bloodstock South Africa –with no fewer than four BSA sold thoroughbreds saluting in local graded races.
The BSA ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 June 2015 | LEADING SIRE STRONGLY REPRESENTED AT KZN SALE |
| The late, great Kahal has a truly cracking draft on offer at the 2015 Suncoast KZN Yearling Sale. The former Bush Hill Stud resident, who has no fewer ... READ MORE // | |
| 2 June 2015 | CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE FOR KZN YEARLING SALE |
| A cracking catalogue for the 2015 Suncoast KZN Yearling Sale is now available to be viewed online. No fewer than 262 high class yearlings have been catalogued ... READ MORE // | |
| 22 May 2015 | BSA Cape Mixed Sale's Results available in PDF |
| The BSA Cape Mixed Sale was concluded at Kleinplasie in Worcester on Thursday 21 May. 175 Lots were sold at an average of R49 960 with the top price of ... READ MORE // | |
| 20 May 2015 | STUNNING DEBUT FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| The Bloodstock South African graduate Bull Valley made a stunning debut at the Vaal on Tuesday.
Bred by Dr Marianne Thomson, Bull Valley was backed to ... READ MORE // | |
| 19 May 2015 | BSA GRAD SCORES IN SINGAPORE |
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Former Bloodstock South African purchase Mr Fantastic picked up his second Singapore victory on Friday when scoring an eye catching win on Singapore ... READ MORE // | |
| 11 May 2015 | DERBY GLORY FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| Bloodstock South Africa graduates have enjoyed plenty of big race success in 2015, and the latest BSA buy to score in a major South African race was St ... READ MORE // | |
| 8 May 2015 | TOP CLASS MARES STANDOUT IN CAPE SALE |
| The annual Cape Mare and Weanling Sale is set to take place at Kleinplasie later this month, and the 2015 catalogue includes a smattering of really well ... READ MORE // | |
| 29 April 2015 | CAPE MARE AND WEANLING SALE NOW ONLINE |
| The catalogue for the 2015 Cape Mare And Weanling Sale is now available for viewing live at www.tba.co.za
A sale with a great history, the Cape Mare ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 April 2015 | DYNASTY DOMINATES DAY ONE OF NATIONAL SALE |
| While the overall aggregate was down slightly on the previous year’s prices, the stock of leading sire Dynasty could not have been any higher on ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 April 2015 | RECORD SMASHED AT NATIONAL SALE |
| There was a new record set for a yearling sold at the National Yearling Sale on Thursday afternoon when the beautifully bred Savannah Cat was knocked down ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 April 2015 | NEW RECORD SET AT NATIONAL SALE |
| A positive day of trading on day two of the 2015 National Yearling Sale saw rises in aggregate, average and median, a reassuring sign following a slightly ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 April 2015 | DYNASTY DOMINATES |
| Progeny of Highlands Farm’s outstanding resident stallion Dynasty continued to be in great demand on the final day of the 2015 National Yearling ... READ MORE // | |
| 28 April 2015 | RECORD BREAKING NATIONAL SALE ENDS |
| While the aggregate of the 2015 National Sale dropped slightly from last year, there was an overall sense of satisfaction following the sales conclusion ... READ MORE // | |
| 17 April 2015 | FIRST WINNER FOR JUST AS WELL |
| Spring Valley Stud’s beautifully bred and well performed young stallion Just As Well was represented by his first winner at the Vaal on Thursday.
His ... READ MORE // | |
| 14 April 2015 | EVER GREEN KAHAL WELL REPRESENTED AT NYS |
| The death of top sire Kahal last year was a devastating blow for KZN. The son of Machiavellian, long regarded as the leading stallion in the province, ... READ MORE // | |
| 10 April 2015 | QUEENS PLATE WINNERS TOP CLASS NYS DRAFT |
| Varsfontein Stud's exciting young sire Gimmethegreenlight has a superb draft on offer at this year’s National Yearling Sale, which is scheduled to ... READ MORE // | |
| 8 April 2015 | LATE GREAT SIRE STRONG AT NATIONAL SALE |
| The death of former champion sire Western Winter in 2013 was a harsh blow for the South African breeding community. A triple champion sire, the son of ... READ MORE // | |
| 1 April 2015 | EXCITING VISIONAIRE WELL REPRESENTED AT NYS |
| One of the most exciting and talked about young stallions standing at stud in South Africa is, without question, Summerhill Stud’s young horse Visionaire. ... READ MORE // | |
| 30 March 2015 | FIRST WINNER FOR NOORDHOEK FLYER |
| Former dual Guineas winner Noordhoek Flyer was represented by his first winner this weekend, when his two-year-old son Shap Shap won a good race at Greyville ... READ MORE // | |
| 30 March 2015 | HONG KONG GLORY FOR BSA GRADUATE |
| The Highlands Farm bred Five Up High (formerly known as My Nephew Eric), picked up his first Hong Kong win at Sha Tin on Sunday.
A son of Ascot Stud’s ... READ MORE // | |
| 26 March 2015 | PROMISING QUERARI WELL REPRESENTED ON NYS |
| Maine Chance Farms’ beautifully bred young sire Querari has made a superb start to his stud career.
The Group 1 winning son of leading sire and ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 March 2015 | WORLDS BEST REPRESENTED AT 2015 NYS |
| Two of the world’s best and most popular stallions will be represented on the 2015 National Yearling Sale, set to take place at Germiston at the ... READ MORE // | |
| 20 March 2015 | PROMISING FORT HAS SELECT STRING AT 2015 NYS |
| Klipdrif Stud’s exciting young stallion Elusive Fort has made a superb start to his stud career.
The former champion’s small first crop has ... READ MORE // | |
| 19 March 2015 | CHAMPION AL WELL REPRESENTED AT 2015 NYS |
| The remarkably successful sire Captain Al looks set to be strongly represented at next month’s National Yearling Sale. The former G1 Cape Guineas ... READ MORE // | |
| 16 March 2015 | TRIPPIS TERRIFIC 2015 NYS DRAFT |
| Drakenstein Stud’s sensationally successful sire Trippi has enjoyed a tremendous run of success over the past few months.
Not only has the son of ... READ MORE // | |
| 11 March 2015 | SOUTH AFRICAN LOG LEADER WELL REPRESENTED AT 2015 NYS |
| With a stronger than ever catalogue, the 2015 National Yearling Sale, due to take place in Germiston next month, will be offering lots by many of the best ... READ MORE // | |
| 10 March 2015 | TOP SIRES REPRESENTED AT NATIONAL SALE |
| Next month’s National Yearling Sale has drawn together an extremely strong catalogue. The 2015 National Sale will include lots by many of the very ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 March 2015 | NATIONAL SALE CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE |
| Bloodstock South Africa is proud to announce that a top class catalogue for the 2015 National Yearling Sale is now available for viewing online. The sale, ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 February 2015 | BSA GRAD TASTES SUCCESS IN SINGAPORE |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa graduate Time Odyssey scored his maiden victory in Singapore last Friday.
A R1.6 million buy at the 2013 Emperors Palace ... READ MORE // | |
| 24 February 2015 | VAL DE VIE SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS |
| Sunday saw the inaugural Val De Vie Yearling Sale take place at the exquisite Val De Vie Estate in Franschhoek.
The sale had an exceptional turn out, ... READ MORE // | |
| 20 February 2015 | FIRST WINNER FOR QUERARI |
| Maine Chance Farms’ exciting young first crop sire Querari was represented by his first winner when the well bred filly Spring Wonder made a winning ... READ MORE // | |
| 18 February 2015 | EXCITING MAMBO WELL REPRESENTED AT VAL DE VIE |
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Moutonshoek’s exciting young stallion Mambo In Seattle is one of the most exciting young sires currently standing at stud in South Africa.
The ... READ MORE // | |
| 16 February 2015 | BSA GRADUATE SALUTES IN DUBAI |
| The Roski Stud bred, and former Bloodstock South Africa graduate, Journeyman prevailed in emphatic fashion over1600m at Meydan on Saturday. It was a first ... READ MORE // | |
| 3 February 2015 | FUTURA POWERS HOME TO MET GLORY |
| The former Bloodstock South Africa purchase Futura powered home to a devastating win in Saturday’s R2.5 million J&B Met.
Winner of the recent ... READ MORE // | |
| 30 January 2015 | BSA SOLD CHAMPION SIZZLES IN DUBAI |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa graduate Vercingetorix confirmed his status as a world class thoroughbred with a superb win in the Gr2 Al Rashidiya at Meydan ... READ MORE // | |
| 29 January 2015 | THE DYNASTY CONNECTION |
| Outstanding South African sire Dynasty has dominated the headlines in local racing and breeding circles over the past two years.
Since the start of 2014, ... READ MORE // | |
| 27 January 2015 | TOP NOTCH TRIPPIS TOP LOTS ON SALE |
| Drakenstein Stud’s resident sire Trippi has enjoyed a superb season in 2014-2015.
The handsome son of End Sweep, whose offspring have amassed over ... READ MORE // | |
| 27 January 2015 | FIRST WINNER FOR GREAT BRITAIN |
| Highlands Farm’s well bred young sire Great Britain was represented by his first South African winner when his first crop daughter Roy’s Goddess ... READ MORE // | |
| 26 January 2015 | FORT WOOD PASSES |
| One of South Africa’s most successful sires of the past two decades, Fort Wood, has died. The Mauritzfontein Stud based horse was 25 years old.
Winner ... READ MORE // | |
| 23 January 2015 | QUEENS PLATE WINNERS YEARLINGS SET TO IMPRESS |
| Varsfontein Stud’s top class racehorse and blue blooded young sire Gimmethegreenlight is one of a handful of young stallions represented by first ... READ MORE // | |
| 20 January 2015 | THE MAMBO EFFECT |
| The influence of world leading sire Kingmambo is strongly felt in the catalogue for the inaugural Val De Vie Sale, set to take place next month.
No fewer ... READ MORE // | |
| 19 January 2015 | SA BREDS STAR IN SINGAPORE |
| It was a case of twice as nice for a pair of Bloodstock South African graduates in Singapore on Friday.
The double was initiated by Mr Fantastic (sold ... READ MORE // | |
| 16 January 2015 | CHAMPION SIRES WELL REPRESENTED AT VAL DE VIE |
| The majority of South Africa’s top stallions have offspring on sale at next month’s Val De Vie Sale in Franschoek.
All of Captain Al, Dynasty, ... READ MORE // | |
| 15 January 2015 | CHAMPION SIRES FIRST LOCAL CROP TO STAR! |
| Drakenstein Stud’s well performed young sire Philanthropist has a strong draft at the inaugural Val De Vie Sale, set to take place on February 22nd. ... READ MORE // | |
| 12 January 2015 | FUTURA SKATES HOME TO QUEENS PLATE VICTORY! |
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For the second year in a row South Africa’s top mile event was won by a Bloodstock South Africa graduate.
The L’Ormarins Queen’s ... READ MORE // | |
| 5 January 2015 | GRADED DOUBLE FOR BSA GRADS |
| Former Bloodstock South Africa sold thoroughbreds won both graded stakes features run in South Africa this past weekend to register a remarkable clean ... READ MORE // | |
| 4 January 2015 | ANOTHER GREAT MONTH FOR BSA GRADUATES |
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December was another highly successful month for past Bloodstock South Africa sales graduates.
Former BSA sold horses won no fewer than five feature ... READ MORE // | |
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