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<strong>Racing</strong>10 Summer Cup12 International Jockeys’Challenge20 Graded Race Reviews30 Port Elizabeth <strong>Racing</strong>34 Ato and VorsterFeatures40 <strong>Racing</strong> in Baden-Baden44 Turkey’s National Stud48 Blade Nzimande Visit50 Compression Suit54 Bill Lambert56 Peter Knowles60 Ascot Stud64 Beaumont Stud78 Rodney Dunn96 Horsing with Hennessey

Candy Vous(ARG) with her Varcolt at foot at Beaumont Stud.Photo by Liesl King.Breeding68 Ready To Run SaleIndustry72 KZN <strong>Racing</strong> Awards75 Groom of the Year76 <strong>Racing</strong> Association80 Harness <strong>Racing</strong>83 Swedish Harness <strong>Racing</strong>86 Coastal Horsecare UnitStatistics88 Classified ResultsParade is a Gold Circle publicationand showcases thoroughbredhorseracing, breeding andtote (pari-mutuel) betting inSouth Africa.Views expressed in Parade aresolely those of the writers and theorganisations they represent.EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES:Andrew Harrison (Editor)Tel: 031 314 1917Email: andrewh@goldcircle.co.zaADVERTISING &SUBSCRIPTIONS:Helen WatsonMobile: 082 823 0267Fax: 031 314 1779Email: helent@goldcircle.co.zaGOLD CIRCLEPHOTOGRAPHERNkosi HlopheTel: 031 314 1922Email: nkosih@goldcircle.co.zaDESIGN & LAYOUTDenzil GovenderTel: 031 314 1920Email: denzilg@goldcircle.co.zaO’ Ceasour enjoying an out-ride.

ContributorsMichael ClowerEditor’s NoteOne of the most significant developments in thoroughbred horse racingin South Africa over the past year has been the decision by theCompetitions Tribunal to allow the “demerger” of Gold Circle, pavingthe way for KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to go separate ways.Since the JSE listing of Phumelela, that came into being with the amalgamation of the assetsof the racing clubs of Gauteng, Free State, Northern and Eastern Cape into one entity, and themerger of KwaZulu-Natal racing and Western Cape under the umbrella of Gold Circle, thelatter has always been an uneasy relationship.Given the financial woes suffered by Gold Circle Western Cape, the Gold Circle union developedinto a toxic mix – a marriage fractured by the division of finances. Given circumstance,the demerger came as a relief, not only to both Gold Circle entities, but to racing as a whole.Ada van der BentLiesl KingHopefully the Western Cape’s new association with the <strong>Racing</strong> Trust is a prosperous one andthat Gold Circle KZN can now focus on going forward in their own area.On the racing front, Wagner caused something of an upset in the Sansui Summer Cup butwas just reward for trainer Joey Soma who has been through some trying personal times oflate.The Avis Coach Hire Jockeys’ International proved an outstanding success with the internationalscaptained by UK champion Richard Hughes retaining the title that they won lastyear.The Western Cape Sizzling Summer season will be in full swing by the time you read this butthe L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate and the J & B Met will be highlights of the current season withthe likes of Variety Club and Jackson likely to cross swords in both events.Henk SteenkampDecember also marks the inaugural Cape Premier Yearling Sales Ready To Run sale. Giventhe huge success of the Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run equivalent there is little wonder thatthis concept, while far from new, is now taking root.Backed by some seriously big stake money reserved exclusively for graduates of these sales,it is little wonder that they are becoming more and more popular as the odds of a big paydayfor prospective owners are cut dramatically in their favour.Sarah WhitelawFinally, we welcome back on board <strong>Racing</strong> Association members and I hope that Paradeonce again provides a good read for all.Andrew HarrisonDurban, South AfricaSOUTH AFRICAN RACECOURSE GPS CO-ORDINATESDavid ThiseltonRobyn LouwKENILWORTH S 33 59.808 E 18 28.7238km from centre of Cape Town and 12 km from Cape Town InternationalairportDURBANVILLE S 33 50.446 E 18 38.30820 km from centre of Cape Town and 14 km from Cape TownInternational airportCLAIRWOOD S 29 56.360 E 30 58.12444 km from from King Shaka International AirportGREYVILLE S 29 50.833 E 31 00.96535 km from from King Shaka International AirportSCOTTSVILLE S 29 36.618 E 30 24.0472km from centre of Pietermaritzburg and 75 km from centre of DurbanTURFFONTEIN S 26 14.386 E 28 03.1854km from centre of Johannesburg and 25 km from OR TamboInternational airportVAAL S 26 44.601 E 27 54.2838 km from Vereeniging, 60km from Johannesburg and 75km fromOR Tambo international airportARLINGTON S34 00.047 E 25 33.6806 km from centre of Port Elizabeth and 4km from Port Elizabeth airportFAIRVIEW S 33 56.008 E 25 22.86526km from centre of Port Elizabeth and 22km from Port Elizabeth airportKIMBERLEY S 28 43.677 E 24 50.3467km from centre of Kimberley and 10 km from Kimberley airport

Cape PremierYearling SaleBook IThursday 24 - Friday 25 January 2013Cape Town InternationalConvention Centre, Cape TownIt’s A Lifestyle

“Horse <strong>Racing</strong>, like all of Life, isa balancing act, with risk andreward two sides of the samecoin. Success requires anabiding passion for the task, thecourage to go out on a limb, toexperience the unusual and tosavour what its like to be on topof the world”When American-bred Wise Dan crossed theline to record his 13th win and 4th G1 in the2012 Breeders Cup Mile (in a near worldrecord 1:31.2) and endorse his claim to USA Horse OfThe Year honours - his victory was felt with a certainsense of pride by breeders in an unlikely part of the world- South Africa!For Wise Dan’s dam is by the South African bredChampion Wolf Power, whose 18 wins (16 SW) andchampionship honours at home attracted the attentionof Americans when diversity was seen as a strength,rather than a barrier to commercial markets. Standingat the Beck family’s Gainesway Farm in Kentucky, hesired 47 SW and has became broodmare sire, so far,of another 39 SW and became a factor for toughnessand resilience in a pedigree.Bull Hancock’s Claiborne Farm, another championof internationalism, imported stallions from all over theworld, amongst them South African bred Hawaii, whoWISE DAN (left) winning Breeders’ Cup Mile G1 (in a near world recordtime of 1:31.2) - endorsing his claim to USA ‘Horse Of The Year’ honours.The Bloodhorse

OnTop OfThe Worldby ROBIN BRUSSwww.beadlesimages.comhad won 15 of his 18 races at home before adding 6more wins in 10 starts in the USA and ‘Champion GrassHorse’ honours. Sire of an English Derby winner, Hawaiifeatures in the pedigree of Wise Dan’s sire Wiseman’sFerry, which only goes to show that when you put twoSouth Africans on either side of a pedigree, great thingscan happen!What both stallions had in bucket loads was whatSouth Africa prides itself on - toughness and soundness,for we are a country built on wide open spaces, plentyof sunshine, some of the most beautiful and some of theharshest territory imaginable, a medication policy tougherthan most jurisdictions and a willingness to test horses.Six times Champion Sire Jet Master, for example, won17 of his 24 starts, and he has sired 18 individual G1Winners so far from 1000m to 3200m, wonderfully toughhorses, though sadly he died in 2011 and we offer hisfinal yearling crop at our sales in 2013.We have not sent many of our horses to race abroad,but of those that ventured forth, we have achieved G1,G2 and G3 successes in America, England, Ireland,France, Germany, Dubai (three Horses of the Year),Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore. Malaysia,Australia and New Zealand.

From left - Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill - as seen from Cape Town’s Harbour.Alain Proust PhotographyIts given us the excuse to invite our racing family fromall over South Africa and from all corners of the globe, tocome and enjoy our Cape Premier Yearling Sales, andour brand of selling - which we regard as unique in theracing world.It’s the only major sale held in a city centre, inside theair conditioned World class Cape Town InternationalConvention Centre, surrounded by the finest hotelsand beaches, the extraordinary Table Mountain and themagnificent Waterfront playground.We will present for you, an array of selected yearlings,chosen by our inspectors from South Africa and fromKeeneland. Buyers pay local prices: the median in 2012was R300,000 or (US$33,000), the average price wasR407,000 ($46,000), whilst the top price achieved wasR2,8m ($316,000). Compared to Europe, America andAustralia, the horses are incredible value - and buyerscome to enjoy a sale like no other, with wine, womenand song! This is selling, South African style - elegantfunctions and great hospitality at some of the mostbeautiful stud farms amid glorious scenery.The measure of any sale lies in the product that itsells. From our first Cape Premier Yearling Sale in 2011were sold three of the four G1 winning juvenile colts inSouth Africa, and one of them, Soft Falling Rain, boughtby Sheik Hamdan al Maktoum of Dubai for R340,000($40,000), was elected Champion South African 2-y-oColt of 2011/12. The astute Sheik uses low cost SouthTHE SALES HALL - CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALE - BOOK 1, 2012www.beadlesimages.com

Zolani Mahola - lead singer of the South African band Freshlyground performs at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale, Book 1, 2012.www.beadlesimages.comAfrica as a nursery to prove his stock, and Soft FallingRain, now joins the exodus to race in the Dubai WorldChampionships in 2013.We are a small country, only 4% of the landmass ofAfrica, but we are the powerhouse of our continent,the strongest economy, the richest in reserves ofgold, chrome, manganese, platinum and other miningresources. Our population of 51 million is not the biggestin Africa, but ranks us in population size between Spainand Italy. Our ambitions are big - and why not? NelsonMandela, President, icon and soul of South Africaencourages and challenges us: “There is no passionto be found by playing small” he says, “and in settlingfor a life that is less the one you are capable of living.”He dares us to dream big, but notes, somewhat wrily“After climbing a great hill, one only finds there are manymore hills to climb” - a’int that the truth in racing. Risk andReward.Welcome to Cape Town to all our countrymen. Tothose from further afield, welcome to South Africa. Mayyour journey be memorable. May your luck hold. Mayyou enjoy our hospitality and return again; and mostimportantly, may you find the runner that will take you tothe top of the world.SOFT FALLING RAIN (by National Assembly - Gardener’s Delight by Giant’sCauseway) - winner of the SA Nursery G1 - Equus Champion 2-y-o Colt2011/12 - Purchased for R350,000 by Shadwell - South Africa at CPYS 2011.JC Photographics

RACING NEWSTEXT: DAVID THISELTON. PHOTO: JC PHOTOGRAPHICSWagnerSANSUI SUMMER CUPNoteHighhits aPunters might have taken a hammering but nobody would have begrudgedpopular trainer Joey Soma his victory with Wagner in the R2 million SansuiSummer Cup on the first Saturday in December and it was also a milestonewin for jockey S’Mango Khumalo writes DAVID THISELTON.Soma said that every winner was “special in itsown way”, while the big ones had “their ownchapter in his life”, but this one was “almost surreal”due to the recent passing of his wife Cheryl, wholost her battle with cancer.“We felt she was with us,” said an emotional Soma beforethanking the racing fraternity for the support hehad received during this sad period.“I feel honoured to be in an industry that has suchspecial people.” He was also very happy that Wagner’sowner Markus Jooste had been on course.“It was very exciting and was great to share it with MrJooste, who is a thorough gentleman and was verysupportive during the hard times of my wife’s illness.”Even the disappointment of MJ Odendaal, who rodehis heart out on the runner up, the Gavin van Zyltrainedrank outsider Shogunnar, was eased by theidentity of the winner. “I was so glad that Joey won it,”Wagner and S’mangaKhumalo.10 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

he said. “He needed this win.”Odendaal added, “Coming up the hill Wagner wasdictating and I knew he would be hard to catch. But itwas still a great run from my horse.”Wagner started at 16-1 in the 2000m race, but one personwho wasn’t surprised by the win was ChampionJockey Anton Marcus, who rode him to victory in hisprevious start in a MR 90 Handicap over 1800m onthe same night as the Grade 2 Victory Moon Stakes,also over 1800m.Marcus said, “Looking at the formlines, if Wagner hadrun in the Victory Moon, he wins the race. I thoughthe would finish in the top three on Saturday.”Marcus was spared choosing between Wagner andVettel, who both run in the colours of the owners thatretain him, Markus and Ingrid Jooste, because of Wagner’slight weight of 52,5kg. Vettel finished 3,5 lengthsback in seventh. Soma praisedKhumalo for a “superb ride.”“He has been riding Wagnerwork and of the lightweightjockeys available I thoughthe would suit him best. He’s astrong rider like Anton Marcusand that’s what the horseneeds. He gave him a breatherup the hill and judged it perfectly.”He added, “I am proud ofS’manga. I identified him,Muzi Yeni and Gavin Lerena as the most talented ridersof their age. He has a bright future.”Kumalo said after the win, “Mr Soma had faith in mefrom the first moment I walked into his yard. He said‘believe in me and I will make you famous’.”It wasn’t Khumalo’s first taste of Grade 1 success ashe won two races at the highest level last year, bothover a mile and both aboard the St. John Gray-trainedsuperstar filly Dancewiththedevil.However, this was his first victory in one of South Africa’sbig three. Soma has now upstaged the big gunsin two expensive Grade 1 races in Johannesburg inthe space of one-and-a-half years.He won the R2 million Grade 1 Champions Challengewith 55-1 shot Happy Landing, ridden by MuziYeni and also owned by Jooste, in May last year, hisfirst Grade 1 success since Special Preview won theSmirnoff in 1994.“Mr Soma had faithin me from the firstmoment I walked intohis yard. He said ‘believein me and I willmake you famous’.”Soma said in the victory interview on Saturday that,being a Johannesburg man, he would have chosen towin the Summer Cup above the other two big ones,the J&B Met and the Vodacom Durban July.Soma had decided in the build up to Saturday’s racethat Wagner’s only chance of winning was to leadfrom the off.Tactics“He won like that in his last start and his time, carrying58,5kg, was only fractionally slower than that of VictoryMoon winner Zambucca, who carried 54kg andbroke the course record. We would have been sillynot to use the same tactics with a weight of 52,5kg.However, I was worried about these tactics on thiscourse. Turffontein’s not the easiest course to lead onand I couldn’t think of a big race winner there whohad led from start to finish.But, we had him super fit anddecided if we had any chancewe would have to try it.”Soma described Wagner, afour-year-old Wilgebosdriftbredgelding by Tiger Ridge,as a “special” horse.“He’s not a superstar, but wealways felt he had the abilityto land a big race with the rightweight. He’s also improvedwith gelding. He’s always tried his hardest and runsall the way to the line. If you have a horse with a bigheart you’re home Jerome. After he won his last starthe deserved his place and we had him in with a lightweight. You don’t want to enter a race just to make upthe numbers and we felt he had a chance, but the winwas a bonus.”Wagner certainly showcased his courage on and, despiteShogunnar’s persistent challenge, Odendaal admittedthat he had never got closer than half a length.Soma said he would sit down with Derek Brugman,Jooste’s racing manager, and discuss Wagner’s future.However, he was 99,9% certain that he wouldn’t go forthe J&B Met.“He will be more competitive in a handicap, so therecould be one or two races on the Highveld for himand we might then aim him at the July.”Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION 11

Flyfirstclass and Joao “Magic”Moreira.12 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

RACING NEWSTEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHEInternational“Magic”Richard Hughes, whose seven winsat Windsor virtually secured him theUK jockeys’ premiership for 2012,made it clear on the Friday night ofthe 2012 Avis Coach Charter InternationalJockeys Challenge that histeam was in South Africa to retaintitle they had won last year, writesANDREW HARRISON.Muzi Yeni and Anton Marcus.Posh Boy and Jimmy Fortune.We didn’t just come for a jolly up. We came towin. We feel as jockeys we don’t want to comehere just to take the money. We would rathertake part and win it,” said Hughes.The Avis Coach Charter International Jockeys Challengefeatured a two meeting, eight-race, series on 16and 18 November at Turffontein and Clairwood racecoursesrespectively.Hughes was true to his word. The team comprisingJimmy Fortune, Seamus Heffernan, Joao Moreira, PaulMulrennan, Tom Queally and Hughes, came away withthe honours. They accumulated 336 while the SouthAfricans, comprising Anton Marcus (captain), AnthonyDelpech, Gavin Lerena, Jeff Lloyd, Piere Strydom andMuzi Yeni, finished with 288 points.Popular Brazilian jockey Joao “Magic” Moreira, whoraces mainly in Singapore, was the leading rider with 84points with Lerena finishing second on 69 points, followedby Hughes (67), Fortune (61) and Marcus (59).Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION 13

RACING NEWSTEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHEMoreira gave up the ride on Singapore hero SuperEasy in a Group 2 that was run in Hong Kong on theSunday, but stuck to his commitment to come toSouth Africa.This impressive ethic paid dividends for him as herode a double and was crowned Victor Ladorum.South Africa captain Anton Marcus was philosophicalafter their defeat. “The Avis logo is `We try harder’, sowe will have to try harder next year and win it back.”“The Avis logo is`We try harder’,so we will have totry harder next yearand win it back.”Maluti and SeamusHefferman seal it forthe internationals.Guantanamera andJoao “Magic” Moreira.14 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

ArgonautEQUUS CHAMPION 2YO COLTHIGHEST RATED 2YO EVEREquus Horse of the Year as a 2yo!Dual Gr1 winnerGr1 2ndGr1 Premier’s Champion StakesGr1 Golden Horseshoerunner-up Broodmare10 winners5 Stakes winnersFreshman Sire3 Yearlings at CapePremier Sale Book 124-25 January 2013Cheveley StudStands at Cheveley StudStallion Master ­ Vaughan KosterPO Box 303, Ceres, 6835Tel: +27 (0)23 312 2528Fax: +27 (0)23 316 1331Cell: +27 (0)82 446 8999vaughan@cheveleystud.comALL ENQUIRIES TO:John Freeman ­ Stallion ManagerPO Box 26, Sea Point, 8060Tel: +27 (0) 21 418 0566Fax: +27 (0) 21 418 0254Cell: +27 (0) 82 777 8177Email: john@johnfreeman.co.zawww.freemanstallions.co.za

Cape Premier Yearling Sale Lot Sex Name Sire Dam Stable14 filly Phenominal Lateral (GB) Pailita (GER) F520 filly Painted Leaf Silvano (GER) Peru F622 filly Art Deco Dynasty Polar Art F726 filly Quebiango Sabiango (GER) Quequena (GB) F827 colt <strong>Racing</strong> Free Silvano (GER) <strong>Racing</strong> Heart E2940 filly Spring Dawn Silvano (GER) Scented East F949 colt Silver State Silvano (GER) Single Rose E2861 colt Spring Steel Kahal (GB) Spring Ahead E2774 colt Temple Rock Seventh Rock (AUS) Te Gusta E2688 colt Verissimo Black Minnaloushe (USA) Vogue Award F1089 colt Wargames Silvano (GER) Warrior Maid E2592 colt Wilding Silvano (GER) Wild Oak F1295 colt Zingaro Silvano (GER) Zahira F11143 filly Cosmic Vision Black Minnaloushe (USA) Cosmic Dove E36159 colt Even So Black Minnaloushe (USA) Even Drift E31172 filly Goldandsilver Silvano (GER) Golden Shina E35173 filly Good Grace Silvano (GER) Grace O’Malley E34176 filly Hypervarlocity Var (USA) Happy Ever After E33187 filly Jazz Bar Silvano (GER) Jabulani Jive F1191 colt Kapitan Captain Al Katherine E32199 filly Love Token Silvano (GER) Lady in Love F2216 colt Legato Jet Master Lyrical Linda F3217 colt Galao Silvano (GER) Mabola Plum E30231 filly Mocha Bianca Silvano (GER) Mocha Java F4PO Box 259 Robertson 6705

M a i n e C h a n c e Fa r m sE Q U U S AWA R D S 2 0 1 2 :E X C E P T I O N A L I N T E R N AT I O N A L A C H I E V E M E N TB R E E D E R O F T H E Y E A R A W A R DPRINCESS VICTORIA (left) - ALLAN ROBERTSONCHAMPIONSHIP G1, GOLDEN SLIPPER G1, CAPEFILLIES GUINEAS G1, GARDEN PROVINCE STAKESG1.FLAX (below left) - $500,000 RAFFLES CUP G1 inSingapore.ATO (below right) - KRISFLYER INTERNATIONALSPRINT G1 in Singapore.LEADING SA Breeder by AEPR (R65,281) - 2011/12(breeders with 100 or more runners)LEADING SA Breeder by % Winners/Runners (48%) - 2011/12(breeders with 100 or more runners)LEADING SA Breeder by Stakes Winners (8) - 2011/12(breeders with 100 or more runners)LEADING SA Breeder by Stakes Wins (12) - 2011/12(breeders with 100 or more runners)LEADING SA Breeder by % SW/Winners (11%) - 2011/12(breeders with 100 or more runners)Maine Chance Farms Stallions:BLACK MINNALOUSHE (USA)GITANO HERNANDO (GB)LATERAL (GB)QUERARI (GER)SILVANO (GER)

24-25 January 2013 SellingCaptain Al4x Champion Sire of 2yosRecord Breaking SireDual Equus Outstanding Sire31 YearlingsCount DuboisEquus Outstanding SireChampion Sire of 2yo’s 2006Sire of Champions and multipleGroup winners4 YearlingsJay PegEquus Champion 3yo ColtTFR 126 ­ Highest Rated Horseever bred in SAEquus Champion 3yo Colt4 YearlingsKing’s ApostleEuropean Gr1 & Gr2 winnerSon of sire sensationKING’S BEST3 YearlingsTwice OverDual Champion RacehorseNew in 2013ALL ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS TO: JOHN FREEMANT: +27 (0)21 418 0566 | F: +27 (0)21 418 0254 | A: P O Box 26, Sea Point, South Africa 8060E: john@johnfreeman.co.za | W: www.freemanstallions.co.za

at Cape Premier Sale Book 11 YearlingNational Emblem!"#$%&'()*&+,)'-)./'01 2003/04Sire of 10 individual Gr winnersSire of 5 Champions3 YearlingsOracySprinter/Miler - winner of 7 racesUnbeaten in his first 5 starts“He is top class” ­ ChristopheSoumilion2 YearlingsRebel KingEquus Champion SprinterWon or placed in 17x Gr1 racesWon Gr1 Cape Flying ChampionshipFirst three Damsires all Champions20 YearlingsSeventh RockLightning Fast Gr1 winning Sprinter5 of his first 6 ancestors are Gr1winnersalso home ofAlbert Hall, Casey Tibbs, Curved Ball, Dan De Lago,Dupont, Lion Tamer, Warm White NightKlawervlei StudJOHN KOSTER C: 082 880 7943 | T: +27 (0) 23 616 2980

RACING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT. PHOTO: JC PHOTOGRAPHICSThe Joey Soma-trained Wagner was something of a surprise package in thisterm’s Sansui Summer Cup, making most of the running to hold off the attentionsof anther outsider, Shogunnar. The seven-horse challenge from theMike de Kock yard came to naught and the champion trainer will have to waitanother year for his 10th Summer Cup trophy.FINAL FLING STAKES (Gr 3)Cash Register sent her future broodmare value soaringwhen she added the season’s final Gr.3 event toher victory in the Listed Ladies Mile.Cash Register entered the race off two decent wins andnot surprisingly, was backed down to 33-10 favouritism.Her stable companion Mary Hinge immediatelydashed off to front and had opened up a comfortablesix-length lead by the time they turned for home. Shesoon came under pressure as Mystery Dame and theJustin Snaith duo Alvilda and Rush For John movedinto contention. However, under a balanced ride fromjockey Grant van Niekerk, Cash Register produced apowerful late burst which carried her to the front andshe went on to complete a notable hat-trick of wins,scoring by a facile two lengths. Veteran Mystery Dameimproved on last year’s third place to finish next bestand was followed across the line by Alvilda.This was the winner’s fourth career victory from just11 starts and increased her bankroll to a shade underR300,000.CHAMPAGNE STAKES (Gr 3)It has been a long time since the halcyon days of RoyalChalice, Olympic Duel and Dancing Duel, however,Luke Bailes returned to the limelight when his homebredNorthern Heritage, a descendant of that exaltedtrio, landed the fourth and biggest success of her careerin this Gr.3 dash up the Kenilworth straight.Having failed to feature in her last two starts, thedaughter of Western Winter entered this race underthe radar but she blindsided her more fancied opponentswhen she came from the tail end of the field tocause an 18-1 shock.Having shaken off the attentions of Comtesse Dubois,Captain’s Emblem and Ocean’s Swift, Kwitizina put herhead in front at the furlong mark, but failed to containa rampant Northern Heritage, who came storming upthe inside rail. The Mike Bass filly asserted close homeand drew clear to win going away, with Kwitizina finishingwell clear of Daintree Dancer.20 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

Meadow Magic andAnton Marcus landSouth Africa’s richestrace on the sand.AUGUST STAKES (Gr 3)Sean Tarry’s six-year-old Across The Ice opened hisstakes account in scintillating fashion when he ranaway from the field in the Gr.3 August Stakes and inthe process, automatically guaranteed himself a tilt atthe rich Emerald Cup.Tracking no more than two lengths off a pace set byFurious Dancer, the blinkered gelding stepped on thegas in the final quarter-mile and ultimately openedup a five-length lead passing the wire, with winningjockey Robbie Fradd looking over his shoulder. Captain’sSecret rallied strongly late to nab the winner’spaternal half-brother Cape Winter on the line.This was just reward for the winner, who was second,defeated a neck by stable companion The Mouseketeer,in last year’s race. Remarkably, it was only thegelding’s fourth career victory and took his earningsto R460,950Bred at Lammerskraal Stud, Across The Ice was purchasedfor R650,000 at the 2008 Equimark VintageYearling Sale by Chris van Niekerk, who races the sixyear-oldin partnership with champion owner MarkusJooste.EMERALD CUP (Gr 2)The Gr.2 Emerald Cup proved a triumph for trainerMike de Kock, whose Meadow Magic landed his firstStakes victory with a game performance in Africa’srichest race on sand.Severe afternoon thunder storms had caused the raceto be run five days after its original date, which resultedin a chance ride for champion jockey Anton Marcus,who replaced stable jockey Anthony Delpech onthe five-year-old.Marcus quickly bounced out Meadow Magic his numbertwo draw and allowed the gelding to settle just offthe pace. The pair pounced at the quarter mark andParade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION 21

RACING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT.although hard-pressed by Western Cape visitor Captain’sSecret on his inside, the gelding showed true gritto land the spoils by a neck from a fast-finishing BeaconFlare, who stormed up late to deprive Captain’sSecret of the runner-up spot.This was a well-deserved victory for the winner,whose last run on the dirt was in the Listed HighveldSand Challenge in April, where he was unlucky to benabbed on the line by Mr Tobin, the beaten favouritethis time round.The five-year-old has now raced 15 times for six winsand as many places, with his cut of the rich purse effectivelydoubling his total earnings to R729,525.JOBURG SPRING CHALLENGE (Gr 3)Given a textbook ride by champion jockey Basil Marcus,Link Man snapped a five-race losing streak witha stylish victory in this Gr.3 event, to provide trainerMike de Kock with back-to-back victories, having sentout 2011 winner Gibraltar Blue. The pair wrapped upa stellar day for the champion trainer, who also tookthe preceding fillies’ equivalent with ultra-promisingFestival Of Fire.Moving down the back straight, Marcus had Link Mansitting chilly, seven lengths off the pacesetter Wittenberg,who had Snowdon and Kings Entourage breathingdown his neck. Snowdon surged into the lead atthe top of the straight, with Marcus committing LinkMan at the quarter mark and Pierre Jourdan beginninghis forward move from the tail end of the field.Link Man took command at the 250m mark and thegrey kept on powerfully to score by just over a lengthfrom the fast-finishing veteran Zorba’s Tale, who rana blinder to deprive Snowdon of the runner-up spot.Pierre Jourdan, the 2010 winner, was most unluckynot to finish closer.A Gr.1 winner of the Gold Reef Resorts Medallion asa juvenile and successful in the Gr.2 Gauteng Guineasand Gr.3 Tony Ruffel Stakes at three, Link Man’sfour-year-old campaign proved disappointing to putit mildly. Following a winning seasonal debut, the coltappeared to lose his way, the best of five subsequentstarts a third behind Antious in the Gr.2 Merchantsat Turffontein. Disaster struck in the Queen’s Plate atKenilworth, where he ran last and was found to havebled. Rested for four months, he returned in for theGr.1 Golden Horse Sprint, but again finished last andhe was gelded thereafter.Link Man clearly was in need of the run when he returnedin the Hampton Handicap on the Vaal Sand,but the pipe-opener no doubt primed him for thisevent, and now that he is back to best, the seven-timewinner looks set to add to his bankroll, which currentlystands just over R1.6 million.JOBURG SPRING FILLIES & MARESCHALLENGE (Gr 3)Onn just her fourth racetrack appearance, three-yearoldFestival Of Fire showed an undisputed touch ofclass when she gained an impressive first stakes successagainst older opponents.Held up in the early stages, the Mike de Kock-trainedfilly came with a smooth run up the centre of the trackto reel in Louvre, who was engaged in battle with DemandingLady and Without Malice up the inside sail.The trio clearly had no answer to the younger filly’sturn of foot, as she swept into the lead approachingthe final 100m and powered home to win in style.Unraced at two, Festival Of Fire made a striking impressionwhen she won her first two starts, both atClairwood, the latter by over four lengths. Favouredin her next outing, she could only manage a third overthe Scottsville 1400, however, considering that wasbehind two smart sorts in Felix The Cat (Gr.1-placed)and Miss Ipanema (Gr.3-placed), there was no disgracein defeat.With a first black type event under her belt, she is sureto continue his upward trajectory.MATCHEM STAKES (Gr 3)Notwithstanding a near five-month absence from thetrack, classy three-year-old King Of Pain was all therage to provide trainer Joey Ramsden with back-tobackvictories following his success with Variety Clubin last year’s event. However, jockey Felix Coetzeespoilt the party on Justin Snaith’s Changingoftheguardand it proved a momentous occasion for the veteranrider, who etched his name into racing history withthis, his 3500th winner!The winning pair had bided their time as last year’s22 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

Equus Outstanding SireFour Equus Awards incl Horse of the Year 201023 Yearlings at Cape Premier Sale Book 1 -24-25 January 2013JACKSONWon 5 of his first 7 starts inclDaily News Gr1, Investec Derby Gr1and placed KRA Guineas Gr2BEACH BEAUTYKZN Champion 2012Greyville 1900 winner (beating colts) also wonKRA Guineas, Gold Bracelet & Umzimkhulu StIRISH FLAMEHorse Of The Year & Champion 3yo Colt (2010)BLAKE9 wins incl Gr2 J&B Reserve, Gr1 placedRUN FOR ITStakes Winner; 2 nd Gr1 Bloodstock SA Guineas,2 nd Gr1 Daily News & 3 rd Gr1 J&B Met (2011)ANCESTRAL FOREMillionaire Gr1 winner, Cape ChampionStands at Highlands Stud: Mike Sharkey ­ 082 372 2682!"#$%&'()*%+(+%()),-(%.%/01$&'()*%+(+%)22(%.%33345675#089:;0?94@A4B0C##%"8D?6

RACING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT.third Depardieu cut out the early fractions, and nosooner had In A Rush wrested the lead from thepacesetter in midstretch, when Changingotheguardloomed large on his outer and asserted after a briefbattle entering the final furlong. King Of Pain, whohad to switch for a clear run, unleashed an explosivecharge, but his older opponent held his late thrust bya diminishing half-length to register his third and biggestvictory to date.In fact, the winner’s last score, and a super-impressiveone at that, came virtually twelve months ago inthe Listed <strong>Racing</strong> Association Stakes at Fairview, onjust his third racetrack appearance. Plagued by shinproblems, the clearly immature colt was not seen outagain following off-the-board efforts in both the PoliticianStakes and the Investec Cape Derby in January.On his return to action last month, he immediatelyimpressed with a creditable second behind highlyregardedLake Arthur over the Kenilworth 1400m.DIANA STAKES (Gr 3)Rank outsider Super Elegant, whose form has beenuninspiring of late, got her career back on track whenshe came out on top in a rousing finish to this Gr.3event.Favourite Valdivia was quick into stride and took themalong at a decent clip, maintaining her advantage untiljoined by Ocean’s Swift in the straight. Approachingthe final furlong, Super Elegant and Comtesse Duboissimultaneously unleashed their challenges up thecentre and the pair came sweeping into the lead approachingthe final 100m. In a driving finish, they hadthe race to themselves, hurtling towards the winningpost as one and it was a final lunge from Super Elegantwhich clinched the victory when she thrust her headin front on the line. The runner-up, who was biddingto provide the Justin Snaith table with a fourth consecutiveDiana victory, lost nothing in defeat, havinggiven her all in her very first attempt beyond 1200m.This is not the first time the Piet Steyn-trained winnerhas caused a major surprise at long odds, upstagingmuch-vaunted Beach Beauty in last season’s Gr.3Victress Stakes. Super Elegant has failed to run tothat form in nine subsequent starts, the best of whichwhen a two-length fourth behind Thunder Dance inthe Gr.1 Paddock Stakes.Now a four-time winner who also reached the framein the Gr.3 Champagne Stakes and Listed SophomoreSprint at three, she has increased her earnings toR372,380, not bad going for a filly who was snappedup for a bargain R30,000 at the 2010 Equimark VintageSale!YELLOWWOOD HANDICAP (Gr 3)Unheralded Enchanted Kingdom shocked her rivalsat odds of 35-1 with a late charge which landed her acareer-best black-type victory.As is custom, confirmed frontrunner Without Malicesettled at the head of affairs, with Magic Smoke andUp Front next best. The Jet Master mare turned forhome with plenty left in the tank and maintained herrelentless gallop up the straight. While the more fanciedrunners failing to quicken, it was the Paul Petertrainedoutsider who emerged from the pack and setout after the leader. Without Malice kept on resolutelybut a hefty 8kg weight difference probably told inthe end and she was collared by her rival in the finalstrides to the post.To suggest that the winner caused a major surprisewould be an understatement, turning around an uninspiringrecent formline which has seen her finishno better than fourth in her last ten starts. Nevertheless,she has added that all-important black-type toher resume and has rewarded her connections withcareer earnings of R307,100, a handsome return onthe R95,000 she cost as a two-year-old.PEERMONT EMPEROR’S PALACECHARITY MILE (Gr 2)Sheikh Hamdan’s homebred Mujaarib served noticethat he’s ready to make some noise at the highest levelthis season when he turned in a spectacular stretchrun to crack his first stakes victory.Making his debut in stakes class on just his fourthracetrack appearance, the near-black colt passed thetest with flying colours and remains unbeaten.As they turned into the straight, The Mouseketeerwas first to challenge, but ran out of gas at the quartermark, leaving the way clear for Whiteline Fever24 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

and Meadow Magic, with Potala Palace also in thefray. Whiteline Fever looked every inch a winner 50mout, but the De Kock runner, who was switched to thestandside by jockey Glen Hatt, revved into top gearand swiftly cutting back the deficit, he flew up to claimthe honours on the line.Unraced at two, Mujaarib only made his debut as alate three-year-old in June and it was a promising one,scoring a shorthead victory up the Clairwood straight.Barely ten days following his maiden win, the colt successfullytook a huge step in class when defeating afield of seasoned campaigners in a Merit Rated 94over a mile. Put away until October, he returned atTurffontein and again delivered the spoils with a courageousneck victory over 1800m.Possessed of a withering late turn of foot, the worldlooks to his oyster and may we dare say that championtrainer Mike de Kock has found a worthy candidateto fill the void left by exported superstar Igugu.GRAHAM BECK STAKES (Gr 3)Unfancied Francois Bernardus caused somewhat of astir when he denied favourite The Hangman in a finishwhich saw outsiders claim three of the first fourplaces.<strong>Racing</strong> prominently in the boxseat as Winter Passingset the early fractions, Tyrone Zackey’s chestnutquickened into the lead at the furlong mark and kepton gamely to score a neck victory over The Hangman,who was rapidly making up the deficit. Four lengthsadrift came rank outsider Sugar And Shake (40-1),who just shaded Sabadell for third.Hats off to the winner, who defied a two-month absenceto land his biggest race to date on the back of animpressive 3.50-length maiden score over the Turffonteininner 1200m.Bred by Geoff Armitage, the three-year-old is the lateststakes winner sired by Mr Prospector’s successful sonParade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION 25

RACING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT.Goldkeeper. Five times the champion sire in Zimbabwebefore his arrival in this country, the diminutivechestnut has been a renowned source of speed, withall of Gold Tax, Battle Maiden, Geepee S and Give MeFive succeeding at the highest level.HRH PRINCESS CHARLENE OFMONACO STARLING STAKES (Gr 3)Stalwart owner-breeder Chris Saunders has finallycracked another top level prospect in three-year-oldfilly Festival Of Fire, who racked up a Gr.3 double witha gutsy victory in this race named in honour of PrincessCharlene of Monaco, who was the guest of honouron the day.Under Derek David, the Mike de Kock-trained fillycame with a strong run up the centre to reel in favouredBlueridge Mountain, who was engaged in herown private battle with Leeway and Fire Wheel on herinside.Blueridge Mountain refused to wilt under pressure,but the De Kock filly always seemed to have her measureand she powered home to score by a half length,the pair finished well clear of Leeway and Fire Wheel.Unraced as a juvenile, Festival Of Fire won first timeout up the Clairwood straight on the very first day ofthe new racing season and backed up her debut winanother handy score over 1200m. She then sufferedher first and only defeat at Scottsville, proving nomatch for classy graded performers Felix The Cat andMiss Ipanema over 1400m, but promptly bouncedback with a splendid first stakes victory in the Gr.3Joburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge on October6.“She’s bred to get the mile,” remarked the winningtrainer. “We will probably have a go at the Gr.1 FilliesGuineas in Cape Town with her and bypass the SummerCup meeting here.”CAPE CLASSIC (Gr 3)Chave De Oura opened his Cape Town campaign inthe best way possible, scoring a first stakes score inthe Gr.3 Cape Classic.Making his fourth career start and on the back of twofluent victories over 1200m, he was always close tothe pace and under a confident ride from jockey SeanCormack, made a bold forward move at the quartermark to go a length clear. Although hard-pressed inthe closing stages by 25-1 shot Sanshaawes, the coltshowed true grit to land the spoils by a longhead.Readytogorightnow finished with a late rattle to snarethird on the line.The winner, who has now won three in a row, firstcaught the eye with a start-to-finish debut victory atScottsville at second time of asking and followed upwith an even more impressive effort up the Clairwoodstraight, scoring by just over three lengths. Consideringhe has now claimed the notable scalps of stakeswinners Twitter, Black Toga, Ottimo and Tevez, thecolt looks set to continue his rise through the ranks.“This was the first time he has been asked to takeon the big boys and he came through it with flyingcolours,” remarked the winning trainer Dennis Drier.CHOICE CARRIERSCHAMPIONSHIP (Gr 2)The returning champion All Is Secret was all the ragehere and she duly kicked off her sophomore campaignwith a facile score in this prelude to the Gr.1Avontuur Estate Cape Fillies Guineas.<strong>Racing</strong> three deep and some lengths off the pace inthe early stages, the champ was switched to the standsidecoming into the straight. Jet Aglow and ButterflyGirl were the first to challenge and joined longtimeleader Earth’s Orbit 300m from home. Jockey AntonMarcus sent All Is Secret in pursuit and she respondedwith a smart change of gears, sealing victory at the100m mark where she came sweeping into the lead towin with total authory.In a scramble for the minor places, Butterfly Girl justshaded Earth’s Orbit for second, while Intimateconnectionturned in a huge effort to finish just a longheadback in fourth.Ebony Flyer and champion Princess Victoria, themost recent winners of this event, both went on tocapture the Gr.1 Avontuur Estate Cape Fillies Guineas,and trainer Vaughan Marshall confirmed hischarge would follow the same route.This was the third graded success for All Is Secret, togo along with her Gr.1 double in the Allan RobertsonChampionship and Thekwini Stakes as a juvenile.26 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

RACING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT.Purchased for R800,000 as a yearling, she has returnedthis amount and more for his owners, whohave so far banked R825,380 in stakes earnings fortheir four-time winner.VICTORY MOON STAKES (Gr 2)The unheralded Zambucca shocked his Victory MoonStakes rivals at odds of 33-1 when he nosed fellowlongshot Astro News (22-1) in a terrific stretch duel.As the field turned into the straight, Zambucca beganlengthening his stride right on cue under replacementrider Karl Zechner and seized the initiative approachingthe 400m mark. Astro News loomed large on hisoutside, but the chestnut was not to be denied andoutbattled his rival in a driving finish, with the pair finishingfour lengths clear of the third Meadow Magic.Also successful in last season’s Listed Derby Trial,the winner was bagging his fourth career victory atthe Joburg track and advanced his career earningsto R533,675, a far cry from the R170,000 he cost as ayearling.BETTING WORLD MERCHANTSSTAKES (Gr 2)Upped in class for this Gr.2 event, the picture of resolutionthat is Cap Alright made all the running to landthe biggest victory of his career and cap a remarkablefiver on the day for the Justin Snaith stable.Sent straight to the front by jockey Bernard Fayd’Herbeand allowed to bowl along ahead of his opponents,the gelding never looked in any danger of defeat andkept on resolutely to score a clear-cut victory overthe favourite Depardieu, who rallied for second, withMagico staying on best for third.Now an eight-time winner, Cap Alright came into thisrace in the form of his life, having run champion WhatA Winter to a half length over 1100m in his previousouting. Since bagging the Listed Southeaster Sprinton January 2, the gelding has put together an enviableformline in ten subsequent starts, winning four andfinishing out of the first three just once. His latest successhas also boosted his stakes earnings to R740,125,with the promise of more to come.GREEN POINT STAKES (Gr 2)Reigning Horse of the Year Variety Club proved to behead and shoulders above his rivals when he recordeda comprehensive start-to-finish victory, his eighthat graded stakes level and eleventh overall.The champion enjoyed an uncontested lead from thejump and at the top of the straight, he quickly openedan unassailable advantage. From that point onwards,his rivals never got in a blow as he stamped his authorityon proceedings, storming home to win by twoand a half lengths from old adversary Jackson, whohad turned for home with just one behind him. Hein turn finished just over two lengths clear of MasterPlan.The winner further advanced his already sizeableearnings to R2,582,560 which far outstrip his initialpurchase price of R435,000 at the 2010 EquimarkVintage Sale.On this performance, the colt looks to have the forthcomingL’Ormarins Queen’s Plate at his mercy.BETTING WORLD ALGOA CUP (Gr 3)Jockey M J Byleveld and four-year-old Hill Fifty Fourhave forged a powerful alliance since they teamedup in February, winning four of six starts, the latestof which a convincing first stakes victory in the Gr.3Algoa Cup.Placed in a perfect spot in a stalking third behind pacesetterShujaa, Vaughan Marshall’s charge swept intocontention up the centre of the course and easily repelledthe initial attentions of Fabiani, and then PuntaArenas to stamp his authority with a facile two-lengthvictory.Hill Fifty Four has not looked back since he crackedhis maiden in January, completing a hat-trick of winsbefore narrowly going down to Why Worry in the Gr.3Winter Classic. Gelded after a well-beaten third behindPunta Arenas in the Gr.3 Winter Derby, he celebratedhis return to racing almost four months laterwith a smart victory over the Durbanville mile. Yetanother stakes winner for champion owners Markusand Ingrid Jooste, whose brilliant miler Variety Clublanded the previous day’s Gr.2 Green Point Stakesat Kenilworth, Hill Fifty Four has now won six races,with this black-type success the icing on the cake.28 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

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RACING NEWSTEXT: HENK STEENKAMP. PHOTOS: DIE BURGER<strong>Racing</strong> onLevelAnotherIt was a tough year for racing in the Eastern Cape in 2012 but they ended itoff in real style, writes HENK STEENKAMP.30 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

The upgrades at Fairview race course in PortElizabeth created an atmosphere of excitementand anticipation that laid a solid platformfor 2013, which should be a tremendous one for theSport of Kings in the East Cape.In the Friendly City the slogan of the provincial rugbyside, the EP Kings, is “On the Rise”. The Kings struggleto convince supporters that they are indeed “On theRise”, but in the case of horse racing in the provincethere is no doubt that this slogan would be more thanappropriate.The new Fairview facilities left the patrons breathlesswhen they first experienced it in November. Now theycan enjoy their racing in a high class environmentthat includes an exclusive area for the members ofThe <strong>Racing</strong> Association.New additionBut as they say in those irritating TV commercials:Wait, that’s not all. The Poly track will also be a newaddition to Fairview in 2013. “In October we had extremeamounts of rain but everything is on track again.At this stage we hope to have the Poly track completeat the end of July,” said Phumelela East Cape manager,Luciano Passerini.“After that we will have to get the horses use to the surface.This means we will probably not race on the Polytrack in the season 2012/2013 but is exciting times forus and we looking forward to what lies ahead for uswith our new facilities and new track. It will attract alot more interest to East Cape racing,” he added.And those who love racing at PE’s other track will beglad to know that racing will continue at Arlington.The popular Grade 3 East Cape Derby, powered byRecall Effective Security Systems, will move from Arlingtonto Fairview in May next year and it is alreadypredicted that it will be the biggest Derby in its history.Fairview’s upgraded facilities.Tough seasonLet’s get back to the tough 2011/2012 season. The recordrainfall made life difficult for everyone and youbetter believe experienced trainers Gavin Smith andAlan Greeff when they say it was one of the toughestseasons in their careers. It is also a fact that racingin the Eastern Cape is more competitive than everbut it looks like this brings out the best in everyone.No doubt that the quality of racing in the region hasimprove over the past few years and as Smith statedearlier in the season: It takes a good horse to win arace in PE these days. Champion trainer Smith andGreeff still had good seasons as always but are hardpressed these days by likes of Yvette Bremner, MitchWiese, Tara Laing, Steven Janse van Rensburg and theInca’s Spirit and jockeyWayne Agrella is a regularvisitor to the number1 box at Fairviewand Arlington.The Eastern Cape’s topstayer is trained byMitch Wiese, here withhis dad, Dennis.Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION 31

RACING NEWSTEXT: HENK STEENKAMP. PHOTO: DIE BURGERBarry Steenkamp-Dorri Sham partnership, to namejust a few stables that are getting stronger and stronger.The continuous rise of Justin Snaith’s satellite yardwas evident at the RA’s enjoyableawards banquet atArlington when three horsesfrom this stable werehonoured.It was also a good sign thatthe judges had to workhard to name the winninghorses. This time it was notso easy to predict the Horseof the Year, although LordBadger was a worthy winner. Lord Badger, trained byGreeff, won the RA Plate, Guineas and Derby Plate inthe season under review.There are a lot ofvery promising younghorses in PE that will beclosely watched in thenear future.There are a lot of very promising young horses in PEthat will be closely watched in the near future. Bringit on!Well known racing personalitiesin EC <strong>Racing</strong> attendedthe funeral of popularformer PE trainer and jockeyAdam (Ampie) Calitzon 1 November in KabegaPark, Port Elizabeth. Calitz(25/02/1956-27/10/2012)was struggling with hishealth in recent timesand passed away after aheart attack. Calitz was also a singer and song writerand was once the guest performer at the RA AwardsBanquet.Fairview patrons dinein the lap of luxury.32 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

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RACING NEWSTEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KINGAto & Vorstertake theirChancesLife is not all about the straight andnarrow. Sometimes it is the chancetaken, the leap into the unknown,which reaps by far the greatestrewards, writes LIESL KING.On a hot and humid Singapore night, BarendVoster took his chance and finally claimed hisrightful place on the international stage. Yet itwas a bittersweet victory for underneath him was nothis long time partner Rocket Man, but a somewhatwayward, yet very capable stand in, Ato.34 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

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RACING NEWSTEXT : LIESL KINGVoster has quietly and without any fuss been Rocky’sdaily work rider and while he partnered the sprintingsuperstar to some of his local victories, he was inevitablyreplaced for the big races. Hence it was businessas usual in the 2012 Group 1 Krisflyer Sprint, with FelixCoetzee taking the reins of the defending champion,while Voster was nominated to partner the stable’ssecond stringer, Ato.Honest work horseA honest work horse, the slightly built Ato was howevernot in Rocket Man’s league and had been on thereceiving end of a resounding thrashing when theylast met in the Group 1 Lion City Cup. On top of that,Ato had not won a race since August 2011 and Vosterwas under no illusions that the colt’s first foray into InternationalGroup 1 company was likely to end thatdrought.However, racing is neverwithout drama of some sortand after days of speculations,the news of RocketMan’s withdrawal from theKrisflyer, due to a tendonstrain, finally broke. With hiswithdrawal went South Africa’shopes of continuing thecountry’s domination of theKrisflyer and the SIA Cup.The Shaw stable and Rocky’sconnections put on a brave face, explaining that it wasin the best interest of the horse not to push him underthe circumstances, but the pain and disappointmentof being unable to defend the title and to see their stablestar confined to his box was there for all to see.With Rocket Man gone, the attention shifted to theGolden Shaheen winner, Krypton Factor and the localhero Better Be The One. Yet out of the glare of themedia, Voster just kept on quietly putting Ato throughhis paces, confident that the youngster would deliverhis best on the night.And deliver he did. With a soft track, Krypton Factorwas never in the race and with 200m left to go it becamea two horse race between the aptly named MrBig and Ato. Shaw had taken the blinkers off in an attemptto stop the wayward colt racing too keenly andwhile staring down his opponent, Ato shot clear toVoster was completelyovercome withemotion, hugging andpatting Ato, beforecollapsing on his neckwith tears of joy.win by 1.5 lengths.The quiet, behind the scenes man, on the perennialbridesmaid had finally won his first InternationalGroup 1. Voster was completely overcome with emotion,hugging and patting Ato, before collapsing on hisneck with tears of joy. A well deserved victory if everthere was one.It was only on seeing Ricardo le Grange, Shaw’s assistant,running from the stands, leaping and shoutingwith joy, that the reality finally sunk in. A SouthAfrican owned, bred and trained horse had just wonthe Krisflyer Sprint.And in winning, Ato, who is owned by Dennis andGael Evans, together with his breeder, Andreas Jacobsof Maine Chance Farms, escaped the unkindest cutof all. The naughty and wayward Ato was scheduledto be gelded after the Krisflyer to try and concentratehis mind on work, but those plans have now beenshelved and the colt can lookforward to a future stud career.But before too much champagnecould be consumed, itwas onwards to the Group 1Singapore International AirlinesCup. Unfortunately, despitebeing the country withthe most victories in the Cup’sten year history, includingwinning the 2010 and 2011Cups, South Africa had entered no runners in 2012.Our closest connection being a South African bred,Silvano gelding, Flax, trained by David Hill in Singapore.DramaAgain the race was not without drama as the SheemaClassic winner, Cirrus Des Aigles, had been withdrawnearly on, leaving the race wide open. Godolphinhad a potential winner in the elegant City Style,while frequent flyer, Chinchon, was competing in hisseventh country in just over a year.To add to the drama, Chinchon’s Spanish born Frenchtrainer, Carlos Laffon-Parias had arrived three daysbefore the race, only to return to Seville the very nextday, as news of his father’s passing came through.36 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

29 Yearlings at CapePremier Sale Book 124-25 January 2013Champion Sire (Florida USA) &Sire of a ChampionSA’s Champion Freshman Sire 2012New SA Record for 2yo Stakes winsSire internationally of over 400 winners and over 40 Stakes winners including:R Heat Lightning, Trippi’s Storm, Travelin Man, Jealous Again, Gourmet Dinner, Miss MacySue, Let It Rock, R Holiday Mood, No More Trips, Green Vegas, Trip For A.J.,and in South Africa: Franny, Hammie’s Hooker, Agra, Ziparana, Abercrombie and Trip PokerTRIPPI (usa)Stands at Drakenstein Stud FarmRoss Fuller - Tel: +27 (0)21 874 9015 | ross@drakensteinstud.co.zaALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES: John FreemanTel: +27 (0)21 418 0566 | Fax: +27 (0)21 418 0254john@johnfreeman.co.za | www.freemanstallions.co.za

RACING NEWSTEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KINGCalifornia Memory had impressed in early morningtrack work as had the French filly Dream Peace. Yeton the race day itself, before any hint of light camecreeping over the horizon, it was the vision of Chinchonand Jean-Luc Hanot, appearing out of the shadows,half horse half man, like some mythical creaturethat impressed the most.First impressionsFirst impressions are seldom wrong and when Chinchoncame down the chute, in a slow Spanish trot,neck arched, furiously glaring at his rivals, it was goingto take a brave man to bet against him.On a rather muddy track, Flax and Waikato took thefield through the early sectionals, while Olivier Doleuzeon Chinchon was happy to bide his time at theback of the field. With 400m left to go it seemed as ifFlax would deliver a fairytale double to his ownersDennis and Gael Evans, but Doleuze had unleashedChinchon from the rear of the field, with Zaidan hoton his heels.There was no stopping Chinchon and with an overwroughtDoleuze collapsed on his neck, he poweredto a three length victory over Zaidan, with Flax hangingon gamely for third. It was clearly an emotionalvictory for Dolueze, who had been one of the first Europeanjockeys to compete in Singapore in the early2000’s and while he had been victorious in the Krisflyerbefore, it was his first win in “the big one”.On a night filled with drama, emotion and pure joy,Doleuze summed it up beautifully, with a commentas apt for the little French man as it was for BarendVoster: “You take your chances. When you get a secondchance, you must take the risk and be confident,that way you will succeed.”38 Parade CAPE PREMIER YEARLING SALES EDITION

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FEATURETEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KING<strong>Racing</strong> inA MODERN FAIRYTALE IN EUROPE’S SUMMER CAPITALBaden-Baden40 Parade

Surrounded by the magnificent BlackForest lies Baden-Baden, a townwhere you will find cobblestonestreets, avenues of beautiful treesand horse drawn carriages, transportingyou back to an era when thiswas Europe’s summer capital, writesLIESL KING.During the 19th century, everybody who isanybody descended on Baden-Baden for thesummer. Drawn by the thermal springs, likethe Romans of old, by the most sumptuous Casinoin all of Europe and by the Baden-Baden Racecourse.Here the Grosser Preis von Baden has reigned supreme,ever since La Maladetta, a French filly, wonthe inaugural running in the autumn of 1858.Yet time catches up with all of us and 2009 saw theracecourse file for bankruptcy. An ambitious newgrandstand, built in the middle of the recession speltits death knell. The creditors took what they could,leaving the gutted stands looking out over the tallgrass where the likes of Pilsudski, Lomitas and Quijanoonce ran.Luckily Germany is well known for its fairytales, rememberthe brothers Grimm and this one has all theclassic ingredients; a prince who rides to the rescue, agrand ball and even an ugly duckling. But let us startwith the prince.Dr Andreas Jacobs, avid breeder and owner, refused toaccept the inevitable. He firmly believed that with theright management and careful planning the racetrackcould be saved. In 2010, gathering a posse of friendswith the appropriate skills, they took over the runningof the track, under the auspices of Baden <strong>Racing</strong>.All good fairytales must have strange twists and turnsand this one is no different. In that same year, a bayfilly was sold at the Horses in Training Sale at theBBAG sales complex. Despite being by championsire Lomitas, who in this twisted tale belongs to Jacobs,she was neither well bred nor eye-catching, beingslight of frame and not very tall. Her name wasDanedream and she cost her purchaser, Heiko Volz,a mere €9000.Fast-forward two years and it is the eve of the 2012Group 1 Grosser Preis von Baden. The rich and thefamous have once more gathered at Baden-Baden’sCasino for the Grand Prix Ball, being held in honourParade 41

FEATURETEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KINGtremor, that is perfectly understood by all assembled,as he pays tribute to this once in a lifetime filly.Raceday dawns, barely hours after weary feet woundtheir way home from the ball, the once empty racecoursestarts to fill up as over 16000 people descendon Iffezheim. Traffic backs up all the way to the highway as the local German TV channel turn up oncourse for the first time in 15 years, rubbing shoulderswith a visiting CNN team.of that slight filly, that ugly duckling, who happens tobe Germany’s newest Horse of the Year.For while Jacobs had been busy turning the Baden-Baden racecourse back into a viable commercialenterprise, Danedream had been busy conqueringthe world. In Baden- Baden, the new CEO BenedictForndran, quietly got on with the task of getting thephoenix to rise from the ashes, while Danedream quietlygot on with winning the Group 1 Prix de L’Arc deTriomphe, whipping the butts of a couple of well fanciedcolts in the process. As the Racecourse slowly ascendedto its former glory, the filly became a jetsetter,conquering Ascot, to win the Group 1 King George VIand Queen Elizabeth Stakes, again leaving some malereputations in tatters.Now on the eve of her attempt to record back-to-backGrosser Preis victories, she is being hailed as Germany’sequivalent of Black Caviar. The Baden-BadenPhilharmonic orchestra, which has been accompanyingthe guests from the opening Viennese waltz,through the foxtrot, to the quickstep and the cha cha,after a brief flirtation with a sultry tango, puts downtheir instruments.Silence descends as Andreas Jacobs, her trainer PeterSchiergen and her part owner Heiko Volz take to thestage. Backed by a giant picture of his beloved filly,Volz recounts her victory in the Arc and her courageas she dug down deep to get her nose ahead ofNathaniel in the King George. His voice has a slightExhilarating<strong>Racing</strong> at Baden-Baden is exhilarating, extraordinaryand yet thoroughly enjoyable with a carnival atmosphere.Here, a dog sporting a bejewelled collar is thelatest fashion accessory and if you misplaced yourpooch, then period costume, complete with top hatand cane will do. Hats abound as rivers of Veuve Clicquotand beer are consumed in equal quantities.Racegoers are allowed to stand right next to the runningrail, close enough to almost pat the horses andcertainly close enough to be pelted with flying clodsas the field thunders by. When the race is over, theyrespectfully part as the field returns through a gap betweenthe stands and through the crowds. No stuffyofficials, rope or plastic barriers here, here you arepart of the experience, part of the racing, part of thehorses.The Grosser Preis is next. Racegoers flock to the paradering, ten deep, they can barely see her, but theyare all there to pay homage to the Queen of Germanracing. Casually she strolls around the ring, brieflystopping to stare into the distance, before departingfor the start.It ended as it had begun, with a great roar, as Danedreamcharged up the outside rail, full of running underAndrasch Starke, to capture her second GrosserPreis. Starke throws his arms skywards, Schiergengrins from ear to ear and the crowd carry the filly tothe unsaddling enclosure on a wave of sound. Todayan ugly duckling has truly turned into a swan andthe once beleaguered Baden-Baden Racecourse hascome of age.So, if you believe in a little bit of magic, if you want toexperience first class racing up close and personal,then pencil in the Great Festival Week, for in September,Baden-Baden is surely, once more, the only placeto be.42 Parade

Today an uglyduckling hastruly turned intoa swan and theonce beleagueredBaden-BadenRacecourse hascome of age.Parade 43

FEATURETEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KINGMountain Cat44 Parade

TURKEY’S NATIONAL STUDKaracabeyPension StudTurkey has a rich history in which the horse played a vital and pivotal role.Horses have been around in Anatolia, which is now Turkey, since 3000 BC,writes LIESL KING.Hence, it comes as no surprise that first racewas held at Izmir on September 23, 1856, duringthe Ottoman Empire. The founder of thenew Turkish Republic in 1923, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk,was clearly a very sensible man as he concludedthat horseracing was a social need for modern societiesand ordered that a system be established that wasfully in line with European standards.Since then racing has taken place without interruptions,with the first Turkish Derby held in 1927. Currentlythe Turkish Jockey Club (TJK) under the auspicesof the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock,controls the regulatory side of the industry.With Ataturk placing such a great importance onhorseracing, he appointed the Italian architect, Violetti,to build the Ankara racecourse and adjacent sportcomplex in 1937. To date there are four main coursesIstanbul (Veliefendi), Ankara, Izmir (Sininyer) andAdana, with a further four being added in 1985. Racesare held for purebred Arabians as well as for thoroughbreds.Pari-mutuel betting is offered on and off track, with afully computerised system with about 2700 dealers.Despite having the full support of the government,the biggest hurdle to racing and betting, is the high taxrates on pari-mutuel betting, currently at 40%.On the breeding side, the Karacabey National Studwas instructed to breed purebred Arabians and between1928 and 1933 many horses were collectedfrom around the world to form the nucleus of the Stud.Entrance to Turkey’s National Stud.Internationally proven stallion, Dehere.Parade 45

FEATURETEXT & PHOTO: LIESL KINGIn 1999, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture togetherwith the TJK established the Karacabey Pension Studfor thoroughbreds at Izmit. The Stud was built alongAmerican lines with spacious barns and high ceilingsto combat the extreme summer temperatures. In thesummer months, the horses are turned out duringthe late afternoon and only brought back in the nextmorning, once the temperatures start to rise.During our mid-day visit, the staff were eager to showcase their model stud farm with vast rolling pasturesand neat post and rail fences. So a number of maresand foals were turned out in the scorching summersun, to give us the authentic look and feel of the stud.The change in routine was clearly rather disruptiveand many of the mares milled around the gates, demandingto be let back into their cool stables!Covering roughly five square kilometres, the Studfarm contains 790 stalls, a hospital and other facilities.The 250-person staff, which includes 118 grooms, 10vets and 11 veterinary assistants, look after 300 oddSea Hero talking a morning walk.46 Parade

esident mares and around 30 stallions. These includethe oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, withhis own bronze statute at Saratoga, Sea Hero, as wellas Belmont Stakes winner, Victory Gallop, who wasallotted 120 mares this year and already ranks as aleading sire in Turkey with his oldest Turkish-bredsjust three years old. Other stallions include ex Coolmoreinmates Dehere, Powerscourt and Lion heart,ex Gainesway sire Cuvee and the 22-year-old MountainCat, who performed like a naughty two-year-oldwhen paraded.Bred in 2001, Sabirli(TUR) is the best Turkish bredto have emerged from the Karacabey Pension Stud.With a record of 23 victories from 41 starts, includingthe 2007 Group 2 Topkapi Trophy and some veryspeedy times, he is something a Turkish legend, havingalso conquered the DNRD Cup Handicap duringthe 2006 Dubai World Cup Carnival, on his only overseasforay.Powerscourt.Parade 47

FEATURETEXT: DAVID THISELTON. PHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHEBladeNzimandeVISITS THE SOUTH AFRICAN JOCKEY ACADEMYMinister of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Dr Blade Nzimande,thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the South African Jockey Academy recentlyand was extremely impressed with what he saw, writes DAVID THISELTON.Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande with Headmaster of the South African Jockey Academy, Graham Bailey.48 Parade

Dr Nzimandeenjoying ajockeys eyeview on theacademysstate-of-the-artEquisizer.Dr Nzimande responded to an invite by headmasterGraham Bailey and became the firstcabinet minister to visit SAJA.Bailey said that the reason for the invite was that currentlySAJA falls under the “basic training sector” anda visit from the DHET Minister could aid SAJA’s appealto be recognised under the “Higher Educationand Training sector”. Companies that fall under theDHET’s governance can offer unit standards and aregranted subsidies for apprentice training.Dr Nzimande, after being shown all facets of SAJA,described it as a “hidden gem” and one of “a scarcenumber of specialised providers in the country”. Healso commented on how it was clearly succeeding inbreaking down racial barriers having seen proof thatmore and more black trainees are being consideredduring recruitment.KeenAs a result of the visit Dr Nzimande was keen to getthe right people in the Education Department to negotiatea partnership between the DHET and SAJA.The wheels are now in motion to develop this partnershipand gain the consequent financial assistance.Dr Nzimande was welcomed with a jubilant songsung by the maintenance, cleaning and administrationstaff. He was then escorted to the classrooms andgiven an overview of the school curriculum.Dr Nzimande then watched a demonstration of thespecialised training for riders that is given in SAJA’sgymnasium by gym instructor, Jeremy Downing.He was then taken around the boy’s dormitory andshown the stables.Dr Nzimande was then clearly fascinated by the demonstrationof a riding lesson that SAJA’s chief ridinginstructor, Rhys van Wyk, gave to selected apprenticeson the indoor training track. He was also shownSAJA’s prized state of the art equisizer and all and sundrywere delighted when he climbed aboard and rodein a simulated race.Special requestBailey then gave the minister a power point demonstrationon all aspects of SAJA. Dr Nzimande, upon hisspecial request, was then served a luncheon of lambcurry together with all the dignitaries and membersof the media that were present. Dr Nzimande was approachablethroughout the visit and his enjoymentwas obvious, while everything he saw clearly made apositive impression.SAJA are currently making extensive renovationsthanks to a R6 million grant from the Gauteng GamblingBoard. They have also made an application forfinancial assistance to the KZN Gambling Board andthe positive outcome of Dr Nzimande’s visit could aidthis process.Dr Nzimande’s visit could in fact turn out to be an importantbreakthrough for horseracing as a whole....it as a “hidden gem” and oneof “a scarce number of specialisedproviders in the country”.Parade 49

FEATURETEXT: ROBYN LOUW. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDUnderPressureWe all know that no self-respecting superhero is seen without their suitand comic book fans all know that the suit maketh the hero, writes ROBYNLOUW.Well, superheroes come in all shapes andsizes. As, apparently, do their suits ! Entera new generation of superheroes – our turfand track heroes and heroines amaze, delight andkeep us on the edge of our seats. And of course a newgeneration needs a new generation suit. Hidez.The Hidez PhenomenonHidez (pronounced Hides) is the brainchild of Aussieentrepreneur Matthew Spice and is based on compressionresearch and technology gleaned from humanmedicine.To fully appreciate how it works, we have to look atinjury treatments. For those of you not familiar withthe term, R.I.C.E. stands for Rest Ice Compression Elevationand is the series of actions commonly usedto treat soft tissue strains and sprains. The first 24-48hours after an injury is considered critical. Promptaction can go a surprisingly long way to controllingthe extent of an injury and affecting how it heals.So, the first and most immediate reaction should beto rest or reduce the use of the affected area. In severecases, it may be necessary to immobilise it. Ice(as most racing people know) has great therapeuticbenefits in terms of bringing haemorrhaging undercontrol (although it needs to be applied judiciously).Compression is the next step in the plan and again ispretty self-explanatory – applying pressure to an areato stem bleeding and swelling. The last phase of theplan – elevation – is a little more difficult to apply tohorses, but we all know that putting our feet up after along day soothes tired feet. This is because elevatingan area allows for better circulation and helps with venousreturn (ie blood travelling back to the heart).CompressionThe Hidez suits make use of the compression part ofthe RICE treatment. Compression has been used inhuman medicine for centuries. We are most familiarwith seeing it in the form of the garden variety bandage.Bandaging or compressing an area helps tocontrol bleeding and swelling – the faster one cancontrol bleeding and reduce swelling, the less the affectedarea is damaged. More recently, the medicalprofession started applying compression in a newway with graduated compression socks, a sort of elasticatedtube that you can be applied to different partsof the body. These socks are now commonly used inhospitals to treat post-operative surgeries, but thoseof us fortunate enough to avoid the attentions of themedical profession, might have seen them worn byair travellers trying to avoid DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).Applying pressure to the affected area reduces the diameterof blood vessels, raises the blood pressure andcauses an increase in venous return.Prevention is better than cureThe application of graduated compression has made50 Parade

a natural transition into the sports arena and the useof compression garments is becoming increasinglypopular. As athletes exercise and increase the loadson their bodies, it is natural for small sprains, strainsand haemorrhages to take place. One of the biggestchallenges to achieving and maintaining peak performanceis muscle fatigue and soreness from training.If you are sore, you lose out on valuable trainingtime. And we all know that time is money. By applyingcompression to the affected area, athletes firstlyreduce the extent of the injury and secondly promotecirculation which significantly reduces the healingand recovery time.Compression garments are usually used pre and postexercise, but they can also be used during peak performanceto stabilise muscles and joints and reducethe effect of vibration and concussion on soft tissues.Upper body athletes would use compression vests orshirts (rugby enthusiasts are familiar with Brian Habana’swhite compression suit under his rugby kit)and lower body athletes such as runners and cyclistsuse compression pants.Trials in human athletes found that wearing gradientcompression garments after exercise significantly reduceda condition called delayed onset muscle soreness(DOMS) which commonly occurs 24-72 hoursafter intense exercise. DOMS is comparable to theequine condition Rhabdomyolysis (also known asazoturia or tying-up”).Pierre Jourdan being suited up.Equine IndustryCompression technology is already widely used inthe horse world. Horses (and humans) rely on movementto help them pump blood around the body. Oneof the most important ‘pumps’ in the horse, is the frog.Every time the horse’s foot lands on the ground, thefrog compresses and helps pump blood back up theleg. Racehorses are of course confined for significantlengths of time and thus their circulatory systems areput under strain. This is why we have devised a widevariety of leg bandages to help – we have travel bandages,stable bandages and exercise bandages.So the Hidez suit is effectively an all over body bandage.It is designed to target specific muscle groupsand promote circulation in order to reduce recoverytimes and keep the equine athlete in top condition.The Hidez suits have found a variety of uses, mostParade 51

FEATURETEXT: ROBYN LOUW. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDparticularly in long distance travel. They really hit theheadlines when Black Caviar famously travelled to theUK wearing her custom designed suit with her nameon it. Travelling horses is not something that we give alot of thought to, but horses’ muscles work a lot harderthan we realise during traveling. Their muscles aresubjected to a lot of vibration, jarring and concussion.Muscle vibration can cause micro fibres to tear in themuscles, which can cause the enzyme creatine kinase(CK) to leak into the blood. Sufficiently high concentrationscan cause cramping and even travel sickness.Hidez suits have been extensively tested and found toreduce the effects of travel.Additional benefitsA surprising and unexpected benefit of the suit is itspsychological effect. It is said to have a very calmingand soothing effect on horses.Evette Gemmill of Equiproducts (the official Hidezdistributor in South Africa) relates that a customerpurchased a Hidez suit for a competition horse thatwas a notoriously bad traveller. The horse wouldload, but would fret and fuss throughout the journeyand offload at the destination badly stressed andsweated up and would perform poorly. The ownerpurchased a suit and said that the transformation hasbeen remarkable. The horse relaxes completely in thesuit, travels exceptionally well and they have seen a52 Parade

marked improvement in its performance at competition.The Black Beauty of the Cape circuit, Ebony Flyer,boasts a Hidez suit in her wardrobe and Snaith racinghave been testing the suits on horses travelling toand from the racetrack. The fun and bubbly AshleighHughes at the Gary Alexander yard is also a massivefan of the Hidez suits. She says boss Gary Alexanderis always looking for new and innovative ways to improveperformance and they ordered one for theirstable superstar, Pierre Jourdan. Ashleigh reports “Wehave noticed a huge difference in his coat and generalwell-being. It’s almost as if his skin is “tighter” over theareas that are covered by the suit, and his coat is like amirror it is so shiny! Racehorses unfortunately spendmore time in their stable than other horses, causingsluggish leg circulation, often ending up with filledlegs early morning. This suit has completely eliminatedthat for Pierre Jourdan. I have noticed a tangibledifference in the “tightness” of his lower legs. Puttingit on is fairly difficult, but Pierre Jourdan is now verycomfortable with us hugging his back legs to bringthe two sides of the zips together! There are 5 zips inall, one for each leg, and another ventrally, along thebelly.”With the worldwide focus on veterinary treatmentand the volume and variety of drugs racehorses receive,people are increasingly looking for alternativenatural treatments and HIDEZ suits seem to tick anumber of boxes.Parade 53

FEATURETEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTO: ANITA AKALBillLambert54 Parade

“WILLIAM OF WEMBLEY”“Once seen, never forgotten! Once heard, always remembered.” Wordsthat describe to a tee Bill Lambert, recently appointed Gold Circle’s BrandAmbassador writes ANDREW HARRISON.Bill has been part of horse racing in KwaZulu-Natal for as long as most can remember andhas served the sport with unswerving loyaltyand an infectious enthusiasm for over three decades.A few minutes spent in his company are enough tostoke any flickering flame and his appointment hasbeen warmly welcomed by peers and colleagues alikeas former stewards of the Pietermaritzburg Turf Club,Andries Geyser and Professor Kevin Mitchell, attest.An august member of the Pietermaritzburg businesscommunity and leader of the Democratic Alliance inthe Msunduzi Council, “William of Wembley” is passionateabout his beloved city and all its inhabitants.Bill goes about his life with gusto and serves and hasserved on numerous company and school boardswith a vigour that would exhaustmost.Lambert’s list of directorshipsmakes impressive reading butmore importantly his contributionto horseracing in KwaZulu-Natal has been enormous throughhis active participation at all levelsof the sport.The Lambert roots in racing traceback to 1896 when Bill’s grandfatherwas one of the earliest membersof the City Sporting Club, later to become thePietermaritzburg Turf Club. His father Frank, afterwhom the Frank Lambert Stakes was named, was along-serving steward and Chairman of the PTC andinstilled in Bill a deep love and enthusiasm for thesport.Birthday presentIndeed Bill’s 21st birthday present was his first racehorsecalled Aromatic trained by the late Jackie Gorton.Aromatic ran seven seconds before winning amaiden and never ran another place after that!‘Maritzburg was abuzz in July 1962, 50 years ago,when the Frank Lambert-owned and Gorton-trainedfilly Diza scored a major upset in the July Handicapof that year.“We’ve never had another runner in the race,” Bill sayswryly, “but we’re always hoping.”Remarkably over all these years, Bill’s passion forhorseracing has never waned.ElectedElected a steward of the PTC in 1990, he was one ofthose that worked tirelessly to ease the tensions duringthe difficult transition of KZN racing when thethree race clubs amalgamated into Gold Circle andserved a stint as the first KZN Chapter Chairman.Politics in horseracing circlesis often more savagethan the goings on in the nationalassembly but Bill hashandled all obstacles withdiplomacy and aplomb.“From the start I soon becameaware that “racingpolitics” was as much partof the sport as the racing itself!The intrigue was mostoften riveting stuff. It still is,”he says.But what keeps the racing fire burning so bright afterall these years. “A passion for the sport and the people– people of all walks of life from right at the top tothose right at the bottom.”Bill’s wife, Paddy, has “long since given up” on her husband’sinfatuation with the sport but all three of hissons take a keen interest and are now owners in theirown right.Bill Lambert is a role model for all in the sport as hisenthusiasm knows no bounds and the horse alwayscomes first. We need more Bill Lambert’s in our industry.“A passion for thesport and the people– people of all walksof life from right atthe top to those rightat the bottom.”Parade 55

FEATURETEXT: ROBBYN RAMSAY. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDTAKING A SWERVEDown tothe VillageCHARACTERS come and characters go. In days of yore theworld of horseracing was littered with characters and as eachcame and went they left behind their own unique and indeliblemarks, writes ROBBYN RAMSAY.The late Peter Knowles was one such character –a talented but complex individual whose ‘Gonzo’style is fondly remembered by the peoplewho worked alongside him in the 60s and 70s.Legendary American scribe Hunter S Thompsoncreated the brand of journalism known as ‘Gonzo’.Though best known for his stories such as Fear andLoathing in Las Vegas, whichlater became a cult movie starringJohnny Depp, it was actuallya story titled The KentuckyDerby is Decadent and Depravedwhich put Thompson onthe road to fame.The story was more about thepeople than the horses runningin the 1970 Kentucky Derby. Intrue ‘Gonzo’ style Thompsoninvolved himself in the actionto such a degree that he became a central figure inhis own story – the distinction between fiction andnon-fiction becoming increasingly blurred. Imbibingcopious amounts of Kentucky’s best bourbon and theDerby’s traditional Mint Juleps added to the blur andthough Thompson was at Churchill Downs that dayKnowles couldhave walkedstraight out of oneof Thompson oreven DamonRunyon’s stories.he didn’t ever get to see the big race!Had the paths of Hunter S Thompson and PeterKnowles ever crossed they probably would have hada lot in common. The demon drink, the Achilles heelof many a good man, would however have unfortunatelybeen one of them!Knowles could have walked straight out of one ofThompson or even Damon Runyon’sstories. He cut a rather dapperfigure. He stood well over sixfoot tall in his socks, was alwaysimpeccably turned out - collar andtie, shiny shoes and hair carefullyslicked back and, like Thompson,he always had a fag dangling fromhis lips.He was essentially a news reporteron Durban’s afternoon paperThe Daily News, which requiredhim to be out and about gathering good stories withwhich to feed the interest of Natal’s readers. Being apassionate, highly knowledgeable nature lover andan avid conservationist, Knowles’ ‘beat’ was wide andvaried. The bush was his passion and he was regularlyout and about with the likes of legendary ranger Ian56 Parade

Aguilar,Knowles &Ramsay -cartoon byJock LeydenPlayer in the Zululand game parks covering stories ofrhino captures, elephant relocations and the breedingprogrammes of endangered species.PopularChris Smith, a cracking former News Editor at theDaily News, left the newspaper world to becomeone of South Africa’s first bloodstock agents and hissales were always well publicised by his former colleaguePeter Knowles. Smith started a popular annualHorses-in-Training sale and following one suchsale Knowles was most surprised to get a call fromthe accounts lady at Chris Smith Bloodstock enquiringhow he was going to be paying for the horse thathe’d bought the day before? Knowles of course had norecollection of ever having even cast a bid! One of hismates however came to the rescue and history relatesthat the horse was a decent sort and went on to recoupits purchase price!During Smith’s time at the News Editor’s deskKnowles produced his classic “butterfly” story. He’dbeen threatened with suspension for filing fictitious“snow” stories from the West End pub around the cornerfrom the Daily News instead of heading into theDrakensberg. He was on great terms with the newspaperlibrarian and he’d tell her to haul out pictures ofthe snow from previous years to go with his copy!Nobody knows who sold him out but his job was onthe line and he had to come up with a really good storyto redeem himself.Knowles had a brainwave. His introductory reportoutlined a serious threat to South African agriculturedue to her recently independent neighbouring stateshaving neglected to pursue vital pest control measures.The second report stated that clouds of armyParade 57

FEATURETEXT: ROBBYN RAMSAY. PHOTOS: SUPPLIEDworm butterflies were heading south and quoted theconcerns of farmers in their path. They were going tosettle, lay eggs, and unleash a plague of army wormswhich would devastate all crops!The butterfly story was on the front page of the DailyNews for a week and it was picked up by every newswireand radio station in the country and newspapersales rocketed. Every day Knowles would file a newreport on the progress of the butterflies as they ominouslyflew closer and closer. When the fictitious butterfliesreached our northernmost border he began topanic. His story had reached epic proportions and hewas fast running out of fictitious farmers to quote!Then Knowles had another brainwave. His last and finalreport on the subject stated that cyclonic weatherin the Mozambique Channel had blown the butterfliesout to sea! “Crisis Averted” screamed the headlines!If Chris Smith ever suspected that the butterflystory was pure baloney, he never let on. Selling paperswas all that really mattered.Knowles’ list of mates and contacts was never ending- he seemed to know everyone from Cape Town toCairo – or he would create them! Come mid-June he’dput a call through to an old fishing mate on a cracklingparty line somewhere down the Eastern Cape coastand come up with a report that the sardines were ontheir way. Each day thereafter there would be a wonderfulfollow up story of more sightings of the shoalsof little silver fish making their frenzied way up toDurban - being chased by dolphins and game fishand trailed by thousands upon thousands of seabirds.Not only could you picture them, you could just aboutsmell them!DemandJune was a busy month for racing scribes and newsreporters like Peter Knowles. The annual sardine runaside, the Winter <strong>Racing</strong> season was in full swing andeditors demanded racing stories on the front pagesevery day and so Knowles would be seconded to theracing department for the duration of the season.He had a nose for a good story and he churned themout after attending race meetings and visiting thetraining tracks – the July favourite was coughing orhad speedy cut himself during a grass gallop andmissed a couple of day’s work; a jockey due to ride afancied horse in the July had gone walkabout; bookmakersreported a fortune coming for a 33-1 chance...and so on. The stories all carried his well known byline– Livewire.Knowles thrived on the racing beat as it gave himplenty of bone fide opportunities to escape out ofthe office. He could only sit cooped up behind a deskfor so long before he’d announce “I’m just taking aswerve down to the village,” which in truth meant thathe needed his first drink of the day. His ‘regmaker’was kept safely stashed away in a drawer by one ofhis mates who owned a men’s outfitter business justdown the street.In the absence of computers, email and faxes withwhich to disseminate information, another good excuseto be absent from his desk was to go and “getthe scratchings” from the office at the Greyville racecourse.The introduction of form guides in the newspaper, thebrainchild of <strong>Racing</strong> Editor at the time Stewart Ramsay,were none too popular with Knowles. Ramsaystill had army obligations and during his compulsorystints away on the border Knowles would take overwriting the dreaded form guides. Not that they tookhim along – all of probably ten minutes – his longfingers would fly across the old Olivetti keyboard.Chance, no chance and small chance were the commentsapplied to most runners and, though he oftenthreatened to, he never did put the words bugger allchance beside the names of no-hopers and serial alsorans!From left to right: ChrisThomas(Natal MercuryAsst), Jack Ramsay(Natal Mercury), PatAguilar (Daily News),Ronnie Moon (NatalWitness), Peggy Moon(Sapa results), AlfCopestake (SundayTimes), Peter Knowles(Daily News) and Stew(Rand Daily Mail) -aged about 1958 Parade

Come July day racing scribes and news reporterswere always at their desks well before sunrise to meetthe 7am deadline for the July Day special edition.There was much to write about – card call at NatalTattersalls the night before; the latest betting moves;the early Tote favourites and the all important tipsfrom around the country. Fortified by many cups ofcoffee laced with his favourite tipple Knowles wouldbe almost horizontal by the time it came to leave forthe racecourse. Like Hunter S Thompson’s 1970 KentuckyDerby, he often didn’t get to see the main race!HonourOn the Monday evening after the July the Chairmanof the Durban Turf Club hosted the annual Chairman’sDinner to honour the winning owner, trainerand jockey – an event which used to be an archaicblack-tie, men only affair.With the majority of the Stewards in those days beinglocal captains of industry, securing asuitable “big name” guest speaker forthis dinner was always a priority. NationalGovernment Ministers werein demand and on one occasion thethen Minister of Defence (and laterthe only State President to serve afull seven-year term), Jim Fouche,was saddled with the honour.Peter Knowles’ name was on theguest list that night, thanks to hissecondment to the Daily News racingdepartment. As it was a cool eveninghe chose to ignore the requiredformal dress code and he turned up wearing checkedtrousers, a warm duffel coat and a trilby hat! To save afuss he was hastily seated at a corner table right at theback of the room.He looked too deeply into the bottle as the Afrikanerswould say and during Fouche’s speech, Knowlesproduced audible mutters of ‘rubbish’ and ‘nonsense’before eventually passing out face first into his plateof food!The Air Force Club in Salisbury House, doublingas the Durban Press Club, was a regular port of callfor Knowles on a Sunday morning as you could geta drink if you were a member. One Sunday his wifeJoy called the Club barman asking him to send PeterIronically itwas a simplelittle Tote ticketthat basicallyended PeterKnowles’career.home as they were expecting guests for lunch. Twohours later a very agitated Joy called again demandingto know her husband’s whereabouts. The barmanassured her that he had left the Club just after her firstcall. Knowles was found half an hour later fast asleepon the floor of the Salisbury House lift! Like a beetle,he’d fallen down and couldn’t get up so he just curledup and went to sleep!One of his great loves, besides the bush, was fishingand he and the Daily News chief sub of the time, JimBaxter, spent many a Sunday in pursuit of the monstersof the deep. Jim dropped dead of a heart attackon his way to work at dawn one day and Peter wasasked by Jim’s girlfriend to collect his ashes from thefuneral parlour and then scatter them at sea. Peteragreed, fetched the urn of ashes and then just hadto take a swerve down to the village – which in thisinstance was the old Belgica Hotel. A wake of mammothproportions ensued and Jim was given a rightroyal send off. The next day Jim’s lady was assured thathis last wishes had been carried out.However, two weeks later the Belgicabarman rang up Knowles to askhim how long Jim’s ashes were goingto remain on the bar counter!Ironically it was a simple little Toteticket that basically ended PeterKnowles’ career. He was waiting forthe lift at Greyville and examiningan obviously losing ticket when theChairman’s wife joined him and politelyenquired whether he had hada good day. “No I didn’t “, he replied,and promptly jammed the losing ticket down her amplecleavage! The lady was far from amused - a phonecall to the Editor followed and Knowles was duly suspended.He never set foot on a racecourse again; hisswerves down to the village became more frequentand he died a few years later.So, yet another true character was lost to racing - joiningthe likes of larger-than-life professional punter JoeLangerman who, among many other things, createda punting British Lord and took the bookmakers for aride! He, like Peter Knowles was always a gentlemanand a thoroughly likeable person. But, that’s anotherstory for another day.“I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is 6 to 5against.” - Damon RunyonParade 59

FEATURETEXT: SARAH WHITELAW. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDAscotStudDr Ashley Parker’s Ascot Stud has been one of the mainstays in the SouthAfrican racing and breeding industry for decades, writes SARAH WHITELAW.60 Parade

The names of Bold Silvano, Rock Opera, SmartBanker, Enchanted Garden and Arabian Lassare just a few of the champions to have beenbred by Ascot.Champion sire Al Mufti, one of the best bred horsesever to stand at stud in South Africa, helped putAscot on the map as he was a great sire, sire of siresand broodmare sire. His offspring are also still excellingas polo ponies and show jumpers.Al Mufti’s impact on the South African racehorse willbe felt for years to come through his successful siresons Captain Al and Victory Moon. Yet another son ofAl Mufti, the ill-fated Cataloochee, was a leading firstcrop sire of his generation.Al Mufti himself sired 52 stakes winners, of which tenwere G1 winners. He was champion first crop sire,champion sire of 2yos, and champion sire. He was atremendously versatile sire, siring champion sprintersand jumpers (Almah) alike.The Parkers’ home bred champion, Bold Silvano(whose dam is by Al Mufti), is standing his first seasonat Ascot this year. Always an attractive horse, Bold Silvanois letting down into a truly magnificent stallion.His part owner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa AlMaktoum, has booked over 30 mares to the horse,many of whom are top-quality – and the stallion’sbook is nearly full.One of Ashley’s greatest triumphswas Bold Silvano’s July success,and his subsequent Dubai victory.His proud breeder firmly believesthe champ would gone very closeto winning the Dubai World Cupof 2011, had Bold Silvano notbeen struck down by injury. Unfortunately,Bold Silvano failedto recapture his best form subsequently,and was thus retired tostud.Leading SireThe stud’s second stallion, SailFrom Seattle, has made a tremendous start to his studcareer. His first crop of yearlings have made up toR1 million, and he was the leading sire by aggregateat the 2012 Emperors Palace National 2yo Sale. TheWhen planninga mating, Parkertakes intoaccount a mare’sconfirmationand pedigree, butalso looks at variousnicking patternswhich haveproved successful.Dr Ashley Parkerblue blooded sire was also the second leading sire, byaggregate, at the 2012 Emperors Palace National 2yoSale, and there is much anticipation around his firstrunners – which will appear later this year.Top performanceNeedless to say, Ashley was ecstatic with Ascot’s ownSail from Seattle’s performance atthe yearling sales of 2012 – whenhe was the leading first crop sire.Sail From Seattle has a magnificentpedigree, as a son of leadingsire Gone West, and hailing fromthe same family as leading siresSmart Strike and Strike Smartly.Among the mares in foal to SailFrom Seattle is Drummer Girl –dam of champion 2yo filly, RockOpera. The latter is in turn thedam of this season’s G2 RichmondStakes winner, Heavy Metal(Exceed And Excel). Kickedlast year, Sail From Seattle hasmade a full recovery from thatinjury and will cover a full bookthis year.The blue blooded Lecture, by Seeking The Gold, is thefinal Ascot stallion. In the news of late thanks to thedeeds of his champion daughter Rock Opera, LectureParade 61

FEATURETEXT: SARAH WHITELAW. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDhas inherited his sire’s rather tricky temperament – incontrast to Sail From Seattle and Al Mufti.Ashley believes that a stallion should cover up to100 mares, and both Bold Silvano and Sail From Seattlewill receive books of approximately that size.He believes firmly in the importance of pedigree in astallion, but ideally would like to have racing performanceas well.Exceptional promiseHe describes last year’s leading first crop sire, Trippi,as a sire of exceptional promise, and one to follow inthe future.When planning a mating, Parker takes into accounta mare’s confirmation and pedigree, but also looks atvarious nicking patterns which have proved successful.Ashley’s father was a dairy farmer, but his mother,Rose, was a keen show jumper, and Ashley inheritedhis mother’s love of all things equestrian. In fact, Rose,played a pivotal role in securing Al Mufti for Ascot.ChampionsThe family started Ascot Stud in 1962, and over theyears, they have turned out a parade of champions.The whole Parker family are interested in racing, withhis wife Bev and son and daughter playing an integralpart at Ascot.Ashley also enjoyed success in Dubai with the wellperformed Archipenko (Kingmambo), who won the2008 G2 Al Fahdi Fort and was an unlucky loser of theG1 Dubai Duty Free in the same year. The colt subsequentlywon the QE II Cup over a star studded, internationalfield.Resident Ascot stallion,Sail From Seattle.62 Parade

“Archi”, as the horse was affectionately known, has hisfirst yearlings this year, and Ashley himself has twocolts, bred on Southern Hemisphere time, by this exquisitelybred horse.Ashley, himself a practising veterinarian, remainspositive about breeding in SA, despite the fact that thebreeding industry in the Eastern Cape has shrunk followingdispersals of the Danika and Milkwood studs.He cites the class of horse bred in South Africa, andthe quality of breeders still operating in this country,as reasons for his ongoing belief in this country.He does feel however that there needs to be moremarketing done, to attract new people to the sportof horse racing. Ashley also feels that the sport as awhole needs to be marketed as more of a sport andless of a betting product.“Archi”, as the horse was affectionatelyknown, has his firstyearlings this year, and Ashleyhimself has two colts, bred onSouthern Hemisphere time, bythis exquisitely bred horse.Good willRegarding South Africa’s ongoing struggles to exporthorses, Parker is fairly confident that the issue will beresolved, once the PCR test is finally validated – providingthere is enough political good will!While optimistic regarding the future of breeding inSouth Africa, Ashley does feel that there are too manylocal sales taking place and that there should be a salein South Africa at most every three months, with morethan that proving superfluous.Ascot Stud have some lovely yearlings on offer nextyear, with some of their highlights being offspring ofsuch leading sires as Jet Master, Western Winter, Dynastyand Fort Wood, as well progeny of exciting, unprovenstallions Archipenko and Sail From Seattle.GetParadedeliveredto yourdoor!SUBSRIPTIONEnquiriesContact Helen Watson:031 314 1545 or helent@goldcircle.co.zaParade 63

FEATURETEXT: MICHAEL CLOWER. PHOTOS: EQUINE EDGEBeaumontStudVariety Club’s breeder tells MICHAEL CLOWER about his methods,stallion-share speculating and liking for champagne.64 Parade

Anton Shepherd inchampagne mode.a month – colic, lameness, things like that. But with60 you don’t get four, you get ten. I’m now back to 30mares. Somehow it all works better - I’m happier, soare the staff and the horses.”“For the first time in years supply is dropping to suchan extent that it will soon reach the level of demand.Previously we had all-time high supply coupled withall-time low demand and as a result we were killed inthe sales ring.”Not many other breeders have a degree in businesseconomics and Anton Shepherd, tall, tousle-hairedand unshaven, is spelling out the current situation ashe inspects the mares and foals athis Beaumont Stud, sandwichedbetween the N1 tollgate and thePaarl mountains. “Breeders havebeen falling by the wayside fast– there are now a third less thanthere were ten years ago –andthose that are left have becomemore selective.“True, the big guys are breedingmore horses – Klawervlei has takenthe place of ten breeders but Ican’t see even them becoming much bigger.“Certainly for me bigger is not better. I had around 30mares until five years ago when things were so goodthat everyone wanted to grow. I went up to nearly60. Stupid. With 30 you might have two incidents“One of the beautiesof this gameis that there areno rules so for allI know he won’tbe able to run.”Shepherd’s gaze keeps returning to one particularlywell grown foal. “This is the best I’ve had since VarietyClub,” he muses, almost to himself. “No matter whatway you look at him, he’s perfect. I can always tell withthe good ones, they have something about them rightfrom the day they are born.”He turns away but almost immediately the Judpotcolt lures him back. “One of the beauties of this gameis that there are no rules so for all I know he won’t beable to run.” He chuckles. “But I’ll be very surprised ifI’m wrong.”Hell of a jokeHe wasn’t wrong about Variety Club and Shepherd’sreputation soared when the colt won last year’s CapePremier Yearling Sales Guineas, and not just his reputationas a breeder. With Joey Ramsden suddenlydeciding to play Fernando Alonso and start sprayingchampagne, Shepherd’s hair, face and best suit wereturned into a wet sticky mess within seconds. Mostpeople would have been furious. Shepherd simplythought it a hell of a joke. Clearly a character with acapital C.“It was just Joey being a hooligan but I thoroughly enjoyedit, and so did my friends. It made the day memorable.”His one regret was that thewhole bottle disappeared before hewas able to have a glass. “It was thebest Moet,” he recalls, shaking hishead in disbelief at the waste. “Oneand half litres down the tubes.”Not long previously Ramsden andShepherd had spent a riotous eveningin a Cape Town night club andon that occasion the trainer was theone who found himself doused inchampagne. Seemingly the Guineaspresentation ceremony was payback time. Thefollowing morning Ramsden phoned, offering to buyShepherd a new suit. “I told him not to be ridicuous.”Craig Carey (also at the night club party) gave him aframed photograph of the incident.Parade 65

FEATURETEXT: MICHAEL CLOWER. PHOTOS: EQUINE EDGE“With a bit of luck I’ll get another after the Queen’sPlate.”Shepherd, born like Jesus on Christmas Day but in1969, grew up on a fruit farm in Stellenbosch but hisfather also bred horses (including Horse of the YearPrince Florimund) at the Knavesmire Stud in Windmeulnot far from Varsfontein. Shepherd soon foundout which he preferred. “Fruit farming is boring,” hesays, now inside the house and pouring himself a cupof tea. “The only thing that varies is the weather andthen it’s always bad news.”But, before he could make horses his career, he hadtwo hurdles to overcome. National Service was thefirst. “In some ways I’m pleased that I had to do it. Basictraining in an infantry unit is so tough that, whenthings go badly for you in life, you’ve already learnthow low you can go.”Stellenbosch University was the second. “Not my ideabut my father insisted.” Harry Anton Beaumont Shepherdheld out a carrot. If his son got a degree he couldtake over the stud he had started near Paarl.The lesson of Godfrey GirdShepherd jnr was soon given an early lesson in howeasy it is to fall in the bloodstock world.“When I wasa teenager Godfrey Gird was king and my aim was tobreed the sort of horses he did. But he went from beingan iconic breeder to a farrier, my farrier in fact. Hishorse sense was still unbelievable but so was the wayhis world had turned.”Beaumont had already bred the 1988 SA Nurserywinner Brave Voyager and three years later Ilifa wonthe Cape Fillies Guineas. Bishop Of Bombay took theChairman’s Handicap in 1997 and again the followingyear, while Equus Horse of the Year Variety Club wasGrade 1 winner number four.Shepherd bought the dam La Massine out of a MaineChance dispersal sale for R25 000 when she was 12because he likes to go for mares from families thanmean something to him. He had seen the grandamNovenna run into a Grade 1 place when she was infoal. Also he was a fan of La Massine’s sire Secret Prospector.He had a share in Var but that was not the only reasonfor sending his purchase to the Avontuur horse. “Heis a classy stallion but I believe you need mares withsize and scope to get the best from him. She was 16“I made a good profit on bothso I’m not sorry.” But it’s surelythe bloodstock equivalent ofselling the family silver, if notthe crown jewels?when she produced Variety Club but two years latershe was just too old. She couldn’t cycle properly so wehad to put her down. I have her daughter La Destinawho won six and she could go to Var next year.”It will cost him more than it should because Shepherdhas sold his share in the stallion. He has donethe same with the one he had in Captain Al. “I made agood profit on both so I’m not sorry.” But it’s surely thebloodstock equivalent of selling the family silver, if notthe crown jewels?Shepherd grins. “I’m a speculator by nature and I thinkI’ve spent the money wisely. Greys Inn is one that I’mpunting on at the moment. Argonaut is another whileI believe Elusive Fort could be one to watch. I didn’tgive him much chance initially but his foals are outstanding.I also use Trippi but it doesn’t take a geniusto work that one out. The way to do it is to look for a R5000 horse and hope he comes good.”Huge partiesA little surprisingly Shepherd’s first priority when buyinga stallion share is that the owner must be a friend.“I remember when John Koster was getting his palsinvolved in Captain Al, he didn’t say the horse wouldbe good, just ‘I promise you, you’ll have fun.’ We did.The syndicate had huge parties.”Shepherd’s creed is that life is for living but his ideaof fun does not extend to owning racehorses. “I’m acommercial breeder, I sell them and I don’t like havingto buy back a share. It’s almost unfair trading. Obviouslysometimes I have to but it’s not by choice andthe older I get the more I say no.”The other main reason is the impact on the bottomline. Shepherd calculates that he will end up with just20 saleable yearlings each year from his 30 mares. “It’sextremely difficult to make breeding pay. FortunatelyI don’t have a bond to pay off. If I did, I would have nochance.”Wife Dominique will confirm that. She does the books66 Parade

Variety Club destroysanother high class fieldin the Tekkie TownWinter Guineas atKenilworth.and is living evidence that the degree was not the onlybenefit her husband gained from his time at university.However their three children are so far showingno interest in following in their father’s footsteps.The stud takes up much of hiswaking hours and his sparetime is spent either playinggolf or diving for crayfish. “Itook a real pounding on thegolf course during the breedingseason – my mind wasn’ton it. They then put up myhandicap from 15 to 18, andI much prefer that. It means Ican win more money!“But diving for crayfish is myreal love.” He pauses, his gaze disappearing into thefar distance as he adds mysteriously, “I seem to findmy soul at the bottom of the sea.”“So far as I’m concerned,all innovationis good but I wouldn’thave the chairman’sjob for all the moneyin the world.”But back to reality, and breeding. What would Shepherddo if he took over as boss of the TBA?He hardly hesitates. “Resign. It’s the kiss of death.” Herattles off the names of past chairmen who have eithersold their farms or dramaticallycut back.“But seriously, I wouldn’tcontinue with the talk aboutmerging with the new salescompany. I like competitionand the idea of there beingtwo. Otherwise we are backto square one with nothingnew being introduced.“So far as I’m concerned,all innovation is good but Iwouldn’t have the chairman’s job for all the money inthe world.”Parade 67

BREEDING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDExceedingAll Expectations“The best-performing sale in relative terms in the world this year”. That wasthe verdict of marketing supremo and Summerhill Stud master Mick Goss onthe record-breaking 2012 Emperors Palace Ready to Run Sale, which exceededall expectations, writes ADA VAN DER BENT.Adriaan and Rika vanVuuren bought thesales topper.68 Parade

The appetite for stock from this sale intensifiesfrom year to year, thanks no doubt to graduatessuch as Igugu and Piere Jourdan. Not surprisingthen that the 2012 two-day sale scaled new heightsfor the fourth time in the past five years, ending withspectacular figures.The aggregate of R39,020,000 reflected a solid 26%increase on last year’s total of R30,835,000, while theaverage price of R228,187 was up 30% from the correspondingR177,213 in 2011. The overall medium pricerose to R150,000, a spectacular hike of 53% over lastyear’s R97,500. And whereasthere were only two sevenfigurelots in 2011, a total ofsix horses topped that plateauthis time round.Another striking feature wasthe number of new facesamongst the buying bench,chief of whom was businessmanAdriaan van Vuuren ofMisty Meadows, whose questfor quality stock led to a salestoppingresult worth R2-millionon the second and finalday.Having raised eyebrows whenhe purchased the most expensivelot - a R1,5-million JetMaster sister to Lizarre andLake Arthur - at Friday night’s opening session, VanVuuren again ventured into seven-figure territory tosecure Summerhill Stud’s Die Kat, a striking colt byTale Of The Cat.ProminentWidely touted as a possible sale topper, the Australian-bredis the first foal of America’s Idol, an unraceddaughter of Quiet American and Gr.2 DelawareHandicap Green Darlin (Green Dancer). The handsomebay boasted a pedigree to match his looks, withheavyweights such as Dancing Brave, French Oaksvictress Jolypha and Canadian Gr.1 winner Redwoodprominent on the catalogue page.Reflecting on the deal, Summerhill’s Mick Goss said:“Unbelievable. We thought we had a realistic reserveon him at R500,000. Quite clearly, racing fans love the“Unbelievable. Wethought we had a realisticreserve on himat R500,000. Quiteclearly, racing fanslove the whole conceptof this sale and haveswept aside the spiritof uncertainty whichoccupies the world atthe moment.”whole concept of this sale and have swept aside thespirit of uncertainty which occupies the world at themoment.”Leading buyerVan Vuuren also emerged as the sale’s leading buyer,outlaying a total of R3,65-million on four youngsters.Another prominent newcomer was Greg Bortz, whoseventure into the bloodstock market under the nom deplume of GMB <strong>Racing</strong> Enterprises added R2,055,000to the kitty. An investment portfolio manager by profession,he purchased ninelots, headed by a R375,000Kahal colt out of an unracedhalf-sister to former SingaporeHorse of the Year and multiplechampion, Why Be. UnlikeVan Vuuren, who has entrustedall his purchases to trainerMike Azzie, Bortz will employthe services of a number oftrainers, including Dean Kannemeyer,Lucky Houdalakisand young Adam MarcusThe pre-training operation inKwaZulu Natal run by NicolaCoppez and husband Marc,struck gold on the first daywith the million rand Jet Masterhalf-brother to Gr.1 winner Ivory Trail, preparedon behalf of Cheveley Stud. It was more of the samewhen they received R1.6-million from Markus Jooste’sMayfair Speculators for a colt by leading sire Var.Offered on behalf of West Point Thoroughbreds, theAmerican racing outfit enjoyed the glory of a notablepinhook, having purchased the bay for R600,000 atthe Cape Premier Yearling Sale in January.“They were absolutely thrilled,” remarked Nicola. “Heis a very smart colt who breezed well.”Out of a daughter of SA Oaks victress Rootin’ Tootin’,the colt is a half-brother to Jet Jamboree, winner of theListed Darley Arabian and now a member of Mike deKock’s Dubai string.The Var colt was not the only successful pinhook, sowas the R1.5-million Jet Master filly. The SummerhillStud-consigned bay had been pinhooked forR350,000 in January by Irish agent Con Marnane, butParade 69

BREEDING NEWSTEXT: ADA VAN DER BENT. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDromped away from that valuation to end up as themost expensive filly over the two days.In fact, the sale generally had the pinhookers in clover.David Allan of Allan Bloodlines picked up a RebelKing colt at the National Yearling Sales in April andsaw that price left way behind when the hammercame down at R280,000. Allan also added an exactlypro rata profit by selling a daughter of Jay Peg forR140,000, having parted with just R40,000 for the fillyat the Cape Premier Sale Book 2 in April.DominatingWith imports dominating the outcome of this year’srenewal of the R2.5-million Emperors Palace ReadyTo Run Cup - three of the first four finishers wereforeign-bred - buyers keenly pursued any youngsterwith a foreign affix behind its name.None more so than Dayalan Chinsammy, the ownerof Cup winner Rock Of Arts, who reinvested the handsomefirst stake and more on three Australian-bredsoffered by David Hepburn-Brown’s Hemel ‘N AardeStud as agent. Whereas Rock Of Arts came with aprice tag of R850,000, he snapped up the Cup winner’shalf-brother by Gr.1 freshman sire Henrythenavigatorfor R400,000 and outlayed R1-million and R450,000respectively on a pair of colts by champion juvenileand emerging sire Teofilo.Hong Kong buyers also dipped into the well, withowner Eric Lee going to R320,000 for a Solskjaer coltfrom the immediate family of Gr.1 hero Divine Jury.Agent Colin Palm, acting on behalf of Ted Mok, bidR470,000 to secure a smart Kahal colt whose pedigreepage reflected the stellar names of celebratedbroodmare Alidiva and her impressive brood of Gr.1winners Taipan, Ali-Royal, and Sleepytime, as well asthat of dual Equus Champion racemare Overarching.Hong Kong buyers alsodipped into the well.70 Parade

26, 28 AprilEmperors PalaceNational Yearling SaleTBA Sales Compex, Germiston23 MayCape Mare &Weanling SaleKleinplasie, Worcester4-5 JulySuncoast KZN Yearling SaleSuncoast Casino, Durban9 JulyKZN Mare & Weanling SaleYellow Star Stud, Mooi River15, 16 AugustEmperors Palace Two Year Old SaleTBA Sales Complex, Germiston3 NovemberEmperors Palace Ready To Run SaleTBA Sales Complex, Germistonwww.tba.co.zaBloodStock South AfricaPO Box 827Germiston 1400South AfricaContact : Tom CallaghanTel: +27 (11) 323 5700Fax: +27 (11) 323 5788email: enquiries@tba.co.za

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHEKZN <strong>Racing</strong>AwardsTeam Summerhill -KZN’s ChampionBreeders once again.Star filly Princess Victoria was voteKZN racing’s Horse of the Year at aglittering awards function held atthe Elangeni Hotel in Durban, writesANDREW HARRISON.Winner of three races during Champions Seasonincluding the Grade 1 Garden ProvinceStakes, Princess Victoria edged out VodacomDurban July winner Pomodoro.Two new categories were introduced to the KZN <strong>Racing</strong>Awards year.Prominent KZN owner Alesh Naidoo was the firstrecipient of the Roy Eckstein KZN <strong>Racing</strong> Personalityof the Year award while Duncan Howells, CharlesLaird and Mike de Kock respectively received awardsfor being the leading trainers in the three KZN trainingcentres, namely Ashburton, Clairwood and Summerveld.72 Parade

2-Year-Old-Filly2-Year-Old-Colt3-Year-Old-Filly3-Year-Old-MaleChampion OlderFemaleChampion Older MaleChampion SprinterChampion StayerAnita Akal AwardKZN Apprentice of theYearThe full list of awards was:RumyaPotent PowerPrincess VictoriaPomodoroBeach BeautyIn WritingDelago DeluxeIn WritingRoy and GladysMeakerKeagan de MeloKZN Jockey of the YearRoy Eckstein KZN<strong>Racing</strong> Personality ofthe YearKZN Breeder of the YearAnton MarcusAlesh NaidooSummerhill StudKZN Owner of the Year Ingrid and MarkusJoosteKZN Training Centre Top PerformersAshburtonClairwoodSummerveldKZN Groom of the YearKZN Horse of the YearDuncan HowellsCharles LairdMike de KockAmos John Magwaxaza(Princess Victoria)Princess VictoriaParade 73

INDUSTRY NEWSPHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHEIn the picture:1. Apprentice of the Year -Keagan de Melo with GoldCircle Chairman, RobertMauvis and SAJA ChairmanAvison Carlisle.122. 2-y-o Filly - Rumya.Gold Circle Director, GregPetzer and Mike de Kock’sKZN assistant NathanKotzen.3. KZN <strong>Racing</strong> Personalityof the Year - Alesh Naidoo(R) and Cecil Baitz.4. 3-y-o Filly - PrincessVictoria. Glen Kotzen andGeorgina Jaffee.345. Champion Sprinter- Delago Deluxe. GoldCircle Vice Chairman,Moses Thembi and Markusand Ingrid Jooste’s <strong>Racing</strong>Manager, Derek Brugman.6. Champion OlderFemale - Beach Beauty.Shanks Syndicate.7. Champion Older Male/Stayer - In Writing. MosesThembi and RaymondDeacon.8. KZN Jockey of the Year -Anton Marcus and RobertMauvis.567874 Parade

John andPrincessVictoria.INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT & PHOTO: SPORTING POST.Grooming forSuccessLeading Cape trainer Glen Kotzen stood nextto 2011/12 Groom Of The Year, Amos JohnMagwaxaza on the KZN <strong>Racing</strong> awards stageat Durban’s Elangeni Hotel and exclaimed thatit felt like his team ‘had won the Durban July allover again.’Kotzen, who is based out at the picturesqueWoodhill <strong>Racing</strong> estate in Paarl in the Boland,operates a very successful satellite base out ofSummerveld in KZN and is known as one of the besttrainers to work for in an industry that, he suggests,‘operates on the backbone of high quality people.’The KZN Awards proved a memorable evening forthe entire Kotzen team with the highlights being theirhuman and equine acknowledgements.Kotzen trained the sadly ill-fated Vodacom DurbanJuly winner Big City Life and is the conditioner of newlyannounced KZN Horse Of The Year, Princess Victoria.Known to his colleagues as John, Magwaxaza hasworked for Glen Kotzen <strong>Racing</strong> since their inceptionsome 18 years ago. Kotzen learnt the ropes from formermaster trainer Ralph Rixon and confirmed thatJohn is ‘a part of the furniture as he goes back with usto the good old Phillipi days.’EnvyMagwaxaza was the recipient of the Groom Of TheYear award and was the envy and toast of his colleaguesnationwide as he was flown to the awardsfrom Cape Town and enjoyed the trappings that gowith acknowledgement. Kotzen was thrilled and saidhe was ‘absolutely chuffed.’“This is champion stuff on Gold Circle’s part. Sparingno cost in acknowledging a sector of the industry thatdo not in my opinion always get the accolades thatthey so richly deserve, is money really well spent. I amso proud of him and John is so deserving of the title.He is one of my most loyal, hardworking and reliablestaff,” said Kotzen. Previously with the present dayMauritius-based Ricky Maingard, the quietly spokenMagwaxaza has been a groom for thirty years andsays that he loves his job. Born in the former Transkei54 years ago, and described by his boss as a ‘naturalhorseman’, John is a widower after his wife died fouryears ago and has two grown-up children still living inthe Transkei. He resides on Woodhill Estate.He has been associated with some great horses inthe past like Thunder Key, Big City Life, Lady Windermere,Alibama and in the present day, probably thebest of the lot, Princess Victoria.Currently in charge of caring for Princess Victoria,the promising Jet Master colt Fly Me Over and theunraced 2yo colt Zakumi, Magwaxaza said that hisdream would be to follow Glen Kotzen if his bossever pursued overseas opportunities. He said that hefelt that the yard had the horse-power to achieve bigthings this summer: “ Mr Kotzen tells us every day -we must care for and always look after the horse andthe owner, as they are the reason we have good jobs. Iwould not have won this wonderful award if I was notso fortunate to look after good horses like the championPrincess Victoria. I am truly blessed,” he saidhumbly.We all know Princess Victoria is a champion. to adda real champion like Big City Life, for him the saddestday of his racing career was the day that he died aswould’ve made a great stallion.Parade 75

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT: MERLE PARKER. PHOTOS: JC PHOTOGRAPHICSCharity MileRacedayThe Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile Raceday on Saturday 3November at Turffontein Racecourse lived up to its reputation as being the“Sport of Kings”.His Majesty King LetsieIII and Her MajestyQueen Masenate Seeiso.Princess Charlene of Monaco and His MajestyKing Letsie III and Her Majesty Queen MasenateSeeiso were hosted by Larry and LucilleWainstein at the racemeeting.The Grade 3 Starling Stakes was renamed “HSH PrincessCharlene of Monaco Starling Stakes. This yearsaw the inaugural running of the race in the Princess’sname at an increased stake of R200 000. Top honourswent to the Mike de Kock filly “Festival of Fire” ownedby Lady C O’Reilly and Mr C J Saunders. Derreck David,was thrilled to receive the winning jockey’s trophyfrom HSH Princess Charlene.Larry Wainstein announced that South Africa’s richestmaiden plate would be introduced at next year’scharity mile race day in honour of HSH PrincessCharlene.The <strong>Racing</strong> Association is grateful to Emperors PalaceCOO: Gaming, Bob Yearham and his team for theiron-going support for the fourth running of the CharityMile. In keeping with the royal theme, the racewas won by the Mike de Kock trained Mujaarib (Aus)owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al MaktoumCelebrity Bailey Schneider was fortunate to selectMuraarib on behalf of the Animal Anti-cruelty leaguein the charity draw and they received a cheque ofR100 000. The Highveld Horse Care Unit was fortunateto receive a generous donation of R100 000,courtesy of HSH Princess Charlene, as well as gettingthe third placed horse in the Peermont Emperors PalaceCharity Mile which attracted a winning cheque ofR50 000.76 Parade

RACING ASSOCIATIONWEBSITE AND BRANDINGThe <strong>Racing</strong> Association is set to launch its newlookwebsite. Live racing as well as race replaysare now available on the site and have attracted a significantnumber of visitors not only from South Africabut also internationally. The site will soon be introducingregular stories of interest from Port Elizabethand Gauteng.The directors are also excited to be launching the new<strong>Racing</strong> Association logo. This new modern design isin keeping with the look and feel of the <strong>Racing</strong> Associationin its efforts to uplift the image of the sport ofracing. Members are encouraged to adhere to a dresscode of smart casual when entering members facilitieson all Phumelela racecourse, parade rings andwinners enclosures.Oscar Pistorius and Princess Charlene of Monaco.Bailey SchneiderJOCKEYS INTERNATIONALCaptain of the international team Richard Hughesmade it clear on the Friday night they were in SouthAfrica to retain the Avis Coach Charter InternationalJockeys Challenge title they had captured last year.“We didn’t just come for a jolly up. We came to win.We feel as jockeys we don’t want to come here just totake the money. We would rather take part and win it,”said Hughes.The 2012 International Jockeys’ Challenge featured atwo meeting series on 16 and 18 November at Turffonteinand Clairwood racecourses respectively. Unfortunatelyrain restricted the Turffontein leg to justtwo races.Hughes was true to his word. The team comprisingJimmy Fortune, Seamus Heffernan, Joao Moreira, PaulMulrennan, Tom Queally and Hughes, came awaywith the honours. They accumulated 336 while theSouth Africans, comprising Anton Marcus (captain),Anthony Delpech, Gavin Lerena, Jeff Lloyd, PiereStrydom and Muzi Yeni, finished with 288 points.Popular Brazilian jockey “Magic” Moreira, who racesmainly in Singapore, won the Victor Ludorum with 84points with Lerena finishing second with 69 points,followed by Hughes (67) and Fortune (61).The RA Committee managed to secure new sponsorshipsfrom Avis Coach Charter and Egypt Air whileVelotex and Emperors Palace continued to supportthe event.The final words go to SA captain Anton Marcus. “TheAvis logo is `We try harder’, so we will have to try hardernext year and win it back.”Parade 77

FEATURETEXT: MICHAEL CLOWER. PHOTOS: EQUINE EDGETRIBUTE TORodneyDunnRodney Dunn was awarded “HonaryLife Vice President” on Saturday 10November 2012 at Kenilworth Racecourse.He thanked the Chairman, Board, Membersand Staff of Western Province <strong>Racing</strong> for thehonour bestowed on him and he thanked everyoneonce again for the wonderful support he hasreceived in the 25 years in Western Province <strong>Racing</strong>.• Rodney joined the WPOTA in 1985• Became a WPOTA Board Member in 1987• WP <strong>Racing</strong> Club Steward since 1993 (next year willbe 20 years)• Main Board Member of Gold Circle from 2000 to2010• Served on the <strong>Racing</strong> South Africa inaugural Board• Served on the Local Executive of the Jockey Club ofSA in the Western Cape• Serves on the Graded Races Standing Committeeand still does today• Director of the SA Trade Council• WPOTA Chairman from 2000• Serves on the WP <strong>Racing</strong> Sub Committee for manyyears• Serves on the WP <strong>Racing</strong> Programming Committee• Chairman of the WPOT Benevolent Trust Fund• Led the WPOTA delegation under the banner of<strong>Racing</strong> South Africa - overseas trade promotions.• Started “Cocktails and <strong>Racing</strong>” incorporating theJ&B Met Sweepstake in 1992 and this Charityfunction still continues today.He received the Rotary International Paul HarrisAward and a Rotary International Silver Pin Award forhis contribution to Rotary Charities since 1979. HisRotary Club Charity race day has been ongoing everyyear since 1983.78 Parade

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTOS: NKOSI HLOPHETrotting in theSpotlight...QUESTIONS & ANSWERSHarness racing is nowadays as visible for punters andTellytrack viewers, as flat racing. Daily screenings fromAustralia, New Zealand, Sweden and France are elicitinglarge volumes of turnover. Where are we now in terms oflive harness racing locally? ANDREW HARRISON posesquestions to TSA Chairman – Dean Latimer.PARADE: Deano - we haven’t seen a harness race fora while now, what’s happening?DL: Don’t be fooled Andrew, whilst you might nothave seen a harness race at Greyville, Clairwood orScottsville for some time now, there are races takingplace weekly on our rural tracks such as Dundee, Sisonke,Utrecht etc.PARADE: But where are your imported Swedish trotters?DL: They are all up at Warley Common Stud in MooiRiver being covered at present. Our limited pool ofonly 10 horses could not go on racing each otherindefinitely, mostly because it became boring andcould not sustain serious betting interest.PARADE: What stallion are you using?DL: We were lucky enough to import Golden Tilly(SWE) - a top European bloodline and prospect. Hehimself won 12 races and R3m in stakes, his damIcora Tilly (FR) was both champion race-mare andchampion broodmare in Europe, and his sire SuperArnie (USA) was champion sire in Sweden for 6successive years. Victory Tilly, the half-brother won70 races and R40m in stakes. He is really an outstandinghorse and acquisition for us.PARADE: I hear he’s got a big following already in theblack communities?DL: Oh yes - and strangely for a horse purchased sightunseen, he arrived here pitch black in colour and uncannilywith a white star resembling the shape of theAfrican continent on his forehead. Of course artificialinsemination is allowed in our code, and we have acommitment in tandem to help up-grade the ruralgene pool with semen from “Willy”.PARADE: What sort of stud fee will you be charging?DL: A thousand rand – to all breeds – but with thischarge you will be getting membership to our newlyestablished Standardbred Breeders’ Association of80 Parade

SA, as well as a ticket to enter the resultant progeny,at 3 years, into a half million rand race to be run inDundee.PARADE: I see you’ve changed the name Harness<strong>Racing</strong> Association of South Africa to Trotting SouthAfrica?DL: Yes Andrew. In line with rebranding and anexpansion of our scope and activities, as well as precursorto incorporation into a non-profit companyin terms of the Companies Act No 71 0f 2008, we felta name change was necessary. Somehow, it’s also alittle less offensive to detractors in the thoroughbredfraternity.Golden Tilly (SWE) in action at Vincennes.PARADE: How are your KZN Gaming and BettingBoard license applications going?DL: It’s been a slow and frustrating process. Not onlyhas a new Act come into place in KZN, but a totallynew Gaming and Betting Board was inducted thisyear. We’re hoping though that our Totalisator andRacecourse Operator licenses will be approved beforeyear-end.PARADE: Will this make a difference to yourfortunes?DL: We are certainly hoping that this can at last bethe turn-around for us and precipitate a much-neededrevenue stream. I must stress however that we aresensitive to not taking any bleed from current GoldCircle operations, but rather complementing them.Trotting is a sure thing future betting product andmost local black punters just love it.PARADE: How is Devonne Govender getting on inOz?DL: He’s been there for only five weeks now and Igather getting on extremely well. He is based at theByford training establishment just outside of Perthand is linked to the stable of Aldo Cortopassi. I amsure that he will be extremely valuable to us when hegets back, particularly as they race in WA mostly atthe pacing gait with only a limited number of trottingraces.“Willy” displays his “Star of Africa”PARADE: Are we likely to have pacing here in thefuture?DL: Absolutely. All the southern hemisphere trottingjurisdictions have pacing, and it is the dominant gaitin USA and Canada too.PARADE: Isn’t it cruel for pacers to wear hopples?DL: Not at all. Pacing is a perfectly normal gait forhorses bred to pace. In fact a number of trotters evenParade 81

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT: ANDREW HARRISON. PHOTO: DEVONNE GOVENDERSwedish trotting maresenjoy morning sun inMooi River.pace naturally by preference at an early age. The hopplesmerely help restrain a pacer from breaking gaitand galloping, thereby providing a far more acceptablebetting product.PARADE: Please explain to me what monté means.DL: It is the ridden version of racing trotters and pacers,commonly called RUS (“racing under saddle”)in USA and Australia, and currently the major styleof our KZN rural racing. The word monté is merelyFrench for “mounted” and the style is a carry-overfrom Napoleonic military days. It is taken very seriouslyin France, and appeals mostly to girls in theScandinavian countries.PARADE: How are your own horses doing in Sweden?DL: I only have a small share in the 18 horses ownedby Travkompaniet. Of these, Maharaja has been ahuge performer over the past 2 years. He did in factrun second to Ready Cash in France’s biggest race thisyear – the Prix d’Amerique.PARADE: Where to now?DL: We’ll just have to wait and see how it developsfrom here. I can honestly say that with the currentdownturn in the thoroughbred industry locally, trottingcannot sensibly be ignored. Its merits and acceptanceby government will see it through to a code ofscale in the future I’m quite sure. Watch this space!PARADE: Deano, I must say I admire you havingstuck around for so long and refusing to give up onyour mission.DL: Yes Andrew, it hasn’t been easy. All I can say isthat if anyone, even of my weight and age took to drivinga horse, they would find it a wonderful and fulfillingoutdoor experience. I thoroughly recommend itto all horse-lovers.82 Parade

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT & PHOTO: LIESL KINGDon’t hitTreesanyNote to self: Be careful what you tell your editor! A chance remark of “bythe way I am going to Sweden for a week”, finds me sitting in a four wheeler,holding the reins of a bay Nordsvensk called Haga Kungen, writes LIESLKING.And he is barrelling along at 33 km down a foresttrack. Very good says Alf Henning, my instructor.Very good? Has he not noticed thatHaga Kungen is actually taking me for a drive and notthe other way around?So how did I end up driving a Coldblood a mere sevenhours after stepping off a plane in Stockholm? Well itall happened in the name of research actually.The assignment seemed simple enough. Why don’tyou cover a trotting meeting while you are there? Irelayed the request to my host and fellow photographerPeeo Ploff. His answer was that we must visit thestables of Jan-Olov Persson, trainer of the legendaryJärvsöfaks, to gather some information on the trainingof trotters and then onwards to the Diös SundsvallOpen Trot Meeting.8am, having not slept for the past 48 hours, sees megreeting Jan-Olov. The horses are about to go out formorning exercise and he kindly issues me with Henningand Haga Kungen, so that I can get the feel of it.It is very relaxing to be driven along sedately throughthe beautiful Swedish forests, well that is until you aresuddenly handed the reins. “Keep him straight anddon’t hit any trees” is the only advice Henning offers.Gingerly I take the reins and move over so that I amsitting directly behind Haga Kungen’s sizeable rump.After a slightly drunken wobble, we work out thesteering and manage to proceed down the road in arelatively straight line.This is easy, I think, well until Henning tells me tospeed up. Speed up, but he is trotting nicely, I answer?No, it is not fast enough! And with that he clicks at mydear horse and suddenly the trees start flashing by asfast as my life is before my eyes.When I manage to open one eye and see that we arestill relatively straight and no trees have jumped infront of us, I actually start enjoying myself. There is acertain satisfaction that comes with being at the controllingend of a speeding trotter.All too soon though, we head back to the stables and Ireluctantly hand the reins back to Henning. Of courseI am not permitted to leave without first meetingParade 83

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT & PHOTOS: LIESL KINGJärvsöfaks. Now retired to the pleasures of the breedingshed, he boasts a record of 201 victories from 234starts and still holds the world record for Coldbloods.The gentle black stallion offers his head for a scratchand poses for a photo, before losing interest in his visitors.Next stop, the Diös Sundsvall Open Trot. We arriveearly Saturday morning and despite the first only goingoff at 12.30pm, the car park is filling up fast, withabout 13 000 people expected to attend. My hosthas organised stable passes so that I can experienceSwedish trotting from behind the scenes.Organised chaosMy first thoughts are of organised chaos. Beware ofwalking in the stable area without 360-degree vision!Trotters in sulkies can appear from any direction, atany given time and always at breakneck speed. I amintroduced to trainers, owners and grooms. Discussionsare heated and all centre on the main race of theday, 1 million Swedish Krone, Group 1 Diös SundsvallOpen Trot.Names are bandied about, Caballion, Sanity and ofcourse Åke Svanstedt is driving Sebastian K! Nowif you are talking about Frankel, Camelot or BlackCaviar, I am completely with you, but here I am at sea.Wait I show you, seems to be the constant refrain tomy many questions.It turns out that Caballion is a beautiful chestnut,sporting a bejewelled bow in his plaited forelock. Hisproud groom, very kindly allows me into his stable inorder to admire her charge at close quarters.Sanity, is a bright bay, who pricks his ears at the clickof the camera, despite the cotton wool stuffed in hisears. This apparently in order to keep the horses calmpre-race. We venture forth to inspect Sebastian K, butare only allowed a brief glimpse as the champion isresting.By the time the Open Trot comes around, I havegained a rudimentary understanding of trotting races.The starts can be confusing and often appear downrightdangerous. In an auto start, a car with numberedstarting barriers stretched out like wings on eitherside, is positioned roughly 200m from the start. Acomputerised countdown board, mounted on the car,begins at 60 seconds and as the clock reaches zero,the car starts down the track.By the time the start line is reach, the car is travellingEarly morningtrack work ona muddy day.84 Parade

Sebastian Kvictory lap.at 52km per hour and a row of eight trotters are racingbehind it, with their noses as close as possible to thebarrier. Once the start line is crossed, the car acceleratesaway and the race is on.A manual start is the other option, where the trottersare divided into groups and each group circles on thetrack, approximately 20 m apart. Rather like athletes,the starter will announce Ready, One, Two and Drive,with each command coming when the horses are in aspecific position.Having witnessed a couple of manual starts, I canattest to the fact that it seems to be as difficult as itsounds, with several races, ending up in false starts.Cat and mouseOnce the race is underway, things don’t get any easier,as it becomes a game of cat and mouse or tacticalchess, as the drivers try to out manoeuvre and outwiteach other. Only as they approach the final bend, isthe race truly on.Now it becomes a frantic affair, with drivers yellingand urging their horses on, as they challenge for agood position. It is all guns blazing as a cavalcade ofsulkies, horses and shouting drivers charge down onthe finish line. The Swedish take their trotting very seriouslyand the noise in the final meters can be quitedeafening.And as suddenly as the bedlam has started, it is allover. The horses surge past, only pulling up well downthe back stretch, with the winner alone, turning roundto be applauded by the crowd and applaud they do!The Open Trot sees Sebastian K start from positionone. That is pretty much where he stays throughoutthe race, with Svanstedt, one of the top drivers, throwinga casual glance over his shoulder before acceleratingaway to win in style. For the record, Amaru Bokofinished second, with my favourite, the beautiful Caballion,in third.In true Swedish style, the winning horse is garlanded,the driver receives a beautiful bouquet and the winningconnections, are driven down the track in a vintagecar, proudly showing off their prizes.I come away with a better understanding of Swedishtrotting as well as a greater respect for the men andwomen perched on the seat of a sulky, controlling halfa ton of horseflesh, while playing mind games withthe finesse of a chess master.Note to self: Learn to drive properly!Parade 85

INDUSTRY NEWSTEXT & PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSay thankYouCOASTAL HORSE CARE UNITThe Coastal Horse Care Unit started its operation on the 1 July 2009. Withthe large donation of R3 000 000-00 by a generous donor, a farm was purchasedin Cato Ridge and is the head quarters of the unit.Over the past 3 ½ years the CHCU has grownfrom strength to strength. CHCU is now theofficial horse care unit in KZN, monitoringHorse Welfare in the whole of KZN. CHCU has alsoachieved huge inroads into the rural areas with itsprogrammed of assisting working horses and offeringeducation to rural horse owners on horse relatedskills i.e. Farriery, Saddlery and basic horsemanship.CHCU also assists the Dept of Sports and Recreation,with the implementation and improvement of standardsof Rural Traditional Horse <strong>Racing</strong>.CHCU’s success would not have been possible withoutdonations from our supporters.Coastal Horse Care Unit would like to give “Thanks” toall our supporters over the last three and a half years.We would like to give special thank you Gold Circleand the KZN Bookmakers Association.Gold Circle’s ongoing support to Horse Welfare hasshown their commitment to Welfare and their Socialresponsibility to the Horse industry in general. GoldCircle donates monthly to CHCU and also assists byoffering the unit, donations received from their CharityRace Meeting throughout the year. Gold Circle arenot only our major supporters for operational fundingbut have also assisted with infrastructure developmentat the unit, by building much needed staffaccommodation at the unit. This cottage is in the processof being erected.The Bookmakers Association have over the past 3 ½years donated a much needed horse float and a vehicle.This year the bookmakers are also assisting usby helping us with infrastructure development at ourfarm in Cato Ridge by funding much needed groomsaccommodation to facilitate our growth and staff increases.We currently have 28 horses at the unit. This numberfluctuates weekly. We normally keep one stable openfor emergencies, but due to our demands, we haveexceeded our capacity which has put a huge strainon our resources. Nationally the need for Horse Welfareis on an increase and all the units are sufferingfinancially. If the current trend prevails we will haveserious financial shortfalls. The staff at The CoastalHorse Care Unit, work long hours and their commitmentis evident in the results we are achieving in ourRural Outreach work, rehabilitation and rehomingprogram.Retired race horses form a huge part of our work. Withthe decreased demand of retired race horses in recreationalsporting areas, due to the demands for warmblood horses, the retiring race horses have been compromised.The Coastal Horse Care Unit are committedto giving these horses a ‘second chance’ after theirracing career is over.As Chairperson of CHCU, I try and acknowledge thecommitment from our Team by giving a small annualbonus in December. Due to the increased demands tohelp horses and financial shortfalls this year, it mightnot be possible to do this.The Rescue Farm in Cato Ridge (directions website)is open to the public on Wednesday, Friday and Saturdayfrom 9am till 4pmI invite you to come and see the work we are doing.86 Parade

Anyone wanting to support “The Coastal Horse CareUnit” you can donate on- line on our website:www.coastalhorsecareunit.org.zaOr Banking Details:FNBAccount no. 62220717815ranch Kloof 221526Gill Olmesdahl – ChairpersonCell 073 550 3061The HHCU is calling on your to helpthe Lesotho horses- A small donation can go a long way to help the horsesin LesothoThe HHCU is still hard at work in Lesotho, providingthe horses there with much need basic medical assistance,food and equipment.The team, in conjunction with World Horse WelfareUK who are sponsoring four trips to Lesotho perannum, is still reporting that the situation in the 13pounds where the horses are remain quite dire.Determined as ever to get things right in the area, Sollyand Samson from the unit have just returned fromyet another trip to Lesotho, ensuring that the animalshave feed, fodder and access to water at all times,medical treatment if required, and humane euthanasiawhere necessary.The long-term goal of the unit is work hand-in-glovewith the government to improve the conditions andset up a programme whereby the animals are handledin accordance with recognised animal welfare protocols.One such way would be to have livestock microchippedwhich will ultimately put a stop to animalsbeing kept in government pounds for long periods.How can you help? You can help by assisting with donationsof:Feed and fodderMedical suppliesA volunteer vet to accompany usSecond hand tackBlanketsDe-wormersA camera for SollyMonetary donations to “Lesotho Pound Fund”A 4x4The horses in Lesotho are now becoming dependanton the visits of the HHCU team – you can help us helpthem by extending a donation of any sort that wouldhelp us improve the lives of these poor animals.Donate to the Lesotho Horses by contacting fundraising@horsecare.org.za,+27 16 360 9900/1 or find detailsat www.horsecare.org.za.The recent TB ex racehorse rescued by CHCUin an emaciated condition,she is now lookinga lot better. Her nameis Lady Zelator. Withher is Gill OlmesdahlChairperson/Managerand Vanessa BeetsStable Manager atCHCU.Parade 87

STATISTICSClassifiedResultsFINAL FLING STAKES (GRADE 3)- R138,000 - 1800m - Kenilworth1st R86,250, 2nd R27,600, 3rd R13,800 - July 31CHAMPAGNE STAKES (GRADE 3)- R138,000 - 1200m - Kenilworth1st R86,250, 2nd R27,600, 3rd R13,800 - August 181. CASH REGISTER4yo ch.f. by Casey Tibbs - Dollar Crisis (Goldmark)2nd dam: Gran Moza (Hard Fighter)3rd dam: Alamosa (El Califa)Owner: Mrs L de Jager, Mr and Mrs A Georgiou and Messrs RW Deacon, G S Kotzen and N MoodleyBreeder: Mrs J A WintleTrainer: G S Kotzen1. NORTHERN HERITAGE4yo ch.f. by Western Winter - Supreme Duel (Royal Chalice)2nd dam: Olympic Duel (Dancing Champ)3rd dam: Mashka (New South Wales)Owner: T L BailesBreeder: T L BailesTrainer: M W Bass2. Mystery Dame7yo b.m. by Jet Master - Sea Beauty (Dancing Champ)Owner: W J Engelbrecht (Jnr)Breeder: W J Engelbrecht (Jnr)2. Kwitizina6yo b.m. by Captain Al - Laisserfaire (Danehill)Owner: Mrs S PlattnerBreeder: La Plaisance Stud3. Alvilda3yo ch.f. by Jallad - High Sea (Fine Edge)Owner: E A Braun and Jonathan SnaithBreeder: Wilgerbosdrift3. Daintree Dancer (AUS)4yo b.f. by Mossman - Render (Volksraad)Owner: A L A CrabbiaBreeder: M J Laffey, QldAlso ran: Super Elegant, Respectable Lady, Rush For John,Takeyouroath, Platinum Cat, Approach Me, MargaretCourt, Rosie Tibb, Susanna, Mary Hinge, GracieJones (USA), Golden Dawn, Moon By NightNon-runners: Cause To Believe, Miss Maddie (IRE)Distances: 2 - 1 - 1.25Then came: Comtesse Dubois, Jolly Poppins, Maxixe, Captain’sEmblem, Money Surger, Splendid Sun, Jean’s Pride,Ocean’s Swift, ChrisaldonWon by: 1.25 - 1.50 - 0.7588 Parade

AUGUST STAKES (GRADE 3)- R200,000 - 1200m - Vaal (Sand)1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - August 251. ACROSS THE ICE6yo b.g. by Western Winter - Akinfeet (Fort Wood)2nd dam: Dance Every Dance (Northern Guest)3rd dam: Jungle Janna (Jungle Cove)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:C J H van Niekerk and M J JoosteLammerskraal StudS G Tarry2. Captain’s Secret6yo b.g. by Captain Al - She’s No Secret (Our Casey Boy)Owner:Breeder:3. Cape WinterB Ressell and N M ShirtliffAnthony Maroun’s Stud5yo ch.g. by Western Winter - Centre Court (Sportsworld)Owner:Breeder:Then came:M Chetty, K G Naidoo and M PillayNormandy StudPrime Mover, Furious Dancer, Calanish, EscapeClause, The Plunderer, Wild Type, Extra Cover, IronCurtainNon-runners: Soweto Slew (AUS), Kiss Again, Be AssuredWon by:5.25 - neck- headEMERALD CUP (GRADE 2)- R600,000 - 1450m - Vaal (Sand)1st R360,000, 2nd R120,000, 3rd R60,000 - September 271. MEADOW MAGIC5yo b.g. by Mogok - Meadow Rhumba (Shoe Danzig)2nd dam: Fields Of Time (Coastal)3rd dam: Cornglow (Dancing Champ)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:L M Nestadt, G L Blank, P Georgas and S M NathanScott BrothersM F de KockOwner:Breeder:Then came:B Ressell and N M ShirtliffAnthony Maroun’s StudAcross The Ice, Mr Tobin (ARG), The Mouseketeer,Eastern Cobbler, Follow The Piper, Calanish, PrimeMover, Caryl’s Law, Astro News, Kiss AgainNon-runners: In A Rush, Bob ‘N Weave, Right BeautyWon by: neck - 0.50 - 1.50JOBURG SPRING CHALLENGE (GRADE 3) -R200,000 - 1450m - Turffontein1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - October 61. LINK MAN5yo gr.g. by Toreador - Western Smoke (Among Men)2nd dam: Western Princess (Rakeen)3rd dam: Gone West (Our Casey’s Boy)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:G L Blank, G Z Burg and L M NestadtTawny SyndicateM F de Kock2. Zorba’s Tale (AUS)8yo b.g. by Tale Of The Cat - Tannakin (Alleged)Owner:Breeder:3. SnowdonD KyriacouReaville Farm Thoroughbreds (Pty) Ltd, NSW5yo b.g. by Western Winter - Antonia’s Law (National Assembly)Owner:Breeder:Then came:P T and P DimakogiannisHighlands Farms Stud (Pty) LtdPierre Jourdan (dht), Zambucca (dht), Golden Crest,Chesalon, Soweto Slew (AUS), House Of Wax, KingsEntourage, WittenbergWon by: 1.25 - 0.50 - 1.50JOBURG SPRING FILLIES & MARES CHALLENGE(GRADE 3) - R165,000 - 1450m - Turffontein1st R103,125, 2nd R33,000, 3rd R16,500 - October 62. Beacon Flare4yo ch.g. by Spectrum - Perfectly Placed (Rakeen)Owner: H D Lazarides and Mesdames I Lazarides andI P NofalBreeder: S E Bennett3. Captain’s Secret6yo b.g. by Captain Al - She’s No Secret (Our Casey Boy)1. FESTIVAL OF FIRE3yo b.f. by Kahal - Fuel The Fire (Russian Revival)2nd dam: Flame Of Fury (All Fired Up)3rd dam: Jet Lightning (Rollins)Owner: Lady C O’Reilly and Mr C J SaundersBreeder: Lady C O’Reilly and Mr C J SaundersTrainer: M F de KockParade 89

STATISTICS2. Demanding Lady4yo b.f. by Dynasty - Demanding Damsel (Deputy Commander)Owner:Breeder:3. LouvreMrs C D Boyens and Messrs H S N du Preez,W J Laird and C F StrydomHemel ‘N Aarde Stud5yo b.m. by Doowaley - Prive (Saumarez)Owner:Breeder:Then came:Won by:S Govender, D Moodley, D Moodley, K N Naidooand N RamiahD Cohen and Sons (Pty) LtdWithout Malice, Berry Blaze (IRE), Katy’s Lane,Go Indigo, Hawker Hunter, Amur Affair,Malaga-Belle1.25 - 1 - neckMATCHEM STAKES (GRADE 3)- R200,000 - 1400m - Durbanville1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - October 141. CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD4yo b.c. by Go Deputy - Counter Foil (Elliodor)2nd dam: Perfect Guest (Northern Guest)3rd dam: The Fleet (Averof)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:2. King Of PainDrakenstein Stud, Team Valor International andMrs Vanashree and Mr Anant SinghDrakenstein StudJ S Snaith3yo gr.c. by Greys Inn - Vive La Belle (Defensive Play)Owner:Breeder:3. In A RushMr and Mrs D Naik, Mesdames K Finch andB Kieswetter and Mr J H RamsdenArc-En-Ciel Stud4yo b.g. by Windrush - Sweet Whisper (Chief Warden)Owner:Breeder:Then came:L G Adams, P G Choice, H M Gerber & G D SmithP G ChoiceTaipan, Northern Conquest, Depardieu, PresidentOf Pop, Shimmer And Shine, General Jubilation(AUS)Non-runner: The West Is WideWon by: 0.50 - 1.25 - 1.50DIANA STAKES (GRADE 3)- R150,000 - 1400m - Durbanville1st R93,750, 2nd R30,000, 3rd R15,000 - October 201. SUPER ELEGANT4yo b.f. by Daylami - Pacific Gem (Model Man)2nd dam: Cool Lover (Proclaim)3rd dam: Cool Down (Trocadero)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:E L P Steyn and Mrs E C ThomsonD Cohen and Sons (Pty) LtdP Steyn2. Comtesse Dubois4yo b.f. by Count Dubois - Katherine (Rakeen)Owner:Breeder:3. ValdiviaTeam Valor International and Mrs Vanashree andMr Anant SinghMaine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd3yo ch.f. by Var - River Divine (Irish River)Owner:Breeder:Then came:T Y LinAvontuur Thoroughbred FarmOcean’s Swift, Thunder Dance, Control Freak,Northern Heritage, Beloved Betty, Trip Poker,Victory Express, Blouberg Beach, Madame RooneyNon-runners: Jean’s Pride, Earth’s Orbit, Gold AcademyWon by: head - 2.25 - 0.50YELLOWWOOD HANDICAP (GRADE 3)- R165,000 - 1800m - Turffontein1st R103,125, 2nd R33,000, 3rd R16,500 - October 231. ENCHANTED KINGDOM5yo b.m. by Kahal - Aerial Dancer (Dancing Champ)2nd dam: Safety Net (Golden Thatch)3rd dam: Protectress (Auction Ring)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:G T Peter and Joel PeterBellwood StudP A Peter2. Without Malice5yo b.m. by Jet Master - Al Nibari (Al Mufti)Owner:Breeder:3 Up FrontMr and Mrs W E BassonMills Thoroughbreds4yo b.f. by Count Dubois - Whispering Academy (Royal Academy)90 Parade

Owner:Breeder:Then came:Eclipse <strong>Racing</strong> and Breeding CCEclipse <strong>Racing</strong> and Breeding CCVarlet, Himalayan Hill, Cyclone Michelle,Alessandria, Go Indigo, FlightZone,Markofdistinction, Berry Blaze (IRE), Final Score,Atlantic Oak (GB), Katy’s Lane, Magic Smoke,Hawker HunterWon by: neck - 0.75 - 2.25PEERMONT EMPEROR’S PALACE CHARITY MILE(GRADE 2) - R600,000 - 1600m - Turffontein1st R375,000, 2nd R120,000, 3rd R60,000 - November 3Owner: F LotteringBreeder: G J ArmitageTrainer: T Zackey2. The Hangman3yo b.g. by Jallad - Helleborus Blue (Cee’s Tizzy)Owner: C J H van NiekerkBreeder: Highlands Farms Stud (Pty) Ltd3. Sugar And Shake3yo b.c. by Albarahin - Forgive And Forget (Concertino)Owner: S Foster, D J Rahilly and J M van EedenBreeder: C J Saunders1. MUJAARIB (AUS)4yo br.c. by Nadeem - Mihnah (Lahib)2nd dam: Nafhaat (Roberto)3rd dam: Distant Horizon (Exclusive Native)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al MaktoumShadwell StudM F de Kock2. Whiteline Fever4yo b.g. by Right Approach - Hockey Corner (Sportsworld)Owner:Breeder:3. Meadow MagicM J Jooste, N M Shirtliff and C J H van NiekerkDaytona Stud (Pty) Ltd5yo b.g. by Mogok - Meadow Rhumba (Shoe Danzig)Owner:Breeder:Then came:L M Nestadt, G L Blank, M Finlay, P Georgas andS M NathanScott BrosSilver Flyer, Silent Partner, The Mouseketeer, PotalaPalace, Glorious Jet, Golden Crest, Astro News,Roman Wall, Pierre Jourdan, Smanjemanje, LinkMan, Wittenberg, SnowdonNon-runners: Royal Bencher, Northern Emperor, Kings EntourageWon by: head - 1.50 - 0.50GRAHAM BECK STAKES (GRADE 3)- R200,000 - 1400m - Turffontein1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - November 31. FRANCOIS BERNARDUS3yo ch.g. by Goldkeeper - Pine Forest (Fort Wood)2nd dam: Serene Woods (Woodman)3rd dam: Serena (Jan Ekels)Then came:Won by:Sabadell, Principled, War Horse, Cannon, Reign AsKings, Gitiano, Danesco, Dubai Dizzy (AUS),Arctic Sun, Dancing Spirit (ARG), Winter Passing,Victory Call, Regal Strideneck - 4 - shortheadHRH PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO STARLINGSTAKES (GRADE 3) - R200,000 - 1400m - Turffontein1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - November 31. FESTIVAL OF FIRE3yo b.f. by Kahal - Fuel The Fire (Russian Revival)2nd dam: Flame Of Fury (All Fired Up)3rd dam: Jet Lightning (Rollins)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:Lady C O’Reilly and Mr C J SaundersLady C O’Reilly and Mr C J SaundersM F de Kock2. Blueridge Mountain (ARG)3yo ch.f. by Giant’s Causeway - Skyline Drive View (Distant View)Owner:Breeder:3. LeewayMrs I Jooste and Mr M J JoostePhalaris Breeding Ltd3yo b.f. by Captain Al - Lereyev (Lear Fan)Owner:Breeder:Then came:Non-runner: GreyishMrs I Jooste and Mr M J JoosteKlawervlei StudFire Wheel, Tayba, Music Affair, Al Kindi, King’sTemptress, Lady Tatty, Cherry On The Top, AmberOrchid (AUS), Honorine (AUS), Meet Me Halfway,Tomorrow’s Miss, Dalalaat, The InterventionWon by: 0.50 - 3.25 - 0.50Parade 91

STATISTICSCAPE CLASSIC (GRADE 3)- R200,000 - 1400m - Kenilworth1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - November 41. CHAVE DE OURA3yo b.c. by Jet Master - Wonderful World (Complete Warrior)2nd dam: Fantacy World (The Eliminator)3rd dam: Wonderful Lady (All A Gogg)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:2. SanshaawesK A HaugGary Player Stud (Pty) LtdD R Drier3yo b.g. by Ashaawes - Vicario (Northern Guest)Owner:Breeder:R C M Caris, D J Coetzee and A J O’MearaOldlands Stud3. Readytogorightnow (AUS)3yo br.g. by More Than Ready - Storm Fronts (Hurricane Sky)Owner:Breeder:Then came:H Adams, B Kantor, M J Jooste and Mrs I JoosteG J Moffatt, NSWTevez, Black Toga, Awesome Power, Paterfamilias,Twitter, Tiger Tiger, Hellzapoppin, Shimmer AndShine, Kirtling Towers, Tight Ship, Ottimo (AUS)Non-runners: Robertson, Lord JonathanWon by:longhead - 1 - shortheadCHOICE CARRIERS CHAMPIONSHIP(GRADE 2) - R200,000 - 1400m - Kenilworth1st R125,000, 2nd R40,000, 3rd R20,000 - November 10Breeder:Then came:Hyjo Stud Close CorporationIntimateconnection, Jet Aglow, Girl’s Best Friend,Sunset Girl, Count To Ten, Run Like Hell, CountessOf Rhynie, Murmering Sky, Princess Salme, TripPokerNon-runner: CaptainofmysoulWon by:1.25 - shorthead - longheadVICTORY MOON STAKES (GRADE 2)- R300,000 - 1800m - Turffontein1st R187,500, 2nd R60,000, 3rd R30,000 - November 161. ZAMBUCCA4yo ch.c. by Lundy’s Liability - Jazz Champion (Dancing Champ)2nd dam: That’s Jazz (Oligarchy)3rd dam: Jazz Queen (Drum Beat)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:2. Astro NewsH M Kadfoor Al MehairiAmbiance StudS Mohideen4yo ch.g. by Silvano - Orange Moon (Dominion Royale)Owner:Breeder:2. Meadow MagicA L A CrabbiaOldlands Stud5yo b.g. by Mogok - Meadow Rhumba (Shoe Danzig)Owner:Breeder:L M Nestadt, G L Blank, M Finlay, P Georgas andS M NathanScott Brothers1. ALL IS SECRET3yo gr.f. by Captain Al - Secret Of Victoria (Goldkeeper)2nd dam: Mystic Spring (Royal Academy)3rd dam: Secret Sunday (Secreto)Owner: M J Jooste and G M MillerBreeder: BBP SyndicateTrainer: V H Marshall2. Butterfly Girl3yo b.f. by Jet Master - Fire Tread (All Fired Up)Owner: S Govender and N M ShirtliffBreeder: Gary Player Stud (Pty) Ltd3. Earth’s Orbit3yo b.f. by Captain Al - Venturesome (Rakeen)Owner: J MahonyThen came:Vettel (ARG), Smanjemanje, Ilsanpietro (BRZ),Silent Partner, Baracah, Ilha Bela, Hawker Hunter,Pessoa, Straw Market, Knock On Wood, Shogunnar,Seal, Irish FlameNon-runners: Chesalon, Brooks-ClubWon by: shorthead - 4.25 - 1.50BETTING WORLD MERCHANTS STAKES (GRADE 2) -R300,000 - 1200m - Kenilworth1st R187,500, 2nd R60,000, 3rd R30,000 - November 171. CAP ALRIGHT5yo b.g. by Captain Al - Second Chance (Centenary)2nd dam: Divine Music (Divine King)3rd dam: Terpsichore (Drum Beat)Owner:E A Braun, P S Loomes and Mrs V A Foulkes92 Parade

Breeder: Normandy StudTrainer: J S Snaith2. Depardieu4yo b.c. by Dupont - Diva (Trigger Finger)Owner: M J Jooste and B KantorBreeder: Normandy Stud3. Magico5yo b.g. by Dupont - Magical Miss (Al Mufti)Owner: G T Peter and Joel PeterBreeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) LtdThen came: Castlethorpe (AUS), Casey Cool, Shades Of Indigo,President Of Pop, Beach Beauty, Maliyakhe, Jinzo,Lake Arthur, Control FreakWon by: 1.25 - 0.75 - 0.75GREEN POINT STAKES (GRADE 2) - 1600m- Kenilworth1st R187,500, 2nd R60,000, 3rd R30,000 - November 241. VARIETY CLUB4yo ch.c. by Var - La Massine (Secret Prospector)2nd dam: Karpakova (Northern Guest)3rd dam: Novenna (Hobnob)Owner: Mrs I Jooste and Mr M J JoosteBreeder: Beaumont StudTrainer: J H Ramsden2. Jackson4yo b.c. by Dynasty - Moonlit Prairie (Cozzene)Owner: I W Longmore & W J C MitchellBreeder: Highlands Farms Stud (Pty) Ltd3. Master Plan4yo b.g. by Jet Master - Princess Polly (Royal Chalice)Owner: A L A CrabbiaBreeder: Varsfontein StudThen came: Changingoftheguard, In A Rush, Martial Eagle,Ice Machine, Princess Victoria, Lion In Winter,The Helsman, BravuraNon-runner: Castlethorpe (AUS)Won by: 2.50 - 2.25 - 0.30BETTING WORLD ALGOA CUP (GRADE 3)R350,000 - 2000m - Fairview1st R218,750, 2nd R70,000, 3rd R35,000 - November 251. HILL FIFTY FOUR4yo b.g. by Captain Al - Sports Dance (Sportsworld)2nd dam: Seven Dances (Dancing Champ)3rd dam: Seven Stars (Politician)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:2. Punta ArenasMrs I Jooste and Mr M J JoosteKlawervlei StudV H Marshall4yo b.g. by Silvano - Peru (Candy Stripes)Owner:Breeder:3. FabianiM I Fullard, J H Drew and D Watson-SmithMaine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd7yo ch.g. by Model Man - Lady Maroof (Maroof)Owner:Breeder:Then came:P Barrett, D Campbell, G A de la Cruz, T J Dodgenand R KyleNon-runner: Celtic FireWon by: 2 - head - 2.75S A Muller, F M Ratner and L M SalzmanWhy Worry, Beloved Betty, Jet Explorer, Parceval,October Club, Blaze Of Fire, Indian Hawk, MysticMoon, Blake, Shujaa (AUS), Key Castle, MakzoosSANSUI SUMMER CUP (GRADE 1) - R2,000,0002000m - Turffontein1st R1,200,000, 2nd R400,000, 3rd R200,000 - December 11. WAGNER5yo b.m. by Tiger Ridge - Cosima Liszt (Rich Man’s Gold)2nd dam: La Juerga (Forlitano)3rd dam: La Garufa (Our Talisman)Owner:Breeder:Trainer:2. ShogunnarMrs I Jooste and Mr M J JoosteWilgerbosdriftJ A Soma4yo b.g. by Solskjaer - Surfers Eye (Elliodor)Owner:Breeder:Fazenda Mondesir InternationalFazenda Mondesir3. Ilsanpietro (BRZ)6yo b.g. by Mark Of Esteem - My Little Life (Ghadeer)Parade 93

STATISTICSOwner:Breeder:Then came:Won by:Fazenda Mondesir InternationalFazenda MondesirAstro News, Zambucca, Whiteline Fever, Vettel(ARG), Pierre Jourdan, Silent Partner, Smanjemanje,Soul Master, Mujaarib (AUS), Ilha Bela, Knock OnWood, Brooks-Club, Silver Flyer, Chesalon, SageThrone, Empenoso Henn (ARG), Golden Crest0.50 - 0.50 - neckW J Laird and C F StrydomBreeder: Hemel ‘N Aarde StudTrainer: M N Houdalakis2. Louvre5yo b.m. by Doowaley - Prive (Saumarez)Owner: S Govender, D Moodley, D Moodley, K N Naidooand N RamiahBreeder: D Cohen and Sons (Pty) LtdINVESTEC DINGAANS (GRADE 2) - R500,0001600m - Turffontein1st R312,500, 2nd R100,000, 3rd R50,000 - December 11. THE HANGMAN3yo b.g by Jallad - Helleborus Blue (Cee’s Tizzy)2nd dam: Hepatica (Slewpy)3rd dam: Summer Dress (Summer Time Guy)Owner: C H J van NiekerkBreeder: Highlands Farms Stud (Pty) LtdTrainer: S G Tarry2. Sabadell3yo ch.g. by Var - Girl From Granada (Badger Land)Owner: R Bisnath and A PillayBreeder: Litchfield Stud Closed Corporation3. Killua Castle (AUS)3yo b.c. by Churchill Downs - Prayers’N’Promises (Encosta DeLago)Owner: Mrs A DevachanderBreeder: K Heffernan, Vic3. Happy Archer (AUS)5yo ch.m. by Dubawi - So Tempted (Jeune)Owner: J S Nestadt, L M Nestadt, D M Nathan and S MNathanBreeder: Racetree, QldThen came: Enchanted Kingdom, Amur Affair, Without Malice,Kalami, Go IndigoWon by: head - shorthead - headSELANGOR CUP (GRADE 3) - R300,0001600m - Kenilworth1st R187,500, 2nd R60,000, 3rd R30,000 - December 21. KING OF PAIN3yo gr.c. by Greys Inn - Viva La Belle (Defensive Play)2nd dam: Our Loch Tay (Salmon Leap)3rd dam: Deck The Halls (Father Christmas)Owner: Mr and Mrs D Naik, Mesdames K Finch andB Kieswetter and Mr J H RamsdenBreeder: Arc-En-Ciel StudTrainer: J H RamsdenThen came: Emerald Approach, Zestful, Wild One, Living WithHeart, Desert Sheik, Yukon Gold, Sammy Silver,Gitiano, The King and I, Danesco, Sugar And Shake,Here Comes Billy, American StormWon by: 2 - neck - 1.25IPI TOMBE CHALLENGE (GRADE 2) - R300,000-1600m - Turffontein1st R187,500, 2nd R60,000, 3rd R30,000 - December 11. DEMANDING LADY4yo b.f. by Dynasty - Demanding Damsel (Deputy Commander)2nd dam: Hoh Flyer (Northern Flagship)3rd dam: Beautiful Bedouin (His Majesty)Owner: Mrs C D Boyens and Messrs H S N du Preez,2. Capetown Noir3yo b.c. by Western Winter - Akinfeet (Northern Guest)Owner: Lady M C LaidlawBreeder: Lammerskraal Stud3. Act Fast3yo b.g. by Silvano - Action Bleue (Fasliyev)Owner: M Chetty, S Jugathpaul, M Pillay, V Ragoonath andP SomasundramBreeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) LtdThen came: Paterfamilias, Sanshaawes, Chave De Oura,Terminator, Abercrombie, Readytogorightnow(AUS), Silvano’s Jet, Parker, Tiger TigerWon by: shorthead - 1.25 - 0.5094 Parade

mare called “City of Joy”… one of many names givento the city formerly known as Calcutta. - A Frenchauthor, Dominique Lapierre, who spent time living inthe impoverished city wrote glowingly of the compassionand kindness of its residents in a book which heentitled, “City of Joy”.On a humourous note, a former head of the South AfricanStud Book Department in Johannesburg landedhimself in hot water for allowing the name “PundaPunda” to be registered. Loosely translated it means“Crumpet Crumpet”. - It was considered vulgar andheinously offensive by the Tamil-speaking fraternityand was hastily changed to “Game Power”, if my memoryserves me correctly.Ironically, “punda” means donkey in Swahili … andthat really isn’t a bad name for most of the horseswhich empty our pockets rather too frequently!Luck in Running …To be successful on any quiz show you don’t necessarilyneed the intelligence of Albert Einstein nor theencyclopaedic knowledge of the likes of Arthur Bleksley,Eric Rosenthal or Grant Loudon - the three originalpundits of the enduring South African radio quizshow, “Test the Team”. - What you do need is “luck inrunning” … and by that I mean the good fortune to beasked only those questions to which you just so happento know the correct answers!Some time back, but only recently aired in this country,a chubby Irishman on the show, “Who wants to bea Millionaire?”, bagged a million pounds for knowingthat the “Arlington Million” is not part of the AmericanTriple Crown. - Easy Peasy for the contestant … andfor the likes of you and me!Now as we move into the silly season, imagine yourselfin the hot-seat for your chance at the jackpot prize.See if you have any “luck in running”. … Your threepart question for a neat one million rand :a. Name the only winner of the South African TripleCrown?b. Give the name of both the sire and the dam of thewinning horse?c. In which year was the feat accomplished?Christmas, as we all know, is the time for unbridledgiving. For a hefty bonus prize from Santa himself -he knows how expensive everything is at this time ofyear – here’s an easier question for you:A French horse called Gladiateur,“The Avenger ofWaterloo”, won the English Triple Crown in 1865. –Where is his tail? ….. Gotcha!Gangster Garb …In a mid-June issue of TIME magazine it was reportedthat the Town Board of Chicago had passed a resolution“to stop teens from wearing pants that hang lowand expose their underwear.”Amusing, hey? … and while many may argue thatsuch a decision infringes on the basic human rightsof adolescents (who, sadly, often have the dress-senseof Arctic Toads), I’ll give it my support.Another who’d give it the “thumbs-up” is the part-ownerof a horse currently in training at Ashburton. – Thisgentleman was the source of perennial amusement tome (and others) during the many years that I was amember of the Pietermaritzburg Turf Club.At every annual general meeting of the club held atScottsville, he’d rant despairingly about the decliningdress standard in the Members’ Enclosure. - Whatmade it all so funny and entertaining for so most ofus was that he’d never have come close to winning aprize for “sartorial elegance”, scruffy little Jack Russellthat he is!Pushin’ and Shovin’ …The grey-bearded Daniel Nobanda is an uncomplicated,kindly man. He’s much slower now in all hisgestures as one would expect from someone approachingretirement, but he has all the right credentialsto be working with horses - patience, empathyand firmness.For more than twenty-five years now, Daniel hasworked at the Summerveld Training Centre and hasbeen part of the team of handlers in Kwazulu-Nataltasked with getting runners into the starting stalls.See if you can spot Daniel when you watch KZN racingover the festive season. - He’s a good fella and, likeso many grooms, assistant-trainers and work-riders,one of the really hard-working employees in the <strong>Racing</strong>Industry!Parade 95

HORSING WITH HENNESSEYWhat’s inName?aThe word “triskaidekaphobia” means “fear of thenumber 13” . It is also the name of an Englishracehorse. - If, however, the owner/breeder ofthat particular horse had instead chosen the morefanciful name, “friggatriskaidekaphobia” which means“fear of Friday, the thirteenth”, it would have been rejectedby the General Stud Book as no name madeup of more than eighteen letters or characters is acceptable.Amusingly, after so many name rejections, a frustratedAmerican owner submitted the name, “Eighteencharacters”,which met the strict criteria but is adecidedly ridiculous name.It is interesting to note that the auspicious name ofthe famous chestnut, “Secretariat”, was the eleventhsubmission by Elizabeth Ham of Meadow Stables, beforethe colt, destined for greatness and the cover of“Time”, “Newsweek” and “Sports Illustrated” … all inthe same week, was finally registered!The naming of a horse can be an exacting process,particularly if you take the whole business seriously,mindful of the fact that a strong name often portendsa successful career on the track and a lousy one canleave a horse struggling to win a maiden plate. - Idoubt that “Spanish Galliard” would have won the“July of ‘87” if he’d been named, ”Porky Pie” or somethingsimilarly stupid . – I’m also apt to think that itwas only through “divine indifference” that the ill-fated“Goat” became a top-class race-filly!Most breeders give a lot of thought to the naming oftheir annual crop of youngsters and some cleverlynamedones came to mind. The late Harwyn Witherspoon,a “military man”, racing journalist and smalltimebreeder named one of his colts, Selous Scout.- He was by Sentinel, out of a mare called CloseSecret. There was another horse, aeons ago, calledMedicinal Compound. The thoroughbred was by theSire, Brandy … out of a mare called, First Aid.Currently, “Bulsara” heads my list of cleverly-namedhorses. It’s from the name of his dam, Gay Regina,that “Bulsara” is derived. - Freddie Mercury, the longdeceased“gay” lead-singer of the British pop group,“Queen” (Regina in Latin) was born Farrokh Bulsarain Zanzibar in 1946.Another smart naming is that of last year’s Gold Cuprunner-up, Kolkata. He’s by the sire Requiem, out of aDaniel Nobanda -Pushin’ n shovin’ forover 25 years.96 Parade