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November proved a red-letter month for Varsfontein Stud. It started on a high when Doosra claimed a Gr.3 in just his third start; Gold Standard enhanced his Guineas prospects in the Gr.2 Selangor Cup and Green Pepper justified her reputation as a budding sprint...

Article courtesy of Cape Breeders Club website: The progeny of Varsfontein Stud’s exciting young sire Gimmethegreenlight enjoyed marked success over the past few days, with the son of More Than Ready’s stock proving successful both on the track and in the sales...

(Article courtesy of Sporting Post) The Varsfontein Stud-bred Gimmethgreenlight flyer Green Pepper continued her step up the ladder with a smooth first stakes success in the R150 000 Listed Gardenia Stakes at Turffontein on Saturday. The 1000m fillies and mares...

In this month’s newsletter: Refreshed and raring to go, our champion Bela-Bela is primed for her four-year-old campaign … Master Sabina is on course for a defense of his Sansui Summer Cup crown … and we profile the class and versatility of resident stalwart Judpot,...

Highlights in our September newsletter: A Varsfontein-bred champion dropped her first foal at the prominent Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky this spring … Gimmethegreenlight first-crop daughter yet to taste defeat … Varsfontein-bred Masterly’s preparation for next...

There is no disputing the fact that for the past two decades, the Hail To Reason sire line has thrived in this country primarily through his admirable son Roberto, the sire of champion stallion Al Mufti and his equally prominent son Captain Al. Now, with the...

Varsfontein-based Gimmethegreenlight has made a strong impact as last season’s leading freshman sire … Our magnificent filly Bela-Bela scooped a championship at the annual Equus Awards function … Varsfontein blood to the fore Down Under … and we showcase some of...