FOLLOWING a decorated career spanning six seasons and 35 starts for R6.112,925 in earnings, Varsfontein-bred Captain America has been retired from racing. Fittingly, the strapping son of Captain Al went out in a blaze of glory when he stormed to victory in the Gr.1...
To say that JUDPOT's fortunes have been on an upward trajectory this past month would be an understatement. Already sire of Gr.1 Premiers Champions Challenge winner Coral Fever, our stalwart added another Graded stakes winner to his tally, while two European...
Article courtesy of Sporting Post: Trainer Paul Lafferty pulled a feature ace out of the hat for the SA Champions Season host province when the Judpot 3yo Sniper Shot built on smart seconds in the Byerley Turk and Daisy Guineas to win the R400Â 000 Gr2 Post...
There are a number of the Varsfontein Stud grooms participating in the EQASA grooms training courses which are organised by Samantha Sharkey. The technical training (equine training) is headed up by Kate Hurst and she is assisted by Aneke Bennett and Kabelo Nkoane....
May was a busy month for Varsfontein with much success on the track for Varsfontein-breds as well as our stallions. Read our latest newsletter here
Gimmethegreenlight had a boost to his current position on the sires log after Surcharge's Gr 1 victory this weekend. He is currently lying 2nd on the 3YO sires log behind Captain Al- separated by only R123 000 in stakes money. The young stallion is also lying 6th...
Article courtesy of Sporting Post: SA Triple Crown bridesmaid Surcharge has got to be the most deserving Gr1 winner all season and the Varsfontein-bred colt finally put a grand performance together as he overcame the odds to win the R2 million Daily News 2000 at...
The 5 year old Galileo mare, Cosmica Sidera, has been confirmed in foal to Wootton Bassett by management at Haras Du Buff in France where she is boarding. She was purchased by John Kalmanson at the Tattersalls October Sale in 2014 and was trained by David Smaga in...