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A December To Remember

Written by Ada van der Bent R1,000,000 Forus Cape Guineas G1 - TAP O' NOTH (Captain Al - Wintersweet by Western Winter) wins by 0,5 lengths from White River and Like A Panther. Tap O' Noth was bred and raised at Varsfontein Stud on behalf of long-standing clients...

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VARSFONTEIN BLOOD RETURNS TO SA

A close relative of Varsfontein Stud’s exciting young stallion Master Of My Fate made waves at the second session of the 2017 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale on Wednesday. Highlands Stud, part of Ridgemont, splashed out $650 000 to acquire G3 Red Carpet...

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Varsfontein news

It’s no secret that every breeder strives to produce a classic winner, hence we are thrilled and excited that a number of Varsfontein-breds look set to make their presence felt in this season’s classics. Read full...

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VARSFONTEIN NEWS

Varsfontein owner Susan Rowett took time out to visit 'Equus 2017 Broodmare of the Year' Mystic Spring at Cheveley Stud. Here she is pictured with Vaughan Koster and the prized matron, whose six stakes winners include the Varsfontein owned Champion Bela-Bela (below...

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News for the month of August

The month started on a high when we were named the Outstanding Breeder at the prestigious Equus Awards ceremony. On the racetrack, an own sister to Judpot’s first crop Gr.1 winner Forest Indigo carried the Varsfontein silks to victory in a commanding debut win and...

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VARSFONTEIN’S AWARDS

With the 2016/2017 season behind us, its time to reflect on the successes of the past season which was one to remember for Varsfontein Stud. Between the Highveld Awards, Cape Awards and Equus Awards, Varsfontein received accolades at each event. At the Highveld...

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