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Hewitson Injured in Happy Valley Spill

A harrowing scene unfolded in Race 5 at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (June 25), when three jockeys were dislodged in a dramatic incident during the Class 3 St George’s Challenge Cup Handicap over 1000 metres.

Shock Royal Ascot Hero Gary Carroll to Miss Irish Oaks Over Whip Ban

Fresh off the ride of his life at Royal Ascot, Gary Carroll is now set to miss one of the summer’s marquee races — all because of a whip violation.

The 35-year-old Irish jockey shocked the racing world when he steered Cercene to a 33-1 upset victory in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes, handing both himself and trainer Joseph G. Murphy their first-ever wins at the highest level. For Murphy, it was the crowning achievement of a 50-year career in the training ranks — a moment decades in the making

ITV’s Royal Ascot Coverage Ends on a High, Despite Slow Start in Viewership

Royal Ascot 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for ITV Racing’s ratings, with early-week audience numbers stumbling to record lows—but a strong Friday and Saturday finish helped salvage the overall picture.

Broadcast in the middle of a UK heatwave, ITV’s full coverage of the five-day meeting was once again helmed by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. The network aired all races live, with the first six each day on ITV1 and the final race switching to ITV4.

Summerview Stud – KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Gary and Colleen De Klerk’s Summerview Stud is bouquet stud, breeding Thoroughbred Race horses, with the goal of breeding champions, and achieving breeding excellence.

Here are the latest yearlings to be sold at the KZN Yearling sale at Suncoast Casino on Thursday 3rd July.

Clifton Stud – KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Peter Blyth’s Clifton Stud offers a select group of yearlings at the upcoming KZN Yearling Sale at Suncoast Casino in Durban.

Sarsden Stud – KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Sarsden Stud Set for Strong KZN Sale Debut

Sarsden Stud, based in Balgowan in the KZN Midlands, steps into the spotlight with five quality yearlings at their first KZN Yearling Sale.

Riethuiskraal Stud KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Riethuiskraal – A Rich Past

The farm was previously owned by acclaimed novelist Wilbur Smith. In April 2000 Altus Joubert, an advocate from the Johannesburg bar, purchased the land from Smith and developed it into a stud farm. At that time Joubert had already been breeding thoroughbreds for some 10 years, boarding mares at various farms. As a consequence the horses were bred in the name of “Adv A.P. Joubert”. All such horses referred to herein reflect the breeder as “Riethuiskraal Stud”.

Sandown Stud – KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Sandown Stud has a rich history in thoroughbred breeding, dating back to 1972 when Geoff Armitage established the original stud. After relocating to South Africa in 2006, Since then, the farm has gained a strong reputation for producing high-quality racehorses, including champions like French Navy and Magnificent Seven. Today, Sandown Stud remains a key player in South African breeding, standing top stallions like Pathfork and Soqrat.

Grace Stables – KZN Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Grace Stables presents their two yearlings on offer at the KZN Yearling sale to be held at Suncoast Casino on Thursday 3rd July.

Mwetwood Stud KZN Yearlings Sales Draft 2025

Mwetwood Stud present their KZN Sales Draft of 2025.

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