15/08/2025. SAH Racing: Where the horse is a hero!

History as Father Son Ride in King’s Plate

History will take center stage at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, August 16, when the 166th running of The King’s Plate delivers a rare and remarkable family moment. For the first time in the race’s storied history, a father and son—David and Pietro Moran—will compete against each other in Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred event.

Quartet of Newcomers Join 2025 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

The sixth edition of the 2025 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings has welcomed four new names to its elite list, with the top of the table still boasting a three-way tie.

Alabama Stakes Shapes Up as La Cara, Good Cheer Clash in Saratoga Showdown

Saturday’s $600,000 Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga has all the ingredients for a marquee midsummer clash — a high-class field, a long and testing distance, and a rematch between two Grade 1-winning 3-year-old fillies with contrasting running styles.

French Derby Star Camille Pissarro Retired After Injury

Aidan O’Brien’s talented colt Camille Pissarro, winner of last year’s French Derby, has been retired from racing following a leg injury sustained in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown last month.

Mauritzfontein Stud August 2yo Sales Draft

Mauritzfontein offers another classy draft for this 2 year old Sale with stud manager Nigel Page offering his comments on each of the 2 year olds below.

Riethuiskraal Stud August 2yo 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”.

Hopes And Dreams Stud August 2yo Sales Draft

The Hopes And Dreams draft features six promising two-year-olds, each with the pedigree to back up the hype. Among the headliners are two colts by Declarationofpeace, a young sire whose stock is gaining attention. Lot 11 is out of Alto Alex, a half-sister to Listed Golden Loom Handicap winner Bold Ransom, while Lot 261 is from the accomplished Travelling Light—a three-time winner by Gimmethegreenlight and close relative to champion sire Captain Al.

Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud – August 2yo Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud made headlines at the recent 2025 KZN Yearling Sale, delivering one of the standout consignments of the auction. The farm sold three of the top four-priced yearlings, including the sales topper—a Vercingetorix filly who fetched R1.3 million. That performance helped propel Hemel ‘N Aarde to the top of the vendor standings, with 12 yearlings sold for a total of R6.29 million.