The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South Africa

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Of South Africa The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of South Africa is an Animal Breeders Society registered in terms of the Animal Improvement Act of 1998.

The TBA has been in existence since 1920. Virtually every breeder of Thoroughbred horses in S.A. is a member of the TBA. The TBA is governed by a Council of minimum five Council members proposed and elected from and by its membership. To be a member of the TBA, a person must have at least one broodmare registered with the National Horseracing Authority of S.A. In terms of its Constitution, the mai

n objectives of the TBA are:
To safeguard and advance the common interests of Thoroughbred breeders;
To promote and encourage the breeding and genetic improvement of Thoroughbred horses;
To promote sales of Thoroughbred horses for the benefit of its members. The TBA’s head office and sales complex is situated in Gosforth Park, Germiston, Gauteng Province.

Parisian Walkway (Ideal World) wins the TAB Gr2 Gauteng Guineas for trainer Alec Laird and owners Messrs G A Basel, L Cl...
02/02/2025

Parisian Walkway (Ideal World) wins the TAB Gr2 Gauteng Guineas for trainer Alec Laird and owners Messrs G A Basel, L Clark and W Volschenk, under Diego De Gouviea. It gave breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein a feature double.
Images: Candiese Lenferna

Spumante Dolce (Vercingetorix) wins the WILGERBOSDRIFT GAUTENG FILLIES GUINEAS (Grade 2) for owners Wilgerbosdrift (Pty)...
01/02/2025

Spumante Dolce (Vercingetorix) wins the WILGERBOSDRIFT GAUTENG FILLIES GUINEAS (Grade 2) for owners Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack) & Mr B C Ralph and the first feature win for the partnership of Mathew and Mike De K**k. The filly is a three parts sister to Sparkling Water, bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.
Images: Candiese Lenferna

31/01/2025

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31/01/2025

🇿🇦 Drakenstein Stud bred Mid Winter Wind (What A Winter) wins on debut in Hong Kong with Luke Ferraris on board. Congratulations!

Registration is open for the International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation annual global webinar on Tuesday 18 Februar...
31/01/2025

Registration is open for the International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation annual global webinar on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 14H00 SA time.

An International Thoroughbred Breeders’ Panel discuss ‘Finding Positive Ways Forward’ Navigating a positive route ahead, through the many challenges facing the Thoroughbred breeding industry, is essential to the very survival of the breed. Through Q&A’s, our six breeding experts will share v...

Thunee Player (Vercingetorix) wins the 4RACING DR RICHARD MAPONYA HANDICAP to give breeders Maine Chance Farms a feature...
27/01/2025

Thunee Player (Vercingetorix) wins the 4RACING DR RICHARD MAPONYA HANDICAP to give breeders Maine Chance Farms a feature winner, and congratulations to trainer Mano Pandaram on his first winner!

🇿🇦 – 26 January – RACE 7🏇

⭐THUNEE PLAYA (Vercingetorix-Cavalleria)
Owner(s): Mr M Pandaram
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
Trainer: Mano Pandaram - congratulations on your first win as a trainer 🎉
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer

Hawwaam is off the mark! Congratulations to breeders of Read All About It, Ridgemont South Africa and to Wilgerbosdrift ...
27/01/2025

Hawwaam is off the mark! Congratulations to breeders of Read All About It, Ridgemont South Africa and to Wilgerbosdrift Stud Farm - South Africa who stand Hawwaam.

🇿🇦 – 26 January – RACE 1🏇

⭐ READ ALL ABOUT IT (Hawwaam - Picadilly Miss)
Owner(s): Ridgemont (Nom: Mr Craig Kieswetter) & Mr Devin Heffer
Breeder: Ridgemont South Africa
Trainer: Mike De K**k Racing
Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Zeitz wins The City of Cape Town Politician Stakes G3 for owner Sabine Plattner Racing, jockey Serino Moodley, groom Pat...
25/01/2025

Zeitz wins The City of Cape Town Politician Stakes G3 for owner Sabine Plattner Racing, jockey Serino Moodley, groom Patrick and breeder Maine Chance Farms. Congratulations!
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

The 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met has been won by Eight On Eighteen for owners Nick Jonsson and Johann Rupert....
25/01/2025

The 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met has been won by Eight On Eighteen for owners Nick Jonsson and Johann Rupert. Congratulations to the owners, trainer Justin Snaith Racing, jockey Richard Fourie and groom Nathi, and breeder Drakenstein Stud (Nom Mrs Gaynor Rupert). A "Met hattrick" for Nick and the Snaith Racing Team!
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

With wings on his hooves, Gimme A Prince flew home, leaving the field trailing in the HKJC World Pool Cape Flying Champi...
25/01/2025

With wings on his hooves, Gimme A Prince flew home, leaving the field trailing in the HKJC World Pool Cape Flying Championship G1 for owner and breeder Lady Christine Laidlaw's Khaya Stables. Congratulations to Lady Laidlaw, trainer Dean Kannemeyer Racing, jockey Craig Zackey and groom Morris Mgube. Born and raised at VS Varsfontein Stud.
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

Beautiful inside and out, I'm So Pritti shows them her heels in the Listed SABC Olympic Duel Stakes for owners Greg Bort...
25/01/2025

Beautiful inside and out, I'm So Pritti shows them her heels in the Listed SABC Olympic Duel Stakes for owners Greg Bortz, Bjorn Nielsen and Gina Goldsmith. Congratulations to trainer Justin Snaith Racing, jockey Kabelo Matsunyane and groom Jeffrey. Bred by Maine Chance Farms
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

Mucho Dinero brings home the money in The New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers G3 for owner Nick Jonsson and trainer J...
25/01/2025

Mucho Dinero brings home the money in The New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers G3 for owner Nick Jonsson and trainer Justin Snaith Racing. A second graded stakes victory ride for jockey Aldo Domeyer, cared for by groom Sipe Madolo and bred by Drakenstein Stud (Nom Mrs Gaynor Rupert). Congratulations!
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

A close one! Rainbow Lorikeet digs deep to win the Tsogo Sun Summer Fling Stakes G3 for owners Yuppie Syndicate (nom Za...
25/01/2025

A close one! Rainbow Lorikeet digs deep to win the Tsogo Sun Summer Fling Stakes G3 for owners Yuppie Syndicate (nom Zach Bloch) and trainer Candice Bass Racing Stables. A great ride from jockey Aldo Domeyer, beautifully bred by Wilgerbosdrift Stud Farm - South Africa and Mauritzfontein, and cared for by groom Sandile Mdunyelwa. Congratulations!
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

RASCOVA victorious in the Maine Chance Farms Majorca Stakes G1 for Eugene and Sandy Arundel. Trained by Glen Kotzen, ta...
25/01/2025

RASCOVA victorious in the Maine Chance Farms Majorca Stakes G1 for Eugene and Sandy Arundel. Trained by Glen Kotzen, taken care of by groom Simnikiwe Mabhulu, a great ride from Gavin Lerena and bred by Cheveley Stud. Congratulations!
Images Candiese Lenferna Photography

Key Worker, a full sister to SA and AUS Gr1 winner Yulong Prince (Surcharge) wins for the second time in her career this...
21/01/2025

Key Worker, a full sister to SA and AUS Gr1 winner Yulong Prince (Surcharge) wins for the second time in her career this afternoon for breeders and owners, VS Varsfontein. She has earned in all seven of her starts.

🇿🇦 21 January - RACE 5🏇

⭐️ KEY WORKER (Gimmethegreenlight - Congestion)
Owner(s): Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J S Kalmanson)
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Trainer: Stuart Pettigrew
Jockey: Jeffrey R Syster

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Afternoon walks at the TBA sales complex. With the sale starting at 10.00 on Thursday, the yearlings are being kept busy by viewers.

All the action at the TBA Sales complex.
All the action at the TBA Sales complex.

It’s getting busy at the sales yard. Horses out for their afternoon walks.

Showing off in true Champion form, JJ the Jet Plane. 16 years young and loving life at Sandstone Farm, together with paddock mate Successful Bidder. Lucky Houdalakis ; Sean Tarry Racing

Legends Of The Turf International Racers from South Africa
Legends Of The Turf International Racers from South Africa

Legends Of The Turf celebrating #SAFbred Group winning racehorses overseas.

Ongoing Training Of Our Stud Staff Is A Priority For The TBA
Ongoing Training Of Our Stud Staff Is A Priority For The TBA

Ongoing training of our stud staff is a priority for thr TBA. The Equasa qualification modules cover all aspects of the horse care, giving candidates the opportunity and confidence to grow in their roles through practical knowlege. #Education #Transformation #StudManagement

Halfway To Heaven, the outstanding #SAFbred mare by an #SAFbred stallion Jet Master, has now produced 3 Gr1 winners from her first 3 runners - amongst her three sons Rainbow Bridge, Hawwaam and Golden Ducat - 6 Gr1 wins between them! Congratulations to breeders @wilgerbosdrift & @mauritzfontein . Eric Sands trained Halfway To Heaven and he has now trained two of her sons to Gr1 victories. She has a full brother to Hawwaam headed to the 2020 National Yearling Sale. Hawwaam is to be exported to England soon. Video: @koolhouze #HalfwayToHeaven #BroodmareOfTheYear #Gr1 #Producer #Winners #GoldenDucat #Hawwaam #RainbowBridge #BornInSA #BredForTheWorld

Born In SA, Bred For The World
Born In SA, Bred For The World

Born In South Africa, Bred For The World
Born In South Africa, Bred For The World

#SAFbred Gr2 winner Graceandmercy (Monks Hood) wins his Barrier Trial impressively in Hong Kong today. Thank you to his former trainer Alistair Gordon for the video. Graceandmercy is bred by the Botha's of Benmarne Stud, a son of Querari. He has a Pathfork sibling at this years Nationals.

http://www.tba.co.za The new Thoroughbred Breeders' Association website is live. Visit us at www.tba.co.za

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of South Africa represents and promotes all our breeders, their beautiful stud farms and our magnificent horses. Contact us for any information on all things Thoroughbred: Stud Farm contact details,Horse Racing and Sales related. #ProudlyThoroughbred; #CapeBreeders, #KarooBreeders; #KZNBreeders; #DestinationSouthAfrica; #Big5BestHorses Neigh-Bours

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