Far End Pre-Training

11/09/2026

GOLDEN GEM, a gem of a performance! 🤩🐎

This Far End graduate may have not had the best of starts but in the final moments, he erupted into action under jockey, Sean Veale bringing a sweet debut victory for trainer, Dean Kannemeyer and owners, Mrs GE Meaker & Royal Albatross Investments. 🤝

Congratulations to all involved!

📷: Frame 1 & 2: Far End Pre-training.
Frame 3: Julia Marnewick

11/09/2026

A commanding performance from start to finish by Honorine’s Gimmie earlier this week, showing heart, speed and determination under jockey, Craig Zackey. 🐎

Congratulations to trainer, Dean Smith; owners, Mr R F van Wyk & Smith Super Syndicate; breeders, Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein and all connections involved. 🤝

🇿🇦 9 September – Race 7🏇🏼

⭐️ HONORINE’S GIMMIE (Gimmethegreenlight – Honorine)
Owner: Mr R F van Wyk & Smith Super Syndicate (Nom: Dean Smith)
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: C Zackey

01/09/2026

Fishtales and Betterneverends enjoying some sun and teff during their farm rest because even champions need time to recharge. 🐎🌾 ☀️

31/08/2026

Calm, composed, and perfectly timed. He travelled smoothly throughout, found another gear when it mattered, and finished the job in style for trainer Jacques Strydom, with K Strydom delivering a superb ride. 🐎

Congratulations to all connections involved! 🤝

🇿🇦 28 August – Race 2🏇🏼

⭐️ DEAD POETS SOCIETY (Master Of My Fate – Silvan Star)
Owner: Messrs R J Munien, J V A Strydom, Mrs M O Strydom & Money Talks Syndicate (Nom: Mr J V A Strydom)
Breeder: Mr P G de Beyer
Trainer: Jacques Strydom
Jockey: K Strydom

28/08/2026

This graduate ran patiently from the back of the field for most of the race but changed gears in the final 200. A magnificent ride by jockey, Callan Murray, who timed it to perfection and brought it home for trainer, Lucinda Woodruff. 👏🐎🤩

Congratulations to all connections involved. 🤝

28/08/2026

Tunguska is certainly no stranger to winning! He gave another impressive performance today following his victory earlier this month. 👏

And what makes the result even more special? The horse chasing him home in second is also a Far End graduate! What a day it’s been for our babies. 🐎🤩

Congratulations to all connections involved. 🤝

28/08/2026

What a powerful performance by the duo, Perfect Impact and jockey, S Naidoo who brought it home for trainer, Dean Smith. 👏

Well done to Overture as well, a recent graduate who came a close second.

We are so proud to have given these graduates the grounding they deserve.

🇿🇦 28 August – Race 6🏇🏼

⭐️ PERFECT IMPACT (Danon Platina – Perfect Air)
Owner: Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Breeder: Lammerskraal Stud
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: S Naidoo

27/08/2026

He didn’t have the cleanest start but what followed was all heart. He stayed at the back for much of the race before producing a determined finish when it counted. 👏🤩🐎

Well done to trainer, Tara Laing; owner, ALAC (Pty) Ltd; jockey, Wayne Agrella and all connections involved. 🤝

🇿🇦 26 August – Race 5🏇🏼

⭐️ PRINCE FLORIAN (What A Winter – Viking Princess)
Owner: Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia)
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Trainer: Tara Laing
Jockey: W Agrella

23/08/2026

Say hi to our new friends. After a busy week at the sales they’re enjoying the warm sun, exploring their new surroundings and making friends.

Here’s to a few weeks of relaxing. ☀️ 🍂 🐎 🫶🏽

A huge thank you to our clients who continue to trust us with their babies!

22/08/2026

From being drawn 14/14 and buried in traffic, Viva Asterix stormed into the finish line when it mattered the most and sealed a brilliant debut victory under Craig Zackey! 🏇

Congratulations to trainer, Candice Bass; owner, Khaya Stables; breeder, Lammerskraal Stud and all connections involved! 🐎👏🤩