CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS DRAW FINALISED
(20 November 2007)
The draw for the R500 000 Avontuur Gr 1 Cape Fillies Guineas took place today (20 Nov) in the Parade Ring at Kenilworth Race Track. A strong field promises exciting racing and all is now set for the great day on Saturday, 1 December.
The final draw field is:
2007 AVONTUUR ESTATE CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS
(Grade 1) 1600m
DECLARATIONS CLOSE 11:00 THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2007
OUTSTANDING FIELD NOMINATED FOR AVONTUUR CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS
(14 November 2007)
A star-studded field was nominated for the Avontuur Estate R500 000 Gr 1 Cape Fillies Guineas to take place at Kenilworth on Saturday, 1 December. The field, which includes some of the best 3-year old fillies in South Africa, (local and up-country) at the moment, promises a race to remember. Further exciting supplementary nominations may be expected on Monday, 19 November – all of which adds to the vibe this race is already creating.
The nominations are:
Race# 7
AVONTUUR FILLIES DRAW TO ATTRACT CROWDS
(31 October 2007)
Race lovers from all over the Western Cape are once again invited to attend the Avontuur Estate R500 000 Cape Fillies Gr 1 barrier draw at the parade ring at Kenilworth race track on Tuesday, 20 November from 10h30.
Setting the scene for the big day on 1 December, the draw will be a glamorous event with guests being treated to Avontuur’s award-winning wines, elegant canapè’s and a nail-biting and entertaining draw format.
For the first time ever, spectators, there for the usual race meet on the day, will participate in the event with lucky draw prizes, eats and drinks, guaranteed to make it a day to remember. Join Avontuur and the racing fraternity for a draw with a difference, and be on hand to start choosing your favourites.
AVONTUUR STALLION DIES AT 24
(10 October 2007)
Over the past 2 seasons, he covered a limited book of mares and was officially retired in July 2007. Recently he developed medical problems which led to the difficult decision to make an end to his suffering.
“He was a gentleman, and a wonderful asset to South African breeding as well as having put the Avontuur Stud on the map”, said Pippa Mickleburgh, GM of Avontuur. “He will be sorely missed by everyone on the farm, but his name will live on in one of the Estate’s Reserve wines, planned for the 2009 vintage.”
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NEWS ARCHIVE:
(20 November 2007)
The draw for the R500 000 Avontuur Gr 1 Cape Fillies Guineas took place today (20 Nov) in the Parade Ring at Kenilworth Race Track. A strong field promises exciting racing and all is now set for the great day on Saturday, 1 December.
The final draw field is:
2007 AVONTUUR ESTATE CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS
(Grade 1) 1600m
DRAW |
Horse | Age/Sex | Kg | MR | Trainer | |
| 11 | AQUATINT (AUS) | (3F) | 57 | 79 | Mike Bass | |
| 7 | BURMESE | (3F) | 57 | 83 | Mike Bass | |
| 15 | CAPTAIN’S LOVER | (3F) | 57 | 104 | Justin Snaith | |
| 3 | GALAXY GAL (AUS) | (3F) | 57 | 84 | Joey Ramsden | |
| 1 | GILDED MINARET | (3F) | 57 | 103 | Mike de Kock | |
| 4 | ICE BELLE | (3F) | 57 | 100 | Joey Ramsden | |
| 5 | JOSHLIN | (3F) | 57 | 96 | Alan Higgins | |
| 6 | JOSHUA’S MISTRESS | (3F) | 57 | 82 | Piet Steyn | |
| 2 | KEY VOTE | (3F) | 57 | 84 | Stan Elley | |
| 14 | LADONNA | (3F) | 57 | 92 | Vaughan Marshall | |
| 13 | MAXI MOTION | (3F) | 57 | 76 | Ronnie Sheehan | |
| 16 | MOCHACHINO | (3F) | 57 | 95 | Mike Azzie | |
| 8 | NANIA | (3F) | 57 | 103 | Joey Ramsden | |
| 10 | REI REI | (3F) | 57 | 93 | Stan Elley | |
| 12 | STATE FACTOR | (3F) | 57 | 100 | Mike Azzie | |
| 9 | SWINGTIME | (3F) | 57 | 90 | Justin Snaith | |
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OUTSTANDING FIELD NOMINATED FOR AVONTUUR CAPE FILLIES GUINEAS
(14 November 2007)
A star-studded field was nominated for the Avontuur Estate R500 000 Gr 1 Cape Fillies Guineas to take place at Kenilworth on Saturday, 1 December. The field, which includes some of the best 3-year old fillies in South Africa, (local and up-country) at the moment, promises a race to remember. Further exciting supplementary nominations may be expected on Monday, 19 November – all of which adds to the vibe this race is already creating.
The nominations are:
Race# 7
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AQUATINT (AUS) 3 ch F Peintre Celebre (USA) - Sakieh (IRE) by Green Desert (USA) L'Ormarins (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Blue, white square, blue sleeves and cap Mike Bass (Cheveley Stud) |
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BURMESE 3 b F National Assembly (CAN) - Little Strike by Elliodor (FR) Milkwood Stud (Nom: Mr I G Robertson) Emerald, red braces, emerald sleeves and cap Mike Bass (Danika Stud (Nom: Mrs R A Bartlett)) |
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CAPTAIN'S LOVER 3 b F Captain Al - Sunshine Lover by Badger Land (USA) Mrs Vanashree and Mr Anant Singh and Team Valor (Nom: B Irwin) Green, yellow stripe, one red and one blue sleeve, white armbands, black cap Justin Snaith (Mr W J Engelbrecht (Jnr)) |
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GALAXY GAL 7 b M Model Man - Star Guest by Northern Guest (USA) L'Ormarins (Pty) Ltd (Nom; Mrs G A Rupert). Green, yellow stars, red sleeves, yellow stars, red cap, yellow stars Joey Ramsden (Mr J B Zulch) |
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GILDED MINARET 3 b F Al Mufti (USA) - Chasing Gold by Dancing Champ (USA) Messrs M F de Kock, M Destombes and Mr and Mrs H J Wolfaardt and Mrs W Shaw White, red maltese cross, striped sleeves and cap Mike de Kock (Kjell Foundation) |
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ICE BELLE 3 ch F Western Winter (USA) - Trojan Belle by Centenary (USA) Lammerskraal Stud (Nom: Mr M L P Rattray) and Mr D S Shekhawat Red and white quartered, red sleeves, quartered cap Joey Ramsden (Lammerskraal Stud (Nom: Mr M L P Rattray)) |
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JOSHLIN 3 b F Joshua Dancer (USA) - Maid Of Siberia by Russian Fox (USA) Mr W J Engelbrecht (Jnr) Royal blue and grey halved horizontally, royal blue sleeves, red cap Alan Higgins (Mr W J Engelbrecht (Jnr)) |
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JOSHUA'S MISTRESS 3 b F Joshua Dancer (USA) - Modelia by Model Man Mrs D D Daniels and Messrs C R Sandes, J D Thomson, J D Johnstone, A Wilson, K Heinrich and A de Cerff White, white sleeves, orange spots, orange cuffs and collar, spotted cap Piet Steyn (Mrs P J Devine) |
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KEY VOTE 3 b F Silvano (GER) - Mount Etna by Shaamit (IRE) Mr G D de Jager Maroon and white halved horizontally, maroon sleeves, white cap S Elley (Mr G D de Jager) |
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LADONNA 3 b F Kabool (GB) - Lena (USA) by Woodman (USA) Messrs L P Ralphs and D Koff White, blue hoop, white sleeves and cap Vaughan Marshall (Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm) |
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MAXI MOTION 3 gr F Manshood (GB) - West Wind Rising by Rakeen (USA) Messrs W D Jackson and S G Sheehan Red, black spots, white sleeves, black cap R G Sheehan (Gary Player Stud (Pty) Ltd) |
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MOCHACHINO 3 b F Silvano (GER) - Mabola Plum by Fort Wood (USA) Messrs G Westwater, J McIntosh, H Haralambous, R Stewart & Mr M & Mrs S Azzie & Glentree Downs Pastoral P/L (Nom: Mr W Cockram) Yellow, red star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Mike Azzie (Mr & Mrs J R Slade) |
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NANIA 3 ch F Western Winter (USA) - Nacarat by Pas De Quoi Klawervlei Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J P Koster) White, green epaulettes, white cap, green spots Joey Ramsden (Lammerskraal Stud (Nom: Mr M L P Rattray)) |
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REI REI 3 ch F Doowaley (IRE) - Late Night Live by Fine Edge (GB) Messrs M I Fullard, J H Drew and D Watson-Smith White, gold diagonal stripes, blue sleeves and cap S Elley (D Cohen & Sons (Pty) Ltd) |
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STATE FACTOR 3 b F National Assembly (CAN) - Corn Factor by Russian Fox (USA) L'Ormarins (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) Blue, white square, blue sleeves and cap Mike Azzie (Highlands Farms Stud (Pty) Ltd) |
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SWINGTIME 3 b F Joshua Dancer (USA) - Comique by Comic Blush (USA) Mr George Ragunan and Dr Dave and Mrs Sue Whitelaw Emerald green, white stripe and sleeves, emerald green cuffs and cap Justin Snaith (Normandy Stud) |
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AVONTUUR FILLIES DRAW TO ATTRACT CROWDS
(31 October 2007)
Race lovers from all over the Western Cape are once again invited to attend the Avontuur Estate R500 000 Cape Fillies Gr 1 barrier draw at the parade ring at Kenilworth race track on Tuesday, 20 November from 10h30.
Setting the scene for the big day on 1 December, the draw will be a glamorous event with guests being treated to Avontuur’s award-winning wines, elegant canapè’s and a nail-biting and entertaining draw format.
For the first time ever, spectators, there for the usual race meet on the day, will participate in the event with lucky draw prizes, eats and drinks, guaranteed to make it a day to remember. Join Avontuur and the racing fraternity for a draw with a difference, and be on hand to start choosing your favourites.
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AVONTUUR STALLION DIES AT 24
(10 October 2007)
| Avontuur Estate announced this afternoon that Dominion Royale, their prize stallion and the sire of progeny who won more than R31 million on race tracks around South Africa was humanely euthanized at the Stud Farm at 14h00 today. Dominion Royale was bought by Tony and Lindy Taberer in 1992 after a successful racing career in Great Britain and the US and after having proved himself as a sire with more than 85 European race winners to his credit. Over the years he was a fixture on the Estate as well as in the breeding fraternity, having sired many local and international winners from his new South African base. The best-known of his progeny are Domino Man, Royal IQ, Royal Jest, Something Else, Zolaroyale and Pinero. |
 Tony Taberer with Dominion Royale, taken four years ago at the stables on the Estate |
Over the past 2 seasons, he covered a limited book of mares and was officially retired in July 2007. Recently he developed medical problems which led to the difficult decision to make an end to his suffering.
“He was a gentleman, and a wonderful asset to South African breeding as well as having put the Avontuur Stud on the map”, said Pippa Mickleburgh, GM of Avontuur. “He will be sorely missed by everyone on the farm, but his name will live on in one of the Estate’s Reserve wines, planned for the 2009 vintage.”
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NEWS ARCHIVE:
For all queries, contact Pippa Mickleburgh at +27 (021)855-1442 or stud@avontuurestate.co.za
