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Nelson’s ON THE TRACK Column Varsfontein Stud had
brought to you by an exceptional 2022/23 Varsfontein Stud season, producing the
winners of 21 stakes races. This is a testament to the quality of the breeding program and the care provided to the horses. This level of success requires a combination of careful selection of breeding pairs, excellent animal husbandry practices, and a bit of luck. It’s a great accomplishment that reflects well on the expertise and dedication of the team at Varsfontein. A special mention must go out to the magnificent 2yo’s of last season, which include Cala Muretta, Gimmeanotherchance, Golden Sickle, Guy Gibson, Lucky Lad, Main Defender, Questor and Sandringham Summit. G1 winners Lucky Lad and Sandringham Summit were both nominated for Equus Champion 2yo Colt - with the vote going to Sandringham Summit, winner of the G1 Premiers Champion Stakes and the G2 Golden Horseshoe. These are names to watch as they continue to VARSFONTEIN STUD 2022/23 - by Jeremy Nelson
develop and progress in their racing careers. They have already demonstrated talent and success at an early stage, which suggests they should have bright futures ahead. Breeding the first three past the post in the G2 Durban Golden Horseshoe was a significant accomplishment, showcasing a high level of breeding expertise and skill in producing topperforming racehorses. Sandringham Summit won from Gimmeanotherchance and Guy Gibson. This 2020 crop made a striking impression at the 2022 National Yearling Sale, as five yearlings fetched prices of a million or more. The highest priced Varsfontein yearling on the sale was Forest God (Silvano), who has yet to race. Our 3yo filly Bless My Stars was awarded the Equus Champion 3yo Filly trophy - for her victories in the G1 SA Fillies Classic and the G2 Gold Bracelet. She was also 3rd in the G1 Durban July. Our stallions won both the G2 Gauteng Guineas and the G2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas with Eye Of