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Varsfontein Stud

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Varsfontein Stud

Varsfontein Stud is owned by the Kalmanson family and has been since 1974. Originally a wine farm it is now exclusively a Thoroughbred breeding operation with a total of 115ha of horse paddocks under irrigation. Many visitors to the farm marvel at the beauty of the surroundings. From the beautiful cottonwood lined driveway to the old cape buildings nestled below old oak trees to the panoramic views of Table Mountain and the Perdeberg.

It is a commercial breeding farm with the majority of yearlings being sold annually; however, the farm does keep a few fillies each year to race in the red and white silks. Along with these, more fillies with top class pedigrees are also purchased or imported to improve the blood of the broodmare band. Varsfontein’s broodmare band may be viewed at: https://varsfontein.co.za/stud-book/

 

Varsfontein Stud had an exceptional 2022/23 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. 

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 The Profit (Gimmethegreenlight) and Lady Of Power (Master Of My Fate).

 

Stud Highlights:

The bloodlines boast a strong variety of families including the progeny of the very influential Secret Pact, sister to London News.