Far End Pre-Training

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! 🐎👏🤩

17/08/2026

https://www.sahracing.com/index/contents/news/35752

Before the Racehorse, There’s a Foundation

What happens before a young thoroughbred ever reaches the trainer’s yard can shape the horse that eventually walks into the starting stalls. From backing and education to turnout, physical development and learning to read the individual horse, pre-training is about far more than simply getting a youngster used to a rider. Philile discusses it all in part 2 of this series.

Read the full article and share your thoughts — and tag someone who understands the importance of good horsemanship.



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16/08/2026

See you at the 2026 August Two-Year-Old Sale! 🐎 🤩
Where a champion like Fishtales was purchased before coming to the farm for the foundation that started his journey.