NEWS FLASH

The new partnership of Xander and Corne Spies enjoyed an awesome start with a winner, a second and two third places from five runners at Turffontein on Saturday, 1 August - the new season off with a bang!

South Africa's brand new father-and-son training partnership of Corne and Xander Spies is set to send out their first runners at Turffontein on Saturday as a new chapter begins in a story that commenced over a half century ago, and encompasses three generations.

As one chapter closes and another begins, it is fitting to reflect on the remarkable career Corné Spies has built as a trainer in his own right.

The Racehorse Owners Association hosted a breakfast at The Acreage Restaurant at Randjesfontein on Saturday.This is a lovely morning out designed for existing or prospective racehorse owners to watch trackwork in beautiful surroundings, over a freshly brewed coffee or a relaxed breakfast.The breakfast was followed by stable visits, and Xander Spies, who is an ROA director, brought a few enthusiastic fans to our stable to meet the staff and some of our horses.This was well enjoyed by all, always a worthwhile initiative to bring people close to our wonderful thoroughbreds, and we look forward to training winners for them in future.

Skipped away and won well!

Hazy Dazy's silks win twice at Vaal

'This Is Life!'

Hazy Dazy in HWB Durban July

He is getting the hang of it now!