Straight Bat Racing

• Great days and evenings racing
• TV options and quick news if/when unable to attend
• Constant good communication
• Prize money share
• In partnership with the Managers
• Visits to training facilities and to a major stud farm
• Inclusive Lunch Parties and casual refreshments on visits
• No charge for members at those gatherings
• One guest per member is welcome at a fixed guest charge
• Use of a box at Kenilworth on normal race days

Racecourse Entry
Whereas in many cases there will be no charge for entry when Straight Bat Racing has a runner it is important to recognise that the subscription does not include the cost of entry to or space at racecourses on certain major racedays and that the Managers will do their best to communicate to members the available and recommended options within the rules of the racecourse.

Prize Money
Prize Money won by Straight Bat Racing’s horses will be credited to Members pro rata soon after the end of the Season and, due to Ownership through leasing, it cannot be absorbed by purchase related losses. But Members should recognise that there is no guarantee of a financial return. Applicants must read EXPLANATION & RULES before completing an Application Form.

Horses for 2008/09

NEW to Straight Bat Racing – a Royal Ascot winner and a proven winner in South Africa

TITUS ALONE (IRE) By Titus Livius (Machiavellian) out of Swan Sea by Sea Hero “Titus” won the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot as a 2 year old, on very fast ground and won two more races in the UK. He arrived in South Africa – imported to enjoy the fast ground – but took time to acclimatise. After coming to himself, he regained his consistent form and is a winner in The Cape and multiple placed in 07/08 before having a well earned farm break. Back in training, he is being aimed at a strong Summer campaign.

ALSO NEW A 2 year old to be selected from two or three candidates. The one going best, soonest, will join STRAIGHT BAT RACING to give Members those Great Expectations that come with an untried 2 year old. Selection will be made from juveniles by the likes of JET MASTER, JALLAD, LAKE CONISTON and REQUIEM, good sires of winners all. Vaughan Marshall is a master with his 2 year olds and their Summer campaigns, winning with so many as to have “made” several stallions in their first seasons.

NINETY DEGREES NINETY DEGREES is a Straight Bat Racing favourite who puts in a tremendous effort. He prefers easier ground and can go well when not absolutely firm in the summer whilst being a mainstay in the winter. He is twice a winner and has placed several times whilst generating great affection for him. By SHALFORD, a top class son of THATCHING and himself sire of a South African champion 2 year old, our fellow is out of a Gr.2 placed winning granddaughter of SADLER’S WELLS and daughter of South African Gr.1 winner BOLD WEST. Going well at home, he looks in good enough form to add to his list of wins and places.

Prospective BONUS HORSES are Straight Bat Racing’s beautiful American filly MISS KOOL KAT (USA) from the great family of Fort Wood – now in foal and returning to training. Fillies often improve for running in foal. “MKK” has thrilled members with her dark flashy looks and her competitive efforts in placing 2nd several times but not yet getting her nose in front. Now it’s her turn. CARABOSSE by Casey Tibbs out of a Listed placed winning daughter of good broodmare sire COASTAL, has three winning siblings and a yearling half brother by JET MASTER that realised R 550,000. She has had a break and been given time to come to herself. She, too, may be added to the roster when up to race fitness.

The Trainer

The Managers

Vaughan Marshall is a champion trainer characterised by all the necessary attributes of expert horsemanship, hard work, dedication, flair and detailed knowledge of the racing programme along with a most generous and welcoming spirit. Former Champion Trainer of KwaZulu Natal and now based in the Cape, Vaughan has 25 years of equine excellence and achievement behind him that includes victories in no less than 20 Gr.1 races. The J&B Met, Cape Guineas (x3), Gold Cup, Durban Merchants, Cape Merchants, The Gilbeys and The Diadem are some of the many trophies that have fallen to Marshall’s charges and his team will continue to compete year round in the Cape as well as having excursions to Durban and Johannesburg for the right races. Training with Vaughan can be described as a continuous pleasure, through thick and through thin, interspersed by moments of ecstasy calling for the most joyous of celebrations. As he puts it himself “Nothing gives me greater joy than giving that euphoric feeling of winning to my owners”. Amen to that

Joanne Knowles, Allan Bloodlines, Cape Town Allan Bloodlines is an international bloodstock management company with a broad portfolio including a thriving and growing South Africa operation. Established twenty years ago, the rate of success has accelerated to the point that over the past three seasons, 75% of Allan’s owned and/or managed runners have won at least one race and 94% have won or placed - a truly extraordinary record. Purchaser of the sale topper at the National Yearling Sales in Johannesburg, and of many high-value, lower cost yearlings as well, Allan Bloodlines has also imported around fifty mares and fillies for clients and for itself for breeding in South Africa. An Exclusive Racing Club has always been a cornerstone of the Allan operations and Straight Bat Racing fills that role in South Africa.