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BRILLIANT VALUE FOR
MONEYStraight Bat Racing now offers THREE sometimes
FOUR HORSES IN TRAINING IN THE CAPE AND STRICTLY LIMITED
MEMBERSHIP R 7,980 for the season or R 2,080 x 4
a professionally managed ownership
experience . . . with all the work done for you
- 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 Racings 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 SADLERS 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
Racings 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 its 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.
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The Trainer
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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 Marshalls 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
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 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 Allans 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.
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straight bat racing Straight Bat Racing, Allan
Bloodlines, PostNet Suite 324 Private Bag X1, Melkbosstrand 7437
 Call or SMS Joanne Knowles on 083 399 6353
or email joanneknowles@allanbloodlines.com
Allan
Bloodlines, Thoroughbred House, 11 Old Woking Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14
6LW Tel: 01932 350660Fax: 01932 350665Email:
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