Gary Player Stud Farm
Gary Player - Stars of the Track
Superwood
Superwood
Fort Wood x So Happy - 10 Wins including:
Sea Cottage Stakes, Gold Circle Derby, Gr 3 Victory Moon Handicap...
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Lady Windermere
Lady Windermere - Duel ARCSA AWARD WINNER
Western Winter x Ballad Of Reading - 6 wins including: Gr 2 Southern Cross Stakes, Gr 2 Sceptre Stakes...Learn More »
Supper Club
Supper Club
Manshood x Feast Royal - 3 wins including: Gr 2 Debutante, Gr 3 Steinhof fillies
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Sangria Girl
Sangria Girl
Wolfhound x Conchetta - 10 wins including: Listed Queen Palm, Listed Cape Breeders Sun Classique 2010 and 2011...Learn More »
Madrisa
Madrisa
Grey Eminence x National Display - 5 wins including: Listed Perfect Promise Fillies Sprint, GR 3 Kenilworth Fillies Nursery...Learn More »
Chave De Oura
Chave De Oura
Jet Master x Wonderful World - 3 wins including: Gr 2 Selangor Cup
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Bringing Kentucky To The Karoo...

The Gary Player Stud is presently home to some of South Africa's finest thoroughbreds and is consistently amongst the leading breeders on the National Breeders List. The Stud has been the stomping ground of world record equine athletes since 1883. The Ellis family bred numerous champions and stud book dynasties at Rietfontein including Prestisimo, Hey Presto, Magic Charm, Magic Link, Mowgli, Lavonia, Pussmoth, Preston Pam, Pipes of Pam, etc.

Gary Player acquired the farm in 1974. His personal involvement with the stud and winning philosophy have set the standard for the team of dedicated professional managers and the stock that they raise.

The choice of the estate near Colesberg has proved to be a master stroke. The quality of its breeding stock has become acknowledged by the increasingly selective and sophisticated South African and international thoroughbred market.

Natural Karoo veld is renowned for its rich trace elements and high calcium content, ideal for growing strong boned and resilient athletes. With several hundred acres of mixed pasture under irrigation, the Gary Player Stud is ideal for breeding thoroughbreds.

The extreme climate is perfect for breeding racehorses - The cold kills off parasites and the warmth is essential for proper growth.