Race Horses For Sale In South Africa
What is Race Horses?
Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys over a set distance for competition.
Race Horses For Sale In South Africa
Find thoroughbred horses for sale ads in the Horses & Ponies section. Search Gumtree free online classified ads for thoroughbred horses for sale and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a racing horse cost in South Africa?
Prices range greatly depending on the breed and what it will be used for, but buying a thoroughbred racehorse could set you back by an average of over R300,000 ($25,000). Furthermore, it takes R50,000 ($4,000) to R60,000 ($5,000) a year to maintain a horse on a stud farm.
How much does a race horse sell for?
The price of a racehorse varies greatly depending on several factors, but across the board, the average cost of an average racehorse is about $75,000. Many horses sell for cheaper and some go for prices many times higher.
How much does a thoroughbred horse cost in South Africa?
On average, a thoroughbred horse costs more than R300, 000. A livery yard in South Africa costs between R4, 000 and R5, 500 a month.
What is the fastest horse in South Africa?
Blizzard Belle’s (admittedly wind assisted) time of 54,55 secs at Fairview on 16 January 2016, was the fastest ever run by a racehorse in South Africa over the turf 1000m in the modern era.
How much do you make owning a race horse?
From horses’ earnings, jockey and training fees are paid. After monthly expenses and fees are paid, there is usually very little profit remaining for the horse owner. As an example, in a race with a purse of $10,000, the winning horse owner gets $6000.
How can I buy a racing horse?
Racehorses are usually purchased at public auction before they are old enough to have started their racing careers. As foals, yearlings (one year old) or two-year-olds, they remain untried commodities at the time of their sale. They can also be bought during their racing careers at sales featuring horses in training.
How much is a good racing horse?
In other words, the median price for an average one- or two-year-old racehorse is significantly lower and rarely goes over $20,000. On the other hand, a superior racehorse can be worth $75,000 to $10 million, depending on the bloodline and winning history.
Are race horses a good investment?
As mentioned, investing in racehorses is extremely risky and isn’t likely to be profitable for most investors. However, for a very small number of investors who own or have a stake in a successful horse, the winnings can be substantial.
Can you make money off race horses?
You could pick the winner of many races, but unless your bets represent value you won’t make money. As we’ve heard many successful punters say, get your form and staking processes right… the winners will come when they’re good and ready. The simple explanation is this: horses don’t make money.
Which horse always wins in South Africa?
Do It Again has won over R9 million rands in stakes and is most people’s all-time favourite horse. Below we take a look at some of Do It Again’s best runs as well as some top performances from the likes of Politician and Horse Chestnut.
What is the biggest horse in South Africa?
Shadowfax the biggest horse in South Africa – Picture of Outeniqua Moon Guest Farm, Mossel Bay.
Do jockeys get paid if they don’t win?
The real money for jockeys comes from prize money, if they can ride a horse to finish first, second or third in a race and earn part of the purse. The percentages a jockey receives for a thoroughbred race range from 5% for a second- or third-place finish to 10% for first place, according to the Covington Reporter.