The Oldlands Stud motto is ”Quality of life for horses”. Oldlands Stud is owned and run by Barbara Sanne, her son Professor Ian Sanne and his wife Ingeborg, assisted by stud Manager Nicolene Dormehl. Together our experienced and dedicated team of staff are hands-on to ensure the well-being of the horses, with veterinarian Martin Denkhaus focused on their reproductive health.
Oldlands Stud is situated on 200 Hectares of land in the Hemel en Aarde Valley near Hermanus in the Western Cape of South Africa. The combination of the Mediterranean climate, as well as being in an area free of African Horse Sickness makes this an ideal location for breeding quality, well-developed horses. The farm works on biodynamic principles, with Elsenburg Agricultural College advising on soil samples so the mixed grazing is grown on balanced soil, ensuring only the best for our horses!
The stud cares for 45 mares and their offspring, with resident stallion Indigo Magic (GB) by Gone West (USA) out of Oaks winner Lady Carla (GB). Oldlands mares also visit various Western Cape stallions in which the farm has invested.
With two runners in the Dubai World Cup: Lucky Find and Sanshaawes, as well as five winners in the UK, the stud has proven to be internationally competitive.
By ALADO (GB) (2001-Stud 2005), Unraced. Son of World Leading Sire and Sire of Sires, DANZIG. Dam was Champion Older Mare, 6 wins inc. Champion St Gr.1 -twice. Rated 122 by Timeform. Grandam a SW , 3rd Moyglare Stud St Gr.1. Family of Gr.1 SW’s YESTERDAY, QUARTER MOON, AUSSIE RULES, ALBANOVA. Sire in SA of winners ROCKET COUNTDOWN, COACHELLA, Northern Conquest (s/p), Adorada (s/p), Flying Winger (s/p), Half Moon Hotel (s/p), Ineffable (s/p), Captain’s Knot (s/p), Midfield Girl (s/p), Ed’s Angel, Baltic Amber.
By NEW PREDATOR (AUS) (2012-Stud 2019), Won 5 races (1200-1600m) inc. Charity Mile, Gr.2, Drill Hall Stakes, Gr.2, 2nd Dingaans, Gr.2, Hawaii S, Gr.2, 3rd Horse Chestnut S, Gr.1 (twice), Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, etc. Sire NEW APPROACH was Champion 2YO and 3YO Colt of Europe, sire of Gr.1 winners DAWN APPROACH, MASAR, MAC SWINEY, TALENT, POTEMKIN, etc. Sire of first crop winners Predator’s Feast, War Launch, Pure Predator, & Calling All Angels.
By ELUSIVE FORT (2002 – Stud 2010), 7 wins, 1300 – 2450m. inc. SA Derby, Gr.1,Daily News Two Thousand, Gr.1, Horse Chestnut Stakes, Gr.1, Hawaii Stakes, Gr.2. Equus Champion Male Stayer. Half-brother to Gr.3 winner EASYJADEASY. Sire of winners inc. SIREN’S CALL (Gr.1), LAUDERDALE (Gr.1), KOMMETDIEDING (Gr.1), OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE (Gr.1), SECRET POTION, CATCH TWENTYTWO, FORT EMBER, ELUSIVE HEART, FREEDOM CHARTER, CHITENGO, ELUSIVE FORTUNE, SPRINKLES, BIG BURN, SWING UPON A STAR.
By HORIZON (2013-Stud 2019) Won 3 races (1400-1800m) inc. Politician S, Gr.3, 2nd Jet Master S, L, 3rd Daily News 2000, Gr.1, etc. By outstanding sire DYNASTY, also sire of ACT OF WAR, FUTURA, LEGISLATE, etc. His dam SHINA (a full-sister to champion sire SILVANO) is also dam of G2 KRA Fillies Guineas winner SANTA CLARA and SW SOLAPUR. The family of G1 winner JEANNE JONES. Sire of first crop winner Far Horizon.
By POTALA PALACE (2008 -Stud 2014), 4 wins, 1400-1600m, Premier’s Champion S Gr.1, Jo’burg Spring Chall. Gr.3, 4th Cape Derby, Gr.1, By champion sire SINGSPIEL, sire of G1 winners CONFIDENTIAL LADY, LATERAL, LAHUDOOD, MOON BALLAD, EASTERN ANTHEM, etc. From the family of classic winners GOLAN and NORTH LIGHT, as well as leading sire REFORM. From the same female line as breed shaping sires NUREYEV & SADLER’S WELLS. Sire of winners SINGFORAFA (Gr.1), PALACE OF DREAMS, KATAK, Palace Chapel (Gr.1p), Snow Palace (Gr.1p), Laetitia’s Angel (s/p), Russian Prince (s/p), Watsonia (s/p), Senatla (s/p).
By VERCINGETORIX (2009 – Stud 2015), Equus Champion 3YO Colt in 2012-13, 7 wins, in SA and UAE, R1,410,000, HK$1,400,000, 5,178,370Dhs, at 1600 – 2000m, inc. Daily News Two Thousand Gr.1, Jebel Hatta Gr.1, Al Rashidiya Gr.2, SA Guineas Gr.2, 2nd Dubai Duty Free Gr.1, 3rd QE II Cup Gr.1. TFR 124. Leading First Season Sire in 2018-19. Sire of wnrs POMP AND POWER (Gr.1), VERNICHEY (Gr.1), AMBIORIX (Gr.1), CHANSONETTE (Gr.1), ASTRIX (Gr.1), ALESIAN CHIEF (Gr.1), COUSIN CASEY (Gr.1), MRS GERIATRIX (Gr.1), SEEKING THE STARS, IKIGAI, AFRICAN WARRIOR, VAL D’ORCIA, NEBRAAS, BEREAVE, RASCALLION.
By ELUSIVE FORT (2002 – Stud 2010), 7 wins, 1300 – 2450m. inc. SA Derby, Gr.1,Daily News Two Thousand, Gr.1, Horse Chestnut Stakes, Gr.1, Hawaii Stakes, Gr.2. Equus Champion Male Stayer. Half-brother to Gr.3 winner EASYJADEASY. Sire of winners inc. SIREN’S CALL (Gr.1), LAUDERDALE (Gr.1), KOMMETDIEDING (Gr.1), OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE (Gr.1), SECRET POTION, CATCH TWENTYTWO, FORT EMBER, ELUSIVE HEART, FREEDOM CHARTER, CHITENGO, ELUSIVE FORTUNE, SPRINKLES, BIG BURN, SWING UPON A STAR.
Congratulations to all connections of Absolute Value (4yog by Master Of My Fate X Idler by Fort Wood) who fought gallantly for his win! Well done to the owners Messrs Jackson and the Nassif racing fans, S. Poriazis, trainer Fabian Habib and rider Muzi Yeni.
