Picture: Charles Dickens filly foal out of KRA Fillies Guineas winner Santa Clara (Duke Of Marmalade)
Breeding with Confidence: New 60–Day Foal Guarantee for the 2025 Season
Franschhoek, Western Cape, 8 September 2025
Drakenstein Stud Farm, in partnership with Snaith Bloodstock, is pleased to announce enhanced “Special Live Foal Fee” terms for the new breeding season, giving breeders greater protection and peace of mind.
Effective immediately, if a mare does not produce a viable foal, the syndicate will refund the Special Live Foal Fee in full. In addition, we have extended the traditional 48–hour stand–and–nurse window to 60 days post–foaling, providing cover in the unfortunate event of foal mortality within that period.
This guarantee applies to the following stallions: Charles Dickens, Jet Dark, A Case Of You, Oriental Charm and Sharp Frank.
“It’s an exciting time of year for our stallion roster,” said Jono Snaith. “The first Charles Dickens foals have arrived and they look the part—racy and athletic, just as you’d expect from a champion.
A Case Of You is stamping his stock, while the Sharp Frank foals are flashy with good bone and size.
Jet Dark’s first yearlings continue to earn rave reviews, and Oriental Charm has begun his debut covering season like an old pro”.
Key Terms (summary):
• Refund applies to the Special Live Foal Fee only.
• Extended protection to 60 days post–foaling for foal mortality.
• Standard veterinary, notification, and documentation requirements apply.
• Full conditions available on request from Drakenstein Stud Farm.
We look forward to welcoming your mares this season and providing additional assurance as you plan your matings.
Bookings & Enquiries
Jonathan Snaith — 083 254 6255
Tarryn Putz — 083 787 1982
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