There is a buzz in the air for the 2025 thoroughbred breeding season. Across South Africa, breeders are getting their best mares ready to meet some new and established stallions. There are also some exciting new prospects fresh off the racetrack, ready to make their mark in the broodmare barns. The blend of experience and fresh promise keeps this industry ticking, and this season looks full of potential. Charl Pretorius has been catching up with some of the leading breeders to find out which stallions will be popular picks, and which mares are ones to watch in the season ahead.
