Bridget Oppenheimer with daughter Mary and grand-daughter Jessica (4Racing).
4Racing
As a special part of Derby Day at Turffontein tomorrow (Saturday 1 April) we are proud to host the R750 000 Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer Oaks (Grade 2).
Bridget Oppenheimer played a massive role in the history of Turffontein and as owners the Oppenheimer family won the SA Oaks as follows:
1962 – Dame De Coeur
1963 – Baccarat
1964 – Julie Andrews
1967 – Little Audrey
1970 – Angelina
1971 – Free Style
1972 – Murena
1975 – Vicereine
1978 – Grease Paint
1979 – Torpedo Boat
As Breeders, HF Oppenheimer can also claim:
1966 – Tsessebe
Winners just in Mrs Oppenheimer’s name are:
2001 – Idle Fancy
2002 – Monyela
2013 – Cherry On The Top
And Mauritzfontein won it in 2020 with the iconic Summer Pudding.
We look forward to saluting Mrs O – a legend of the Turffontein Turf.
