The Sporting Post
The Sporting Post is sad to learn of the tragic passing of trainer Barend Botes on Wednesday 23 July.
A former jockey, the 55 year old Barend Botes moved from the Vaal to Summerveld in March 2024, and three months later celebrated his 30th year as a trainer with a maiden elite victory courtesy of Quid Pro Quo’s win in the R1 million Gr1 Allan Robertson Championship.
The daughter of Lance became an Equus Champion and KZN Horse Of The Year and was purchased by Team Valor International. She is set to continue her career in France.
In October of last year, Barend Botes returned ‘home’ to Turffontein, to better service his Highveld owners.
Barend Botes firmly believed he had found the answer for pedigree nicks in a software programme he has systematically developed over the last 15 years. He named his software ‘Pedigree Perfect’, and described it as a state-of-the-art system that included all the required stallion statistics, and had a strong emphasis on broodmare sires.
Our sympathies are extended to his family and friends at this very sad time.
