FOVEROS (GB) 1976

Color: Brown Colt

Sire: AVEROF (GB) | Dam: CAMINA BAY (GB) (by WHISTLING WIND (IRE))

Breeder: Warren Hill Stud, Newmarket, England

Racing Career

Before arriving in South Africa in early 1981, FOVEROS had raced in England and France, securing 3 wins. In South Africa, he raced in the colors of the JR Syndicate (nominee Mr. Jim Redman) and was trained by Herman Brown. With Basil Marcus as his regular jockey, FOVEROS won 5 major races:

• 1981 Germiston November Handicap
• 1981 Hawaii Stakes
• 1982 Queen’s Plate
• 1982 J&B Cape Met

Pedigree and Legacy

FOVEROS’s half-sister, AEGEAN BEAUTY (GB) (by SHARPEN UP), followed him to South Africa and won 3 races. His sire, AVEROF (GB), a descendant of HYPERION (GB), was a notable stallion in the UK and later stood at Broadlands Stud in South Africa from 1983 to 1992.

Stud Career

FOVEROS retired to stud in 1982, beginning at Zevenbergen Stud in the Cape and later relocating to Highdown Stud in Natal. Over 12 breeding seasons (1982–1994), he achieved unparalleled success, being named Champion Sire of South Africa 8 times and runner-up 3 times. He also excelled as a broodmare sire, with his daughters producing several successful stallions.

Principal Winners

Colts

• AQUANAUT: 13 wins, including 1987 Gold Cup and 1988 Chairmans Handicap (Kenilworth).
• TEAL: 6 wins, highlighted by the 1994 Rothmans July Handicap.
• FOLLOW THE FALCON: 10 wins, including 1995 Easter Handicap (Cape).
• SINGING BOY: 11 wins, including 1987 Administrator’s Champion Stakes (Turffontein).
• FEARLESS STREAKER: Winner of the 1988 J&B Metropolitan.

Fillies

• FAST BREAK: 7 wins, including the 1990 SA Oaks.
• GRECIAN GALE: 11 wins, including the 1995 George Azzie Memorial Handicap.
• FESTIVE FOREVER: 8 wins, including the 1995 Natalia Stakes.
• BAMBOOGIE: 7 wins, highlighted by the 1996 Tibouchina Stakes.

Stallion Influence

FOVEROS’s legacy extended to the breeding shed, with 5 of his sons standing at stud in South Africa. Additionally, 2 stallions from his broodmare daughters continued his lineage.

Legacy

A dominant and influential stallion, FOVEROS was celebrated for producing versatile, tough, and sound racehorses that excelled over various distances and sold well at auction. His achievements cemented his status as one of South Africa’s most remarkable sires.