Drakenstein Stud

Drakenstein Stud Drakenstein Stud Farm is a Thoroughbred breeding farm in the Franschhoek Valley.
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Drakenstein Stud is situated on the wine farm L’Ormarins on the bottom slopes of the Groot Drakenstein mountain range. Huguenot Jean Roi, who was born in the town of Lourmarin, Provence, fled France in 1688 and settled in the Franschhoek valley where he established the wine farm L’Ormarins. Today this is the home of Drakenstein Stud where paddocks and vines stand side by side, the vines occupying

the upper slopes of the farm and the horses the lower. The first foal born on the farm was named Jean Roi in honour of the first owner. Drakenstein Stud stands six of the most exciting sires at stud in South Africa, Futura, Gold Standard, Jet Dark, One World, Trippi and What A Winter.

Presenting our draft for the upcoming Bloodstock South Africa August 2YO Sale, taking place over 21 & 22 August.
18/08/2025

Presenting our draft for the upcoming Bloodstock South Africa August 2YO Sale, taking place over 21 & 22 August.

Our first Charles Dickens born last night, a beautiful filly out of Winter Cloud, who is a full sister to Clouds Unfold....
03/08/2025

Our first Charles Dickens born last night, a beautiful filly out of Winter Cloud, who is a full sister to Clouds Unfold.

Some more fog this morning.
18/07/2025

Some more fog this morning.

Foggy reflections
03/07/2025

Foggy reflections

The last few colours of winter. kensteinstud
20/06/2025

The last few colours of winter.

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Rainbow between the rain.
17/06/2025

Rainbow between the rain.

Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr.1) winner Oriental Charm (Vercingetorix) will stand at a fee of R15,000 for the 2025 seaso...
11/06/2025

Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr.1) winner Oriental Charm (Vercingetorix) will stand at a fee of R15,000 for the 2025 season.

Inquisitive yearling Green Sensation (Gimmethegreenlight ex Lilac Sensation)
28/05/2025

Inquisitive yearling Green Sensation

(Gimmethegreenlight ex Lilac Sensation)

After the rains.
28/05/2025

After the rains.

Bookings are open for the 2025 Breeding Season 🐎
26/05/2025

Bookings are open for the 2025 Breeding Season 🐎

Presenting out draft of 14 yearlings heading to the Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sale, taking place over 10...
30/03/2025

Presenting out draft of 14 yearlings heading to the Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sale, taking place over 10th and 11th April.

Presenting our draft for the Cape Racing Sales Premier Yearling Sale, taking place on 13 & 14 March at Hollywoodbets Ken...
27/02/2025

Presenting our draft for the Cape Racing Sales Premier Yearling Sale, taking place on 13 & 14 March at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.

Pedigrees and more information on these yearlings can be found on our website: https://www.drakensteinstud.com/sale/

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R45
Franschhoek
7680

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+27218749038

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Drakenstein Stud is situated on the wine farm L’Ormarins on the bottom slopes of the Groot Drakenstein mountain range. Huguenot Jean Roi, who was born in the town of Lourmarin, Provence, fled France in 1688 and settled in the Franschhoek valley where he established the wine farm L’Ormarins. Today this is the home of Drakenstein Stud where paddocks and vines stand side by side, the vines occupying the upper slopes of the farm and the horses the lower. The first foal born on the farm was named Jean Roi in honour of the first owner. Drakenstein Stud stands six of the most exciting sires at stud in South Africa, Duke Of Marmalade, Gold Standard, Futura, Lancaster Bomber, Philanthropist, Trippi, and What A Winter.