Cape-based jockey Grant van Niekerk celebrated his 34th birthday today in what has been a trying season and would enjoy nothing more than to ride a Hollywoodbets Durban July winner on Saturday
The final countdown for voting in this season’s “Most Popular” titles has begun
With no local racing on Monday and Tuesday this week, the Hong Kong Reunification Raceday to be held at Sha Tin Tuesday, will attract plenty of interest from SA punters
Gavin Lerena reinforced his aspirations of a second SA championship title when he booted home five winners at Turffontein on Saturday
Sanctions of owners who failed to dispose of their horses in terms of the rules and a Workrider who was found to have misused his crop by striking his mount 19 times
Field Of Gold has established a significant lead in the Cartier Horse of the Year standings
Camargue Stud will be bringing a high-class draft to the upcoming KZN Yearling Sale
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
There’s something magical about the world of horseracing that has always drawn a certain kind of person, especially those who love speed, style, and a bit of drama
A springboard for top horses over the decades, the R500 000 Gr3 Langerman throws up its share of drama and Saturday’s renewal stayed true to form with an objection by the rider of the 50 to 1 runner-up
Bloodstock agent John Warren explains how he selects yearlings
Required reading for anyone who bets on horses or is interested in horseracing.
The ideal racing program must consist of a balanced combination of Merit Rating races (real handicaps) and Conditions races (Maiden and Plate/Race Figure races
A longstanding racing man makes a case for four horses he feels should be in the Hollywoodbets Durban July entries
Post Covid something changed with your racing, and I can’t quite put my finger on it…and the NHA needs to sort out priorities, be more transparent, and consistent in their findings
Chris van der Merwe says that judging by their posts, punters believe that they’re keeping horse racing alive and well in South Africa
