Three of the most exciting Cape 2yo’s of last term, each from a top local yard, add plenty of lustre and interest to the Durbanville midweek programme
Turffontein 27 Sept – First Timers
What the trainers say
Your guide to the first-timers at Turffontein today read more
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Cautious Stipes Take Their Time
Muzi Yeni lays objection
It took them what seemed an inordinately long time to decide on what looked to be fairly obvious interference by the winner given that the margin of victory was a couple of pixels read more
Tellytrack Presenter Policy Change
Bucking international trends
The racing channel will only be utilising one presenter on course with effect from 1 October
A Racing Tale
July Fever is gripping!
She moves into the world of South African racing with its thrills, romance, fabulous gamblers and into the seamier side of “ringers” and “scams” read more
Big French Hope Out Of Arc
Second favourite ruled out
France’s leading hope for next Sunday’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, has been ruled out of the race by trainer Jean-Claude Rouget after picking up a slight injury read more
Melbourne Cup Heroine Is Back
Another Cup win!
It was her first win since returning to the saddle two weeks ago at Sale, three-and-a-half months after a potentially career-ending fall at Mildura. read more
Snaith Settles On Feature Exacta
Power player means business this season
The Dynasty filly Francia became the first of her sex in thirteen years to win the Settlers Trophy read more
No Slippery Slopes!
First run in Eastern Cape for ex-KZN mare
The gutsy Go Deputy mare Alpine Ridge broke an eighteen month drought when scoring a smart win read more
Remember Kournikova?
Game, set and match!
Milnerton trainer Patrick Kruyer will have nothing but fond memories of the admirable racemare Kournikova, whom he trained for owner-breeder Frank Sharp more than a decade ago read more
Daniel’s Big Day
Racing courses through their veins
A third generation jockey from a well-known and proud South African horseracing family takes his first step into the history books at Scottsville this afternoon read more
2016 KZN Breeders Awards
And the nominees are
The 2016 KZN Breeders Awards are set to take place at Bellwood Stud on 26 November and the KZN Breeders have announced their list of nominees. read more
The Heat Is On
Log per 23 September
After the initial wave of entries for the Gauteng Sansui Summer Cup the handicapper’s have released their guide to the likely eventual 20-runners read more
Night Racing – We Love It!
Season starts this evening
The Jockey Club was opposed to the meetings and had consequently brought in a rule stating no racing under their rules could go ahead after 7 p.m. read more
NHA: Zackey Suspended
He has the right of appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed
Fourteen days for failing to ensure he did not cause interference read more
Big Names Clash
European Jockey's Cup 2016
Conseq Park, Velka Chuchle Racecourse (Prague) will once again open its doors this Saturday to a gathering of top European Jockeys read more
The Grand Heritage – How’s Your Form?
Bigger fields and the logistics that are important to punters
How do you pick horses above 20 on an exotic bet form?
Dancing With The Dolphins
Bookmaker batting for the best
The Dolphins, KZN’s beloved provincial cricket team, are currently experiencing a period of transition, with the latest change being the acquisition of a new title sponsor read more
Braai King Barend’s 700
Pepper's Point
One of the nicest and most friendly people around Singapore is our very own Barend Vorster and he celebrated a magnificent milestone on Friday evening read more
Oohs & Ahhs
Short Heads - our weekly news snippets feature
A social media phenomenon, an internet sensation – call him what you like – but Pakistan Star will bring people back to the track read more
Going Global!
Ascot Stud’s beautifully bred young stallion Global View has made a superb start to his stud career read more
Delpech Makes A Smart Call
Big international commitments in pipeline
Leading South African jockey Anthony Delpech has been engaged to ride the J&B Met winner Smart Call in the Gr1 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on 1 October read more
Grand Heritage – It’s A Full House
Alexander's Pivotal Pursuit to carry top weight
A full field of 28 runners and two reserves have been unveiled for the inaugural running of The Grand Heritage read more
Breaking Down Barriers
South African Buyers Formidable at Tattersalls
Since Form Bloodstock’s pioneering foray to Tattersalls in 2008, South Africa has become a force to be reckoned with in the sales ring. Tattersalls’ Nancy Sexton takes a look. read more
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