The Queensberry Rules
The Queensberry Rules were the first to mandate boxing gloves in fights. The term is also frequently used to refer to sportsmanship and fair play. Seems racing could do with reviewing the rule book
The Queensberry Rules were the first to mandate boxing gloves in fights. The term is also frequently used to refer to sportsmanship and fair play. Seems racing could do with reviewing the rule book
Asking for an explanation regarding stakes and the Industry Liaison Committee meetings resulted in a rather abrupt reply from the Racing Association. We wonder why this information is such a big deal.
No more interaction, because “SP chooses to publish mostly sensational and unsubstantiated articles based on the opinions of persons who are negative towards the sport of racing”
RA CEO Larry Wainstein recently stated that the Racing Association governs all stake money paid to owners and it is them that foot the bill. We try to find out where our stakes come from and where they go
Robyn Louw revisits some of the events of Champions Day and ponders why the halls of power remain so silent
Hiking the stake for the President’s Champions Challenge means we will be racing for over R10 million in prize money on Champions Day. Fantastic or foolish?
The Thoroughbred Horseracing Trust was established at the time of corporatisation to protect and enhance the sport of horseracing
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
It’s clear that eight incidents of crop excesses is unacceptable for a sport keen to maintain a good public image, and the time appears to have arrived for a review of the crop rules for work riders on the Highveld
Rafeef is fast establishing a fine reputation as a stallion who has the ability to sire stakes winners across the speed and stamina spectrum