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Sunshine At Turffontein on Saturday
Rouvaun Smit goes over the card for Saturday’s Turffontein fixture
18th April 2025
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Rouvaun Smit goes over the card for Saturday’s Turffontein fixture
A concertino in-race incident in the Vaal third race on Thursday that appeared to have possibly directly impacted the finishing position of the favourite, elicited no race review or further action
The Hollywoodbets Greyville lighting is being upgraded by world experts
Ridgemont stallions, established star Rafeef and newcomer Malmoos, emerged with sparkling credit as the curtain came down on Friday on the 2025 BSA National Yearling Sale in Johannesburg
It is just under six weeks since Andrew Fortune made his much publicized return to race riding
Race For The Crown – a documentary series that will tail jockeys, trainers, and owners through the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horse racing, will be released on Netflix on 22 April
Harness Racing action on Saturday Saturday is from Melton with 9 races on the card. The Jackpot looks extremely competitive, so decent dividends could be on offer!
Superlative Stakes winner and Classic-placed Gustav Klimt will stand at Heversham Park Farm in South Africa, having stood at Haras d’Annebault most recently
Superlative Stakes winner and Classic-placed Gustav Klimt will stand at Heversham Park Farm in South Africa, having stood at Haras d’Annebault most recently
Despite a decrease in the horse population and the sale of just 305 lots – 39 fewer than last year – the sale rose to expectations, achieving an impressive aggregate of R171 975 000 and an exceptional average of R563 852 per lot sold
When the hammer fell shortly before 15h00 on Friday on lot 346, a beautiful grey Ascot-bred son of Heavenly Blue, the scoreboard reflected that 303 of the 316 lots had sold over the two days for an aggregate of R171 425 000
Wathnan Racing’s Hit Show foiled Forever Young’s attempt at completing the valuable Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double
Demand appears to outstrip supply, not surprising given that many smaller breeders – and some of the old stalwarts – have disappeared
The charge originated from comments made by Jockey van Niekerk during a post-race interview following the running of Race 2 at Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse on Wednesday 26 March
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
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
The opening of direct exports creates an interesting market for South African racehorses. This is not confined to the best horses of each generation
