He became a jockey in 1951, a trainer in 1971, a Stipendiary Steward in 1988, a trainer again in 1994 and 2000, and a small-time breeder in between
‘That’s probably the most satisfying winner I’ve had this season!’
The 2024 SA Champions Season got underway to a delayed start at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday with Justin Snaith claiming the first trophy in thrilling fashion with Hollywoodbets Durban July entry, Royal Aussie
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SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
A former Bloemfontein champion trainer, Michael McLachlan was a popular character in the halcyon days of horseracing and now finds himself in dire need
Any ideas for likely riders? Have your say
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
Required reading for anyone who bets on horses or is interested in horseracing.
Every wondered what makes a champion? The Channel 4 documentary team delve beneath the skin to find out.
The importance of strategic breeding decisions, deep pedigree knowledge, and the pursuit of excellence that defines the world of breeding
Saturday’s Cape Racing Gold Rush contender Bavarian Beauty has been in the news in recent days and Robert Bloomberg now has his say in the Sporting Post Mailbag
Last weekend’s feature results certainly fired shots ahead of the season. But did they hit the ratings target and why fiddle with handicap ratings in black type races? All that happens is one or two horses get favoured against the majority of battlers
