In a sequel to the shocking protest which led to the abandonment of what was intended to be a milestone racemeeting on the KZN racing calendar at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, Gold Circle has condemned the behaviour of a group of racegoers following the scratching of Main Defender
The shock withdrawal of Main Defender from the IOS Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes on Saturday has once again opened the ongoing debate about the merits and demerits of TC02 testing – as one owner observed: “The stipes had a big security guard walking with them at the Turffontein meeting last Saturday. What are they scared of? What is our industry coming to? The stabling area is a war zone now. What has happened to sportsmanship and gentlemanliness that racing was known for?”
This prestigious horse racing industry event will serve as a platform to honour and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the stars of Highveld Feature racing throughout the season
Australian-bred Tommy Gun might be “a bit underdone” first-up but trainer Tim Fitzsimmons’ decision to run him on Saturday at Kranji was vindicated with a soft win
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
