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De Kock Steps Forward At Fortune Inquiry
‘Knowing the filly as well as I do, I was perfectly happy with Andrew Fortune’s ride on Cherry Oh Baby’
20th June 2025
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‘Knowing the filly as well as I do, I was perfectly happy with Andrew Fortune’s ride on Cherry Oh Baby’
Rouvaun Smit goes over the card for Saturday’s racemeeting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
Fined for failing to ride Poets Warrior out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on 25 January
She scratched Red Palace when not entitled to do so
Despite coming off the bridle just after halfway, the twice-raced daughter of No Nay Never responded gamely to Ryan Moore’s urgings
Jockey Gavin Lerena failed to ensure that he did not cause interference
As the rider of Darling Harbour, Chad Little failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to Three Cheers and Lady Zultanite
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
The excitement builds as the countdown to the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July continues
Eight On Eighteen holds a commanding lead in both the Three-Year-Old Male category as well as the race for the prestigious Horse Of The Year title
Gareth van Zyl and Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo were the toast of the KZN Capital City on Monday
It’s been confirmed – New Zealand reigning champion jockey Warren Kennedy has been booked to ride Confederate for trainer Fabian Habib on 05 July
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge day last Saturday produced some top-drawer racing and inspiring performances on the track
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
A longstanding racing man makes a case for four horses he feels should be in the Hollywoodbets Durban July entries
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
