Europe’s Top 5 Races of 2013
With the European flat racing scene done for 2013, it’s time to look back at some of the most memorable contests of the year
21st November 2013
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With the European flat racing scene done for 2013, it’s time to look back at some of the most memorable contests of the year
‘Rude’ Richard Hughes ‘not too complimentary’, reckons Joey in his typical banter
Tony McCoy rode his 4000th winner a week ago. It’s hard to imagine anyone equalling, nevermind surpassing what McCoy has achieved.
It is time to look at the leading sires and promising, up and coming sires whose progeny should be worth watching in 2014.
I think it is a serious insult to Bernard Fayd’Herbe and to Cape Racing in particular when our own champion jockey is not selected for the side
For anyone who thinks that two heads are better than one, the new training partnership of Neil Bruss and Robert Fayd’herbe makes a lot of sense
I felt that the quality of the Emperor’s Palace Ready to Run sale was high and, as always, there was a very good show put on by all.
Bridget and Harry Oppenheimer’s Mauritzfontein Stud created a long lasting legacy in South Africa.
While everyone was worrying about first runs on the polytrack, Disco Al put his best hoof forward under an inspired ride
A familiar voice for years whenever we telephoned Summerhill Stud, and a lady known as ‘Muhtafal’s Mom’ to many, Megan Romeyn currently finds herself with life-threatening medical challenges
Unbeaten Gqeberha-based flyer Direct Hit became the third East Cape raider to win the Gr1 Allan Robertson Championship this century
The extraordinary story of Chad Little’s comeback to race riding at the age of 40 in November last year after teetering on the brink of the abyss of a nearly wasted life, received a Netflix-type boost at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday
