Sporting Post columnists share their opinions and insights into horse racing from South Africa and around the world. They are experts who have a deep understanding of the sport of kings, enjoy their thoughtful and fresh articles.
Zanzamar’s smart win in Thursday’s Range Rover Cup at Meydan reminded the world of the capabilities of South African bred horses. And of the extraordinary talents of Mike De Kock as the Dubai World Cup Carnival heads to a peak with Super Saturday on 10 March and then a grand climax with the Dubai World Cup on 31 March.
ROBYN LOUW: ‘Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping’. Over the next few weeks, it seems there is rather a lot of happiness on offer.
LANCE BENSON: The awesome conquests of the undefeated champion Black Caviar have again ignited patriotically fuelled comparisons between ourselves and everything Australian.
SARAH WHITELAW: Black Caviar and Zenyatta are two of the greatest mares the racing world has ever known. Both champion females won their first 19 starts, and both defeated some of the best males of their generation.
They obviously don’t need the money! So suggested outspoken leading Cape trainer Joey Ramsden in a reference to his colleagues’ lack of patronization of Cape
The South African racing public has warmed to the achievements of Australian equine heroine Black Caviar. And ironically it was a South African jockey that
This is one for those who don’t think I can – and anyone can train winners. That was the tongue-in-cheek dig by colourful KwaZulu-Natal trainer
Jockey MJ Byleveld rode a welcome double at Kenilworth on 15 February, but he is unlikely to be receiving any late Valentine’s Day cards from
LANCE BENSON: After the first Sale held on J&B Met week, there was a tangible element of unhappiness with regards to the no nonsense attitude adopted in the credit assessment process and in the apparent very selective allocation of buying cards.
ROBYN LOUW: There is a reason that sharing a meal is still such an integral part of our culture. It is a gesture of acceptance and inclusion and sitting around a table together affords an opportunity to communicate on an even footing. All issues that our industry seems to be struggling with at the moment.
Recently, Chilean superstar, Amani (Morning Raider), put up a gobsmacking performance when she captured a G1 race, over 2000 metres, by no less than 29 lengths. This was a truly breath taking performance, especially considering that it came in a Grade One event.
There simply isn’t a better five days of Flat racing anywhere in the world! It all starts on Tuesday 17 June with three Gr1 races
It’s been confirmed – New Zealand reigning champion jockey Warren Kennedy has been booked to ride Confederate for trainer Fabian Habib on 05 July
