United We Stand!
Some sage advice for long-suffering owners from KwaZulu-Natal based owner Rob McGregor. If nothing else works, try a grey horse. It appeared to do the
18th December 2011
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Some sage advice for long-suffering owners from KwaZulu-Natal based owner Rob McGregor. If nothing else works, try a grey horse. It appeared to do the
Variety Club established himself as the top 3yo miler in South Africa with a scintillating victory in the R1 million Gr1 Cape Guineas at Kenilworth on 17 December. After juggling with his supporters’ emotions…
Glen Kotzen enjoyed a fitting confidence boosting dress rehearsal for the big Guineas day awaiting him on Saturday when sending out the lightly-raced Fabiani to
LANCE BENSON: Great horses, brilliant trainers and colourful characters and legends aplenty dominate the Gr1 Cape Guineas this Saturday.
ROBYN LOUW: Saturday promises to be a heart-stopper. Kenilworth hosts no less than three graded races and each one is more exciting than the last.
SARAH WHITELAW: One of the many unanswered questions in the world of breeding revolves around stallion temperament. The majority of stallions can have an off day and experience one incident which results in them being labelled as vicious. But what is the most dominating factor in creating difficult stallions – genes or incompetent handling?
Another great day for Avontuur. The top breeders bred the Kenilworth feature winner and also celebrated yet another Var winner. The most impressive performance on the day was reserved for a grey stayer though. Born To Be Wild looks a really progressive type in a category that is not overpopulated with stars.
Bill Nader, the executive director of racing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, who willl preside over his fifth International Races meeting, this weekend in Q&A with TDN
It is very often the lucky breaks coupled with raw hard work and tenacity, more than personal marketing plans and distributing portfolios, that give the
The countdown has begun! South Africa’s premier racemeeting is scheduled for just a month from today. The 151st running of the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate takes
Stan Elley lifted the hapless Tellytrack show and trained a winner on a wintry afternoon at Kenilworth. The Badge Boys’ Punta Arenas looks a promising sort in the making and a possible Derby longshot at this stage. Brandon Morgenrood also maintained his excellent recent commitment and good form in the saddle.
Gareth van Zyl and Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo were the toast of the KZN Capital City on Monday
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
