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.
The first three weekdays after the Durban July now belongs to Summerhill’s Winter School. It is one of the better investments I’ve made in some years, writes Alec Hogg
Since 1996, the Tri-Nations has been fiercely contested between the Southern Hemisphere’s top three rugby nations; New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Pre-season international friendlies continue and we will be served with a high-profile encounter this weekend with two of the greatest clubs in world football coming up against each other.
OSCAR FOULKES shares some observations about the state of horse racing in South Africa and looks for intervention to save racing.
LANCE BENSON: Taking the freakish dominance of Mike De Kock out of the equation, the national trainer leader board tells a very positive story about the effectiveness and performance of Cape trainers
Kadyrov, a one-time Vladimir Putin associate who rules Chechnya with an iron hand, has been mired in international controversy.
ROBYN LOUW: BEE and racial integration have become buzzwords in the new South Africa. It is good to see roots of change finding a more permanent foothold.
BARRY IRWIN: racing needs to wean itself off race-day medication. Various reasons have been proffered for the elimination of drugs. But another major problem hurting the industry is a lack of owners.
SARAH WHITELAW: It was sad to hear of the passing, recently, of the talented performer Grisham (Kahal). A half-brother to former Vodacom Durban July winner Dunford, Grisham broke down after a gallop, and unfortunately had to be euthanized.
ROBYN LOUW: Joining the fray and the thrill of the chase by sticking my hand up is not something I’ve experienced, nevermind signing one of those exciting looking little books.
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
