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.
I do love a good generalisation. Particularly when it can be proven wrong. You know, the sort of nonsense like Windrush doesn’t produce good colts, Rakeen fillies don’t run, the Vars don’t train on.
Diversification into alternative sport betting streams is nothing new and probably the obvious survival route as Phumelela reported a lower first six months profit on Friday.
Horseracing mirrors life itself, in that it is all about cycles. I have probably been somewhat spoilt in past years with some great horses and here I think of the tremendous excitement and anticipation of the 2010 Champions Season
As a young stud, Backworth are gaining a reputation for producing good, sound horses, at value for money. 11 yearlings are on their National Yearling Sales draft
In Port Elizabeth, the biggest revelation for me came at the end of the first race. People cheered! Not just the odd punter down on the rail
The days of the Blues being the most feared team in Super Rugby seem a long time ago now. It’s been eight years since they last won the competition. Since then, they have made just one playoff appearance, and have struggled to carry form from one game to the next.
SARAH WHITELAW: Top-class South African filly, Captain’s Lover first filly foal by Pulpit. Myths of sires for surfaces. AP Indy, end of an era.
Trinity House – 3 in a row – another 2yo stakes winner for Captain Al,
Beach Beauty – easy 3 length win – her 4th in 5 starts for Dynasty,
Lady Magpie – defies 60kgs to win her 3rd in a row for Dupont – also listed 2nd his 2yo son Depardieu,
Tamburlaine keeps producing winners,
National Yearling Sales week – an invitation for you to join one of our syndicates – middle market will be easy to aim at for super rewards in future
When Peter de Villiers laid out the roadmap for the Springboks for the 2011 World Cup season last week, one statement stood out above all else – he will only name his captain on the 2nd of May.
It is great horses rather than men in suits who could still resurrect this wonderful game from the ashes of the economic meltdown.
PE racing has become increasingly competitive over recent years and graduates such as Bold Silvano prove that the PE horses can stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of South Africa, if not the world.
A springboard for top horses over the decades, the R500 000 Gr3 Langerman throws up its share of drama and Saturday’s renewal stayed true to form with an objection by the rider of the 50 to 1 runner-up
Sean Tarry’s scratching of SA Derby winner Legend Of Arthur has reduced the Hollywoodbets Durban July queue to 27 entries
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
