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.
John Freeman’s Newsletter. In this edition:
Trippi- Leading Sire in North America,
Two Gr2 winner for Trippi over the weekend,
Captain Al – another Stakes Winner,
Give Me Five – back to form,
Website Links – take a look,
While the Aussies have already run their first two G1 races for juveniles, South Africa is yet to hold a top level race for their babies. This clearly underlines the different approach between the two countries as regarding early racing of juveniles
John Freeman’s Newsletter. In this edition:
Captain Al – heading for another record breaking year,
Jallad Mares – hang onto your Jallad mares,
TesioPower 10 – new edition is superb!
Last weekend the Sharks and Crusaders locked horns in what was an epic battle. This was a fixture drawn up by the rugby Gods. The Crusaders showed why they are the top team in the competition, defeating the Sharks 44-28.
We can wax lyrical about our courses, our weather, etc, but the element that often goes unrated, unnoticed and unmentioned is our fabulously rich and diverse collection of racing characters.
Dented reputations, shattered dreams and heartbreak for a few on a scintillating afternoon of action-packed horse racing. It really doesn’t get too much better than Saturday’s Classic Day and Dubai World Cup combination for us partisan couch potatoes, crowned by a touch of welcome PR genius in the recruitment of the delightful and authentic horseracing persona of the lovely Julie Alexander as our host at Turffontein.
Michael Clower is a name and figure to many people in the South African horse racing industry. His articles appear both in many local publications,
John Freeman’s Newsletter. In this edition:
Racing Recap,
Trippi Update – Over The 1000th Win Mark,
Trippi Filly Sells For $340 000
John Freeman’s Newsletter. In this edition:
Sires Log – 2yo Racing,
Dupont – Two Graded Stakes Winners In The Past Month
With three months of competition behind them, and their feature races looming large on the horizon, here’s a look at how the current crop of juveniles shapes.
The idea of hitting something to make it go faster is usually met with incredulity by non-racing folk (as is the idea of weighting down superior athletes. Imagine telling Usain Bolt to carry a lead pack! But that’s an argument for another time).
Whips remain the number one selling piece of equipment in tack shops.
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
