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4Racing face a major challenge in attempting to increase the number of people who bet on horse racing and in turn increase racing’s life blood – tote turnovers
I think the general public should be made aware of this rule each and every time a race meeting is cancelled
After the running of the seventh race at the Vaal on Thursday, a severe lightning storm moved in above the Vaal racecourse. With no sign of the storm dissipating, races 8,9 and 10
Thursday’s Vaal racemeeting was trialled with an early start at 11h00 as the debate rages on as to what is ever going to be early enough
Whilst the NHRA and SANTA may well have had meaningful and constructive discussions to arrive at the position they have – and are calling for members to vote positively for their proposed outcome, they are wrong
Owner Joffe (RIP) told racing in South Africa years and years ago that times must be adjusted during the summer months.
Good horsemanship must be at the core of all policies and procedures on a raceday
Western Cape, who can barely run a race meeting have THREE, KZN has TWO with Graeme Hawkins as a back up, and yet Gauteng must do Mauritius, Fairview and local races?
Wednesday’s one and only race at Hollywoodbets Greyville’s washed-out meeting dished up it’s fair share of drama
It’s no secret that the Cannabidiol (CBD) Industry has taken leaps and bounds in recent years – It’s in the pharmacies, in your grocery stores and it’s suddenly considered way more than just another alternative means of healing
The recent treble by Rachel Venniker in KZN brings back memories of the first woman to ride a winner on a SA racecourse – Kathy Kusner
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
