Taking his unbeaten record to 12 consecutive races in defeating a world-class field of 12 rivals in a winning time of 1m 07.88s for the 1200m, Ka Ying Rising completed a clean sweep of the Hong Kong Speed Series and collected a HK$5 million bonus
Ironically, it was a colt which provided Alan with a first Gr1 success, this being Alec and Gillian Foster’s homebred Cereus, who landed the 2001 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville, his victory completing a momentous double on the day, with the Gr2 Golden Slipper having gone the way of juvenile filly Tatler, a great-great-great grandaughter of Sun Lass!
The acknowledged unofficial national championships of the South African racing season, Champions Season 2025 launches at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday 3 May
In this week’s Time Is Money insert, we look at various times over the two racemeetings under review and remind readers that sectional timing data is an important scientific complimentary tool of the trade for punters and racing enthusiasts
John Stewart is hoping to kick off a blockbuster year with a Gr1 FWD QEII Cup victory for Goliath
Luke Ferraris eclipsed his personal record for the number of wins in a season
‘Both colts will be nominated for the IOS Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes and WSB Gr2 KZN Guineas and the connections will make a decision after draws are announced’
Direct Hit, one of this term’s most exciting 2yo prospects, kept her impeccable record intact with a facile victory in the R175 000 Listed East Cape Nursery
Trainer David Eustace hopes Victor The Winner can rebound in Sunday’s (27 April) Gr1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize on FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin
Hollywoodbets Greyville has recorded 82mm of rain over the past two days, and showers continue with more rain expected today
Garrix’s merit rating increased from 107 to 109 after winning the Gr3 Variety Club Mile at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Monday
In the late 80s, South African breeders were highly skeptical of sons of Mr Prospector. The main criticism was that he was ‘a dirt stallion’ and we race on turf
