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As if we haven’t already had enough drama with just one month of the new term behind us, the first graded stakes feature of the season produced a dramatic finish with a dead-heat and an objection
The lightly raced Vikram, coming off a thirteen week break and having his fourth consecutive run at a different racetrack, finished too strongly for his opposition
Glen Kotzen said that they had purchased the well-bred galloper as he was related to their smart former charges Pack Leader and Light The Lights
The smart chestnut mare benefitted from a terrific ride by the Winning Form-sponsored Charles Ndlovu
Cliffie Miller celebrates a ninth champion title as with opening day of season feature victory
The important role of Kimberley racing in the broader scheme of our racing economy as a second career option for many horses was underlined again
The Oracy gelding Two Guns provided the Lerena family with a memorable moment at Flamingo Park on Saturday when he went every inch of the 2200m
The Alan Greeff machine maintained the momentum from last season with four winners at Fairview on Friday
The Philippi conditioner won seven Gr1’s in the previous two seasons on the East Coast, but drew a blank this season
While he will have to wait another year to try and realise his ambition of owning a Vodacom Durban July winner, the 86-year-old Mike Rattray enjoyed a thrilling end to the season at Hollywoodbets Greyville
In most seasons, 212 winners would be enough to secure the champion jockey title
Currently offered at 25-1 in the ante-post market, Dean Kannemeyer’s lightly raced 4yo The Real Prince is happy and healthy and on track for a run in the big one
In contrast to heavyweights of the modern era in Galileo, Sea The Stars and Dubawi, who have stamped their authority in classic spheres with excellent support from leading breeders, bona fide breed shaper Acclamation rose from far humbler beginnings
A familiar voice for years whenever we telephoned Summerhill Stud, and a lady known as ‘Muhtafal’s Mom’ to many, Megan Romeyn currently finds herself with life-threatening medical challenges
