SA Horse Of The Year – 3yo’s Dominate Equus Standings
The Hollywoodbets Durban July and Gold Cup Race meetings should settle a few debates.
11th June 2024
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The Hollywoodbets Durban July and Gold Cup Race meetings should settle a few debates.
The 2024 renewal of the Cape Racing Winter Yearling Sale at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Thursday proved a winner, despite some stiff opposition from the Cape winter weather!
While there is a last chance for a back-door entry into the Hollywoodbets Durban July, which will be shut at 11h00 on Monday 24 June, there are 36 hopefuls still in the game
Former jockey Barend Botes moved from the Vaal to Summerveld three months ago as the KZN programme, with the polytrack and more lower-rated handicaps, was going to suit his string better
4Racing have welcomed the decision of the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court who has reviewed and set aside the decision to amend Regulation 276 of the Gauteng Gambling Regulation
While no fines are being issued, and the intentions behind the introduction of TCO2 testing are undoubtedly noble, it has become a poorly conceived rush job, without any apparent consultation and education, and is a ticking PR time bomb
The might of the Drakenstein powerhouse was seen to good effect at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday
Charl Pretorius writes in his Off The Record column on the 4Racing website that owners, trainers and racing fans are gravely concerned about the state of our industry
There has been a precipitous decline of betting on the Totalisator which gives cause for concern for the horseracing industry
‘One reason why Phumelela did not succeed in its objectives was the misunderstanding of the business of gambling by its board, and its failure to recognize the major TRENDS in gambling and gaming’ – Robin Bruss
SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
It is no mean feat to win at feature level from 1400m to 2400m, but My Best Shot proved equal to the task and set himself up for East Cape Horse Of The Year honours – and maybe a Hollywoodbets Durban July supplementary entry?
