Trainer Graham Motion carries the hopes and dreams of the South African racing public on his vastly experienced shoulders when he saddles two SA-bred stars at Del Mar on Saturday
SA Jockey Academy graduate Karis Teetan has again been granted permission by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to travel to Australia on Saturday
From Durban Turf Club days to the controversial El Picha Durban July win, Warren Eisele shares his journey
The 29-year-old, who will travel to South Africa to ride Frances Ethel in the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup at end November, has an unassailable lead over his closest rival Rossa Ryan but has not committed to another championship bid in the spring
‘He rode a very nice race to win on Littleblackvelvet. Shaya’s small but very strong, and can handle horses that some of the bigger appies can’t’ – Garth Puller
Nicole shares her journey’s highs, lows, and heart-warming moments
Botha’s total of 99 winners is so far spread across 43 different horses, and it’s obvious that every win has a story
The charismatic Preggie enjoyed a memorable family double with his own debutante Regeneration winning the opener and his daughter Kundanika celebrating her personal first winner at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday
The man who babysat and travelled across the world with the great Horse Chestnut
A lifetime equestrian and part owner of the ill-fated champion filly Basadi Faith, Juanita van der Merwe’s passion has revolved around the horse
In early 2021 Cliffie and his team again hit the long road to Gqeberha, where he currently plies his trade with 20 horses
Was the last galloper to win a race on SA soil with a seriously hefty impost Buddy Maroun’s champion Golden Loom, aka ‘Goofy’, who lumbered 65 kgs under Anton Marcus to beat Fov’s Favourite 26 years ago?
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
