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Deon Sampson – why doesn’t this talented jockey get more rides?
The man who builds houses for a hobby, doesn’t appear to enjoy much support in his home province of Gauteng – especially since Louis Goosen left the Vaal for Ashburton.
Congratulations Deon!
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SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
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