Friendship Means More Than The Stakes
During these times of Covid-19 the thoroughbred racing media is understandably full of concerns, challenges and negativity regarding the industry
7th May 2020
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During these times of Covid-19 the thoroughbred racing media is understandably full of concerns, challenges and negativity regarding the industry
‘Precocious, speedy and I am expecting to win’ – Barend Botes. In the same race, Gokhan Terzi says his first-timer will be in top two
After viewing the patrol films of the race and hearing all the evidence presented, the Board was of the opinion that Trainer Botes did not have a charge to answer to and therefore took no further action against him
A dismal effort by the previously unbeaten odds-on favourite Kissable was overshadowed by owner-breeder Gerald Kalil’s superfast King Of Kings filly Daring Diva
It’s the post July blues for racing fans as we dip into the sobering downer of the bread-and-butter diet again after a humdinger on Saturday
The gallant mare Tzigane looks well on track for a shot at the Gr2 Camellia Stakes on Champions Day after her breathtaking late dash victory to clinch top honours in the R250 000 Gr3 Sycamore Sprint
‘Fortune favours the bold, so kudos to Peter de Beyer for retaining Sylvie, a moderate race filly many breeders would have shunned as a broodmare’
A race steeped in history, previous winners include champion sires Jet Master and Gimmethegreenlight, as well as multiple Equus award winning champions Pocket Power, Do It Again, Jet Dark and Charles Dickens
There was a unique South African connection in the background as the Ralph Beckett-trained Bluestocking charged to victory under Rossa Ryan to win the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday
