
Workrider Didn’t Weigh Back In
Mabaya received a penalty of a suspension from riding in Workriders’ races for a period of 90 days of which 60 days are suspended for a period of twelve months
Mabaya received a penalty of a suspension from riding in Workriders’ races for a period of 90 days of which 60 days are suspended for a period of twelve months
Samuel Mosia had a splendid four-timer at the Workrider’s meeting at Turffontein on Saturday and was the deserved winner of the three-legged Work Riders Challenge Series for the season.
You have to make good things happen in this life. Going to James Maree’s school and getting my licence to ride work has changed my life completely. There are quite a few grooms who have natural talent. They should go to Mr Maree’s school and, once there, work hard and develop their skills.
Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
Ridgemont’s Rafeef fairytale received more endorsement on the Championships Finale at Turffontein on Saturday when his daughter, Chasing Happiness, ran her eight opponents off their feet to register her second stakes success when winning the TAB Gr2 Senor Santa Stakes
The number of entries compares favourably in quantum with recent years, with 58 first entries received in 2024, 60 in 2023, 68 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 52 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 69 in 2018
Ironically, it was a colt which provided Alan with a first Gr1 success, this being Alec and Gillian Foster’s homebred Cereus, who landed the 2001 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville, his victory completing a momentous double on the day, with the Gr2 Golden Slipper having gone the way of juvenile filly Tatler, a great-great-great grandaughter of Sun Lass!