“We go the extra mile for our biggest days like the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate and Sun Met, and have a few tricks up our sleeve to make the track look extra special on those days.”
‘Bunching, bad, irresponsible and dangerous riding is more prevalent than ever, and front runners and well-drawn handy horses are afforded an even bigger advantage than before it was closed’
Good progress has been made with the resurfacing of Durbanville racecourse and, weather permitting, hopes are high that racing will resume there in September and October
The upgrade of the Durbanville Racecourse track commenced on 14 November
Course manager Dean Diedericks chats to us about the Durbanville racecourse refurbishment works
Work will commence on the Durbanville Racecourse track upgrade project on 22 October
Work is due to start at the end of October on eliminating Durbanville’s much-criticised ridge and furrow.
Take the south easterly wind as an example. It is a regular feature in summer. It blows from head-on left when you turn for home, so the jockeys tend to want to take cover
With winter rains having hit Cape Town over the past five days and continuing to fall today, the prospects of today’s Kenilworth meeting looked to be in the balance
With 21 wins in 26 starts Hawaii was thoroughly tested for speed, stamina, character, toughness, soundness and durability in two hemispheres and two continents
In the run for home Royal Victory, having his first run over 2000m, built up from rear of midfield as he picked them off one by one and had Son Of Raj and Safe Passage firmly in his sights at the 200m
