27th April 2019
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We could have seen something quite special at Kenilworth on Saturday when the Ideal World gelding Rainbow Bridge became the first horse in history to win the classic at only his second start
With five favourites winning in the last seven renewals, it could be a race for exotic players to go narrow
Justin Snaith unleashed what looks a serious candidate for Cape Winter Series glory
The Highlands, a part of Ridgemont, Gr3 Winter Guineas has been the platform to stardom for many a top 3yo over the years
It is early days yet and Silvano’s son Marinaresco may not have the same physical presence as champion Pocket Power, but one could forgive part-owner Marsh Shirtliff a lump in the throat and a possible misty eye
The R1 million Cape Winter Series for three-year-old colts and geldings will forever be famous for unearthing the great Pocket Power
A winter storm hit Cape Town on Friday 24 hours in advance of the opening leg of the Cape Winter Series
The masterful trainer wrote another personal chapter in the South African horseracing history books at Kenilworth on Sunday when he saddled the winners of two colts’ Guineas within the space of twenty four hours
Joey Ramsden’s star 3yo Act Of War will be a major drawcard at Kenilworth today as the Cape Winter Season is launched with the running of the R250 000 Tekkie Town Gr3 Winter Guineas
Some big names are inscribed on the Gr3 Cape Winter Guineas roll of honour. Pocket Power and Variety Club are two that tower above the rest.
It’s clear that eight incidents of crop excesses is unacceptable for a sport keen to maintain a good public image, and the time appears to have arrived for a review of the crop rules for work riders on the Highveld
Rafeef is fast establishing a fine reputation as a stallion who has the ability to sire stakes winners across the speed and stamina spectrum
