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Join us as we chat to Aidan Lithgow and Kathy Pienaar about the amazing work that went into their South African racing documentary series, Legends Of The Turf
10th April 2020
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Join us as we chat to Aidan Lithgow and Kathy Pienaar about the amazing work that went into their South African racing documentary series, Legends Of The Turf
These are GREAT stories. They are funny and tragic and inspiring and dramatic. These are our stories and this is our heritage and perhaps what makes it all the more special is that it is our people, and our horses, bringing them back to life for a whole new audience to enjoy.
Jimmy saw so much colour and humour in everything, that life will always be a little brighter and cheerier for having had him in it. And therefore so will I.
The Legends team has been overwhelmed with people volunteering to be members of the cast, but there are still a few characters, and most importantly, a few horses missing. Are you a potential Legend?
Racing history is full of champion horses and colourful characters. Legends of the Turf will be filming reconstructions of some of the pivotal moments in our racing history and are appealing for racing fans to come down and join in the fun
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
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
