How Good Is Katak?
Katak is thought by his veteran trainer and internationally experienced jockey to possibly be one of the best horses in the country
10th June 2020
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Katak is thought by his veteran trainer and internationally experienced jockey to possibly be one of the best horses in the country
An all SA owned double headed a memorable Saturday for Ricardo Le Grange and Ryan Munger in Singapore
Kranji has been graced by quite a few winners of the Durban July Handicap over the years – but only jockeys and trainers…
The theme for the 2017 Vodacom Durban July might have been ‘The Colour of Magic’, but it took a touch of magic to prove that there’s no beating a classic.
The 2017 Vodacom Durban July. The highs, the lows and the little horse who threw his heart over the line and took us all with him
The 156th running of South Africa’s oldest horseracing event at Kenilworth today could well showcase a defining moment in the next chapter of a sensational story
‘My owners Marsh Shirtliff and Bryn Ressel need good horses more than they need the money!’
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
Mooted improvements to the racing surface at the country course would make a significant difference
I had an incredible steak with Marsh, Guy and Kerry Shirtliff and a few other Saffers on Sunday evening – simply incredible! I have also joined the African Society – a social group that convenes bi-monthly for events. Next month a Braai is being held and I am extremely excited to meet the group
