Post-race analysis is the most important task a handicapper is faced with, as it sets the scene for the future. If you introduce ‘mistakes’ into the ratings system, you’ll poison the well.
The handicappers have taken it upon themselves to ignore the rules with freely applied merit ratings
What about the large mass of less sophisticated punters who rely on the official MR’s as a guide to exposed form when structuring their bets?
The evergreen hero travelled to Vereeniging on Thursday for a 100% strike rate from two rides that saw him bring up his recordbreaking 5555th winner milestone
‘The Breeders Cup Distaff is definitely still on the cards and Beach Bomb will probably have one more race before then’ – Gaynor Rupert
It will be good news for South African racing fans that, despite a number of offers from abroad, Gerald and Karen Kalil’s multiple champion Quid Pro Quo will continue her 3yo season on African soil
The son of Twice Over has been gelded and will be aimed at the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup, the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and the WSB Cape Town Met
