The Mighty Mouse
One of the legendary Michael Roberts’ declared best horses he ever rode!
One of the legendary Michael Roberts’ declared best horses he ever rode!
Hollwyoodbets Scottsville will be drenched in history and sentimentality on Sunday as one of our greatest sons is honoured
With the news that multiple Hong Kong champion jockey Doug Whyte will be trying his hand at training, Michelle Wing of Racing News canvassed some ex-jockeys who have made the move to training
The first four horseracing superstars to be inducted into the SA Hall Of Fame were announced in Cape Town at Wednesday’s barrier draw for the Sun Met
Twenty-one years after his historic July victory, we catch up with Super Quality
Lyle’s a fantastic rider. Even though he went through the Academy late, you could see from an early age, he was a good calibre rider. I’m sure he’ll be champion jockey one day
South African champion apprentice Lyle Hewitson equalled an apprentice win record set in 2007 by Gavin Lerena, and previously held for almost 40 years by the legend Michael Roberts, when he registered the 283rd victory of his fledgeling career
She’s a sister to a champion and coupled with her class and ability, Dynasty’s daughter Statute looks to have a bright career ahead of her
After Aldo Domeyer’s second set of 6 wins on a card, we had some fun with numbers to see which of our other jockeys have done it
Trainer Roberts pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty of the charge. After considering all the evidence the Board imposed a fine of R35 000
Eleven time SA champion and 1992 champion of Britain, Muis Roberts turns 63 in May and seems to have been around forever in many of our racing lives
‘Fortune favours the bold, so kudos to Peter de Beyer for retaining Sylvie, a moderate race filly many breeders would have shunned as a broodmare’
A race steeped in history, previous winners include champion sires Jet Master and Gimmethegreenlight, as well as multiple Equus award winning champions Pocket Power, Do It Again, Jet Dark and Charles Dickens
There was a unique South African connection in the background as the Ralph Beckett-trained Bluestocking charged to victory under Rossa Ryan to win the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday