The recent unsuccesful appeal by trainer Mike de Kock for a higher merit rating for debut winner Pietro Mascagni has evoked some puzzlement amongst the connections
The change of name of the Philanthropist gelding Joyphillypist to that of Jay P just 24 hours before he was to run at Turffontein in mid-January, reminded us how seriously the racing authorities treat horse names
What on earth is the NHA up to – and where is all the money coming from?
KZN trainer pleads guilty on possession of unlisted substances charge
The National Horseracing Authority of South Africa gets a new look shop window
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
