Assistant Editor
9th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
The Stipes Reported:
Starter: G Timm Loading: 20min 08 sec No. of Runners: 11
CARDED TIME: 15:45:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 15:46:35
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 15:49:25
ALL CLEAR: 15:55:40
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) LET'S GO NOW (C Zackey), INFINITE WONDER (K A Brewer) and LA MOOHAL (J Penny) were slow losing one length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) THE EQUATOR (IRE) was selected for the taking of specimens for TCO2 testing. The first specimen revealed a level of over 36 TCO2 mmol/L. Trainer A P Peter was advised that, in terms of the Procedure for Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis on Raceday, a second blood specimen would be collected. Trainer A P Peter was informed that the second blood specimen had revealed a level above the threshold of 38 mmol/L and that consequently THE EQUATOR (IRE) was scratched from this race in terms of the provisions of Rules 72.1.23; 4.2.14 and 4.2.18 (Withdrawn at 15H37, 4/1 in the betting). THE EQUATOR (IRE) was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter was advised (Mr L Anderson).
b) Jockey C Zackey reported that LET'S GO NOW took no interest in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
Assistant Editor
9th June 2025
Son Of The United States Catches The Eye
The Stipes Reported:
Starter: G Timm Loading: 1 min 50 sec No. of Runners: 9
CARDED TIME: 15:10:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 15:10:30
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 15:12:40
ALL CLEAR: 15:17:35
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) CHRONICLE KING (*K J Lihaba) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
b) READ ALL ABOUT IT (R Fourie) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls.
c) MIGHTY EAGLE (M K Katjedi) was slow losing one length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) At approximately the 150m, READ ALL ABOUT IT (R Fourie) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between CHRONICLE KING (*K J Lihaba) and KING HARALD (*G Lerena), which hung in from the 200m.
b) TIN PAN ALLEY (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer S G Tarry advised (MS).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a) CHRONICLE KING was ridden by Apprentice K J Lihaba (declared 8 June 2025 at 08H00).
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
Race 7 contd.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 9 TIN PAN ALLEY S G Tarry S Khumalo ----- 7/1
2ND 3 KING ... read more
Assistant Editor
9th June 2025
The Stipes Reported:
Starter: P H van der Westhuizen Loading: 55 SEC No. of Runners: 6
CARDED TIME: 14:35:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 14:36:22
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 14:38:25
ALL CLEAR: 14:43:35
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) RACHEL WALL (G Lerena) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
b) ALTA CAPITANA (R Fourie)jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) At approximately the 1200m, LIMERICK LACE (C Murray), which commenced to over-race, clipped the heels of BACK FROM WAR (M Yeni).
b) In view of the performance of LIMERICK LACE (C Murray), (distance 28/10 lengths, betting 7,45), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
c) Jockey C Murray was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (Appendix E read with Guideline 3 on the use of the crop) in that he misused his crop by striking LIMERICK LACE forward of the saddle in the concluding stages.
Jockey C Murray signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R1000.
d) PRINCESS KEIRA (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer S G Tarry advised (MduP).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY... read more
Editor
9th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
Hi Fred
Every comment is moderated.
These are the TCO2 tests from Sunday - nobody is being targetted, judging by the spread of tests.
PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLING
The following horses were presented to the Specimen Collection Area for Pre-Race Blood Sampling (including TCO2 analysis):
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
1 1 BINGO P F Matchett
1 4 SIMBINE C Binda
1 5 TRAJANUS S G Tarry
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
2 1 FIERY ROSE M Khan
2 2 MIDNIGHT MIRACLE S T Pettigrew
2 4 MY EYES NEVER LIE R R Magner
2 6 QUEEN'S PACT P F Matchett
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
3 1 TEXAS RED R Klaasen
3 5 WECANGOALLNIGHT M/M de Kock
3 6 RADICCHIO B D Botes
3 7 BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW G J Maroun
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
4 2 TROMBETTISTA B D Botes
4 3 DRAGONHEART J J van Vuuren
4 5 PALACE PRINCE S J Gray
4 8 STONE OF SCONE R R Magner
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
5 2 SUNFIRE P F Matchett
5 3 DOUBLEYOUESSBEE B D Botes
5 4 HANIFAH R Klaasen
5 6 LADY WILLIAM W H Marwing
5 8 RENDEVOUS IN RIO J A Soma
RACE
NO. HORSE NO. HORSE NAME TRAINER
6 1 ALTA CAPITANA S G Tarry
6 2 BACK FROM WAR P F Matchett
6 3 LIMERICK LACE M/M de Kock
6 5 RACHEL ... read more
John Mynhardt
9th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
And the ‘show’ that is the qualifying for this year’s July continues... what is going on !!! . Here we have De Kock complaining that Immediate Edge is not on the log ? After this victory this horse will be rated 108. If he runs will be the lowest ever 3yo rated in a July since the MR adjustments some years ago ? The conditions of the race were clear ahead of time. So why did he not run him in the DN2000 or the Guineas or the G1900 to ensure its MR was increased ? On the other hand, I have to give big respect to De Kock for fighting to get his mount into the July field. He is making arguments to get IE in while other trainers make excuses on their mounts (Garrix) not be run in the July… Then the elevated TCO2 level issue. This has now caused several possible entries not to qualify for the July and there are no more races left for these horses. Does not matter the outcome this is leaving a sour taste in the mouth of the public. Then the big question will 8 on 18 run in the July ? Still the public is kept in the dark. Sail the Seas initially had a slight niggle…then just scratched. The 3rd favorite for the July, Legend of Arthur getting lots of anti-post betting support, running two dismal races in a row. And the above is only about the 3yo horse. Is this the road to the July or ‘Days of out Lives’
Riaan Koekemoer
9th June 2025
The Case For A National Racing Hall Of Fame
Hi Everyone.Least I own The History of the Rothmans July Handicap from Ernie Duffield.Magnificent Data and Pictures from
Fredrick Cochrane
9th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
WOW - NHRA targeting Peter and his owners - CRAZY I tell you.
EDITOR - are you reading these
Logan Naidoo
9th June 2025
Magic Muzi! Frankie Goes To Hollywoodbets Durban July
I agree, definitely not Pacaya, though I'm not sure if he is in the top 20. There are other more deserving
Shabir Hoosen
9th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
Michael you seem like a smart man. How can it just be a coincidence everytime. Where there is smoke there is fire. The system is there for everyone. There is absolutely no way the TCO levels will be elevated Wether it be legal or illegal if nothing was administered. You can call it bad stable management once, twice and thereafter?
The authorities have got to be totally impartial in the testing as it is there for everyone.
Let's stop being emotional and start being logical. No great decision makers are successful making emotional
Richard Jones
9th June 2025
Drakenstein’s Beach Bomb – Gallant In Defeat
She's truly her mama's daughter! Beach Beauty does not get enough credit for what she achieved on the racetrack, and now as a
Mbuso Mkhwanazi
9th June 2025
Tarry Sapphire Shines Under The Lights
I agree with you Mr.Mavuwa, if Cousin Casey makes it to the final field Smanga Khumalo will ride him and will win Hollywood'sbet Durban July, forget about Fourie, Zackey and Lerena (Hit Them
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
Magic Muzi! Frankie Goes To Hollywoodbets Durban July
I backed it only got 25/1 it drifted to 40 lol. What a treble by Muzi the local boy! R9 a gr3, R10 a handicap and Turffontein R2 a maiden plate. Tote class Muzi. When done Frank 2 love seeing u nd the moodleys in the winners enclosure. I backed shoot the Rapids 2 hope he also gets a Hollywoodbets Durban July
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
De Kock Puts Big Race Panel On Edge
100z agree They did the same to his dad. Sad because they the most honest and humble around always giving glory to God. And punters love them coz they pretty consistent and upfront with comment especially if they got a good first
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
Malmesbury Missile Gatecrashes Gold Challenge Party
This was the only 1 after scratching nothing was gona beat it Pity I missed the
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
The goat of outsiders Mr Tarry lol and of late he became goat of fillies because he tends to do better with them then the colts, would love to see him with a good colt in a handicap again #pomodoro #Heavy metal. Wat a skill to hide horses and target specific races especially this day and age. U a true Legend Mr
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
My mom even tipped this 1, everyone did and it was advertised to Hong Kong well done MDK can't imagine the pressure. Oriental charm ran a cracker 2 I won the exacta would have won more if Oriental scrapped in tho
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
Tarry Sapphire Shines Under The Lights
Well done what a name combo bling - sapphire lol my mom bet
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
8th June 2025
New Cape Stallion’s Epsom Derby Boost
Good luck hope he turns out many winners
Assistant Editor
9th June 2025
Verdonese Gelding Set For Highveld Winter Series Triple Crown
The Stipes Reported:
Starter: G Timm Loading: 1 min No. of Runners: 8
CARDED TIME: 16:20:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 16:20:28
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 16:22:50
ALL CLEAR: 16:28:51
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) CONFEDERATE (C Zackey) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
b) LEGEND OF ARTHUR (R Fourie) was slow into stride.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:... read more
a) In the concluding stages, PUMPKIN PIE (S Moodley) was brushed outwards by KAMENSKY (G Lerena), which shifted out away from the crop and was straightened.
b) In view of the performance of ICHACHA (K Matsunyane), (distance 9,55 lengths, betting 50/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
c) Jockey R Fourie reported that LEGEND OF ARTHUR took no interest in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt.
d) Jockey C Murray was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of CHOISAANADA, misused his crop by striking this gelding more than twelve times (14) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race.
Jockey C Murray signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R4000 was imposed.