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29th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
Hi John
There is no onus on connections to declare medium term plans and it is their prerogative to run their horse where and when they choose. Plans can change too. We have seen that happen over the years. On the flipside, because a horse is an entry, doesn't mean he is a definite runner if he gets in, either. Ante-post pre-noms betting comes with its value and risks.
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John Peters
29th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
I disagree with the statement of variety club being the best miler. That title I will give it to Wolf Power and overlook even legal
John Mynhardt
28th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
Where was this info a month ago
Brian lindenberg
28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Impeccably bred indeed.. The sire(Geoff) "horse of the year" 5 times-winning SUMMER CUP for 4 consecutive years (5 in total).I remember when he 1st stepped out...his 1st 4 runs was all wins.He made his opposition look "ordinary" - not forgetting jockey Mark Khan ..The damsire(Terence Millard)...Serious
John Mynhardt
28th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
Why do the public only hear this now ??? He was in all the bookmakers markets before the nominations. There should be serious questions asked around why this is kind of practise us allowed !!! But we know nothing will come of this again. This should have been declared to the public in the first day the pre noms betting was available and he should have been removed from the betting. At his current MR even going up 10-12 pointa he would have been the best handicapped horse in the July. We need a forum were punters can ask direct questions to trainers and get immediate feedback..Not the first time this kind of info is kept from the public. What recourse do punters have in this kind of scenario ?? Now suddenly Garrix is backwards and immature... the only top 3 yo in CT that cant travel ?? But again punters must just stay in their lane and accept all the punishment.
Geoff Logan
28th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
What a brilliant answer to all the doubters regarding the July etc. It's so refreshing to see the horse and long term goals put into
jakes sayed
28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
ms lucinda is extremely well
George McDonald
28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Surely we can say without contradiction that crowds are returning to Natal race courses
Could it be because we have shaken off poly track
Frankie Zackey
28th April 2025
More UK Joy For SA Connections
Frankie Zackey...Goosebumps alright,, that was super impressive.
.Well Done To Hollywoodbets
Brian lindenberg
28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
She ran a good race nonetheless ..i expected her to take her place in guineas next week based on good run in the Marjorca .I really liked the run of her stable companion(Symphony in White...she's the one to be with next
Frankie Zackey
28th April 2025
Public Holiday Racing At Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
Frankie Zackey...Common sense is to have a Ambulance/Medical Staff on-course 30 minutes prior to the start of Race 1
Keith Sing
28th April 2025
NHRA Notice To Trainers – Racing On Sunday
If you were present at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and paid attention to Laf and Andrew's chirps it was like comedy central live. Great
Fredrick Cochrane
28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Pity about Roccapina - thought she would have a very good KZN season - surprised they ran her
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28th April 2025
Woodruff Magic Prevails At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
The Stipes reported:
RACE 7 Ref : 561 DENNIS DRIER POINSETTIA STAKES (Grade 3) : R250 000 : About 1200m
Starter : T Miya Loading Time : 53 sec No. of Runners : 12
Carded Time: 16:05:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 16:05:22
Provisional Result: 16:07:57
All Clear: 16:14:00
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) A fair start.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) In the concluding stages SYMPHONY IN WHITE (D De Gouveia) and DISTING (C F Dicken) came together and brushed.
b) In the concluding stages MAI SENSATION (J P v’d Merwe) was brushed by SYMPHONY IN WHITE (D De Gouveia) which shifted in away from the crop and was immediately corrected.
c) Shortly before the finish Jockey S Veale (ASIYE PHAMBILI) dropped his left side rein which he was unable to re-gather.
d) FRANCINE (G Lerena) was not persevered with from the 600m and thereafter Jockey Lerena reported that this filly took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
e) Jockeys R Danielson (ROCCAPINA), A Mgudlwa (PRITTI VICTORY) and C Zackey (GIMMIE’S COUNTESS) reported that they felt something amiss in the running with their respective mounts. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
f) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon’s report concerning ROCCAPINA, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this filly is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National... read more
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28th April 2025
Vercingetorix Grabs Three Features On Sunday
The Stipes reported:
RACE 6 Ref : 560 TOTE GODOLPHIN BARB STAKES (Grade 3) : R300 000 : About 1100m
Starter : T Miya Loading Time : 2:19 sec No. of Runners : 07
Carded Time: 15:25:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 15:26:53
Provisional Result: 15:29:44
All Clear: 15:36:30
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) ELEGANTRIX (G Lerena) was stubborn to load.
b) I’M A FIREBALL (S Veale) and MALMESBURY MISSILE (R Fourie) lost 1 length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) Leaving the 600m MILITARY COMMAND (C Zackey) was carried in marginally by ELEGANTRIX (G Lerena) which commenced to hang in. Thereafter, in the concluding stages ELEGANTRIX (G Lerena) which continued to hang in, was brushed on a number of occasions by GOOD FOR YOU (C Little) which hung in and shifted in away from the crop.
b) The Board have adjourned to review Jockey C Little’s riding of GOOD FOR YOU in the concluding stages.
c) In view of the performance of FORTESS OF FIRE (A Fortune) which commenced to give ground to the field from the 250m, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
d) In view of the performances of I’M A FIREBALL (S Veale) (7.05 lengths, 33/10 in the betting) and MILITARY COMMAND (C Zackey) (3.55 lengths, 14/10 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
e) ELEGANTRIX (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C... read more
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28th April 2025
Tienie’s Quickstepgal Is A Step Ahead
The Stipes reported:
RACE 5 Ref : 559 TOTE STRELITZIA STAKES (Grade 3) : R250 000 : About 1100m
Starter : S Ngcobo Loading Time : 41 sec No. of Runners : 08
Carded Time: 14:50:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 14:50:38
Provisional Result: 14:53:16
All Clear: 14:58:07
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) A fair start.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) Leaving the 200m QUICKSTEPGAL (K Matsunyane) was brushed in on two occasions by CAPTAINS ENVY (T Godden) which was hanging in and rolled in. As a consequence POLAR LIGHT (C Habib) rolled in away from QUICKSTEPGAL (K Matsunyane).
b) WILD WILD GREEN (R Fourie) hung in, in the concluding stages.
c) Jockey J P v’d Merwe reported that he felt something amiss in the running with WINTER BELLE. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
d) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss in the concluding stages with KEUKENHOF. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
e) QUICKSTEPGAL (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Prinsloo was advised (SS).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a) Nil.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a) Nil.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED :
a) WINTER BELLE : Nothing obvious detected.
b) KEUKENHOF : Nothing obvious detected.
SCRATCHINGS :
a) JORDASH : Abscess left hind (Trainer –... read more
Editor
28th April 2025
The Stipes reported:
RACE 4 Ref : 558 IN FULL FLIGHT HANDICAP (Listed) : R225 000 : About 1100m
Starter : T Miya Loading Time : 1:08 sec No. of Runners : 13
Carded Time: 14:15:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 14:16:24
Provisional Result: 14:19:00
All Clear: 14:26:04
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) LICENCE TO THRILL (T Godden), WECANGOALLNIGHT (J P v’d Merwe), TEFLON MAN (C Zackey) and ARTISTE (G
Wright) lost 1 length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) Leaving the starting stalls OUTLAW KING (A Mgudlwa) and DONQUERARI (D Schwarz) came together and bumped.
b) At the 50m O’TENIKWA (C Orffer) and LUHAMBA PHAMBILI (S Khumalo) came together and bumped on two occasions. Thereafter, KING OF THE GAULS (A Fortune) was brushed out by FASTNET FILLY (IRE) (K Matsunyane) which rolled out away from LUHAMBA PHAMBILI (S Khumalo).
c) Jockeys C Zackey (TEFLON MAN) and CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (G Lerena) reported that their respective mounts took no interest in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
d) Jockey M Yeni reported that ROMAN AGENT did not stride out freely in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
e) O’TENIKWA (C Orffer), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer B Forster acting on behalf of Trainer W A Nel was advised (SS).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
George McDonald
28th April 2025
NHRA Notice To Trainers – Racing On Sunday
Jason, are you really saying that if punters are not happy a race meeting should be abandoned
And punters depend on certain jockeys riding and will not be happy with replacement jockeys
They depend
George McDonald
29th April 2025
Steyn 3yo Will Stay In Cape For Winter
John is there a reason why you are buttering up Cecil?
Wanting a good July
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