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dave mollett
10th May 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear of Trevor's passing as he was my mentor in my early days in SA in the 1970s. When I began working for the Rand Daily Mail I was like a duck out of water but Trevor took time out to introduce me to the players in the sport.
Trevor also trained my first horse - a son of St Paddy. After he'd had the horse a couple of months, I asked him what he thought. "He's slow - and that's being kind."
The Sporting Post got it right when saying Trevor had both "equine and people skills" - he simply had the ability to make anyone he met feel at home.
Racing is full of some marvellous characters and Trevor falls into that category.
Condolences to Dot and the family at this sad
Steve Marshall
10th May 2024
Saturday Protest – Gold Circle Will Sanction Parties
This testing is done by the NHA not the Racing Operators and the testing has become the norm at all race meetings. The Stipes Report for the race in question confirms that every horse in the race was tested and only Main Defender’s reading was above the threshold. Results are instant and the testing does not cause delays to horses participating. Whether or not it is stressful for the horse, a vet would probably be the best person to
Steve Marshall
10th May 2024
Saturday Protest – Gold Circle Will Sanction Parties
@George Stevens the HDJ race meeting last year was called off due to a jockey protest, not a decision made by Gold Circle. Gold Circle wanted to carry on racing as the lights had come back on. Get your facts
John Mynhardt
10th May 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July Favourite Goes To 123
Daily news Big Chance.... July... different story. July is a handicap. At least 10 horses in the noms can take it. Weight will be a
James Goodman
10th May 2024
I knew Trevor from the days he rode for JF Coetzee. I was a kid who used to go and watch work at Gosforth Park on Sundays. We then both trained at Vaal in 75 and we met before race days to take Jackpots with Spike Lerena and Hugh Kirk. These were often won!! He was a lovely person with a great sense of humour. Our condolences to Dot and the family.
Natalie Houdalakis
10th May 2024
DAD will be sorely missed and will forever leave a void, however he leaves us with very special memories and we know he will be with us in spirit, guiding us through our life travels. We thank each and every person who has called, messaged, posted and written about Dad - all your kind words are a tribute to what a wonderful man he was and how much he dedicated himself to our wonderful sport of racing. Rest in Peace Dad - we love
A Holloway
10th May 2024
It seems as if a vintage day for the old toppies of SA racing is going unnoticed/unmentioned...yesterday at the Vaal the two oldest horses in training and the oldest jockey in SA racing ALL won on the same day!!
Nordic Rebel (10yrs)...Whorly Whorly (9yrs) and Pierre Strydom 57 yrs all proved that age is only a number...well done to all
John Bryant
10th May 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July Favourite Goes To 123
If Snow Pilot (120) was the line horse, then Green With Envy goes from 119 to 121 (beat Snow Pilot 0.6l or 1 point) Hluhluwe was beaten 2.0l or or 4 points on is a 117, confirming that Green With Envy ran a 121. Either somebody at NRHA is battling with maths or they just when to push up Green With Envy's July
John Mynhardt
10th May 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July Favourite Goes To 123
The Daily news yes... but remember the July is a handicap... not so easy. at least 10 possible winners in the
Frankie Zackey
10th May 2024
Frankie Zackey... My sincere condolences... MYDSRIP
Gregg Clarke
10th May 2024
It is always difficult to understand the exact reasons why any sire, who carries an otherwise wonderful bloodline, fails to get support from the breeding community. The answer generally lies in a failing of the human psyche - prejudice or misapplication of the mind.
In this case the sire is an undeniably well bred son a champion male line of high quality who is very well related to a number of really good racehorses - the best being the undeniably outstanding filly/mare in LAISSEFARE (Danehill x Procrastinate) making her a half sister out of Time Thiefs Grandsire. She won an unbelievable 5 Grade 1, 2 x Grade 2 and 3 time Grade 3 races.
He may not carry as convincing a race record as the human psyche seeks in a sire and he may also not reflect a long list of successful racing progeny, but there should be no doubt that what is in his genetic is brimful with undeniable racing potential. It only has to be unlocked by those that make the decisions how to use what he offers.
Not to find the key will be opportunity sadly missed and the same applies to so many other sires. Its crazy to think that they exist in paddocks, at high investment, denied mostly by a failed human consideration. It is not the horse that carries that blame, but the
Neill De Bruyn
9th May 2024
Where Is SA Racing At The Moment?
That's what happens when one makes incorrect assumptions, mr Naidoo!
I do hope you pick the July winner, after this coming weekend's Greyville 1900 the panel apparently releases the first log. I got onto the wrong horse in the ante-post betting I think, (I'm convinced he won't make the cut), but a punter remains forever hopeful.
Richard Jones
9th May 2024
Just noticed Jackson is no longer in the SA sires' listing. If possible, can SP please give an update on
Ash Vermaak
9th May 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July Favourite Goes To 123
Green with envy . Daily news 2000 + July Winner. DOUBLE 7/1 . WHAT A
George McDonald
9th May 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July Favourite Goes To 123
Merit Rating adjustments for you.
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Adrian Long
9th May 2024
It seems the rich vein of form continues between the Crawford/Rix yard and the Teresina siblings as they trained Ready Steady Go as well who in turn was a really solid above average horse. We'll done Mr George Nagel, you have a really lovely filly
Les Hale
10th May 2024
Trevor Lange Will Be Missed
Trevor my brother in law trained Alfalfa for me.
He won 11
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