6th November 2013
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Sporting Post columnists share their opinions and insights into horse racing from South Africa and around the world. They are experts who have a deep understanding of the sport of kings, enjoy their thoughtful and fresh articles.
For anyone who thinks that two heads are better than one, the new training partnership of Neil Bruss and Robert Fayd’herbe makes a lot of sense
I felt that the quality of the Emperor’s Palace Ready to Run sale was high and, as always, there was a very good show put on by all.
Bridget and Harry Oppenheimer’s Mauritzfontein Stud created a long lasting legacy in South Africa.
While everyone was worrying about first runs on the polytrack, Disco Al put his best hoof forward under an inspired ride
Always smiling and ready with a quip and a chirp or two, Glen Hatt is one of Cape racing’s true blue gentlemen.
SARAH WHITELAW: Sadler’s Wells Inbreeding On The Increase; Sharpen Up Makes His Mark; Promising Start For Ascot Legend
Racing administrators should be made to own horses and feel the pain in every way possible. This is the only way they will ever understand the frustration.
Striving for excellence in any competitive environment, and achieving it, results in the true result of defining CHAMPIONS.
It’s been a busy weekend, sadly without winners. It was one of those weekends where nothing ran badly but a few left me scratching my head
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
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed
The Ridgemont’s Kieswetter and Drakenstein’s Rupert families are major players in our horseracing and the Monmouth Park feature thus held more than a passing interest for many of us
