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ROBYN LOUW: What a July! I was cheering pretty strongly for the little filly with the big stride, but even so, watching the race unfold, seeing her placed handy exactly where she likes to be and then seeing the turn for home with her striding out was just phenomenal.
LANCE BENSON: A dour Greyville was injected with new life flowing through its veins as it was daubed with a splash of the new red of the major sponsor. The recession was put on hold for a magical few hours as 55 000 people cheered, rocked and partied amid soaring tote turnovers and dwindling booze stocks.
SARAH WHITELAW: Is Igugu a more deserving winner of Horse of the Year honors than Dancewiththedevil? Whilst Igugu certainly has strong claims to the title, she only once took on males, whilst her older rival beat some of the country’s top males twice in G1 events
The intent to lay claim to winnings courtesy of the ‘July’, informed that there were no funds available.
I remember ‘BIG’ as a brilliant racehorse and he will no doubt live on as such in the memories of all who followed him.
It is never easy having to say goodbye to any horse, let alone a champ like Big City Life
Crusaders continue the incredible track record as the most successful franchise in Super Rugby history with seven titles from 16 attempts.
LANCE BENSON: The whisper on every street corner is that Igugu just cannot win it. They say she isn’t as good as Ipi Tombe and even the galloping goldmine Empress Club flopped in 1993.
SARAH WHITELAW: A look at first season sires, Sadler’s Wells dominance, Daylami and Mother Russia to stud
ROBYN LOUW: Dancewiththedevil is the unlikely filly with the unlikely breeding who now has 7 victories under her belt from 12 starts (twice beating the colts at wfa) and earning R2 million in the process.
The run-down elements of Harare signal the scope for a return to former attractiveness if and when new investment rushes in.
The South African bred former Equus Champion Sprinter Isivunguvungu made a terrific winning debut on US soil for trainer Graham Motion and confirmed his Prevagen $1million Gr1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint aspirations
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
