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.
LANCE BENSON: The Vodacom Durban July is now in its third century of a colourful history and proud tradition. The race has also developed into a mega-event and today it is a serious money spinner and tourist magnet on the East Coast.
After months of speculation, James O’Connor will join Kurtley Beale at the Rebels in 2012. Now, being a supporter of all things Green and Gold, this really shouldn’t be of any interest, but the reality is that the Rebels are the best thing that has happened to rugby in a long time.
ROBYN LOUW: One of the most prevalent unsoundness to face owners and trainers is bleeding. It has become the subject of hot debate recently, with particular focus on an anti-bleeding diuretic that also goes by the trade names of Lasix or Salix.
SARAH WHITELAW: Few countries have experienced as much political upheaval as Zimbabwe has endured in the last two decades. Despite the turmoil, however, Zimbabwean horse racing has managed to continue against the odds.
I am an avid sport follower and will occassionally dabble my luck at the casinos, however as a layman (there are many of us out
“Ngong must go” – I believe the criticism completely ignores the circumstances that we have to cope with in keeping horse racing in Kenya alive and active
Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett dropped one of the biggest rugby bombshells last week by sacking All Black stars, Ma’a Nonu and Andrew Hore from the franchise. The message was simple “nobody is bigger than the team”.
ROBYN LOUW: I love the racing forums. They’re a great platform for people to speak their minds and also a great barometer of what people are currently thinking or concerned about. You see, the racing crowd are a secretive lot and with all the complicated allegiances, loyalties and unspoken do’s and don’ts it’s often hard to get a straight answer out of anyone.
LANCE BENSON: The only man to own, breed and train a Devil has hopefully not spoilt the fairytale and party for the fairer sex by opting not to run his brilliant little girl.
SARAH WHITELAW: Coolmore stand the two most successful classic sires in the world today, in the form of Montjeu and Galileo. But which is the better stallion?
INVESTEC DERBY FESTIVAL 2011 POUR MOI WINS INVESTEC DERBY INVESTEC OAKS WIN FOR HAGGAS . Investec Derby Festival 2011 I have just returned from England
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
