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.
Think not of the gambler who is unable to bet on something, think of the groom who has acquired animal skills that could not be applied elsewhere, the work rider and jockey who dedicated their lives to perfecting a style older than time, the trainer who wakes up at the crack of dawn to watch over what goes on in the stable yard
It is either going to keep a large industry intact or collapse it forever
The Snaith Racing Poll to determine the hotly debated crown of our greatest racehorse attracted close on 50 000 votes.
Horseracing had mostly fallen out of the mainstream of media – until euthenasia, retrenchments and social disorder became new words on our landscape
During these times of Covid-19 the thoroughbred racing media is understandably full of concerns, challenges and negativity regarding the industry
‘There are massive social, economic and animal welfare fall-out implications of the decision not to allow racing to proceed behind closed doors at level 4’
The Mauritius stipes conducted an inquiry via video conference last week and the BHA have been holding their own remote hearings
There are more than one bet idea that has been mooted on this platform. Nobody has taken too much notice – but SP reader Azzie believes in his concept
Outstanding colt Nepotism (Brutal) scored one of the most remarkable Gr1 wins by a 2YO on an Australian racetrack in recent memory
A R1 million yearling at Nationals last week, and a maiden stakes winner on Sunday – Soqrat’s shares are on the up
