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.
While it’s easy to point fingers in the dark shadows of disappointment, our perceptions of the NHA’s proximity and interaction to and with the decision makers was largely manifested in their almost confident submission made to government
Mr Delivery on the road, but for smokers and those looking for a highlight or a perm it’s a no no
We seem to have witnessed a steady stream of dubious appointments encompassing all of nepotism, sheltered employment cases and re-treaded personnel who have failed in other industry roles and are without the requisite expertise to discharge their responsibilities effectively
Billy was on the button again when he found yesterday’s pic of the Snaith-trainer Lurgan giving Karl Neisius his first Diadem Stakes winner back in 1981
A die-hard lifetime player says that with a bit of will and effort from racing’s leadership, it would not be difficult to remedy a lot of what is driving punters away
Has racing become an anachronism, followed mainly by the purists and punters, both of whom play a vital role?
Enjoy this trip back in time, kind courtesy of Andrew Bon, with some memorable race replays- including Gee Cee’s runaway win in the 1993 Settlers Trophy
Yesterday we had Michael Roberts in action winning the 1993 Gr2 Premium Stakes on Crown Estate who equalled the course record
In a new weekly column we look at some of the past weekend’s highlights, and set the fractions with Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Kenilworth WSB Cape Town Met racemeeting
A seasoned racing fan writes that in the zone between 15 and 3 minutes before the official race time, nobody is interested in listening to the personal fancies and various constructions of the presenters’ exotic permutations
Leading South African-based owners Hollywood Racing have broken new ground with the acquisition of five yearlings during the Book 1 session at Karaka this week
Longstanding Dean Kannemeyer Racing team member Morris Mg Cube was the proudest man at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday after his favourite charge Gimme A Prince stormed to victory in the HKJC World Pool Gr1 Cape Flying Championship
