25th January 2019
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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.
While the Sun Met field size has disappointed some, spare a thought for the organisers of Saturday’s Gr1 Matchbook Clarence House Chase at Ascot
Everything ran smoothly. Everything was remarkably easy and comfortable and wonderful.
If South African racing had four Major tournaments, like golf, the Gr1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate would be one of them
I will be there this Saturday for my first Queen’s Plate in 35 years and it is the best field I have ever seen. This should be a bucket list event for anyone with an ounce of racing in their blood
It’s probably in racing’s favour as we head into 2019 that it’s taken the sport less time to get over Joostegate than Watergate
Blaming Markus Jooste for our current woes is tantamount to suggesting that the loud music in the ballroom sunk the Titanic – but it’s time to put some great minds into action
The only losers were those unfortunate souls who weren’t at the track and forfeited the privilege of being able to say ‘I was there’
Geoff Woodruff saddles 4 on tomorrow’s Summer Cup card, including RA Stakes favourite, Ali Bon Dubai
Thanks to Mr Hyde, following on the hooves of the Mayfair Speculators saga and other debacles, it is good to see South African horseracing receiving a bit of positive press at home and abroad.
How can we recognise Gary Player who was a super star in golf, but forget horse racing? We’ve got to celebrate all South Africans that have talent.
Big race sponsors Hollywoodbets have set the pace in the pre-nominations ante-post betting market for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July with defending champion Oriental Charm topping the opening board
In our weekly column entitled Time Is Money, we look at some of the past weekend’s highlights, including some slow-run Grade 1 contests at Turffontein
