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.
The Queensberry Rules were the first to mandate boxing gloves in fights. The term is also frequently used to refer to sportsmanship and fair play. Seems racing could do with reviewing the rule book
Terrance Millard saddled the first three past the July post twice, Geoff Woodruff saddled a 1-2-3 in the 2013 Sansui Summer Cup and on 6 August 2017, David Nieuwenhuizen owned and trained the first 4 past the post at Turffontein
If the racing industry in its present incarnation refuses to change, perhaps it needs a push
And afternoon of excellence with the incredible Drakenstein Stud Farm team
A decision by the East Cape Stipendiary Board at Fairview on Friday in utilising a measure of discretion granted to them in terms of the rules appears, on the face of it, to lack any logic
Racing is dying. Tracks close, branches close, tote turnover is shrinking… and Phumelela’s answer is to put pressure on other racing publications in the name of fair competition
Can racing be likeable and does it have something to contribute to the global conversation? RacingB*tch’s Hans Ebert says the answer is yes
With 8 Gold Cup trophies, Felix Coetzee is South Africa’s undisputed Gold Cup king. We get him to talk us through his record-breaking wins.
The classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955 when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas
