Opinion

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.

In Writing - 2012 Gr1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup

Felix Coetzee

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.

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Depression demons

Depression

Depression is a global conversation. As it’s a subject the racing industry is intimately acquainted with, Hans Ebert asks why aren’t we taking the lead?

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Benji Ryan (photo: Racing Girl)

Racing Kid

Kids say the darndest things. We get it straight from the horse’s mouth, thanks to Racing Kid, Benji Ryan

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Dr Andreas Jacobs (photo: hamishNIVENPhotography)

The Jacobs Factor

As Tesio taught us, the Thoroughbred exists because of a piece of wood at the end of a mile and a half race at Epsom. Charles Faull dissects the 2017 Vodacom Durban July result

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Elephant in the room

Slaves To Technology

The Racing B*tch’s Hans Ebert looks at the role of social media and what horse racing should learn from the music industry

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Bernard Fayd'herbe, Marinaresco, 2017 Vodacom Durban July

Flying Colours

The theme for the 2017 Vodacom Durban July might have been ‘The Colour of Magic’, but it took a touch of magic to prove that there’s no beating a classic.

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Maryline Eon receives her trophy from Benny Andersson (photo: Lady Jockeys' Thoroughbred World Championship)

Weighty Issues

Should lady jockeys get a weight allowance? The running of the Lady Jockey’s Thoroughbred World raised debate

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4Racing CEO To Step Down

After dedicating herself fully to the role for four challenging years, the increasing demands on her time and personal life have led her to reassess her career direction

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