Once Upon A Time In The East
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
8th August 2017
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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.
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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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The tongue-twistingly named sprinter was bred and is owned in South Africa, trained by a US-based Brit and will be ridden by a French-based Belgian
