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.

John Freeman

Did You Bid?

I have to say that it’s hard to concentrate at sales when many at tables around you are there not for the sale but for a day out. But here’s looking forward to the Joburg sales

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Dubawi (Dubai Millennium - Zomaradah)

Top Sires Dominate

The world’s number one sire has 30 entries, including champion 2yo Churchill and Gr1 Racing Post Trophy runner up Yucatan

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Knowledge

Knowledge Is Key

Asking for an explanation regarding stakes and the Industry Liaison Committee meetings resulted in a rather abrupt reply from the Racing Association. We wonder why this information is such a big deal.

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Being Weird

Thanks to a special group of people, a battling racehorse called Rio De Janeiro travelled half way across the world with a superstar and now gets a brand new life in South Africa

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Karoo Donkey Sanctuary (photo: supplied)

Silence Of The Donkeys

In January 2017, Jonno Sherwin of the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary executed a large scale rescue operation for horses and donkeys at a livestock auction in the Northern Cape. The racing community waded in to help.

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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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