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.

Cupking is led in by his connections (photo: Candiese Marnewick)

Cupking

If you look hard enough (and do the numbers right!), there is still plenty of magic to be had in racing

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A Glorious Songbook

Glorious Song, a member of North America’s Racing Hall Of Fame, was purchased by Frank Stronach for $36.000 as a yearling

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Select Success

Australians have discovered the power of ‘Select’ at yearling sales, a mightily successful concept long abandoned by South African sale companies for reasons unknown

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Thanks Mike!

We catch up with Mike de Kock to wish him happy birthday and reflect on his career as he approaches 3,000 winners

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Cotton-Eye Joe

RA CEO Larry Wainstein recently stated that the Racing Association governs all stake money paid to owners and it is them that foot the bill. We try to find out where our stakes come from and where they go

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Reach For The Skye

Aspiring lady jockey Skye Gilbert was granted her apprentice license in England last November. She had her first ride under rules at Scottsville last week and we caught up with her to see how it went.

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