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.

The Beholder’s Share

Beautiful people, beautiful setting and two thumbs up for South Africa’s first two day L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate meeting

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Royal Bounty as Snaith Racing's poster boy

Of Hats And Horses

Some horses are so good, you’ve just got to buy them twice! Meet Royal Bounty, Snaith Racing’s poster boy.

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Galileo’s Year

2016 is a year which will largely be remembered for the remarkable achievements of the world’s number one sire, Galileo

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1959 Gr1 Queen's Plate winner, Royal Affair (photo: Form Organisation)

A Right Royal Affair

With the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate just a few days away, we pulled a file from the vaults to revisit the story of Royal Affair, ‘the fastest 3yo South Africa has ever seen’

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The Deputy Dominates

Lammerskraal Stud’s resident sire Go Deputy enjoyed a memorable day at Kenilworth on Grand Parade Cape Guineas day l

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Martin Locke (photo: hamishNIVENPhotography)

Tellytrack – Cape Guineas

Instead of a glorious day of the best 3yo’s battling for supremacy at our flagship racecourse, our top Classic was dismissed with about as much ceremony as a bog standard maiden.

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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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