Start Vaal At 09h00
Thursday’s Vaal racemeeting was trialled with an early start at 11h00 as the debate rages on as to what is ever going to be early enough
18th November 2021
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Thursday’s Vaal racemeeting was trialled with an early start at 11h00 as the debate rages on as to what is ever going to be early enough
Whilst the NHRA and SANTA may well have had meaningful and constructive discussions to arrive at the position they have – and are calling for members to vote positively for their proposed outcome, they are wrong
Owner Joffe (RIP) told racing in South Africa years and years ago that times must be adjusted during the summer months.
Good horsemanship must be at the core of all policies and procedures on a raceday
Western Cape, who can barely run a race meeting have THREE, KZN has TWO with Graeme Hawkins as a back up, and yet Gauteng must do Mauritius, Fairview and local races?
Wednesday’s one and only race at Hollywoodbets Greyville’s washed-out meeting dished up it’s fair share of drama
It’s no secret that the Cannabidiol (CBD) Industry has taken leaps and bounds in recent years – It’s in the pharmacies, in your grocery stores and it’s suddenly considered way more than just another alternative means of healing
The recent treble by Rachel Venniker in KZN brings back memories of the first woman to ride a winner on a SA racecourse – Kathy Kusner
What some punters tend to forget is that they are watching the tote dividends on the toteboard display in the TAB outlet
While he clearly has two very nice 3yo’s on his hands, trainer Brett Crawford experienced one of those happy-sad cringe moments at Durbanville on Tuesday.
All marketing is aimed at people that already participate in horse racing and no marketing is aimed at people who are not involved in racing – either as owners or punters
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
Big race sponsors Hollywoodbets have set the pace in the pre-nominations ante-post betting market for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July with defending champion Oriental Charm topping the opening board
