Let’s Back The Young Sires
I remember how Dynasty battled for mares in his 3rd and 4th season, even after we’d cut his fee in half – people wouldn’t listen
13th August 2016
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I remember how Dynasty battled for mares in his 3rd and 4th season, even after we’d cut his fee in half – people wouldn’t listen
New-media researchers are too focused on studying well-educated, relatively young, trend-setting users of cutting-edge communications methods, when more valuable information might be gleaned from the “less sexy” pockets of society where older methods of media coexist (and clash) with the latest and greatest technologies.
Drakenstein Stud’s resident sire, Trippi more than confirmed his status as one of the country’s elite stallions when he was crowned South Africa’s Champion Sire
This weekend’s racing provided a wonderful milestone for one of South Africa’s best exports in the thoroughbred industry
The prestige and weight carried by South Africa’s annual national horseracing awards, Equus, is unquestioned
With the announcement of the Equus nominees earlier this week, the speculation and debate has already started. Who will be Horse Of The Year? The 3yo filly category looks a humdinger! Tell the selection panel what you think
Claiborne Farm based sire, Seeking The Gold, died last week at the advanced age of 31
Felix Coetzee may have retired from the saddle, but he has not retired from competitive racing. Far from it. He talks to us about helping S’manga Khumalo and Kei Chiong to their respective jockey titles
The legacy of the late, great US sire, Storm Cat, has been felt the world over
The bottom line is that the sport needs its smaller owners and players, just a whole lot more of them
We catch up with Alec Laird and Breeders’ Cup hopeful, Smart Call in Newmarket
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed
