An Epic Dilemma
The bottom line is that the sport needs its smaller owners and players, just a whole lot more of them
27th July 2016
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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
“I have a stable policy now that neither I nor my sons, my assistants, will object against results again. We have no faith in the stipendiary boards and objecting against them has become senseless…”
Let errant jockeys serve their suspensions doing industry service, rather than be allowed to simply take the time off as a convenient holiday
Last week marked the anniversary of the death from cancer of one of history’s greatest stallions
I had some mates over from Quatar and we partied long and hard into the night. This was followed by more celebrations at Durban’s best restaurant, Bel Punto, before finally flaking out
Lest they fall prey to temptation, our jockeys cannot go into a tote, casino or a cafe with a slot machine on the premises – and then what about Scottsville?
The sea of red and white that dressed the course was a sight to behold and having our pictures broadcast on Channel News Asia is one of my career highlights!
South Africa’s current crop of 4yo fillies surely ranks as one of the best produced in this country for many a year
Things are really heating up here with the Gr1 Emirates Singapore Derby this Sunday
What a weekend! Who would have thought that would be the result? The Conglomerate was given the most amazing ride by Pierre Strydom
High drama and some potentially dangerous race-riding cast a dark cloud over the inaugural running of the R5 million HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
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
Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory
Two South African star performers in Dean Kannemeyer’s Gimme A Prince and the Vaughan Marshall champion 3yo One Stripe, who runs in Sunday’s HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap, feature in the first edition of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025
