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.
Racing history is full of champion horses and colourful characters. Legends of the Turf will be filming reconstructions of some of the pivotal moments in our racing history and are appealing for racing fans to come down and join in the fun
To date, Jet Master has been represented by an impressive 44 Gr1 performers and judging by some of the more promising performers in his final crop, this tally could yet grow further.
He was the most amazing character who never gave me a day’s trouble. He was an absolute angel of a horse.
I suppose it is the time of year but our stable has had a number of colics recently which, I have to say, is extremely rare for us. All have been small and nothing too bad, apart from our KZN Older Champion Male. He managed to get a serious bout of it on the night he won his award
The Salesgate saga has created waves in the South African racing and breeding industry. In an open letter to Markus Jooste, a longstanding smaller breeder makes an impassioned plea for answers
Twitter has the ability to drive so many areas of the industry. From wagering with market moves and the appearance of a horse in the paddock, to attracting new owners and race goers or even syndicating horses, absolutely anyone can become a commentator.
I have asked if racing is busy dying but if you speak to a younger generation it alarmingly appears that it’s already dead as far as they are concerned.A ring fenced operation tasked with growing the customer and fan base is required with a separate budget and a clear objective of delivering measurable outcomes.
First, and even second, crop success does not ensure long term quality for a stallion, but many great stallions have made an immediate impression with their first crops. Sarah Whitelaw takes a look.
Right now I have a substantial investment in South Africa. I must be honest and say that I am no longer comfortable with my investment based on the way things are starting to go.
Serious sport is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence: in other words it is war minus the shooting. Where does South Africa fit into the picture?
Irish Champions Weekend was a massive success which gained great publicity in the national media. It was dramatic, gripping and entertaining for everyone in attendance.
It will be good news for South African racing fans that, despite a number of offers from abroad, Gerald and Karen Kalil’s multiple champion Quid Pro Quo will continue her 3yo season on African soil
The son of Twice Over has been gelded and will be aimed at the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup, the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and the WSB Cape Town Met
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed
The Ridgemont’s Kieswetter and Drakenstein’s Rupert families are major players in our horseracing and the Monmouth Park feature thus held more than a passing interest for many of us
