SA Star Sprinter Amongst Dubai World Cup Nominations
Former SA champion sprinter Isivunguvungu is amongst 172 entries from 20 countries for the 29th Dubai World Cup meeting
30th January 2025
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Former SA champion sprinter Isivunguvungu is amongst 172 entries from 20 countries for the 29th Dubai World Cup meeting
The HK$2.84 million Chinese New Year Cup Handicap on Friday has attracted 11 smart entrants on a bumper card
Mike de Kock ends with an estimated 3803 career winners, including 141 Grade 1’s, 158 Grade 2’s and 102 Grade 3 wins – unequalled in SA racing history and set to be the gold standard for many years to come!
Zeitz is proof that a female family can thrive and survive off just a single line of descent
David Hayes will chase a third victory in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile at Sha Tin on Friday
Team Valor International’s recent purchase, and one of the most exciting fillies to grace our tracks in recent times, dual Gr1 winner Quid Pro Quo will be the star attraction at Turffontein on Saturday
Eight On Eighteen, has seen his rating increased from 115 to 127, while Gimme A Prince is at 134 and now SA’s highest rated racehorse
A black eye was the result of a weighing room fight between two lady riders in Sophie Doyle and Kirsty Milczarek in 2010
Zeitz, the 49th stakes winner for Vercingetorix, hails from one of the best female lines in the stud book!
It was a case of champagne déjà vu for trainer Juan Nel and one of his foundation gallopers Evie’s First when the 7yo Jay Peg gelding successfully defended his Fairview Merchants crown
‘I aim to uphold the values that make racing truly exceptional. Regrettably, today’s incident detracted from that commitment, and I am deeply remorseful for any disappointment caused to the punters, owners, trainer, fans and officials’
In a new weekly column we look at some of the past weekend’s highlights, and set the fractions with Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Kenilworth WSB Cape Town Met racemeeting
A seasoned racing fan writes that in the zone between 15 and 3 minutes before the official race time, nobody is interested in listening to the personal fancies and various constructions of the presenters’ exotic permutations
Leading South African-based owners Hollywood Racing have broken new ground with the acquisition of five yearlings during the Book 1 session at Karaka this week
Longstanding Dean Kannemeyer Racing team member Morris Mg Cube was the proudest man at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday after his favourite charge Gimme A Prince stormed to victory in the HKJC World Pool Gr1 Cape Flying Championship
