Trainer Danny Shum indicated his delight as Romantic Warrior gets familiar with new surroundings at the Dubai Racing Club – his base for an exciting three-run Middle Eastern campaign
The partnership will see a little slice of England come to Meydan Racecourse in January when the Jumeirah Stakes becomes the Jumeirah Stakes Sponsored by The Jockey Club
Dean Kannemeyer made it three straight victories in the R500 000 De Grendel Gr2 Cape Merchants when the lightly campaigned Rafeef 4yo Outlaw King stormed clear of his field under Sean Veale
Just over six weeks since making a remarkable comeback to the saddle, former multiple champion apprentice Chad Little celebrated an emotional icebreaker at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday
Botes will remember Friday 20 December 2024 as the day he saw the beautiful seaside city of Gqeberha for the first time in his life and also rode his maiden career double
The top-class Gareth van Zyl-trained 4yo Flag Man has sadly succumbed to a catastrophic bout of colic after an operation to remove a chip from a fetlock joint
Leading trainer explains circumstances behind jockey engagement
‘Captain Al has had an extraordinary impact on the classic and is the only modern era winner whose progeny have emulated their sire, both of which were trained by Vaughan Marshall’
A nine-time Group 1 winner and the highest-earning horse of all time, Danny Shum’s star will be based at Meydan Racecourse
The sheer brilliance of the evergreen Piere Strydom sealed a memorable 1-2 finish in the R500 000 Mike de Kock Gr2 Ipi Tombe Challenge
The Ascot Stud-bred The United States mare United Council successfully defended her Sun Chariot Handicap title at Turffontein on the Day of Reconciliation public holiday
The official report states that an investigation has been opened into the circumstances which led to Babelicious (A Fortune), which paraded and proceeded to the start in red earmuffs, racing without blinkers, as carded
Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
Ridgemont’s Rafeef fairytale received more endorsement on the Championships Finale at Turffontein on Saturday when his daughter, Chasing Happiness, ran her eight opponents off their feet to register her second stakes success when winning the TAB Gr2 Senor Santa Stakes
The number of entries compares favourably in quantum with recent years, with 58 first entries received in 2024, 60 in 2023, 68 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 52 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 69 in 2018
