Piere Strydom’s magnificent winning comeback to the saddle after a 14 month absence to win the R600 000 KZN Breeders’ Mile on the KZN Breeders raceday at Hollywoodbets Greyville was a highlight of our local weekend racing
Gold Circle look forward to welcoming thousands of horse racing fans to the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July
With all the stars aligning, including a repeal of regulations on masks and limitation of public gatherings, a vibrant upbeat crowd at the best attended official public gallops for the big race in many years sent a message that Durban is set to rock
The discussion will be hosted by veteran horseracing commentator Graeme Hawkins, and include expert analysis by past Durban July winning champion jockeys, Anthony Delpech and Kevin Shea
Piere Strydom and Johnny Geroudis are just two of the studio guests as South Africa’s national horseracing channel, Racing 240, hosts two live expert panel discussions this week as part of the big race build-up
Hollywoodbets Durban July fever is spreading like wildfire and after final declarations were made on Monday morning, the announcement of the final field and barrier draws will be made live on Tuesday morning at 11h00
Lack of prep opportunities for 4yo fillies has meant the classy galloper comes in with a relatively low-profile
On best past performance, Do It Again is undoubtedly the best weighted horse in the field
With declarations due on Monday morning, the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July ante-post betting market has hit the home straight
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge last Saturday proved yet another Gr1 triumph for the Shadwell racing empire when homebred Al Muthana announced his arrival in the upper echelons
Callan Murray returns from Australia to ride Al Muthana
Superlative Stakes winner and Classic-placed Gustav Klimt will stand at Heversham Park Farm in South Africa, having stood at Haras d’Annebault most recently
Despite a decrease in the horse population and the sale of just 305 lots – 39 fewer than last year – the sale rose to expectations, achieving an impressive aggregate of R171 975 000 and an exceptional average of R563 852 per lot sold
When the hammer fell shortly before 15h00 on Friday on lot 346, a beautiful grey Ascot-bred son of Heavenly Blue, the scoreboard reflected that 303 of the 316 lots had sold over the two days for an aggregate of R171 425 000
Wathnan Racing’s Hit Show foiled Forever Young’s attempt at completing the valuable Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double
