Useful pre race information relating to major horse races around the country. We share our views on likely outcomes of upcoming races.
The ‘stayaway’ probably once again underlines the fear of connections of throwing a hopeful in at the deep end and risking career inhibiting merit rating penalties
The classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955 when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas
A good comeback effort in the Gr3 Graham Beck Stakes last start suggests Fire Attack is the one to beat
The final field for the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup was unveiled on Wednesday evening and hosts all of the anticipated ‘big-hitters’, including two Pathfork sons in KZN-based defending champion Royal Victory, and Tony Peter star Main Defender – who had mixed fortunes in the barrier gate draw
Trainer Andre Nel’s World Sports Betting Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas entry Kamchatka will be looking for her third career victory
The last visitor to grab top honours in the Cape Fillies Guineas dates back a decade when Anthony Delpech steered Redoute’s Choice daughter Majmu to victory in the then Avontuur-sponsored contest
Traditionally a Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas trial, the 2024 Cape Punters Cup has attracted a quality field, that sadly lacks somewhat in quantity with the smallest field In recent memory
While there has been lively participation in the ante-post market for the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup, with the final field announcement just around the corner anticipation is growing amongst racing fans
Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Duncan Howells sends out Kitchakal in the lucky last
The son of Trippi returns from a 16-week break and takes his place in the Gr3 Cape Mile
Turffontein plays host to an eight-race twilight programme under the lights
James McDonald closed a highly successful short-term stint in Hong Kong with a quartet at Sha Tin on Sunday
