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We are looking forward to an exceptional day of horseracing
Some terrific racing from Doncaster starts at 14h15
The specimens taken were analysed and the presence of the prohibited substance, Lidocaine was found to be present, unequivocally confirming the initial findings of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa’s Laboratory
After an agreement was reached that all riders would maintain a position to the outside of the track, one or two jockeys may just have breached the agreement…
The expected rain could make this more of a test and play into the hands of Dettori and Gregory, who looks likely to go off favourite being Dettori’s final Classic ride
‘Doping’ is currently big news in SA racing after Cape Racing Chairman Greg Bortz dropped a bombshell in his introductory speech at the Cape Racing and Cape Breeders Awards ten days ago
Aiming to build on his first 50-win season in Hong Kong, jockey Lyle Hewitson heads into Wednesday’s eight-race card primed to reunite with One For All
High drama and some potentially dangerous race-riding cast a dark cloud over the inaugural running of the R5 million HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
After dedicating herself fully to the role for four challenging years, the increasing demands on her time and personal life have led her to reassess her career direction
Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory
Two South African star performers in Dean Kannemeyer’s Gimme A Prince and the Vaughan Marshall champion 3yo One Stripe, who runs in Sunday’s HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap, feature in the first edition of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025
