Horse Racing Reviews

Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Gavin Smith’s Vision Of Wonder caught the eye with an emphatic victory in Friday’s R175 000 Listed East Cape Nursery

Arries put his head down and rode for his life. But while his mount was shifting away from the crop, he made no visible effort to straighten until the very final stages – maybe he was lucky to only get 7 days

Labelling his charge a ‘solid, sound horse’, Dean Kannemeyer said the Drakenstein galloper was seemingly better on a right-hand turn.

‘We’ve won two Gr1’s with her, that’s enough for her pedigree so we have to ask ourselves if we go out on a high or go for another big race or a trophy. Fortunately, Mary always puts her horses first so the right decision will be made’- Mike de Kock

The Sean Tarry machine continued with another feature success at Turffontein on Saturday when the talented Philasande Mxoli rode a copybook race

An 8yo former East Cape Derby winner marked his 61st run just a week after he was headed for retirement as a riding hack, when winning the R175 000 Listed Glenlair Trophy

Ridgemont Highlands proven international sire Canford Cliffs has thirteen lots going through the ring at the BSA National Yearling Sale in Johannesburg on 21 and 22 April

Ashton Arries opened his win account in the Eastern Cape with a well-balanced ride on Glen Kotzen raider Virginia Sweet to grab top honours in the R150 000 Listed East Cape Oaks