Today’s Harness Power With Devonne
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5th April 2025
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South Africa’s lone hope for glory in the bumper Dubai World Cup racemeeting, dual Gr1 winner Isivunguvungu is no 14-1 shot
A full field of 34 runners contest the 2025 Randox Grand National at Aintree today
Just over an hour earlier, winning sire Canford Cliffs’ extraordinary versatility was underlined when Richard Fourie booted the five time Grade 1 winner’s daughter Strata – also bred by Ridgemont – home for the same stable over 1200m
In a week where the world’s best horses, jockeys and trainers are on show, few have attracted more attention than James McDonald – whose partnership with Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior has brought him to the Dubai World Cup meeting for the first time
TAB customers have a glittering menu of international fare to bet on this Saturday, starting early with Day One of the Championships at Royal Randwick in Sydney
Trainer John Size will attempt to fill a rare gap in a bulging career portfolio when the master horseman saddles Howdeepisyourlove in the Gr1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on Saturday
A major piece of broadcasting history will be made in this year’s Randox Grand National when Gina Bryce becomes the race’s first female commentator in 73 years.
The track is currently waterlogged, and the forecast for tomorrow predicts similar weather conditions to those experienced today
The free-to-play Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge is available on the Meydan meeting on Saturday
The 2021 UAE Derby winner, Rebel’s Romance will bid to break new ground on Saturday by becoming the first horse to win both two and back-to-back runnings of the Dubai Sheema Classic
Wathnan Racing’s Hit Show foiled Forever Young’s attempt at completing the valuable Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double
Demand appears to outstrip supply, not surprising given that many smaller breeders – and some of the old stalwarts – have disappeared
The charge originated from comments made by Jockey van Niekerk during a post-race interview following the running of Race 2 at Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse on Wednesday 26 March
American Gr1 winner Raging Torrent provided trainer Doug O’Neill a second consecutive running of the Godolphin Mile and third overall
