Some of the insights and information
The first International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation Congress held in South Africa drew to a close on 12 January 2017.Please enjoy watching what happened over the seven days.
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The classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955 when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas
A bruised and battered Louis told the Sporting Post on Tuesday that he was in pain in various parts of his body, but was feeling ‘okay’
While there has been widespread public support for the flamboyant sportsman, the door has been shut in terms of his options via the SA racing regulator channels
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Four SA jockeys cracked a mention as a result of the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge and the L’Ormarins King’s Plate, but it was McDonald’s consistency at the highest level that proved decisive
Sunday’s John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase was billed as the race of the season and did not disappoint as last term’s top novice chasers Fact To File and Spillane’s Tower fought out a memorable finish
Milnerton trainer Candice Bass-Robinson is usually diplomacy personified, but was in a no-nonsense mood at an unseasonally wet Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Tuesday when she implored racing authorities to get their house in order
