Racing Bids Sad Farewell To Top Jockey
A former top heavyweight jockey and accomplished international riding master , Kenny Michel passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer
7th January 2024
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A former top heavyweight jockey and accomplished international riding master , Kenny Michel passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer
Steve Reid makes his case and suggests it’s time for the NHA Board to be seen to be acting as per their mandate
Angry trainer says that the game can ill afford this kind of unprofessional behaviour
As the years went by and he had actually lost a bit of weight, he tried to make a few desperate comebacks in 1990, again in 2000 and again as recently as 2015!
‘I have had the time of my life – through twists and turns and changes in management over the years, wonderful people, challenging personalities, champions, and some truly colourful characters, I leave with very fond memories’
Milnerton-based veteran conditioner Greg Ennion made history at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Wednesday when he became the first trainer to saddle a winner under Cape Racing’s exciting new syndication incentive programme
The NHA is sure to defend the hefty summons with vigour, especially as rumours within the racing community are true – it has one Paul O’Sullivan in its corner
NHA CEO Vee Moodley confirmed to the Sporting Post on Thursday morning that the summons had been received, was shared with their Board this morning, and that due process will follow
Marianne has long been a small breeder whose horses tend to surprise – for she breeds warriors aimed at the racetrack if not for the sales ring
Turnover on the meeting was HK$1.697 billion, which included a commingling turnover record for a 10-race Hong Kong meeting of HK$429.6 million
Cape racegoers of an older generation will remember the fine racemare Boland Pride, who counted what is now the Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas amongst her eight victories
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 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
