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
With 21 wins in 26 starts Hawaii was thoroughly tested for speed, stamina, character, toughness, soundness and durability in two hemispheres and two continents
In the run for home Royal Victory, having his first run over 2000m, built up from rear of midfield as he picked them off one by one and had Son Of Raj and Safe Passage firmly in his sights at the 200m
It takes a rare breed of breeder to send a mare 8800 km across the world to be mated to a particular stallion with the determined aim to breed a great racehorse
Finding the words ‘excitement’ and ‘insurance’ in the same sentence is as rare as breeding a Triple Crown winner!
