Profiles

One Wedding And A Gr1 Cracker!

South Africa’s newest Gr1 trainer was in the middle of his son’s wedding reception somewhere between Makopane and Polokwane,  when his progressive 3yo Alesian Chief stormed to victory in last Saturday’s Gr1 Golden Horse Sprint

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Puller Remembers Piggott

Summerveld trainer Garth Puller remembered ‘The Long Fellow’ as one of the greatest riders and judges of pace he has ever ridden against

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Wernars And The Winners

When it comes to horseracing and breeding, few match the passion and the raw rands and cents investment of Studio 88 Group Chairman, Laurence Wernars

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KZN Vet Talks Racing

Veterinary Surgeon Dr Manfred Rohwer joins Andrew Harrison and Warren Lenferna In The Box Seat this week to discuss why horses are gelded, his new position as Gold Circle Director, his enthusiasm for training, and his racehorse ownership experience

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Brett’s Rising Son

When James Crawford arrived at Randjesfontein eight months ago to set up a satellite yard for the Brett Crawford Racing Team, he couldn’t have dreamt things would have turned out as well as they have done

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The Durban July – 21st Century Magic

As the clock ticks toward this year’s renewal of South Africa’s most iconic of races, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, it is only fitting that we return to the start of the new millennium and recall all the drama and splendour

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