Vodacom Durban July winning jockey Gavin Lerena permitted himself the decadent pleasure of two slices of the delicious Bar One and strawberry bedecked Death By Chocolate cake
Saturday 7 July 2012 is forever etched in the horseracing memories of the Backos and Zackey families
It’s a major achievement for any owner, trainer or breeder to have a runner in the Gr1 Vodacom Durban July
Legends Michael Roberts and Piere Strydom first stared into the dizzying spotlight of the winner’s enclosure at Hollywoodbets Scottsville at the outset of their illustrious riding careers
So while Dean was always looking forward to the 2021 SA Champions Season, he concedes that it is ‘never easy’
As the sun sets on an era of Summerhill Stud champions, the last homebreds of the internationally famous Mooi River nursery are making their mark on South African racing
“A Gr1 was always missing from my CV. One doesn’t get many quality chances, so I will remember Sunday 6 May 2021 forever!”
A smashing performance from his Jonsson Workwear Gr1 Cape Derby winner Linebacker, who was chased home in the Gr1 Daily News 2000 by stablemate Rascallion at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, has set the 69 year old veteran up for his biggest chance yet
Twenty eight years later, the Bishops graduate and successful businessman-fisherman reflects back on a rollercoaster ride that includes multiple international Gr1 success, a Cape Met winner – and his 401st winner on Saturday!
A man with a bright and youthful disposition, Billy Ruiters’ battle against the odds in his close on 50 years in the sport of kings has clearly fashioned his character
Will the transgressing jocks visit the victims in hospital when they are on life-support? Or give their family financial assistance when the breadwinner’s career is over for good?
The classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955 when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas
