Call him clever. Call him astute. Call him lucky. The vastly experienced horseman has made a flying start to his association with racing in this country and has proven himself to have a deadly eye for a good horse.
James Goodman’s life reads like The Big Book of Boys’ Adventures – world traveller, racehorse trainer, golf player and raconteur. Condensing him onto the written page is plainly impossible, but we’ve had a go and apologise in advance for all the bits we’ve left out (and perhaps all the bits we should have).
“I want to be the best I can be for PE racing. This is my home and I’m happy here. “
The multiple champion trainer speaks frankly about Majmu and the Met, his Dubai campaign and his frustration with the ongoing export protocol issues
The Yorkshireman’s universal broad public appeal probably lies largely in his ability to hobnob with the elite in the Royal Box at Ascot and to transcend, in the flash of an eye, to enjoying a beer at a dingy tote in downtown Joburg
Breeder and CTS Director Craig Carey has embarked on an exciting new phase in his professional life and talks about his life amongst horses and the excitement around Saturday’s Cape Guineas favourite. He also provides us with a sneak peek at Ridgemont Stud, an interesting new force in the Cape breeding ranks
I don’t mind it, you know. I enjoy the horses, that’s my passion. And as a jockey, you live to find those big horses. It’s not a mission to get up in the morning
The very first Cape Fillies Guineas was run in 1969. The winner was a Birch Bros filly called Cilaneum, who raced in the colours of her trainer, the legendary Terrance Millard. Millard trained a total of 9 Cape Fillies Guineas winners and talks us through his achievement.
Meet Maps Maponyane – mood-maker, trend shaker and brand ambassador for Racing, It’s A Rush.
33 years and 5000 winners later, Striker is officially our greatest rider of all time
It’s quite a shock to hear that people are thinking ‘he’s going to turn it up.’ I know I’m old, but I’m not THAT old! I’ve got horses I want to win the Met and the July on still!
As we continue our nostalgic walk down the Hollywoodbets Durban July memory lane, one thing is certain, the most recent decade lacked for nothing in drama and splendour
Finding the words ‘excitement’ and ‘insurance’ in the same sentence is as rare as breeding a Triple Crown winner!
