A collection of opinions and thoughts on all aspects of horse racing from around the world.
Variety Club established himself as the top 3yo miler in South Africa with a scintillating victory in the R1 million Gr1 Cape Guineas at Kenilworth on 17 December. After juggling with his supporters’ emotions…
Glen Kotzen enjoyed a fitting confidence boosting dress rehearsal for the big Guineas day awaiting him on Saturday when sending out the lightly-raced Fabiani to
Another great day for Avontuur. The top breeders bred the Kenilworth feature winner and also celebrated yet another Var winner. The most impressive performance on the day was reserved for a grey stayer though. Born To Be Wild looks a really progressive type in a category that is not overpopulated with stars.
It is very often the lucky breaks coupled with raw hard work and tenacity, more than personal marketing plans and distributing portfolios, that give the
The countdown has begun! South Africa’s premier racemeeting is scheduled for just a month from today. The 151st running of the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate takes
Stan Elley lifted the hapless Tellytrack show and trained a winner on a wintry afternoon at Kenilworth. The Badge Boys’ Punta Arenas looks a promising sort in the making and a possible Derby longshot at this stage. Brandon Morgenrood also maintained his excellent recent commitment and good form in the saddle.
Former jockey and SA Jockey Academy Riding Master Vince Curtis, who retires this month, was honoured for his close on half century of service to
The Princess reigns! Glen Kotzen’s star Victory Moon filly Princess Victoria turned chamber maid at Kenilworth on 3 December when she swept the floor with
Should we be subjecting our trainers and stable staff to random drug and alcohol testing on the same basis as we do our jockeys on raceday? This thought follows the news that the Australian Racing Board are considering introducing compliance levels for alcohol and drug testing for trainers, stablehands and any ‘horse-handler.’
Smallish fields and ready-made bankers were the bear-traps for punters at the Kenilworth killing fields on 30 November. The true story was told by the
Mauritians are passionate about their horseracing. That undisputed fact is vividly borne out by the crowd that turned out at morning gallops on Tuesday 29 November to welcome star attraction Frankie Dettori.
A Pick 6 carryover of R2 million is set to take the exotic pool to R15 million, while the World Pool Gr3 Gold Cup sees a Quartet carryover of R1 million and a likely pool of R5 million
