On The Gallops
The Met gallops without stopwatches told us very little we didn’t already know
25th January 2013
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A collection of opinions and thoughts on all aspects of horse racing from around the world.
The Met gallops without stopwatches told us very little we didn’t already know
The disappearance of WPOTA from the Diadem Stakes race title this year hardly caused a ripple. It was thus pleasing to see the Rixon family on course at Kenilworth to honour the memory of an outstanding horseman
Two 1-2-3 finishes on consecutive days must surely be something of a record for an owner
An outstanding ride from an underrated jockey,an owner who loves to buy horses and some smart performances on the track marked the afternoon at Kenilworth on 5 December
Jockey musical chairs and some great performances on the track skew the Gr2 Selangor Cup picture
A breath of fresh air, Vicky Minott is SA horseracing’s jockey-turned-television personality. This was written following requests by non-racing media for some insight into a world too many of us on the inside probably take for granted.
We don’t wish to criticise what is a thankless decision to make. But if one looks at where the contact occurred and the distance from the line, then it could just as well have gone the other way.
The National Horseracing Authority have undertaken to investigate the incident at Flamingo Park on Monday 5 November
We are trying to stimulate thoughts of a system that should be more user friendly and display an overkill of information, rather than leave unanswered questions. The Stipes Reports may be a great starting point
Somebody needs to take the lead by reviewing the rules governing the start. Seldom a week goes by without somebody crying foul as a result of an incident.
The premature loss of Lancaster Bomber (War Front) was a sad setback to the South African thoroughbred industry
In one of the most high-profile in-race incidents of the past five years, former SA champion jockey Gavin Lerena was found guilty of four charges, while Jason Gates didn’t escape punishment
Glistian Events’ Joao da Mata chats to Cape Racing Chairman Greg Bortz about the path ahead for SA horseracing
At the age of 93, Mr Ferraris is still active in racing as a training consultant, and he takes great joy in following the career of his grandson, Luke Ferraris, a successful jockey in Hong Kong
