Grab the formguides and the suntan lotion and get down to Mauritius for a magical weekend of world-class jockeys, beautiful people and thrilling entertainment. The Mauritians know how to dish out hospitality and the Mauritius Turf Club put on a great show at their annual party which brings the curtain down on their season.
ROBYN LOUW: there was a certain amount of huffing and puffing about the latest International Jockey Challenge
Trainer Joey Ramsden cast a grey cloud over the afternoon at Kenilworth on 13 November when he produced a long-priced shocker in the R300 000 Gr2
A competitive programme on an unseasonally wintry afternoon at Kenilworth saw the lowering of the colours of the highly rated Kingslayer as Justin Snaith and Felix Coetzee celebrated a great double. Brandon Morgenrood also showed what he can do when on song and looks like he is regaining confidence in the saddle.
July 2011: Three week suspension for being a source of danger
A great display of jockeyship!Glen Hatt and Richard Fourie grabbed seven winners on the nine race card at Durbanville on 6 July and demonstrated the vast gap between the haves and have-nots…
We know that jockeys are not allowed to punt on horses but if we allow them to hold colour privileges, what can be wrong with a declared flutter? Surely they are being encouraged to be devious?
