LANCE BENSON: Nothing is more important in horseracing than picking the right horse, whether you are punting horses or buying them. Random swipes in the dark may have worked on the odd occasion but a scientific ordered approach to yearling selection dramatically reduces risk.
SARAH WHITELAW: Montjeu described as an “eccentric genius” died at 16 years at Coolmore
Sarah Whitelaw: The Gr1 SA Classic has a rich and storied past. Now a R2 million race, the Classic has long been one of South Africa’s most prestigious three year old races.
SARAH WHITELAW: Inglis has recently sent out its catalogue for the 2012 Australian Easter Yearling Sale. There are a number of yearlings on offer with strong ties to South Africa.
ROBYN LOUW: Cheltenham and the sensational Mark Boylan. His passion and enthusiasm are infectious and it’s incredible to see how much interest and media coverage this one boy PR wonder has generated for racing in general and Cheltenham.
SARAH WHITELAW: Mr Prospector was a truly great sire, and a superb broodmare sire. He is arguably best known as a legendary sire of sires.
ROBYN LOUW: While the weekend’s sales marked the end of the journey for the breeders and stud staff, it was also the beginning of the journey for new owners and prospective trainers.
SARAH WHITELAW: looks back at last years runners in Dubai World Cup – Meteor Shower takes off – G1 win glory for blue blooded mare Celigny – Good start for ill-fated Stronghold
Aldo Domeyer grabbed his second feature success on the sunny afternoon at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth as Mucho Dinero found the winner’s box in the opening leg of the exotic after a year plus absence
A considered decision to split the longstanding traditional January Premier Yearling Sale into two defined sales platforms has reaped rich rewards for vendors and the Cape Racing Sales team
‘Go watch the L’Ormarins King’s Plate day replays as they narrowed the course and a few didn’t get runs’
Get the full story as told by those who watched every stride, as well as Richard Fourie’s personal insights of the season in his own words
