Unfortunately we’ve had general public just walking on the tracks at anytime. We mean no disrespect to Mr Ferraris whatsoever and apologize for any offence taken
Horseracing is one of the few businesses where the customer is probably better informed than many of the personnel who serve him
Phumelela cannot be blamed for thinking that somebody somewhere doesn’t want the Grand Heritage of 2018 to be run
Clyde Basel invites stakeholders to walk the Vaal ahead of Grand Heritage day
In what was described as a difficult year in South Africa, trading has been hindered by political turbulence, militant labour unrest that directly affects the horseracing value chain, criminal activity, a stagnant economy, low business and consumer confidence, and increasing unemployment
“Unfortunately, our tracks have taken a pounding this winter and we don’t have many options. I have helped out about 50 times on these issues and it is the first time I have got it wrong…”
The Sporting Post doesn’t take stick often for standing up for the racing operators
After a track inspection on Tuesday 2 October, it was unanimously agreed that the track had recovered well enough for racing to go ahead
The uncertainty over the Vaal track in recent weeks has meant a spluttering start to the Highveld Spring Season festivities and been a less than welcoming baptism into office for new Phumelela CEO, John Stuart
Phumelela Executive Rob Scott has responded to a comment from an SP reader questioning alleged travel expenditure
Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
The number of entries compares favourably in quantum with recent years, with 58 first entries received in 2024, 60 in 2023, 68 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 52 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 69 in 2018
Ironically, it was a colt which provided Alan with a first Gr1 success, this being Alec and Gillian Foster’s homebred Cereus, who landed the 2001 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville, his victory completing a momentous double on the day, with the Gr2 Golden Slipper having gone the way of juvenile filly Tatler, a great-great-great grandaughter of Sun Lass!
JP van der Merwe is not the only guilty party in the matter. In simple terms, he is the only rider to have exercised the NHA’s offer of an Acknowledgement Of Guilt and moved on with his life
