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Editor
28th October 2024
Spies’ Rafeef Soldier Downs Tarry Star In Close Call
Hi John
NHA Chief Stipe Lyle Anderson responds:
"My apologies, it was a typo. Apprentice Mayhew claimed his full allowance in this race."
The report will be
Selwyn Elk
28th October 2024
Model Man – A Legend Of The Turf
Model Man’s first run was at Clairwood over 1200m . It was drawn 1 and in those years horses drawn 1 “ couldn’t win” from there. Garth Puller rode it and it won unfancied paying over R20 for a win, signs of what was to follow in an illustrious
Neill De Bruyn
28th October 2024
Countdown To Breeders’ Cup – California’s Storm Warning Looms!
As the article states, HWB betting on the Breeders Cup available as from Tuesday.
Neill De Bruyn
28th October 2024
Countdown To Breeders’ Cup – California’s Storm Warning Looms!
The sprint is limited to 12 starters, James.
Final fields & draws done tomorrow (Monday) from what I can ascertain from the BC websites.
Mbuso Mkhwanazi
27th October 2024
Mike & Muzi Make Model Man Mile Magic
May his soul rest in peace ✌️ ✌️
Mr Ed, I see cousin casey has been withdrawn from the Betway Summer Cup Antepost, is the horse injured or
Hennie De Wet
27th October 2024
Mike & Muzi Make Model Man Mile Magic
My condolences to the Swart family and friends.
We didn't always agree but one thing was never in doubt and that is that he truly loved the game.
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Frankie Zackey
27th October 2024
Mike & Muzi Make Model Man Mile Magic
Frankie Zackey...Mr Ed this is very sad news,, I really enjoyed his articles and comments... Huge loss to Sporting Post...MHDSRIP
Declan O'Connell
27th October 2024
Irish Racing Crackdown – Aidan O’Brien Speaks Out
I'm backing horse's since I was first taken to punchestown at the age of twelve. That's sixty sixty year's ago,and I still have not hit skid row!
Well said Aiden. It's all about self control.
Declan
Dan Maniram
27th October 2024
Model Man – A Legend Of The Turf
Model Man, one of my favorite race horses. I remember him storming home in the Mainstay 1800 at Clairwood, to beat Millard's crack filly Ecurie. Incidentally, MM was a banker in my jackpot that I won that
Editor
27th October 2024
Mike & Muzi Make Model Man Mile Magic
Very sad to learn of the passing of a regular SP poster, Chris Swart, earlier today.
Our condolences to his family and friends.
MHDSRIP.
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Frankie Zackey
27th October 2024
Mike & Muzi Make Model Man Mile Magic
Frankie Zackey... Let's hope the weekend's racing at Turffontein hasn't dampened any of the Cape Trainer's plans going
Adrian Jansen
27th October 2024
TC02 Testing – Trainer Calls For More Transparency
Besides all off the reservations which numerous people have already expressed on various platforms, one also has to consider the effects that this testing has on the horses - some are tested twice and do not react well at all which affects performance. On top of this the testing and subsequent withdrawal of horses shortly before races also impacts negatively on punters who have already put in various permutations which cost hard earned money at the end of the day. Not to mention trainers and owners who also lose out - things have to change- the game is difficult enough as it is
James Farmer
27th October 2024
Countdown To Breeders’ Cup – California’s Storm Warning Looms!
Hi there.
Do you know where ISIVUNGUVUNGU is drawn?
I hope not at GATE 16
James Farmer
27th October 2024
Countdown To Breeders’ Cup – California’s Storm Warning Looms!
Good day.
Am wanting to back ISIVUNGUVUNGU.
But does anyone know WHERE he is drawn?
I hope not at
George McDonald
27th October 2024
Ferrie Machine Can Go Close Today
Theodore, you letting us down.
Ferrie been training on his own more than 18 months
He is a quiet man. Shows no emotions
This is not his first
David McCarthy
27th October 2024
Irish Racing Crackdown – Aidan O’Brien Speaks Out
I've followed the horses for the last 70 years. I've made many bets in that time. However, I only ever spent a limited amount and I enjoyed the wins as much as the nearly ones. A lifetime of enjoyment. Aiden's views are spot
Theodore John Roelofsz
27th October 2024
Dougie And Lyle Set To Show A Six Pack On Sunday
This comment of mine IS TOTALLY AGAINST THE GRAIN.
Methinx Lyle Hewitson should pack up his TACK and return home FORTHWITH.
He is not getting the mounts he used to get...and what he gets aren't even worthy of running places...never mind winning them.
Before he went to the South for a short sojourn he was starting to ride NEGATIVELY
Upon his return...maybe 2 (two) winners and ...at best 5 or 6 places.
Many a time ...A COMPLETE BLANK for the whole day.
Lyle, it's not a disgrace, you gave it your ALL with what you rode... (and gave me a slight profit)
C""mon home... ROSIER days await you.
Tally
Richard Jones
28th October 2024
Model Man – A Legend Of The Turf
Model Man deserves his place as one of SA's greats. In the '80s when the Millard machine was almost unstoppable, this Pat Lunn-trained superstar was one of few to successfully challenge the juggernaut.
He was also involved in two of the most memorable finishes of the era, losing by the shortest of shortheads in both. The 1986 SA 2000 to Potomac after a ding-dong battle from the top of the straight, and the '87 Mainstay 1800 where he just failed to pin Jeff Lloyd and Main Man. Bush Telegraph in third lost his unbeaten record that day!
Model Man was the only horse in memory to win the Met in April after it was postponed in '87 due to AHS if I recall correctly. In second that day was the brilliant but oft-forgotten filly Enchanted Garden.
Great
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