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Shahied Fataar
17th July 2024
The people who setup the race meeting for the 2024 must know that July has the most rain fall. Every year we had racing at Hollywoodbets Durbanville race course starting from July to September but this year it seems not to be. Only now they want to change to Durbanville after five race meeting has been abandon so who will take responsibility for poor programming. Owners pay hefty keep for their horses in training with no income to show. In total 15 juvenile races has been abandon witch will never make up for the losses so can someone explain what happened to the one hundred thousand bonus of juvenile races where is that money go
Madison Parker
17th July 2024
Another Champion Bloodline Sneaks Off To Stud
Well done Schalkie, on getting a stakes winning son of Trippi. Dynamite comes in small packages, Northern Dancer being a prime example.
Karoo breeders will have access to a growing number of decent stallions. Gold Standard, underrated Lance, now Wild Coast, things are looking
Michael Jacobs
17th July 2024
Saturday Abandoned – Cape Racing Amend Fixtures
That's why I admire the English jockeys, the national hunt riders. Those guys ride in pouring rain and snow, over jumps!! And the American jocks, watch the Kentucky Derby at the beginning of May, rain and sleet.
Maybe we should get those guys to come ride here during winter! I can't wait to welcome Keagan De Melo back at the end of the month, he'll ride these guys to
Neill De Bruyn
17th July 2024
See It Again – Surely Ready For A Change Of Luck
Fact is the highest rated horse in the country has only managed to add a Grade 2 to his CV this (nearly concluded) season, leaving many of his followers sceptical and wary.
Let's hope that SIA at least strikes (!) the front at some stage in the running of the Champions Cup.
Sarah Jane Stevens
17th July 2024
Accomplished And Popular Horseman Will Be Sadly Missed
We treasured Greg's skills as our farrier and rider of difficult showjumpers, and for his helpful and pleasant nature. He will live in our memories, even as his spirit has moved on. Condolences to his family and all who will miss
Madison Parker
17th July 2024
De Melo Returns For Snaith In Season Climax
The term 'black type' has its origins in sales catalogue pedigrees and is awarded to the first three finishers in Gr.1, Gr.2 and Gr.3 as well as Listed stakes races, with Gr.1 obviously being the elite level (Durban July/Met/Summer Cup, etc).
A stakes winner's name will appear in bold capital letters, while those who placed either second or third, appear in lower bold letters.
Non-black type races are small feature races, but as the name suggests, carry no black type.
Obviously, the more black type on a pedigree page, the
Michael Jacobs
17th July 2024
As I've said, that's why we need international jockeys. They are not scared to ride in the rain or on heavy
Editor
17th July 2024
An added meeting has been scheduled for next Thursday, 25 July. The meeting will be held at Hollywoodbets Durbanville.
A decision will be made tomorrow morning regarding the meeting scheduled for this Saturday, 20 July. If this meeting is abandoned following further rainfall this week, a further meeting will be added on Tuesday, 30
Alwyn West
17th July 2024
Accomplished And Popular Horseman Will Be Sadly Missed
A really super talented horsemen who competed in jumping, eventing, flat racing,hurling and point-to-pointing with so much skill and talent. His will to win was unbelievable. I saw some memorable jump races between Greg and Chris Snaith. What I will never forget was the aura of peace and tranqiulity I always saw in him. Rest in Peace
Frankie Zackey
17th July 2024
Kannemeyer Will Bring Star Back In Summer
Frankie Zackey... Pls tell us something we don't know ? Tks Champ... BTW I thought the punters done a crappie job on the day,,although i must admit they had BIG BALLS...Thankfully someone managed to defuse a situation before the fireworks were just about to take place,, now that was a WIn of Note for the Operators...Luckily for that person and obviously others he wasn't under the influence of Milkshaking...I thought the rally ended smart and
George McDonald
17th July 2024
Michael, a Brazilian jockey won 477 races in a racing season.
So says Prof. Google
And , Michael if you ever get yourself to post something good about present day KZN Race horses, the name of jockey will be supplied.
Try
Michael Jacobs
17th July 2024
What is the Guinness record for races won by a jockey in a racing season in a recognized horse racing
Barry Dunnett
17th July 2024
See It Again – Surely Ready For A Change Of Luck
See It Again looked incredible on the day - from the photo provided. But his ultimate undoing is his racing style.
A front running horse will dictate the race most of the time. Millard in the 80's was exceptional at that. Gai Waterhouse in Australia follows that too.
Good examples of previous winners (from the front): Occult; London News; Devon Air; Jamaican Rumba. And this year it was Oriental Charm. They stayed out of trouble and dictated.
Horses coming from off the pace - unless racing 2-3 wide, invariably encounter tiring horses coming back at them, get boxed in by shrewd jockeys, don't get the split until its race over. And I see there is no longer a false rail - that makes things even worse.
Strydom is a brilliant rider, Roberts had this horse right: its just unfortunate See It Again is not front running / right up there from the get go. Having said that, top weight leading the July is a mammoth ask in itself. So a big ask regardless. And the bookmakers knew
Glynis Finigan
17th July 2024
Accomplished And Popular Horseman Will Be Sadly Missed
Thank you. What a great tribute to my brother. RIP Greg you will be missed. You will always be in my
PL.Nel
16th July 2024
An Extraordinary Chapter In Hong Kong’s Racing History
1200 horses in training and a betting turnover of 310 billion Rand 🤩 wow 🤩
* very very tight L&O
* no
PL.Nel
16th July 2024
Kannemeyer Will Bring Star Back In Summer
These weights for SIA is just lovely lovely
Frankie Zackey
17th July 2024
Breathtaking Richard!
Frankie Zackey... Brother If you got the needle to yourself,, don't take it out on something uncalled for...If you need help finding a few winners,,I'll gladly assist.. I Pity your poor
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