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Shawn Jeftha
14th July 2024
Monday – Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racemeeting Abandoned
We all knew this was about to happen.The trainers all said that the horses was not fit.They call it a winter course but it's waterlogged probably.HQ please look at Singapore and Durban how to start a poly surface.thank
Mark Deane
14th July 2024
Barend Says ‘Put My System To Test’
My point of departure when it comes to assessing stallion (or broodmare) potential is that great performance on the track does not always translate into success in the breeding shed. Look no further than Horse Chestnut and Empress Club. So, for me, it's always a case of wait-and-see when a new stallion or broodmare joins the ranks, and I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt to the less fashionable ones, rather than writing them off due to lack of a sparkling racing record or blue-blooded pedigree.
Lance is an interesting one. I have clear memories of him as a promising 3yo and his defeat of Louis The King, although I wasn't aware until recently that he'd been standing as a stallion. I assume he's been standing at a low fee, so I'm surprised that more buyers didn't have a punt on him, to see if the ability he demonstrated early on could be passed on to his progeny. I hope he gets more opportunities now that Quid Pro Quo has demonstrated her ability.
To Mr Botes, well done on the hard work you've put in on the pedigree analysis and the level of research you've been carrying out. I hope this leads to further success for you and your
Editor
14th July 2024
Lucky’s Battleground Earns Gold For Vaal Raiders
The Stipes reported:
RACE 6 : REF 493 – PORT ELIZABETH GOLD CUP : TURF 3200M
Starter: Mr D Kempthorne Loading time: 1 min 30 sec Runners: 7
Carded time: 15h35
Rescheduled time: --
Off time: 15h36.06
Provisional result: 15h40.02
All Clear: 15h49.27
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) JUAN CARLOS (C Maujean) and HAROLD THE DUKE (KA Brewer) were stubborn loading.
b) ZATARA MAGIC (K Steyn) was nervous in the stalls.
c) BOURNEMOUTH (R Fourie) jumped slow, losing two lengths.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) At the 3000m HAROLD THE DUKE (KA Brewer) had to steady momentarily off the heels of PAINITE (M van Rensburg) when carried outwards by MAGNUM FIRE (S Naidoo), which was steadied off the heels of ZATARA MAGIC (K Steyn), who eased his mount at the front of the field for no apparent reason. The Stewards have adjourned to review this incident.
b) The saddle on MAGNUM FIRE slipped sideways at the 2800m, which resulted in Jockey S Naidoo not being able to fully assist this gelding.
c) BATTLEGROUND (S Khumalo) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages.
d) Jockey K Steyn (ZATARA MAGIC) fainted post-race and was attended to by the course Medical Officer. This precluded Jockey K Steyn from being able to weigh in. In terms of Rule 66.2 the Stewards were satisfied that ZATARA MAGIC had carried the correct weight.
e) BATTLEGROUND, the winner, was selected for the... read more
Geoff Logan
14th July 2024
Lucky’s Battleground Earns Gold For Vaal Raiders
My pleasure Natalie. I have been a long time admirer of your yard. Your results tell the story. Modesty is one of your stand out
Neill De Bruyn
14th July 2024
Not the first article I have seen in which Aidan O'Brian has outlined possible races which are under consideration for his star colt during the British season.
The Irish Champion Stakes is one of the possibles, and incidentally also the race to which See It Again got an invitation from Irish Racing.
To quote mr Nick Jonsson at the time: "Let's see how SIA goes in the July and the Champions Cup".
Not that I think anything will come of it, but who knows....
Cecil Pienaar
13th July 2024
🙂 Hi Neill
Hwbets Kings Park was Full, 'prop vol'
Man we played ..k in the first half
The Irish, a very good team, they beat us more than we would like. Last week we were lucky to win it, and tonite well, eina it hurts, but ... a try, two drops and some place kicks, bietjie van alles !
This young scrum half and full back, eish, they good ! We'll be back, still Nr 1
Albert Falls Greetings
Eric Fordred
13th July 2024
Barend Says ‘Put My System To Test’
Hi Mark
More chance of Biden becoming President, thanks for the compliment though, I trust that you are well? The reason I understand Barends Frustration is that I have just completed an International certification on Database Training with a French company called Arioneo, that use HR Monitors for Training and Racing, and it is without doubt the best HR tool available worldwide, but more of that
Neill De Bruyn
13th July 2024
Up the Irish, Cecil!
But the Boks were magnificent too, in an epic test.
Lost my test tickets so I could'nt be there.
Harold Narainsamy
13th July 2024
Sea Cottage- Legend Of The Turf
Ed - when are we going to discuss our greatest equine distaffer that SA has ever
Mark Beck
13th July 2024
Barend Says ‘Put My System To Test’
Hey Eric
Been awhile Barend though passionate about training and clearly gifted when given the chance just doesn't have the social side the modern day owner requires which is sad
He should be employed by the likes of Drakenstien to assist with their breeding program and run a private training yard for them
Thinking back now you would be a perfect Jock for Hluhluwe any chance of you coming out of
Eric Fordred
13th July 2024
Barend Says ‘Put My System To Test’
What a pity that Trainers like Barend are overlooked by Owners, when he is obviously dedicated to his craft, it's not easy to build a database system, such as he has developed. Hats off to you Barend, I hope that this article changes things for you, because you deserve to be acknowledged for your hard work and
Frankie Zackey
13th July 2024
Snaith’s Dark Winter May Be Today’s Good Start
Frankie Zackey... Too much against him,, 6,5kg swing and a beating of 4 length to SIA,, sorry not for me...Any idea if they on to the problem ? Jocks and horses racing outside of him on the day should be
Frankie Zackey
13th July 2024
Snaith’s Dark Winter May Be Today’s Good Start
Frankie Zackey...all clear,, you may enter.. banking details to
Natalie Houdalakis
13th July 2024
Lucky’s Battleground Earns Gold For Vaal Raiders
Hi Geoff. Many thanks for your kind words and suppport👌 Our horses are very special and important to us and it's just so great when a plan comes together and a big gentle giant like Battleground (BG) can be rewarded with these accolades
Mark Beck
13th July 2024
Snaith’s Dark Winter May Be Today’s Good Start
Hi Niel
For the Love of Me I can't see why Rachel would be taken off she had him beautifully settled but found the normal July hard luck stories
Hluhluwe doesn't settle for Grant and Rachel rides with a neck strap big advantage
This would be a huge
Mac Naidoo
13th July 2024
Well done Fourie setting national and a provincial record. Might be bettered again but by another jockey who can make those similar sacrifices. Can't see Fourie making these sacrifices again knowing family comes
hilton witz
14th July 2024
Kannemeyer Filly Looks Hard To Beat
The height of the so called south african champions season and also a stand alone weekend meeting and the operator puts on a drab 8 race program on the polytrack with the headliner being a merit rated 76 ...Throw in average field size after scratchings of 9 and you expect punters to get excited over this drivel? ..This type of meeting should be run midweek not on sundays
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