FAIRVIEW UPDATE: FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST 2026
Following gallops on Wednesday morning, Friday's meeting at Fairview will be conducted on turf as scheduled.
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Legendary El Romiachi retired from racing
Danie Toerien EL ROMIACHI, one of the greatest warriors in the annals of South African racing history, has been retired. Trainer Zietsman Oosthuizen, who trained the now ten-year-old, confirmed that his legend will race…
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Accademia has the answers at Newbury
Accademia looks well placed to complete her hat-trick for Ed Walker in the Gracelands Handicap at Newbury on Wednesday. Having shown some potential in three juvenile outings in novice company, the three-year-old blew away…
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Fourie to fire at Fairview
Jack Milner Richard Fourie is back in action at Fairview on Wednesday and no doubt Eastern Cape champion Trainer Alan Greeff will be delighted. In fairness, the two substitutes – Andrew Fortune first and…
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Trojan horse one to follow at Musselburgh
Trojan Sun returns to a familiar hunting ground when aiming to reclaim the feature Portobello Cup Handicap at Musselburgh on Tuesday. Jim Goldie’s gelding, who belatedly began his racing career as a four-year-old, won…
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Hostelry poised for another success at Musselburgh
Hostelry looked an improved performer in a first-time visor when last seen and can back that up with another victory for trainer Ruth Carr in the Watch On Racing TV Handicap at Musselburgh on…
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Arnaz can strike for the Loughnanes at Brighton
Arnaz can complete a quickfire hat-trick for Mark and Billy Loughnane in the Blackmore Equestrian Construction Handicap at Brighton on Sunday. The five-year-old was rated 70 when joining the Loughnane team from Ed Walker’s…
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Cowboy Country to find his range again
From the first time he made an appearance on a racetrack, Cowboy Country tended to find betting support. The Tony Rivalland-trained son of The United States made his appearance in September last year over…
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Off The Record #134
A second chance to read Charl Pretorius' piece that won the 2026 Equus Award for Print - Ormond Ferraris: A portrait assembled from moments
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Bass could have a ‘Sparkling’ day at Durbanville
Jack Milner Candice Bass looks to have some decent horses in her stable and while we have not seen the likes over another Charles Dickens just yet, she could be in for a strong…
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