OFF THE RECORD #73
Moulding Champions Anew Inside SAJA’s Evolving Approach The South African Jockey Academy (SAJA) at Summerveld has long been known for producing some of the world’s top jockeys, with a reputation built over decades. But…
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OFF THE RECORD #72
De Kock Racing Reignited: A New Chapter Takes Flight Above: Mathew and Mike de Kock, rebuilding De Kock Racing. (Candiese Lenferna) There was a time, not too long ago, when Mike de Kock parked the…
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OFF THE RECORD #71
The Explosive Brilliance of Mythical Flight Above: Mythical Flight beats Rebel King in the Computaform Sprint (photo: JC Photos) Among the many stars to pass through the yard of multiple champion trainer Sean Tarry,…
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OFF THE RECORD #70
Finding Gold at NationalsThe Yearlings That Could Be Stars Bloodstock SA gained significant momentum ahead of next week’s 2025 National Yearling Sale, as graduates from its auctions dominated Champions Day at Turffontein, winning seven…
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OFF THE RECORD #69
Racing Icon Ormond Ferraris Reflects on Decades of Triumphs and Challenges Above: Ormond Ferraris, still active at the track, at 93 (Photo: JC Photos) Ormond Ferraris will be inducted into the South African Hall of…
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OFF THE RECORD #68
Ryan Munger: Confidence, Class and the Canadian Dream Above: Ryan Munger, a surge in confidence! (photo: JC Photos) Jockey Ryan Munger is set to take flight once again, this time with his sights firmly set…
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OFF THE RECORD #67
Small Stables and Second Acts:Stories from beyond the finish line Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory. Halfway through the meeting at Fairview last Friday, Jurgen…
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OFF THE RECORD #66
Racing 4 AllThe Changing Face of South African Racehorse Ownership Above: Dayalan Chinsammy, inspired by racing and its people (Photo: Candiese Lenferna) The late entrepreneur and racehorse owner Hassen Adams dedicated his 2011 J&B…
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OFF THE RECORD #65
The Ozone Therapy RevolutionFormer jockey Thompson’s innovative breakthrough Ozone therapy is increasingly recognised worldwide for its powerful healing properties in animals. In horses, it accelerates wound healing, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and combats infections.…
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OFF THE RECORD #64
A legacy of speedNational Currency’s Journey of Triumphs, Challenges, and Heartbreak Above: National Currency, the horse with the movie star looks (pic: JC Photos) Ahead of Sunday’s Grade 3 National Currency Sprint over 1160m…
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