Mercantour looks to make poly magic again
Danie Toerien Friday 21 August sees the running of the first leg of the annual Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Poly Challenge and judged by the final field, this year’s opener should be a humdinger.…
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Hoodia could finally reward patient followers
Danie Toerien IT has been 892 days since Hoodia recorded his only win, but on Tuesday at Hollywoodbets Greyville this six-year-old gelding could finally get to the top of the podium once more. He lines…
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Flash of genius on the cards at Chepstow
Soeur De Flash can open her account for the very much in-form Clive Cox in the Trade Centre Group Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Chepstow on Tuesday. The Lambourn handler enjoyed three winners on Saturday,…
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Kotzen mare appears to be on the right path
Jack Milner When it comes to studying form in handicap races, it is always worthwhile to keep an eye on the merit rating of the runner because in many cases, if they are struggling…
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Mithaaly to open account at Windsor
Mithaaly can make it third time lucky in the Play The Matchbook Match 6 Maiden Stakes at Windsor on Monday. The George Boughey-trained Perfect Power colt has found just one too good on both…
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Three-year-olds take centre stage at Turffontein
Jack Milner A number of talented three-year-olds will be on action at Turffontein on Sunday and that could give some indication of good things to come during the summer. One runner who particularly caught…
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Muzi Yeni’s race-by-race analysis of Turffontein’s Sunday meeting
Muzi Yeni Racing on the Highveld this weekend takes place on Sunday at Turffontein on the Inside track and there is an eight-race card to preview. I will not be riding at the meeting…
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2026 EQUUS AWARDS LIVE STREAM
The Equus Awards Committee is pleased to confirm that this year’s Awards will be live streamed on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. There will be two ways of following the evening’s events:- Via the SA…
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OFF THE RECORD #133
Flamboyant entrepreneur and racehorse owner Ravi Naidoo is certainly not confined to any box. He talks the Kimberley Recorder, Cousin Casey and a great bloodline attempting its next link.
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Cop can capture Hungerford honours
Coppull can utilise his weight allowance to great effect when he tries 1400m for the first time in the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on Saturday. Clive Cox’s three-year-old will get 6lb from…
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