OFF THE RECORD #46

Off The Record

Legacy of the SwallowsThe Lasting Influence of Racing’s Nomadic Powerhouses The term ‘Swallows’ was coined in the 1950s to describe wealthy travellers from abroad who spent their holidays enjoying the South African summer, particularly…

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Bowl to be first past the post at Selangor

Horse Racing

He Jiong          Selangor racing continues on Sunday featuring a thrilling 10-race card with highly competitive action expected throughout the day. Nine-year-old galloper First Bowl appears primed to bounce back to winning form in the…

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Botes’ charge for Beach Beauty Mile

Horse Racing

Jack Milner The scratching of Spirit Of Levana from the Non-Black-Type Beach Beauty Mile for three-year-old fillies at Hollywoodbets on Sunday has paved the way for Barend Botes-trained Care Forgot to notch up a…

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Tabletalk looks tasty at Ascot

Horse Racing

Tabletalk can back up his victory at York last time out when stepping back up in class for the BetMGM Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot on Friday. Tom Clover’s three-year-old created a few headlines in…

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Smart Star is lekker, says Muzi

Horse Racing

“Lekker” is an Afrikaans word Muzi Yeni has uttered numerous times when asked about a horse’s condition in South Africa. It means “good” or “lovely” in English. Without thinking, the South African jockey straight…

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