OFF THE RECORD #109

Horse Racing, News, Off The Record

Bold Runs, Birthdays And Big-Season Intent The Championships begin with colour and class Guineas Day at Turffontein ushered in the start of the 2026 The Championships on the Highveld. It unfolded with a blend…

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Kotzen has a plan for Madison Valley

Horse Racing

The 10-race card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday is headlined by the Non-Black Type Fever Tree Stakes over 1500m, where Madison Valley will be making his first appearance for his new yard having joined…

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Jonbon looks well placed for Ascot honours

News

Jonbon should be too hot to handle as Nicky Henderson’s star targets a 12th Grade One victory in the Betfair Ascot Chase on Saturday. The 10-year-old is unbeaten on three visits to the Berkshire…

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THEY WANT ME TO WIN AT KELSO

News

By Nick Robson, Press Association They Want Me can boost his burgeoning hurdling career in the opening Johnston Smillie Novices’ Hurdle at Kelso. The Donald McCain-trained gelding will be making only his third start…

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TAB WEEKEND RACING HIGHLIGHTS: 13 – 15 FEBRUARY

News

WORLD’S RICHEST RACE AND FOUR SA MEETINGS A racing weekend packed with variety kicks off with three front-rank meetings on Friday, followed by a local double-header at Turffontein and Hollywoodbets Durbanville and the world’s…

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Forever Young chases Saudi Cup double

News

  Ed MarnaneDefending champion Forever Young, the Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, returns to King Abdulaziz racecourse attempting to become the first-ever dual winner of the Saudi Cup over 1800m on Saturday.  Yoshito Yahagi’s stable…

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Drop in class points Jet Force

Horse Racing

There is racing at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday and Jet Force takes a mighty drop in class when he lines up in Race 8, a Progress Plate over 1400m.  His last two runs were…

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