Auguste Rodin gives O’Brien ninth Derby win
On a day where protests threatened to overshadow the Derby, in the end it was business as usual. Aidan O’Brien won the 244th Derby, a record-extending ninth for the master of Ballydoyle and in…
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Three cheers for the Cape’s leading ladies
Trainer Candice Bass-Robinson and Drakenstein Stud owner Gaynor Rupert have established themselves as prominent players not only on the Western Cape racing scene but across South Africa, even joining forces to win at the…
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Greeff’s Luna Halo a real racer
Danie Toerien FIVE winners for trainer Alan Greeff on Friday at Fairview not only took his tally for the season past the 100-mark, but also ensured that he now trails Gavin Smith by just…
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Cracker TAB Jackpot pool
TAB customers have a range of opportunities to land big wins this Saturday, notably a mega R1-million carryover Jackpot pool that is set to total more than R3 million and Hong Kong Jockey Club…
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Sky Eye the one to beat in G3 Kranji Sprint
Luke Middlebrook Singapore racing continues on Saturday for an 11-race fixture and the running of the inaugural Singapore Turf Club Super Sprint Series with the first leg, the $110,000 Group 3 Kranji Sprint (first…
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Unofficial juvenile merit ratings for G1 features
While all horses do not get an official merit rating until they have raced three times, and those of juveniles are not published until they turn three, the handicappers do rate most of the…
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Fairview moved to Polytrack
Having had early morning gallops it has been decided to move Friday’s meeting from the turf to the Polytrack, due to unsafe underfoot conditions. All distances remain unchanged. Richard Fourie is riding at…
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The speed is on at Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Jack Milner The need for speed has been a motivating factor since time immemorial. Faster is one of the cornerstones of the Olympic Games and has been a driving force in all forms of…
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Arrest can nick Derby for Dettori
Arrest can get the hearts of his supporters racing on Saturday as he bids to give Frankie Dettori the perfect Epsom swansong by triumphing in the Betfred Derby. A winner of the premier Classic…
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Trip Of Fortune leads Equus table
In winning the Grade 2 Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes in early May, Trip Of Fortune completed a sweep of the only two Super Grade 2’s in the season and reclaimed the lead…
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