Get ready for a fine winter
Jack Milner With the volume of rain and all the racing at Turffontein recently, the decision was taken to give the course a break ahead of the upcoming season which includes the SA Triple…
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It looks all systems go for Dean
Jack Milner The first entries for the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas officially close on Monday 26 January. However, there are some trainers who like to get their nominations in well ahead of time to…
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Isaac Des Obeaux can make stamina count
Now Isaac Des Obeaux has a win over fences on his CV, he can swiftly double up in the Download The Oddschecker App Somerset National Handicap Chase at Wincanton on Thursday. The eight-year-old mixed it…
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Quid Pro Quo for Meydan debut success
Ed Marnane The Cape Verdi, named after Godolphin’s European Champion filly, takes centre stage on a bumper 10-race card at Meydan on Friday. The race, over 1600m on turf, carries Group 2 status with…
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Anahita stands out at the Vaal
Jack Milner There was a lot of talk for Anahita when she lined up in a Maiden Plate for fillies and mares over 1600m at Turffontein on New Year’s Day but after showing up…
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No panic with finding this Newbury winner
Panic Attack is a worthy favourite back at Newbury in search of a third successive win in the Ada Accountants Mares’ Chase. Dan Skelton’s 10-year-old enjoyed a golden couple of weeks in November, winning the…
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Kingdundee proves Murphy’s Law wrong
Danie Toerien Murphy’s Law dictates that anything that can go wrong, will. Well, when it comes to breeding horses, the exact opposite seems to be true of Clive Murphy, who can do no wrong…
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Golf to tee off in Sha Tin’s January Cup
Prolific winner Hong Lok Golf faces his biggest test to date in Wednesday’s HK$4.2 million Grade 3 January Cup Handicap (1800m), and trainer Chris So is optimistic the seven-time victor can elevate his game…
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Versace to chase gold on Greyville Polytrack
Jack Milner It might only be a seven-race programme on offer the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday but just about all the races appear open and as a result plenty of value could…
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Young Merlin to weave Newcastle magic
Young Merlin will not be winning out of turn if he can get his head in front in the Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap at Newcastle on Tuesday. The 10-year-old has won six…
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