Betway Summer CupShrewd ante-post punters weigh in on value odds Above: Betway’s Jonathan Blumberg with 4Racing CEO Fundi Sithebe Jonathan Blumberg, head of customer experience at Betway, said that there has been lively participation…
Read moreSmall Stables and Second Acts:Stories from beyond the finish line Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory. Halfway through the meeting at Fairview last Friday, Jurgen…
Read moreJozi’s Crown JewelThe Summer Cup Through the Ages If time machines existed, we’d be able to roll back the years to 1886 for a fascinating experience of Johannesburg as a sprawling, untamed mining camp…
Read moreRyan Munger: Confidence, Class and the Canadian Dream Above: Ryan Munger, a surge in confidence! (photo: JC Photos) Jockey Ryan Munger is set to take flight once again, this time with his sights firmly set…
Read moreNurturing the Matriarchs:Leading Studs on Caring for Older Mares As the 2024 breeding season hits its stride, stud farms across the country are faced with important decisions—particularly regarding their older broodmares. For many of…
Read moreLegacy 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…
Read moreFrom Student to Pro: Caitlin Jourdan’s Irish Stud Journey Caitlin Jourdan (25), daughter of accomplished breeder Sally Bruss of Paardeberg Stud, recently completed a six-month residential course in Thoroughbred Breeding Management at the renowned…
Read moreFrom Daggakraal to the Winner’s CircleAmos Nkosi’s Racing Journey Above: Amos Nkosi in the winner’s enclosure When Amos Nkosi was 14 years old, he huddled in his family’s mud hut on a dusty road…
Read moreSA horses shine in the States, but challenges persist Above: Isivunguvungu wins the Da Hoss Stakes (photo: TDN) “South African horses are by nature very tough,” enthused trainer Graham Motion after Isivunguvungu had won…
Read moreRacing’s Global Perception Crisis: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option Above: Kick Collective’s Vicky Leonard In a world increasingly shaped by social consciousness and activism, fueled by a sensationalist media corps, horseracing finds…
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