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Transforming Racing – James Maree’s Legacy in Rider Development Above: James Maree with an aspirant work rider, and the ‘Plastic Horse’. James Maree, at 78 years of age, is as passionate about his Thoroughbred…

Above: Dylan Cunha (left) and fans in Ireland. Is that, Sir Dylan? SA trainer’s tale of unexpected acclaim Here’s a ‘South African walks into a bar’ story you haven’t heard. It’s real, not a…

Expect the Unexpected – Part 2Racing personalities share stories of surprise and humour Read Part 1, here. Above: Mark van Deventer We kick off Part 2 with a contribution from Cape-based racing scribe Mark…

Expect the UnexpectedRacing personalities share stories of surprise and humour PART 1 This week, some of our prominent racing industry personalities share random, unusual experiences from their careers in an industry from which it…

Above: Hot team: Kelly Mitchley (right), with Kyle Paddock and S’Manga Khumalo (photo: Pauline Herman) On the Fast Track: Kelly Mitchley’s rapid rise to prominence In the world of thoroughbred racehorse trainers, where experience…

Wheelchair Warriors: RamCat Fish brings joy to the disabled “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” – Mother Teresa. On 31 March, a group of men – perhaps also…

From ‘Zama-Zama’ to Grade 1 Owner: Stinky Pooe’s Inspiring Story Purple Pitcher showed gritty determination in his beating of Sandringham Summit in last Saturday’s TAB SA Classic over 1800m at Turffontein. With this, he…

Above: Horse Chestnut killing them in the J&B Met Horse Chestnut, his armed security detail and an old paint truck This Saturday, the thundering hooves of champions will once again grace the hallowed grounds…

New Blood, New Hope: South Africa’s Stallion Renaissance The South African thoroughbred industry has long faced challenges that threaten its vitality. Economic downturns, prohibitive bloodstock export protocols and the impact of global events have…

Above: 2024 Gauteng Guineas Day, lead-in Sandringham Summit: Redefining Success and Changing Futures Sandringham Summit, with his speed, agility and remarkable turn of foot, has emerged as the strongest Triple Crown candidate since Malmoos…

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