OFF THE RECORD #11
Racing, Business, and Philanthropy: Warne Rippon’s journey of Triumph and Resilience Warne Rippon PART 1 In the world of towering achievements, Warne Rippon stands at 6 feet 5 inches, a man whose imposing stature…
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OFF THE RECORD #9
Racing updates 2024: Regional moves and retirements At the start of 2024, we have news of regional moves and temporary time off for four trainers, also two retirements among racing officials and a recovery…
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OFF THE RECORD #8
Bumpy Rides with the Coastal Cowboy: The Mark Truter Story In the remote coastal village of Paternoster, where the salty breeze whispers authentic fisherman’s tales, there is a man on horseback who seems to…
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OFF THE RECORD #7
Red Palace with jockey Anthony Andrews, Candice Bass-Robinson, Malan du Toit and Madoda Lumkwana (pic: Chase Liebenberg) BEHIND THE GATES: Racehorses and mental preparation In the dramatic arena of Group 1 racing, where fortunes…
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OFF THE RECORD #6
Quietly Departed: Remembering Tony Furness Horseracing, more than a sport, is a tradition—an elaborate dance between history and the present in which it is important that we, the guardians of tradition, pay homage to…
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OFF THE RECORD #5
Clyde Basel’s 35 Years of Triumphs and Turbulence The racing industry has much in common with Hollywood’s film circuit, where the narrative unfolds in twists and turns. It is notorious, too, for producing individuals…
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Off The Record #3
When Fast Dreams Meet Slow Realities (Part Two) When Mike de Kock and Jehan Malherbe booked a pair of flight tickets to Dublin in September 2012, they had a single objective: to buy the…
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Off The Record #4
Lientjiesbos and Caboose Last week, 152 two-year-old thoroughbreds went through the auction ring at Bloodstock SA’s November Sale held at the TBA Complex, Gosforth Park. They were trucked in from stud farms around the…
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Off The Record #2
When Fast Dreams Meet Slow Realities (Part One) Abraham Lincoln, known for his eloquence and wisdom, once said: “The desire to own a fast racehorse is like the desire to eat a hasty meal;…
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Off the Record #1
Come rain or shine Distinguished South African horseman John Kramer, the pedigree and conformation expert, breeder, owner and yearling selector is well into his 80s. He is still active in the horse business and…
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