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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…

Racing, Business, and Philanthropy: Warne Rippon’s journey of Triumph and Resilience In the third and final part of the Warne Rippon story, we delve deeper into the events that shaped Warne’s love for nature,…

Racing, Business, and Philanthropy: Warne Rippon’s journey of Triumph and Resilience PART II The mighty Sun Classique In the captivating second part of Warne Rippon’s remarkable life and times, we cover the story of…

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…

Hall of Famer Robbie Miller: A Legacy of Excellence in Farriery Robbie Miller (right) at a presentation ceremony for farriers, held at the Honourable Artillery Company at the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of…

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…

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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