Passion, personality and presentationThe faces and voices of 4Racing’s summer season 4Racing’s 2025 Spring/Summer Season is officially underway, launched by last weekend’s Listed Betway Spring Spree Stakes. From here the action only builds, with…
Read moreFrom Second Choice To First LadyThe brilliant career of Harry’s Charm Above: Michael Azzie with Harry’s Charm (image: supplied) In addition to the Springboks’ historic first World Cup Victory, 1995 was memorable for the…
Read moreBehind the Microphone Naqeeb Munshi’s Journey to the Spotlight Above: 4Racing’s Naqeeb Munshi (image: JC Photos) In under three years behind the microphone, Naqeeb Munshi has established himself as one of South African racing’s…
Read moreHope Made VisibleBacking The Cause That Transforms Equine Lives Above: Charity promotion details When every cent is carefully stretched to make a difference, few causes resonate as strongly with the racing community as the…
Read moreGrit, ambition and new talentApprentice Championship set for action Above: Group photo (SAJA) The 2025/26 National Apprentice Championship is set to be a season of grit, ambition, and fresh talent. Twenty-two apprentices from the South…
Read moreCalm in the ChaosA Quiet Goodbye from Herman van der Westhuizen Above: Herman van der Westhuizen (photo: JC Photos) When the masterful Piere Strydom bowed out after last Thursday’s meeting at the Vaal, he…
Read moreBehind the Scenes with Ernie Rodrigues The Stipe Who Balanced Rules and People Above: Ernie Rodrigues (photo: supplied) For 39 years, Ernie Rodrigues served South African racing as a Stipendiary Steward, the last 15…
Read moreTop mares lined up for key matings in new breeding season There is a buzz in the air for the 2025 thoroughbred breeding season. Across South Africa, breeders are getting their best mares ready…
Read moreHall of Fame Beckons for Racing Icon Mike de Kock Above: Mike de Kock with Kevin Shea, a potent combination (image: supplied) The South African Hall of Fame has announced the induction of legendary…
Read moreThirty Years of Humble ExcellenceAlan Greeff’s Quiet Climb to the Top Above: Alan Greeff, the humble genius (image: Pauline Herman Photography) Three decades in the game, and Alan Greeff is still climbing. The multiple Eastern…
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