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Favourite or Float? Punting Strategies for the July Quartet There’s a R15-million TAB Pick 6 expected at Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July meeting, but the TAB Quartet pool on the big race won’t be far…

Racing’s Common ThreadHope, Horses and Heritage at Durban July Above: The Real Prince (Craig Zackey), HWB Durban July hero (Anneke Kitching/Race Coast) Beneath the winter sun and the roar of a nation in full voice,…

The glitter and the gallopCelebrities and racehorses make the perfect partnership There’s something magical about the world of horseracing that has always drawn a certain kind of person, especially those who love speed, style,…

Building a LegacyThe Case for a National Racing Hall of Fame South African horseracing industry boasts a proud and colourful history stretching back to the 1880s. But, as with many long-standing traditions, pieces of…

Hold Your Horses!The Good, The Bad and The Absurdly Equine Let’s be honest — 2025 has been a rocky ride so far. The world feels like it’s been thrown in a tumble dryer, your…

Fathers, Friends, and FirepowerThe Bonds Behind Alec Laird’s Comeback Above: Alec Laird and friends at the 2025 Highveld Awards (photo: Pauline Herman) Alec Laird and the owners of Fire Attack — Gary Basel, Grant…

Generosity in ActionRacing Community Steps Up for Riders and Rescued Horses This week brings two uplifting stories from the racing community in Gqeberha. Work riders at Fairview are set to receive brand new riding…

A Smooth Voice and A Steady HandCecil Mthembu reflects on his career in racing Above: The inimitable Cecil Mthembu (photo: JC Photos) Cecil Mthembu’s popularity and respected position in the racing community were evident…

Model ManSouth Africa’s First Equine Millionaire Remembered in Sunday’s Mile Above: Model Man in full cry (photo: Ken Wilkins) Sunday’s Model Man Mile at HWB Greyville pays tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest…

Phil Georgiou’s Dubai World Cup Tours25 Years of Laughter, Racing, and Unforgettable Moments Above: SA On Tour, Let’s Go Travel style! Phil Georgiou of Let’s Go Travel will be hosting a group of South…

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