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OFF THE RECORD #66

Off The Record

Racing 4 AllThe Changing Face of South African Racehorse Ownership Above: Dayalan Chinsammy, inspired by racing and its people (Photo: Candiese Lenferna) The late entrepreneur and racehorse owner Hassen Adams dedicated his 2011 J&B…

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OFF THE RECORD #52

Off The Record

Betway Summer CupShrewd ante-post punters weigh in on value odds Above: Betway’s Jonathan Blumberg with 4Racing CEO Fundi Sithebe Jonathan Blumberg, head of customer experience at Betway, said that there has been lively participation…

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OFF THE RECORD #67

Off The Record

Small Stables and Second Acts:Stories from beyond the finish line Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory. Halfway through the meeting at Fairview last Friday, Jurgen…

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OFF THE RECORD #53

Off The Record

Jozi’s Crown JewelThe Summer Cup Through the Ages If time machines existed, we’d be able to roll back the years to 1886 for a fascinating experience of Johannesburg as a sprawling, untamed mining camp…

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OFF THE RECORD #68

Off The Record

Ryan Munger: Confidence, Class and the Canadian Dream Above: Ryan Munger, a surge in confidence! (photo: JC Photos) Jockey Ryan Munger is set to take flight once again, this time with his sights firmly set…

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Off The Record #54

Off The Record

Betway Bonuses Transform Lives of Summer Cup Grooms The R6-million Betway Summer Cup offers substantial rewards to owners, trainers and jockeys, and last year’s brilliant grooms initiative of a R20,000 bonus per groom for…

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OFF THE RECORD #69

Off The Record

Racing Icon Ormond Ferraris Reflects on Decades of Triumphs and Challenges Above: Ormond Ferraris, still active at the track, at 93 (Photo: JC Photos) Ormond Ferraris will be inducted into the South African Hall of…

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OFF THE RECORD #55

Off The Record

More Than Just a RacehorseThe WCET’s Role in Transforming Retired Athletes Beyond the glitz of the racetrack lies a lesser-seen chapter of a racehorse’s journey—retirement. Just as a person faces new realities after stepping…

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OFF THE RECORD #56

Off The Record

Harnessing the Power of Many: The Rise of Racehorse Syndication South Africa is embracing the growing trend of racehorse syndication—a model that has thrived in Australia and the United States by bringing together enthusiasts…

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OFF THE RECORD #70

Off The Record

Finding Gold at NationalsThe Yearlings That Could Be Stars Bloodstock SA gained significant momentum ahead of next week’s 2025 National Yearling Sale, as graduates from its auctions dominated Champions Day at Turffontein, winning seven…

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