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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nurturing the Matriarchs:Leading Studs on Caring for Older Mares As the 2024 breeding season hits its stride, stud farms across the country are faced with important decisions—particularly regarding their older broodmares. For many of…

Legacy of the SwallowsThe Lasting Influence of Racing’s Nomadic Powerhouses The term ‘Swallows’ was coined in the 1950s to describe wealthy travellers from abroad who spent their holidays enjoying the South African summer, particularly…

From Student to Pro: Caitlin Jourdan’s Irish Stud Journey Caitlin Jourdan (25), daughter of accomplished breeder Sally Bruss of Paardeberg Stud, recently completed a six-month residential course in Thoroughbred Breeding Management at the renowned…

From Daggakraal to the Winner’s CircleAmos Nkosi’s Racing Journey Above: Amos Nkosi in the winner’s enclosure When Amos Nkosi was 14 years old, he huddled in his family’s mud hut on a dusty road…

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