Racing News
16.7.2018 11:08 am
Doublemint chews up his Winter Derby opposition
Following Do It Again’s July victory Doublemint capped a brilliant week for sire Twice Over and trainer Justin Snaith with an easy win in the Grade 3 Highland Stud Winter Derby at Kenilworth on Saturday. After placing in the first two legs, Justin Snaith’s colt had to be a serious contender with both his conquerors, […]
Following Do It Again's July victory Doublemint capped a brilliant week for sire Twice Over and trainer Justin Snaith with an easy win in the Grade 3 Highland Stud Winter Derby at Kenilworth on Saturday.
Doublemint chews up his Winter Derby opposition
Following Do It Again’s July victory Doublemint capped a brilliant week for sire Twice Over and trainer Justin Snaith with an easy win in the Grade 3 Highland Stud Winter Derby at Kenilworth on Saturday. After placing in the first two legs, Justin Snaith’s colt had to be a serious contender with both his conquerors, […]
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Zac Purton pips ‘Magic Man’ to Hong Kong title
Hong Kong – Zac Purton won the Hong Kong Jockeys’ Championship by a short-head in a thrilling finish at Sha Tin yesterday. The Australian ended up just two winners clear of Brazilian star Joao “Magic Man” Moreira. It is Purton’s second Hong Kong championship, the previous having come in 2013-14 when he dethroned 13-time champ […]
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Fayd’Herbe might pay to follow at Durbanville
Cape Town based jockey Bernard Fayd’Herbe is always in demand with trainers for the insightful feedback he gives on horses and that popularity is reflected in his promising bookings at Durbanville tomorrow. The lanky rider has seven rides for seven different trainers, with each engagement having something of a winning chance – and a few […]
Horses
Upmarket Fresnaye too good in the Winter Oaks
Spring Man and Brave Move are looking good for other features.
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Godolphin expected to make a point in G1 Darley July Cup
Gosden’s First Eleven to score in today’s Group 3 Bahrain Trophy.
Horses
Moores’ Ballymaine eyes another Scottsville win
However, expect a strong challenge from Mark Dixon-trained Verdier who was a smart course and distance winner three runs back.
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Expect a lot of Shenanigans at Pontefract this afternoon
Roger Varian’s filly was thoroughly impressive in decent handicaps at Goodwood.
Horses
Ferraris to strike again at Kenilworth
Apprentice Luke Ferraris is going great guns and comes down to ride Ostimato, but Juniper Spring looks like the best bet on the card.
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Lyle Hewitson ends up riding in the right lane
De Kock and Tarry juveniles impress in Horseshoe, Slipper
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Justin Snaith dominates Durban July as Do It Again wins
The favourite, African Night Sky, failed to make the top three after a delayed start.
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Here are the latest odds on the horses ahead of the Durban July
African Night Sky remains favourite, but there is a very strong field this year and punters haven’t been scared to shop around.
Horses
Keeping calling the Durban July in the family
Father-and-son team Craig and Sheldon Peters has become legendary in KZN as their voices interpret the pounding of hooves into understanding for racing fans.
Horses
Durban July set to thrill for 122nd consecutive year
This year, two jockeys have a chance of becoming the first ever to win Africa’s greatest racing spectacle for a fifth time.
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Roaring Lion to seek revenge in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes
O’Brien still to show his hand for the race.
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Luke to show he can rule from the palace
Mark Khan could help Radiant Splendour get back to winning ways.
Horses
African Night Sky ‘worthy favourite’ to win the July
At 10/1 are two Gauteng-based horses – Abashiri and Majestic Mambo. Abashiri will be ridden by Piere Strydom, looking for his fifth July win.
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Snaith runners dominate the betting in July day features
De Kock could provide a second Pick 6 banker with Soqrat.
Horses
How you can win a slice of the Durban July millions
Last year on TAB alone, about R138 million was bet on the race and that does not include what was spent with bookmakers and office pools.
Horses
Vivir has winning verve
Her two performances have impressed the handicappers enough to see her racing off a merit rating of 93.
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