Loading...

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS REVIEW

You can count on the Countess

October 2nd, 2024|

Gimmie’s Countess (s/s 97 +++) stole the show at Durbanville on Saturday, winning the Diana Stakes (G3) with a performance of rare quality. Trainer Dean Kannemeyer rates her highly on her aptitude at work;

Gearing up for the Spring Season

September 23rd, 2024|

Though the racing was postponed due to extreme weather in KZN, meetings went ahead elsewhere around the country with some good performances noted on the clock in Joburg, Cape Town and EP. Chasing Happiness

Isivunguvungu wins Da Hoss in the US

September 9th, 2024|

Whilst there were no Stakes races over the weekend, that did not preclude some Graded quality performances on the speed numbers.  Unzen was backed into odds on favourite to win a Pinnacle Stakes at

HORSE RACING ARTICLES

Punting on Profile

September 12th, 2023|

This week’s handy hint looks at a type of “short form’ analysis that cuts down on the time spent studying the past performances. The idea is to “punt on profile” – choosing a powerful

Brothers Kalunga on the rise

November 9th, 2022|

“Everything has a story behind it…” says Martin Kalunga, owner of up-and-coming sprinter, Love In Winter who remains a perfect three from three after beating off Tchaikovsky in a thriller at Kenilworth over the

Tipsters – for bettor, or worse ?

April 25th, 2022|

There is an obvious home ground advantage when wagering at your local track. Even reasonably observant casual fans can form sound opinions if they concentrate only on the small group of horses that race

Majorca Stakes 2022 Preview

January 28th, 2022|

It may be sacrilege to pick holes in the form of an outstanding filly that has won 9 out of her 11 starts, (including Multiple G1’s) just as the brilliant defending champ of the

Cape Town Met 2022 preview

January 28th, 2022|

There is no obvious stand out for this year’s Met and sponsors World Sports Betting are offering prices between 7/2 and 5/1 each of four classy horses proven at Grade 1 level: Durban July

Be real – or go to Rio ?

January 28th, 2022|

In last year’s G1 Cape Flying Championships, Brett Crawford’s Run Fox Run held off the late dart of a Justin Snaith’s Rio Querari in a dramatic tussle, and fans are expecting similar excitement in

Title

Go to Top