South African racehorse trainer Mike de Kock may be fervently patriotic, but can never be accused of parochialism. He has almost single-handedly boosted the country’s racing profile by boldly shipping thoroughbreds around the globe, taking on the locals in prestigious races - and winning. Many times champion trainer in SA with more than 100 Grade
Newly crowned Cape Jockey of the Year Greg Cheyne also finished third on the National Jockeys log rankings for 2014/2015. This is a fine season -ending achievement, behind new champion Gavin Lerena and former winner S’Manga Khumalo, but ahead of legendary hoops Piere Strydom and Anthony Delpech. Years ago, Cheyne was more of a journeyman
Winning trainer Greg Ennion adamantly conveyed a clear message after Eighth Wonder produced an excellent performance to win the Grade 3 Magnum Cape Classic over 1400m at Kenilworth on Saturday, saying, “Don’t write the small guys off!” The economies of scale in the modern training scene make it hard for smaller trainers to prosper, in
Right now, one of the hottest jockeys at the Durbanville circuit is Craig du Plooy, who has ridden six winners from the last 30 mounts since early September. Those raw stats do not really convey the remarkable and sudden transformation in the hoop’s career, as he has improved his skills quite dramatically after 25 years
Breathless Bertie’s shock win at 75 – 1 in the finale at Kenilworth on Wednesday lit up the tote board. The despised long shot paid R11 a place, triggering 13K trifecta and 70K quartet dividends when chased home by other outsiders, Saint Donan and Tell Me More. Such a freak result had many baffled punters