The BSA 2-year-old Sale in Joburg was the main thoroughbred event in SA this weekend, and with Cape racing postponed till Wednesday due to rainy conditions, there was only domestic action at Fairview and Greyville. The best rating at the latter venue was recorded by Maquette (speed score 92) who managed to double up
Greyville hosted Champions Day on Sunday which traditionally brings the racing season in South Africa to a close. Some of the results confirmed existing form lines and were fully predictable, but others were a touch bewildering – such is the nature of this captivating game. The meeting opened with Outlaw King (speed score 101)
My Golly Molly (speed score 96 +) won the G3 Langerman at Kenilworth, coming from dead last in the short Winter straight with a powerful closing burst to snare Hluhluwe (s/s 96) on the post. The highly impressive winner is sired by Fire Away, trained by Eric Sands, and was ridden with aplomb by
Listening to guests speaking on Chris Larmey’s excellent “Bet with the Best” podcast (referred to in last week’s newsletter) it became clear how these pro players all take great care in setting up sensible “guard-rails” to avoid gamblers ruin. Obviously, all true punters relish taking risks and want to make it count when right
A few months ago, Interbet readers of this newsletter were informed about the “Business of Betting” podcast as a useful resource with extensive information about all aspects of the global gambling industry. Recently I lucked into another podcast series, “Bet with the Best”, hosted by Chris Larmey. The thoughtful and articulate host is still
Winchester Mansion (speed score 112) recorded a famous win for Interbet ambassador, Brett Crawford in the 2023 Durban July when just edging favoured See It Again (also 112) in a dramatic tussle. The two fought it out over the last furlong with Kabelo Matsunyane rousting Winchester Mansion after being passed, to sneak a narrow
Runaway Song (speed figure 103) improved when stretching out over 2400m in the Derby at Scottsville, just as his pedigree suggested he might. Trainer Dean Kannemeyer has been on the tear during the Durban season, and he deserves full credit for his handling of Runaway Song (by Legislate), and willingness to extend him over
Whilst the universal rate for winning favorites from a massive sample over time is around 35%, the wisdom of crowds sometimes ensures that they win at an even better rate in the short term. Three of the four sprint features at Scottsville’s Day of Speed went to obvious market leaders, with the other race
Favoured at 18/10 in the G1 Daily News, See It Again was conserved off the searching pace set by Dave the King before jockey Piere Strydom let him lose at the top of the straight. The Twice Over gelding’s turbo boosted engine kicked in and he stormed past rivals, overwhelming Dave the King (speed
Greyville staged quality racing on a rain softened surface over the weekend. Pacaya (speed score of 106 +) fought off a late charging Winchester Mansion (s/s 105) in the G2 WSB 1900 to put himself right in the picture for the Durban July. The Justin Snaith trained entry is very smart and is now