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January 12, 2022
Al Muhtana ran on well. (JC Photos).

Al Muthana runs on late

Al Muthana came from midfield to win a MR104 Handicap over 1600m on the Vaal’s classic track on Tuesday – well-timed by S’Manga Khumalo, who had […]
January 10, 2022
Magical Land (nearest camera), lost by a nose. (Al Adiyat).

Magical Land, unlucky loser!

Mike de Kock has reported back on the runs of Magical Land (Frankel) and Celtic Voyager (Vercingetorix), who made their debuts at Meydan in Dubai last […]
January 2, 2022
Sparkling Water (S'Manga Khumalo).

A sparkling start to 2022

Sparkling Water (S’Manga Khumalo) was our first winner for 2022 at Turffontein on Saturday, and Clafoutis  (Keagan De Melo) followed up, making it a double for […]
December 24, 2021

A top read, first time on Kindle

Twenty-One years have passed since Horse Chestnut’s retirement from racing.  Much has happened since then. South African racing experienced a corporate metamorphosis, new leaders appeared on […]
December 24, 2021
Cleaver Greene, good debut win. (JC Photos).

Two super Vaal wins

Thursday’s Vaal meeting brought two exciting winners for us in three-year-old colt Cleaver Greene and four-year-old filly Right Choice, both winning over 1200m on the track […]
December 19, 2021

4Racing’s roadmap for techinical improvements

James Saulez, Chief Digital Officer of 4Racing in South Africa, has responded to issues experienced with the TAB Online system this week. Saulez said that the […]
December 15, 2021
Thomas Ncume on Imperious Light,

A good ride from Thomas!

Veteran handler Thomas Ncume has missed the last few Dubai seasons due to our smaller strings (he’s as well known in racing circles there as Christophe […]
December 6, 2021

Desert Miracle returning for Highveld majors

Desert Miracle went down a neck to Chansonette in Saturday’s G1 Cape Fillies Guineas, but she has a bright career ahead of her and Mike de […]
December 3, 2021
Desert Miracle.

The race will show us!

It’s all systems go for Desert Miracle in Saturday’s G1 Cape Filliies Guineas, she’s travelled well and settled in, but, Mike de Kock said on Friday, […]