prawn festival

Festival a huge success

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2015

Michael Clower
The colourful, carnival atmosphere of the Prawn Festival attracted massive numbers and, for the second year running, Sir Richard Branson was suitably impressed. Nobody did a headcount but the crowd at Kenilworth on Saturday looked even bigger than on Queen’s Plate day.

Double Clutch (Nkosi Hlophe)

Double Clutch handles the switch

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2015

David Thiselton
There were two Non-Black Type features at Greyville yesterday which were switched from the turf to the polytrack due to the overnight deluge.

horse chestnut being shown

Horse Chestnut – A true legend

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2015

David Thiselton
The legendary Horse Chestnut was found dead in his stable at Drakenstein Stud on Friday, just a few weeks after the passing of his champion father, Fort Wood.

King Of Pain (Nkosi Hlophe)

Renewed hope for King Of Pain

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2015

Michael Clower
King Of Pain could be Johannesburg-bound after bouncing back from death’s door to impress in front of a huge crowd at Kenilworth on Saturday when Mike Bass dominated with a five-timer.

govender yogas site

Govender, Plattner part ways

PUBLISHED: February 23, 2015

Michael Clower
Yogas Govender’s five and a half year Met-winning stint as private trainer to Sabine Plattner will come to an end on Saturday.