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Zackey is on fire

PUBLISHED: April 7, 2025

David Thiselton Craig Zackey was on fire for the whole of last week which first saw him claw back a deficit in the national jockeys championship and then saw him forge clear. After the Champions Day meeting, at which both Richard Fourie and Gavin Lerena scored four-timers, the standings were Fourie 176, Lerena 174 and […]

Turffontein Standside Tuesday 8 April 2025 – Comments by Warren Lenferna

PUBLISHED: April 7, 2025

Race 1:  1 GOLDEN ALEXIA     8 LAVA LAMP      3 POTATO SALAD     5 MADAME POMPADOUR  Preview: GOLDEN ALEXIA (1) can be forgiven for her last run and judged on first two efforts. She could be difficult to oppose. LAVA LAMP (8) caught the eye when making a pleasing debut and with natural improvement, can be very effective. POTATO SALAD […]

Field Marshal always in command

PUBLISHED: April 6, 2025

Andrew Harrison Field Marshal has always struck as a horse with a feature race in him, especially after his close-up second in the Fever Tree Stakes at Hollywoodbets Scottsville two runs back behind surprise winner African Skyline but with some solid handicappers behind him. So, his next start appeared to be below par as he […]

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Kudzu to put them in the shade

PUBLISHED: April 6, 2025

Andrew Harrison After a string of four runner-up finishes, Kudzu finally broke the ice last time out as Muzi Yeni drove him home with a strong finish to win over the Turffontein inner mile. Johan Janse van Vuuren’s gelding goes an extra furlong on the same course today when he runs in the MR 96 […]

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 129TH HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY!

PUBLISHED: April 1, 2025

Durban, South Africa – The countdown has begun! The 129th edition of Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacular, the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ), is set to take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the iconic Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. As the most anticipated fixture on South Africa’s racing calendar, the event seamlessly blends world-class […]