South Africa Racing – Zietsman can bring in the new year with a bang
Popular Eastern Cape trainer Zietsman Oosthuizen may have battled a bit to find a way into the winner’s enclosure when he relocated from Kimberley,...
Douglas Whyte lauds Blake Shinn as the Australian lands Sha Tin treble
By Leo Schlink, HKJC
Douglas Whyte paid Blake Shinn the ultimate compliment after the Australian closed a spectacular December with victory aboard Will Power in...
Le Grange aiming for flier with three-pronged attack at season opener
By Michael Lee, Singapore Turf Club
Trainer Ricardo Le Grange is looking to get the new season off to a flying start with his gun...
South Africa Racing – Smorgasbord to make a meal of his comeback
Trainer Paul Peter has always felt Smorgasbord would be a top-class performer and after his debut win Peter’s assertion looked spot on.
In his next...
In-form Lor to star on the dirt
Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Wednesday night for an eight-race all-dirt programme under lights. The Class 1 Fo Tan Handicap (1650m)...
Kings Shield returns to happy hunting ground
By Declan Schuster, HKJC
A menacing force on the surface – Kings Shield is looking to stamp his authority as Hong Kong’s unofficial dirt course...
South Africa Racing – Domeyer to finish on a high
Richard Fourie stole the show with a five-timer on last Wednesday's eight-race Kenilworth card. Another leading rider, Aldo Domeyer - while unlikely to match...
Senor Toba, Prime Minister star on Hong Kong Elite Athletes Raceday as Moreira posts...
By Leo Schlink, HKJC
Senor Toba’s emergence as a legitimate BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) contender continued at Sha Tin on Monday (27 December) with...
South Africa Racing – Command Control a horse to follow
It is always heartening to see a small yard with a quality horse, one that could be competing in the country’s premier races.
Shane Humby...
South Africa Racing – Bard best in Lebelo tempest
Although slightly out at the weights, improving Bard Of Avon looks the runner to beat in the Grade 3 Lebelo Sprint over 1000m at...