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Inada Africa Cup
culture

Cell C Inanda Africa Cup returns this month

Joburg Polo
Entertainment

Joburg Polo in the Park luxury event makes a comeback

Durban July
Hollywoodbets Durban July

Massive Stakes Increases & Durban July has new sponsor!

Inada Africa Cup
Entertainment

Cell C Inanda Africa Cup returns this month

Joburg Polo
Entertainment

Joburg Polo in the Park luxury event makes a comeback

Durban July
Hollywoodbets Durban July

Massive Stakes Increases & Durban July has new sponsor!

Kommetieding Cape Town Met
Horse Racing

Cape Town Met: Kommetdieding proves unstoppable as legacy grows

By James Richardson29-01-2022 20:04

The so-called ‘People’s Champion’ Kommetdieding won the WSB Cape Town Met in thrilling style at Kenilworth on Saturday.

Hollywoodbets Durban July
Horse Racing

Cape Town Met field to be confirmed on Wednesday as just 14 remain

By Garrin Lambley17-01-2022 10:22

There are only 14 entrants left in the quest for victory in the Cape Town Met with the final field announcement set for Wednesday.

SA’s Lipizzaners to celebrate
Entertainment

SA’s Lipizzaners to celebrate Halloween with a ‘spooky fright night’

By Erene Roux19-10-2021 15:08

You can see the magnificent ‘dancing white stallions’ or South African Lipizzaners in their first-ever ‘fright night’ this October.

Pocket Power
Sport

Legend of South African racing Pocket Power dies

By Garrin Lambley31-07-2021 11:47

The great Pocket Power, a legend of South African racing, has died a day before what would have been his 19th birthday.

Kentucky Derby
Sport

Kentucky Derby winner tests positive for banned substance, trainer suspended

By AFP10-05-2021 09:34

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for a banned substance and the horse could be stripped of its history-making victory.

N2 horses
News

N2 Horses Look New Pics: Punters ‘place bets’ as horses bolt in fast lane

By Lyse Comins28-04-2021 18:00

Passing motorists shared a selection of videos and photographs of the N2 horses galloping in the fast lane on social media.

horse sandf animal abuse
Sport

Dead horse photo latest | Trainer Gordon Elliott likely to pay heavy price

By AFP04-03-2021 16:51

Trainer Gordon Elliott faces a harsh punishment after a shocking image emerged of him sitting astride a dead horse.

Kentucky Derby
Sport

Horse racing hit by fresh apology over video of jockey riding dead horse

By AFP02-03-2021 15:36

Racing’s reputation suffered another blow as jockey Rob James apologised for a video circulating of him jumping on to a dead horse and pretending to ride it.

Dead horse photo latest | Trai
Sport

Dead horse photo latest | Trainer Gordon Elliott banned

By AFP02-03-2021 07:49

British horse racing officials imposed a ban in response to a photograph of trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse.

Top Grand National trainer sor
Sport

Top Grand National trainer sorry for photo sitting on dead horse – WARNING

By AFP01-03-2021 12:29

Three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised after a photograph emerged of him chatting on the phone while sitting on a dead horse.

fairview horses
News

Fairview racecourse workers head to CCMA for UIF payments after protest

By Ground Up14-10-2020 12:56

On Friday former horse grooms from Fairview head to the CCMA. If they can show they were fired they will receive UIF payments.

Horses fairview
News

Fairview horses: SAPS ‘may prosecute social media users’ for false posts

By Tom Head17-09-2020 19:36

SAPS have issued a warning to the online community in South Africa this evening, following the horrifying attacks on the Fairview horses.

fairview horses
News

Fairview horse slaughter: Politicians slam ‘revolting’ animal killings

By Tom Head17-09-2020 18:04

A crime of unspeakable brutality has left animal lovers – and many politicians – fuming on Thursday. The Fairview horse killings have been wholly condemned.

Vodacom Durban July Belgarion
Sport

Belgarion wins the 2020 Vodacom Durban July

By James Richardson25-07-2020 15:55

Justin Snaith has his fifth Vodacom Durban July title after Belgarion won the richest race in Africa on Saturday 25 July at Greyville.

Durban July
Sport

‘Psychic’ picks Belgarion as 2020 Vodacom Durban July winner

By James Richardson24-07-2020 16:15

Alleged psychic Doreen Jacobs says she sees five-year-old gelding Belgarion galloping to the 2020 Vodacom Durban July title.

Vodacom Durban July Camphoratus
Sport

World ready to watch ‘behind-closed-doors’ Vodacom Durban July

By The South African24-07-2020 14:26

The 2020 Vodacom Durban July takes place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 25 July.

Highlanders
Sport

Latest sports news headlines, results and fixtures: Thursday 9 July

By James Richardson09-07-2020 19:53

The latest from the world of sport.

Lions
Sport

Latest sports news headlines and results: Tuesday 16 June 2020

By James Richardson16-06-2020 16:00

Get the Latest sports news headlines and results from Tuesday 16 June 2020 collected from across the globe and right here at home.

Durban July
Sport

Durban July to go ahead behind closed doors

By James Richardson14-05-2020 14:46

The world-famous Durban July will take place in 2020 after all but it seems it will happen as a broadcast-only event.

Durban July
Sport

Vodacom Durban July theme sets hearts a-flutter

By The South African24-02-2020 15:14

The 2020 Vodacom Durban July takes place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 4 July.

What you need to know about Su
Lifestyle

What you need to know about Sun Met 2020

By Erene Roux30-01-2020 12:16

Sun Met 2020 will take place on 1 February 2020 at Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape Town under the theme, African Luxury: Visionaries.

Racing Guide: The 2020 L’Ormar
Lifestyle

Racing Guide: The 2020 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Racing Festival

By Shannon Correia18-11-2019 11:30

The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Racing Festival is returning to Kenilworth Racecourse in January 2020. Here are all the details you need to know.

Watch: Dramatic horse pretends
Lifestyle

Watch: Dramatic horse pretends to be dead whenever people try to ride him [video]

By Erene Roux22-10-2019 13:40

A video of a horse pretending to be dead whenever people ride him clocked in over 23 million views on Facebook.

Durban July
Sport

Durban July: Do It Again does the double

By Digital Editors06-07-2019 18:28

Do it Again becomes only the fifth horse in history to win back-to-back Durban July titles.

Durban July 2019: Event inform
Lifestyle

Durban July 2019: Event information, ticket details and more

By Erene Roux03-07-2019 22:24

The 2019 Durban July, which is said to be the greatest racing, fashion and entertainment extravaganza on the African continent is back once more!

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