When I first saw that South African jockey JP van der Merwe had been suspended from riding for 12 months by Singapore racing authorities, a couple of thoughts ran through the mind, writes Gary Lemke for GG Gaming.

Betting pools for Race 1 at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on 5 September 2021 failed to close in a time, resulting in bets being taken after the race was run. Single-race bets were refunded, but the field was allowed to apply in multi-race bets.

In a statement released on 10 September, TAB apologized to those who had winning bets on the race and conceded that refunding the bets was a disappointing outcome. However, that was the most practical solution in the circumstances.

Spring has (nearly) sprung and for punters around the country there is a huge sigh of relief, writes Gary Lemke for GG Gaming.

Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack has long been believed to be biased towards the outside rail.

Is this still true?

On a day when a new generation of champions will take their next step to glory, the news that treble SA Horse Of The Year POCKET POWER passed away quietly in his paddock at Hemel ’n Aarde on Saturday morning, will be a sad way to end the season for many racing fans.

Bill Prestage, a long time Cape trainer and owner, tragically passed away on the morning of 1 September 2021 at the age of 86.

“How Many Can Do That? But Hat”

The clearest indication that we’re “between racing seasons” can be seen in the make-up of the cards at the various meetings around the country this weekend, writes Gary Lemke for GG Gaming.