The first entries for the R5 million Betway Gr1 Summer Cup to be run at Turffontein on 25 November 2023.
Of the 40 entries there are eight previous Grade 1 winners. The lineup includes: PUERTO MANZANO (ARG), the defending champion, from the J A Janse van Vuuren stable and WINCHESTER MANSION, the Durban July winner, from the Brett Crawford stable.
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Thursday, 28 September 2023, Betfred betting is at the Vaal:
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day racap for, 27 September 2023.
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for Monday, 25 September 2023.
“It was a cracker of a day. We’ve always said the lifeblood of our horseracing industry is the grooms and it was important for us to celebrate them. The grooms came out with their fighting and competitive spirit and congratulations to the winners, Randjiesfontein, who prevailed," said 4Racing Chief Executive Officer, Fundi Sithebe.
Video by Andrew Bon.
Please note; following 66mm of rain over the last 7 days, a decision has been taken to abandon the Hollywoodbets Durbanville race meeting postponed to Monday 18 September 2023.
The meeting of Tuesday 19 September 2023 will go ahead as planned, weather permitting.
Hollywoodbets Greyville racing recap for Sunday, 17 September 2023.
Please note: following 22mm of rain on Thursday morning at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and more forecast for Friday, a decision has been taken to postpone the race meeting scheduled for Saturday 16 September 2023, to Monday 18 September 2023.
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for Wednesday, 09 September 2023.
Hollywoodbets Scottsville racing recap for Sunday, 03 September 2023.
As reported in the Sporting Post in their article entitled "Good News For Highveld And East Cape Racing":
"Leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway and 4Racing announced on Wednesday that they are springing into the Summer season, with an exciting collaboration that will see Betway sponsor 13 race days on the Highveld and Eastern Cape, which includes exciting bonus incentives and stakes increases."
Video by Andrew Bon
Hollywoodbets race day recap for Sunday, 27 August 2023.
Douglas Whyte retires as the most successful jockey in Hong Kong history with 1813 wins.
“I feel privileged to have this race named in my honour and want to thank Gold Circle and the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the recognition. It is a great race meeting and Durban has always held a special place in my heart. World Pool has been a great initiative and a much needed boost for the South African industry," says Douglas Whyte
As reported in the Sporting Post in their article entitled Gold Circle Rescue Plan Takes Shape:
"The sustainability and ultimate survival of horseracing in KwaZulu-Natal is at stake as members of the Gold Circle Racing Club will be called upon for their support of a funding proposal and change of structure at a Special General meeting on Tuesday 19 September, one labelled the most important in its 25 year history."
Well done to team PRINCESS CALLA for winning this prestigious Equus award!
Press Release
The results of the 2023 Equus Awards held at the Senate Room at Emperors Palace were revealed this evening by Equus Masters of Ceremony, Alistair Cohen and Benni Langa. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our panel for their assistance with the deliberations, as well as all the members of the public for their enthusiastic participation in the voting element to help conclude the decisions. Also enormous thanks to the team behind the scenes for putting together the event.
Hollywoodbets Scottsville racing day recap for Wednesday, 23 August 2023.
TOTAL SURRENDER wins race 7 at the Vaal with Craig Zackey in the saddle.
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