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There is no racing on Monday, 9 March 2026. The next race is on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at Fairview

Posted on Sunday, 08 March 2026

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Fairview, Tuesday, 10 March 2026

#TimeCrse/SurfDistType Bet
112:30Polytr/Poly1400mMdn Plate
213:05Polytr/Poly1400mOpen Mdn
313:40Polytr/Poly1200mFM 70 HCP
414:15Polytr/Poly1200mFM 86 HCP
514:50Polytr/Poly1000mMR 82 HCP
615:30Polytr/Poly1600mMR 68 HCP
716:05Polytr/Poly1900mMR 82 HCP
816:35Polytr/Poly2000mClsfd Stks

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Race In Focus: Wilgerbosdrift HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes

Posted on Saturday, 07 March 2026

We’re in for a treat on Saturday. Royalty from the Cape Summer Festival of Racing, SEE IT AGAIN and THE REAL PRINCE, raid Turffontein to take on the Highveld’s best on home turf. Altitude, rivalry and a race worthy of the legendary HORSE CHESTNUT.

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Preview: Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic Gr1

Posted on Saturday, 07 March 2026

HAZY DAZY struck first in the Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara, with an effortless win in the Grade 2 Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Guineas.

But now the challengers return - CHARGE IT, GOLDEN PALM and a talented supporting cast stand in her path, as she bids to win the 2nd leg in her 'triple tiara' bid.

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CHAD LITTLE - Champion SA Apprentice

Posted on Thursday, 05 March 2026

Chad Little’s clawback from the brink of the abyss of a wasted life drifting aimlessly from one day to the next, has been nothing short of remarkable.

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RACE IN FOCUS: HKJC WORLD POOL SA CLASSIC GR1

Posted on Thursday, 05 March 2026

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Stellar Line Up for Classic Day 2026

Posted on Wednesday, 04 March 2026

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-- Press Release --

Johannesburg, South Africa — 4Racing’s The Championships 2026 comprises the Triple Crown and Triple Tiara series’ and our Championship Finale on Saturday, 25 April.

With Mike & Mathew de Kock charge SPLITTHEEIGHTS and Corne Spies-trained HAZY DAZY winning the first legs of the TAB Triple Crown and Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara respectively on 7 February, the action resumes on Saturday, 7 March with the HKJC World Pool SA Classic (Gr1) and the Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic (Gr1). The card also boasts the Wilgerbosdrift HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr1), TAB J J The Jet Plane Stakes (Gr3), TAB Storm Bird Stakes (Listed), Wilgerbosdrift Ruffian Stakes (Listed) and Wilgerbosdrift Acacia Stakes (Listed).

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STORMY GROVE delivered a sensational run at long odds to score an upset and claim the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup run over 1800m at Sha Tin on Sunday

Posted on Monday, 02 March 2026

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STORMY GROVE surges past rivals under Harry Bentley to claim the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin

STORMY GROVE delivered a sensational run at long odds to score an upset and claim the second leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic series, the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup run over 1800m at Sha Tin on Sunday.

For more info see the full article on Sporting Post...

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Justin Snaith and Richard Fourie celebrated their respective sixth Lucky Fish Gr1 Cape Derby victories when the Legislate filly WISH LIST followed in the hoofprints of her sire

Posted on Sunday, 01 March 2026

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WISH LIST (Richard Fourie) and stablemate NOTE TO SELF (Grant van Niekerk) coming 1st and 2nd (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)

WISH LIST became the first fairer sex winner of the Lucky Fish Gr1 Cape Derby classic in the 21st century.

See more in the Sporting Post article...

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Race in Focus: Lucky Fish Cape Derby Gr1

Posted on Thursday, 26 February 2026

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Young jockey rides 50/1 winner as Enqarde sprang a huge surprise in the 2m6½f Hunter Chase

Posted on Wednesday, 25 February 2026

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Pre-nominations ante-post betting has been opened for the 130th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July to be run on Saturday, 4 July 2026

Posted on Tuesday, 24 February 2026

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Gerald Turner and Main Man

Posted on Sunday, 22 February 2026

The height of the Golden Era of South African horseracing.

Suggested by horesracing fanatic Barry Toweel.

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Documentary: NATIONAL CURRENCY

Posted on Sunday, 22 February 2026

In this auspicious Year of the Horse, we're launching an epic 12-month journey to honor the very best of South African racing!

Each month, we'll release a captivating documentary spotlighting one of our iconic Grade 1 international performers – true global stars that have carried the South African flag with pride.

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NATIONAL CURRENCY SPRINT (GR3) HONOUR ROLL

Posted on Friday, 20 February 2026

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Dubai Racing Carnival - Live - 20 February 2026

Posted on Friday, 20 February 2026

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The Year of the Horse has begun

Posted on Wednesday, 18 February 2026

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The Chinese New Year officially started yesterday, 17 February 2026. This year it is the Year of the Horse.

As Lunar New Year celebrations begin around the world, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Horse—a symbol of forward movement, independence, and endurance. This year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse — a rare, blazing return that only comes once every 60 years.

The National Geographic has an informative article about the "Horse of the Year."

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