For a time, horse racing fell out of mainstream conversations among South Africans. However, this iconic sport never truly went away. Even as public attention shifted elsewhere, its rich culture and the loyal punters kept it relevant. Now, with platforms like 10bet making horse racing accessible on almost any smart device, the sport is attracting […]
Whether you attend a live race or place your bets online, there’s no denying the thrill that horse racing brings
Its ultra-slim design seamlessly blends minimalist aesthetics with sleekness and convenience
Despite challenges, the big races are still enormous, colourful social events
The sport is facing stagnation due to some challenges, but this can be turned around
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The L’ormarins Queen’s Plate has been renamed to the L’ormarins King’s Plate
The Durban July is back, which means the glamour and high fashion are back too.
The kingdom seeks to boost its economy – and reputation – by offering high rewards’ events
"Now even finding enough horses can be difficult because many locals have sold their steeds to buy modern comforts"
The exhilaration of live horse racing and romance of the track could become no more than nostalgia if trends in favour of betting online continue.
It’s no Durban July, but the annual Mehloding Heritage Event Horse Race in Mparane is one of the most exciting events in the country.
Persistent complaints to the Competition Commission sparked an inquiry into alleged collusion between the major players in the horse-racing industry.
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/ 31 October 2008
Richard Maponya has tipped Pocket Power for Cape Town’s prestigious horse-racing event, the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate.