Colours that have stood the test of time – and straddled continents – are now in the Western Cape where Julia Kieswetter continues a family history that started over 60 years ago and spans three generations. Kieswetter, nee Conway, grew up in Australia but relocated to South Africa in 2017 where she married husband Ross. […]
When King’s Quest splashed home at wet Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in late November, it represented owner Ryan Landy’s first winner, and a first in his eye-catching silks. That winner came for the Candice Bass-Robinson stable, but soon more success was to follow. Sohot Sowhat came out and won her maiden at the second attempt just three […]
Racing is a gift that keeps on giving and for many owners winning an Open Maiden still feels as special as if it was a Grade 1 feature. That’s certainly the case for Lauren Snaith, whose first venture in the owners’ ranks resulted in a winner. The three-year-old filly Warbird is the first horse owned by […]
One unusual aspect of Nicole Botha’s owners’ silks is that it depends on what angle you look at the jockey from to see what colour you’re going to see. On the rider’s left you’ll get a red sleeve and body, and from the right you will see green. From straight in front the picture is […]
Walter Luthi will never forget the first horse that ran in his colours. Not only for the fact that it won on debut in his colours, but because he has a permanent reminder inked on his right arm. When Richard Fourie brought Countdown through with a strong late run to win over 1100m at Hollywoodbets […]
A son of the Eastern Cape soil, Bryn Ressell has become a stalwart of Cape racing and his love of rugby has carried its way into the sport. His colours are the unmistakable red, yellow and black that are worn by Hamilton RFC – “the oldest rugby club in South Africa,” he always reminds one […]
Philip Bamford won’t take exception to being called a swallow. It’s an affectionate term given to those living overseas who come to South Africa and spend the summer here. They then fly off back “home”. It’s the best of both worlds, and why not? Bamford’s “home home” is in England, Lancashire, north-west to be clearer. […]
They say that watching the horse you own and leading a horse into the winner’s enclosure is an adrenaline rush that you can’t buy over the counter. That feeling isn’t much different whether it’s in an Open Maiden where the winner is unlikely to go on and win multiple races, or if you have a […]
When Southampton confirmed their promotion to the English Premier League at the end of May, following a 1-0 win in the playoff final over Leeds at Wembley, no one in South Africa was jumping up and down more than Andrew Brand. Passionate football fan, passionate businessman and passionate racing owner. And, according to his Twitter […]
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We are heading to Hollywoodbets Durbanville during the month of March with the exception of the Festival day on 16 March. See you at the country course! Bowlers Avenue, Durbanville.
