Former champion jockey Richard Fourie enjoyed a successful Sunday at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, securing four victories and entering the winner’s enclosure.
See It Again Crowned 2026 Horse Of The Year
See It Again was crowned South Africa’s 2026 Horse of the Year following Grade 1 wins in the WSB Cape Town Met and HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge.
Can Ombudsman Defend His Crown?
Can Ombudsman Do It Again? The 5-year-old star heads back to York to defend his Juddmonte International crown, but faces a huge test from one of the season’s most exciting 3-year-olds, Constitution River.
Chdia Won The UAE President’s Cup
Chdia took home the UAE President’s Cup for Puredbred Arabian horses, completing 1,600 meters on turf in 1:4.99.
Dave The King Has Officially Retired
Dave The King, the former Equus Horse of the Year, has officially retired to the Lourensford Wine Estate near Somerset West after competing in the 2026 Champions Cup.
Fairview Race On Friday Moved To Polytrack
Approximately 45mm of rainfall at Fairview in the Eastern Cape has necessitated the relocation of Friday’s race to the Polytrack.
Herrington And Murphy’s Collaboration
Michael Herrington and Oisin Murphy collaborate with the accomplished Badri, who strives to accomplish a four-timer in the Sprint Series final at Windsor.
Ninja Made A Triumph Return
Ninja made a triumphant return to the racing scene with a dazzling first-up win in the Missile Stakes, catapulting himself into contention for The TAB Everest.
Stage Is Set For Sunday’s Ellis Park Derby Day Card
The Ellis Park Derby Day card is this Sunday, featuring six stakes worth $1.5million, and top contenders are making their final preparations.
Slica And Sea Suite Are Leading Names
Slica Bay and Sea Suite have been selected as two key participants in the Brighton Mile on the inaugural day of the South Coast track’s Summer Festival.
The New York Racing Association And Churchhill Downs
The New York Racing Association and Churchhill Downs Incorporated have unveiled plans for the Thoroughbred Championship Series, a six-race competition scheduled to debut in 2027.
Ryan Moore And Browne McMonagle
Ryan Moore and Dylan Browne McMonagle are poised to make a lasting impact at the Shergar Cup international competition, bringing their exceptional skills to the table.
Bavish Soodoo Is Recovering Well
Bavish Soodoo, an apprentice jockey, is awake and recovering from a serious fall at Fairview Racecourse, as See It Again leads the Horse of the Year log with 62 points.
Jim Crowley Announced Retirement
Jim Crowley has ended his illustrious riding career due to his inability to sufficiently recover from a serious injury sustained in a fall last September.
Hickmott Chasing Fourth Darwin Cup Title
South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott is chasing a fourth Darwin Cup when the feature is run at Fannie Bay on Monday. Hickmott has three runners entered, headed by favourite Stormageddon. He won his first Darwin Cup as an 18-year-old with General Market in 2007, and followed up with wins in 2009 and 2016.
A fourth victory would cement his place among the greats of the Northern Territory carnival.
Ireland’s Denis Lynch On A Roll
Ireland’s Denis Lynch has taken over the ride on the 11-year-old gelding Ping Pong van de Lentamel ahead of forthcoming competitions.
Hollywoodbets Scottsville Returns
Hollywoodbets Scottsville local racing resumes with a full fixture card on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Andrew Balding Achieves Success At Ascot
Andrew Balding’s Kalpana emerged victorious with a commanding performance in the King George at Ascot over the weekend.
Irad Ortiz Jr. Wins Six
Irad Ortiz Jr. matched a major record with six winning rides on a Saturday card at Saratoga.
Saturday’s Premier Crown At Ascot
Saturday’s premier crown at Ascot will feature an international lineup of superstars, including Aidan O’Brien’s Benvenuto Cellini, who will face stiff competition from France’s Calandagan.
British Trainers Embroiled In Messy Situation
British trainers are embroiled in a messy situation as a Group 1 winning syndicate is barred from competing amid allegations of unpaid prize money.
Kent Farrington Off To Royal International Horse Show
Kent Farrington, the USA’s highest-ranked showjumper and world number one, has entered this week’s Agria Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead.
William Buick To Race At Qatar Goodwood Festival
William Buick will be available to participate in Qatar Goodwood Festival next week, despite receiving an eight-day ban for careless riding at Windsor on Monday evening.
The Amy Murphy Trained Tokaido
Amy Murphy’s Tokaido looks to extend his winning sequence in a small but fascinating renewal of the Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly.
Bows out as one of the most accomplished thoroughbreds of recent years.
One of the world’s most successful racehorses, Rebel’s Romance, has officially retired after earning more than £12 million in prize money. The Godolphin star won 22 races, including nine Group 1 victories.
Maltese Cross defied bad luck
Maltese Cross thwarted bad luck in running to secure William Haggas’ first Grand Prix de Paris title.
Ethan Brown plans for Hong Kong
Top Jockey Ethan Brown will shift his focus to the spring carnival following a successful riding experience in Hong Kong.
Commanche Brave secured top spot.
Comanche Brave claimed group one victory with an improved showing in the July Cup, ridden by Donnacha O’Brien and substitute jockey Billy Loughnane at Newmarket in Dubai.
Tony McEvoy on Half Yours
Tony McEvoy, the trainer considers a 3.5 kilogram weight increase to be a fair adjustment for Half Yours in his quest to participate in this year’s Melbourne Cup.
Justin Snaith and Richard Fourie etched their names in history in Saturday’s R10 million Hollywoodbets Durban July, becoming the first pair to win four Julys.
JP van der Merwe, the victorious jockey of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July, was a late engagement for the quirky filly who is set for her KZN debut from a 15 gate on Saturday 5 July 2026.
Frankie Dettori is set to compete in his first British ride since 2023, as he has been selected to participate in this year’s Leger Legends race at Doncaster in September. Dettori, 55, officially hung up his boots in February after taking on several rides in Brazil following a period in America.
Due to a large number of acceptors for Saturday’s Cystic Fibrosis Race Day at Newcastle, including several gallopers that were to run at Thursday’s abandoned Wyong meeting, the Newcastle Jockey Club will host a 10-race program.
Due to a forecast of extreme heat in parts of the United Kingdom, the British Horseracing Authority has abandoned racing meetings in Britain set for Wednesday June 24, 2026.
Tom Marquand rode Almeraq to Triumph in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee stakes on day five at Royal Ascot. The Japanese racing community was left disappointed as Satono Reve finished second for the second year in a row.
The 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July is scheduled to take place on July 4, 2026. This will mark the 130th edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July. The event will be held at the Greyville Racecourse in Durban.
The Longines Global Championships Tour looks like this for 2026.
Paris, France June 19 – 21; Monaco July 2 – 4; London, UK August 7 – 9; Rome, Italy 9 – 11 October; Rabat, Morocco October 30 – November 1.
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