South African horse racing is a very popular sport and its history goes back almost as far as that of the UK. For those new to racing in South Africa this page offers wagering angles and regular tips.
South African Race Tips 19 Mar 2023
10:45 Scottsville GIVERS GRACE
11:55 Scottsville FAMILY FAVOURITE
13:05 Scottsville RED ROSES
Modern communications enable horse racing fans anywhere in the world to become involved.
The aim of this web page is to educate punters new to South African horse racing. This will include the following areas:
Race tracks - Trainers - Jockeys - Horses - Races - Governing Bodies
Race Tracks:
Eastern Cape - Arlington Racecourse, Fairview
Free State - Vaal Racecourse,
Gauteng - North Rand Training Centre, Turffontein Racecourse
Kwazulu-Natal - Clairwood Turf Club, Greyville Turf Club, Scottsville Racecourse
Northern Cape - Flamingo Park Racecourse
Western Cape - Durbanville Racecourse, Kenilworth Racecourse
South African horse racing TRAINERS
1 August 2021 - 8 September 2021
Name and Total Prize Money SA Rand
1 Paul Peter R 1,310,875.00
2 Gavin Smith R 1,136,375.00
3 Justin Snaith R 1,075,700.00
4 Alan Greeff R 978,125.00
5 Ashley Fortune R 918,000.00
6 Sean Tarry R 866,750.00
7 Corne Spies R 771,000.00
8 Gareth van Zyl R 625,000.00
9 Paul Matchett R 464,875.00
10 Glen Kotzen R 446,250.00
Top 10 Trainer records 1 August 2018 - 30 July 2019:
Name and Total Prize Money SA Rand
S.G. Tarry 30,710,225.00
S.J. Snaith 25,196,312.50
M.F. de Kock 23,012,612.50
B.J Crawford 13,688,900.00
A.C. Greef 12,562,012.50
P. Peter 12,562,012.50
C.L. Bass-Robinson(Mrs) 10,563,975.00
Y. Bremner 9,719,425.00
G Kotzen 8,119,962.50
South African horse racing JOCKEYS
Top 10 Jockey records 1 August 2021 - 08 Sept 2021:
NAME STAKES
W Kennedy R 2,886,125.00
S Khumalo R 1,810,450.00
M Yeni R 1,770,125.00
C Zackey R 1,234,900.00
L Hewitson R 1,349,750.00
R Fourie R 869,675.00
R Munger R 1,060,250.00
G Cheyne R 706,350.00
S Veale R 509,500.00
D Schwarz R 578,125.00
Top 10 Jockey records 1 August 2018 - 30 July 2019:
Name Stakes
L. Hewitson 27,305,950.00
Mr M A Yeni 20,211,875.00
Mr A Marcus 33,090,337.50
Mr G J Lerena 21,260,437.50
Mr G M Cheyne 12,959,675.00
Mr R D Fourie 22,792,662.50
W Kennedy 17,218,525.00
R Munger 11,787,400.00
K de Melo 11,503,912.50
B Fayd'Herbe 10,116,587.50
South African horse racing HORSES
Top 10 Horse records 1 August 2021 - 08 Sept 2021:
Name Stakes
BIG BURN R 249,000.00
WILLIAM ROBERTSON R 180,000.00
YOU DESERVE IT R 137,500.00
INTEGRITY R 100,000.00
PRINCESS KESH R 100,000.00
BARD OF AVON R 97,000.00
SUPREME QUEST R 97,000.00
THE KOP R 93,000.00
TIMEFORTHAT R 84,000.00
VAL D'ORCIA R 84,000.00
SPACE ODDITY R 82,000.00
FLINDERS RANGE R 80,500.00
Top 10 Horse records 1 August 2018 - 30 July 2019:
Name Stakes
HAWWAAM 5,628,125.002
DO IT AGAIN 5,102,500.003
RAINBOW BRIDGE 4,895,000.004
CIRILLO 4,476,000.005
ONE WORLD 3,115,625.006
TWIST OF FATE 2,777,500.007
SOQRAT 2,066,250.008
KASIMIR 1,813,000.009
RETURN FLIGHT 1,622,350.0010
TILBURY FORT 1,556,700.00
South African horse racing Major Races
There are 3 principle races
1. The Summer Cup takes place in Johannesburg
2. The J & B Met takes place at Kenilworth Racecourse
3. The Durban July takes place in Durban
South African horse racing is regulated by 2 bodies:
1. Phumelala Gaming and Leisure Ltd who cover The Free State, the Northern Cape, The Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
2. Gold Circle who cover the Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal.
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