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Snack Media

Sports Journalist · 5 articles

Oysters, Racehorses and Black Wealth on Display: How Durban July Became South Africa’s Most Powerful Social Statement
Opinion

Oysters, Racehorses and Black Wealth on Display: How Durban July Became South Africa’s Most Powerful Social Statement

Horse racing has been part of cultures across the world for centuries. Long before stadiums and ticketing apps existed, communities gathered at racetracks to watch jockeys guide powerful thoroughbreds around dusty circuits, sharing in the excitement, the drama, and the spectacle of it all. Fathers brought their children. Friends argued over form guides. Generations of […]

Why British Punters Should Be Following the Irish Flat Calendar
Features

Why British Punters Should Be Following the Irish Flat Calendar

British punters who ignore the Irish Flat calendar are missing half the picture. The form lines cross the Irish Sea constantly, and the horses that dominate Epsom, Ascot and York in the summer have usually told you exactly what they are months earlier at the Curragh or Leopardstown. It happens every season. A horse rolls […]

Records Set By Forever Young In Horse Racing
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Records Set By Forever Young In Horse Racing

A large number of racehorses are unable to turn potential into results.   Forever Young not only achieved this, but also accumulated victories across four different countries and a series of impressive records.   The combination of elite performances and historic milestones has clearly helped establish him as one of the defining dirt horses of […]

Gstaad’s Rematch Makes Headlines But Breeder Takes Time To Reminisce
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Gstaad’s Rematch Makes Headlines But Breeder Takes Time To Reminisce

For avid followers or horse racing, the name Gstaad will now be a pretty popular topic in most conversations, as trainer Aidan O’Brien is enjoying a lovely time with the new favourite – in the hands of rider Ryan Moore, O’Brien picked up his 12th victory in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, and Gstaad took […]

Horse Race Betting for Beginners: All You Need to Know
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Horse Race Betting for Beginners: All You Need to Know

Horse racing is a sport steeped in tradition, offering a unique blend of speed, strategy, and excitement. For those new to the world of the turf, the sheer volume of information available can feel overwhelming. From the thundering hooves at the Grand National to the elegance of Royal Ascot, understanding how to engage with the […]