Sporting Post

South Africa's Horse Racing Newspaper. Racing, breeding, insights, opinion and top quality content

Sporting Post was established in 1994, at a time when general sports betting became first legalised in South Africa. The expectation was for bookmakers (whose core business was horse racing) to embrace general sports betting, and for the sports betting market to balloon. This was not the case: bookmakers took until well into the new millennium to pick up the ball and run with it. Sports betting, a

05/06/2026

De K**k Challengers Make A Stand!

De K**k Challengers Make A Stand! Read more on De K**k Challengers Make A Stand! on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

Devonne Presents Saturday's Harness Power

Devonne Presents Saturday's Harness Power Read more on Devonne Presents Saturday's Harness Power on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

The 2026 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge is coming in HOT!
Feel like becoming a BIG WINNER on race day? Bolt to the Kiron Interactive stand on 6 June at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse for high-energy entertainment and HUGE winning possibilities! Excitement is calling! See you there! Ts & Cs apply.

05/06/2026

Local Is Up For The Challenge On Saturday

Local Is Up For The Challenge On Saturday Read more on Local Is Up For The Challenge On Saturday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

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Brevan Is Sailing His Own Ship Now Brevan Plaatjies is looking at the option of registering an agent to assist him, and is excited at what the future holds

05/06/2026

Mixed Surface Gr1 Racemeetings Explained

Mixed Surface Gr1 Racemeetings Explained Read more on Mixed Surface Gr1 Racemeetings Explained on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

Dave Back To Winning Weight

Dave Back To Winning Weight Read more on Dave Back To Winning Weight on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

Sporting Post Readers Get To Grab The Gold!

Sporting Post Readers Get To Grab The Gold! Read more on Sporting Post Readers Get To Grab The Gold! on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

05/06/2026

The Highs And Lows With Calvin Habib

The Highs And Lows With Calvin Habib On the latest episode of In The Box Seat, Calvin Habib shares the journey that has helped shape him into one of South Africa's leading jockeys