Mike de Kock’s plea for Euro action as he readies G1 star Hawwaam for overseas mission
South African legend Mike de Kock wants the EU to speed up its audit of export protocols so he can unleash five-time G1 winner Hawwaam on the world stage.
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Outrage in Venezuela after champion racehorse stolen and killed for meat
A champion racehorse in Venezuela has been kidnapped and butchered for meat, sparking outrage in the South American country.
Racing in South Africa to resume on Monday – here’s hoping this time it’s for real!
South Africa’s racing authority has announced that horse racing will resume on Monday June 1 on a behind-closed-doors basis.
Mike de Kock issues grim warning of ‘mass equine euthanasias’ amid South Africa’s racing shutdown
Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of horses if the South African racing shutdown continues.
South Africa: Government blocks planned resumption of racing
The resumption of horse racing in South Africa is now on indefinite hold after the sport was “deemed not to be an essential service” by the government.
Racing’s resumption on hold in South Africa as government stays quiet
The planned resumption of racing in South Africa on May 1 is on hold as the industry is still awaiting the necessary government clearance.
Great work, but don’t give up the day job! Jockeys’ song of hope in ‘Heal The World’ video
Amid the coronavirus crisis, a group of 19 South African jockeys have banded together to send a video message of hope in song.
Libya: Mares and foal brutally killed in stud horror as conflict worsens
The largest stud in Libya has been the victim of a violent attack which ended in the brutal killing of two mares and a foal.