Good morning, punters!
Are we losing the plot as we enter 2025?
Donald has become a separate topic altogether... 🙈🙉🙊
I was watching Sky "breaking news" earlier, expecting updates on Trump, Russia, Ukraine, the DRC, or the Middle East. Instead, the headline was about an Italian chap kissing 💋 a female footballer without permission after winning a major trophy 🏆.
Honestly, I think things have gone completely out of proportion. Maybe I’m just old-fashioned and not keeping up with the changing times, but with horrendous crimes happening daily, why are we so fixated on trivial matters?
Then we have celebrity chefs who’ve been rude to women over the years—surely a well-placed kick at the time would have been a quicker solution than turning them into public enemy number one?
Speaking of chefs, I can't stand Come Dine With Me when contestants are vegan or don’t drink. Why enter a competition where people are supposed to enjoy food and wine, only to make it difficult for everyone else?
Derby Day Recap
What was meant to be an easy day for punters didn’t quite go to plan.
My R70 Pick 6 was well beaten, and a tasty R8,400 dividend was paid out to the lucky ones!
Direct Hit looked very special in the first race.
Roccapina was given a shocker of a ride but is one to watch for the future.
Does anyone want to see See It Again back on a racetrack? The drift from 3/10 to 2/1 suggests many knew something was wrong.
At least Eight on Eighteen and Gimme a Prince drifted slightly, as bookies had limited space left in their briefcases! 🤣
One thing I did enjoy was the Saudi Cup match race—an epic battle between two stars, with Forever Young producing a brilliant finish to catch Romantic Warrior.
Isivunguvungu ran a cracker from a poor draw in the States, while Hong Kong’s superstar sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, proved his ability over 1400m.
Weekend Rugby
Scotland were unlucky against England in the rugby 🏉.
Liverpool are now "walking alone" in the Premiership.
Monday’s double-header racing was a decent warm-up, but the exotics were disappointing.
We look forward to local racing on Saturday with some excellent clashes.
Then it will soon be Cheltenham—updates to follow!
Mullins wining the Champion Trainer is hot money on as expected.
Paddy Power says the only thing that could be shorter during Cheltenham week, would be if Donald sends back the Irish/American immigrants and he goes fav at the top of the boards on the IRA hit list 😉
Back to Reality...
Power cuts have returned in SA, but ironically, we’re hosting the G20 Summit, where world leaders gather to discuss economic, social, and development issues.
I hope Cyril has told the delegates to bring candles 🕯
Good punting! 👍
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