Please note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Goodwood and Pontefract (UK) – 23 May 2025.

RACE 1

(1) DANISH DYNAMITE made a smart debut and with natural progression she will take all the beating in this line up. (6) SILVAN MISTRESS has been running consistently and will be the main danger to the top selection. (5) RED LHASA wasn’t far on debut and will get much closer. (2) DARLINGBUDSOFMAY will love the extra 200m this time and should be involved with natural improvement to come. (Devonne Govender 1-6-5-2)

RACE 2

(11) STAR OF ELENA made good improvement in her last start, although she takes on older opposition she has just 57kgs to shoulder which makes her a serious contender hence she will be the firm first choice despite the fact that she drops in trip. (1) WILD APPLAUSE represents good Cape form which generally stands up strong in the province, she will be a huge contender and must be respected. (5) DANCING IN WINTER has been running consistently and is another to consider in larger perms. (3) MIDNIGHT MUSIC has made good progress and can continue to build on that. (Devonne Govender 11-1-2-5)

RACE 3

(14) ROYAL KINGDOM returns after a short break however looks the most progressive in this line up respectfully. (1) GREEN OKRA can improve in the province, he hasn’t been too far back and Cape form stands up well here so he must be considered. (9) ELUSIVE BLACK returns after a long break however cannot be ignored as he has plenty of scope to go well. (12) STAR TROOPER made massive improvement in the last start at big odds and can make the quartets pay. (Devonne Govender 14-1-9-12)

RACE 4

(3) SMASHING is holding solid form and rates a huge winning chance. (10) MEDITERANEANGODDES ran well at big odds in the last start and most importantly finished close up behind the top selection hence she must be included. (2) KILMONIVAIG is very capable on her day and warrants huge respect in this contest, must include in all bets. (1) FREE WORLD is another who is never far back and can get much closer. (Devonne Govender 3-10-2-1)

RACE 5

(1) ANUSCHKA’S WORLD is holding smart consistent form, although this is a strong race, the apprentice claiming a valuable 2.5kgs brings him right into this contest. (3) CLIFF TOP is very capable on his day, he packs class and will be a huge contender with Richard Fourie up. (7) EYJAFJALLAJOKULL is capable of a big finish on his day and with the fact that the speed is sure to be on in this contest he comes into this with a chance, include in everything. (6) FOREST SPY is a very honest type, he has never been far back and rates a chance here, must include for the placings. (Devonne Govender 1-3-7-6)

RACE 6

(1) MERCANTOUR was very impressive in all his starts in the province, he smashed the opposition in his last start and is expected to come out on top once again. (3) SILVER FALCON hasn’t been running to best form recently but he can never be ruled out, he has plenty of class and is capable of winning this if bringing his ‘A’ game. (5) GIMME’S LADDIE ran well enough in the last start and is very capable of fighting out the finish, a must include in everything despite the fact that he goes the 1400m trip now. (4) BUSH TRACKER is never far back, he is an honest type and a good run is expected. (2) FIREALLEY drops in trip after campaigning over much further in recent starts, he is very capable on his day and is a must include in larger perms. (Devonne Govender 1-3-4-2)

RACE 7

Very competitive race. (4) GIMME’S LASSIE won a gutsy race in the last start and will have a huge winning chance. (1) THREE ROCKS is very capable on her day, although she has been expensive to follow she will be in the mix. (8) WOMAN OF POWER has been running consistently and won’t be far so must be respected. (5) ELLORIX has been running extremely well in recent starts and isn’t one to totally ignore here. (Devonne Govender 4-1-8-5)

RACE 8

(5) VOLARE E MAMBO has faced some tough draws recently, once again she has a wide gate to negotiate however she is back on turf which is a massive positive. She has a powerful late burst of speed and if finding herself in a decent position she will run them down. (9) IN THE GREEN ZONE won a gutsy race in the last start and another huge run is expected. (11) COURAGEOUS is overdue for another career win, she is never far back and will be in the mix. (3) TREASURE HUNT ran a cracker in the last start and a repeat of that will see her in the finish. (Devonne Govender 5-9-11-3-2)

The Pride Returns: Global Star Headlines a Blockbuster Doomben Cup Day – 24 May 2025

This time last year, Pride Of Jenni stood atop the racing world after delivering one of the most dominant performances in Australian turf history, blitzing an international field in the 2024 Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick. That win not only shook the rankings but earned the Ciaron Maher-trained mare a place among the greats in one of the highest-rated races on the global calendar. Fast forward to today, and after flirting with retirement, Pride Of Jenni is back, and potentially stronger than ever. Now a global headline act once more, she heads north to Queensland to chase Group 1 glory in the $1 million Doomben Cup, drawing the coveted barrier 1. Her trademark jump-and-run style is set to shine as she looks to lead from the front in what promises to be one of the most anticipated contests of the season.

Lining up to chase her down is a stacked field of elite talent. Queensland’s own Antino, trained by Tony Gollan and piloted by Blake Shinn, is fresh off a return to winning form in the Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes. Defending Doomben Cup champion Bois D’Argent returns, this time partnered with local gun Ryan Maloney, along with stable mate Fawkner Park, a Group 1 regular who’s already placed behind star Via Sistina this year.

A Stacked Undercard + World Pool Action

As if the Doomben Cup wasn’t enough, the supporting card is brimming with quality and the World Pool is in play across the final three races of the day.

Race 7: Group 2 The Roses
The traditional Queensland Oaks lead-up sees a full field of fillies chase glory. Leading the charge is Benagil, fresh off her victory in the Australasian Oaks. She looks tough to beat with champion jockey Mark Zahra aboard and big carnival ambitions ahead.

Race 9: Group 3 HKJC World Pool BRC Sprint
A cracking field of sprinters closes out the card, featuring Matcha Latte, a World Pool “Moment of the Day” winner from Randwick, and the electrifying Coleman, partnered with world number one James McDonald. Also watch for Rise At Dawn and War Machine from the Hayes stable, both with eyes firmly set on Group 1 targets to come.

Rugby 8 Win Margin on Friday, 23 May 2025, C/Over R 61 339, Pool Closes at 9h05

Soccer10 on Friday, 23 May 2025, C/Over R 200 000, Pool Closes at 20h00, Sport 15 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 1.5 Million

Soccer4 on Saturday, 24 May 2025, ADD-IN R 25 000, Pool Closes at 15h00, Sport 19 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 100 000

Soccer6 on Saturday, 24 May 2025, ADD-IN R 75 000, Pool Closes at 15h00, Sport 3 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 450 000

Soccer10 on Saturday, 24 May 2025, C/Over R 200 000, Pool Closes at 15h00, Sport 16 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 1.5 Million

Soccer ANY 13Xtra on Saturday, 24 May 2025, C/Over R 200 000, Pool Closes at 15h00, Sport 13 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 500 000

Soccer4 on Sunday, 25 May 2025, ADD-IN R 25 000, Pool Closes at 17h00, Sport 17 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 100 000

Soccer6 on Sunday, 25 May 2025, ADD-IN R 75 000, Pool Closes at 17h00, Sport 5 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 450 000

Soccer10 on Sunday, 25 May 2025, C/Over R 200 000, Pool Closes at 17h00, Sport 12 and Pool 1, Estimated Pool: R 1.5 Million

Soccer13 on Sunday, 25 May 2025, One-Winner Guaranteed Jackpot, Pool Closes at 16h30, Sport 11 and Pool 1, ALL-13-Correct Jackpot: R18 Million

Durban – Following the acquisition of Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd by Hollywood Racing Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (Hollywood), a shareholders meeting was held on 2 May 2025 at which the following Directors were appointed to the Board of Gold Circle:

Suren Rampersadh

Zandile Maseko

Morgan Shandu

Greg Bortz

Sadha Naidoo

Subsequently, at a meeting of Directors held on 7 May 2025, Mr Sadha Naidoo was appointed Chairman of Gold Circle, an office that he will hold until the conclusion of the Champions Season on 31 July 2025.

The Board requested Mr Naidoo to accept this position in recognition of the part that he has played throughout the transition.

At the same meeting, Mr Greg Bortz was appointed as the Chairman Designate, to take office on 1 August 2025.