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Ross Brawn states that he has no plans to step down as Mercedes team principal at the end of this year even though his presumed replacement Paddy Lowe has arrived. Ross Brawn is looking forward to leading Mercedes into the new turbo era. Photo: Sutton Images Lowe came to the team from McLaren this year and is on standby to take over the reins when Brawn decides to call time on … [Read more...] about Mercedes team principal Brawn stays put

It’s Durban July time! Photo: Vodacom Durban July Charles Laird knows what it takes to win the Vodacom Durban July and he, Jane Thomas and the Clairwood environment have worked the oracle with Astro News, who is becoming more and more of a contender. “Kevin (Shea) says every time he rides him he is a new horse,” said Laird. Laird acquired the Silvano gelding in January and sent … [Read more...] about Astro News more of a contender for Durban July

Wimbledon has been an exceptionally strange tournament this year The Wimbledon Championships. Photo: Eurosport But only once you lay it all out do you realise just what an unusual edition of the tournament we are witnessing. And in the spirit of strange, could the strangest thing of all happen and a British winner be crowned? Have a look at the signs and see if it might be Andy … [Read more...] about Wimbledon takes a turn into the weird zone

Vodacom Durban July at Greyville Racecourse. Photo: Vodacom Durban July Vaughan Marshall stated that his Vodacom Durban July runner Hill Fifty Four was “spot on” for Saturday’s race. He is also happy with the lesser fancied of his pair Tribal Dance. “I couldn’t have asked for better,” said Marshall about Hill Fifty Four. He also declared himself “satisfied” with the … [Read more...] about Marshall happy with his Durban July runner

Karl Neisius. Photo: SA Horseracing Karl Neisius was very pleased with Capetown Noir’s workout at Clairwood yesterday. During this workout he did some “nice pace work”. Neisius has to negotiate a wide draw of 15, but his only win in the country’s premier race was from draw 20 in 1991 on Flaming Rock. He said, “It’s very hard to work out a specific plan from a wide draw as it … [Read more...] about Neisius pleased with Capetown Noir for Durban July