Zimbabwe live stream on Saturday, 25 January 2025:
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At 58 years old, Piere "Striker" Strydom remains a titan in the world of horse racing. Despite decades of grueling competition, this world-class jockey continues to ride at an elite level, proving age is no barrier to greatness.
Strydom’s reputation precedes him—not just as a masterful jockey but also as a figure of respect in the jockey room. Faithful, dependable, and always ready to deliver, he’s as much a legend off the track as he is on it.
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Please note that Hollywoodbets Greyville received 40mm of rain overnight. Light drizzle is currently falling, with showers forecasted throughout the day.
As a result, the race meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday 22 January, has been abandoned.
A replacement race meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January. The programme for this meeting will be advised in due course.
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Ascoli Piceno Accepts Saudi Invitation, Set to Partner Lemaire for 1351m Turf Sprint
Highly regarded Japanese filly Ascoli Piceno is set to make her 2025 debut on the international stage after accepting an invitation to the GII 1351m Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia. The race, scheduled for February 22, will see the Christophe Lemaire-ridden four-year-old take on a competitive field on the unique Saudi turf. Following her overseas campaign, she will return to Japan to target the prestigious G1 Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 18.
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Irad Ortiz Jr. is set to ride South African Grade 1 winner BLESS MY STARS in the Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf at Gulfstream Park next Saturday (25 January 2025).
The Team Valor-owned filly, trained by Todd Pletcher, will make only her second start in America after an impressive showing in the Grade 3 Suwannee River Stakes at Gulfstream late last year. The draws for the big day were finalized yesterday, and she drew post position 11.