Turffontein, Thursday, 19 February 2026

#	Time	Crse/Surf	Dist	Type		Bet
1	12:15	Inside/Turf	2600m	MR 86 HCP
2	12:50	Inside/Turf	1600m	Mdn Plate
3	13:25	Inside/Turf	1600m	Mdn Plate
4	14:00	Inside/Turf	1450m	Con Plate
5	14:35	Inside/Turf	1450m	MR 80 HCP
6	15:10	Inside/Turf	1200m	FM 79 HCP
7	15:45	Inside/Turf	2000m	FM 91 HCP
8	16:20	Inside/Turf	2000m	FM 78 HCP
9	16:55	Inside/Turf	2000m	MR 72 HCP

Race meeting at Borrowdale on Friday, 20 February 2026

The Chinese New Year officially started yesterday, 17 February 2026. This year it is the Year of the Horse.

As Lunar New Year celebrations begin around the world, 2026 ushers in the Year of the Horse—a symbol of forward movement, independence, and endurance. This year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse — a rare, blazing return that only comes once every 60 years.

The National Geographic has an informative article about the "Horse of the Year."

Wanna place your Hollywoodbets Durban July bets early and get the best odds?

The pre-nominations ante-post betting has been opened for the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run on Saturday, 4 July 2026!

See everything, the build-up, the country that loves horses, the race, the interviews and the press conferences.

Calvin Habib keeps FIRE ATTACK at his task down the rail as Gavin Lerena drives THE ULTIMATE KING through late (Pic – JC Photos)

See the Betway London News Stakes race...

FOREVER YOUNG (JPN) wins the USD$20m Saudi Cup

Yoshito Yahagi’s undisputed dirt champion found a perfect gap along the inside rail turning into the home straight and he used his will, class and determination to fend off a brave challenge from NYSOS (USA) by one length in a final time of 1:51.027.

Read more about the Japanese star on the Sporting Post...