COURTNEY WEBBER AND OPAL DE LA BASTIDE – CREATING HISTORY

Interview: Amelia Campbell-Horne Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography Young Rider Courtney Webber and her trusty partner could be on the path to creating history… The pair were last year’s Micro (1.35m) Derby winners, and incredibly, this year, they took the win in the Mini (1.40m) Derby. Could they make it three for three next year with a win…

BylizzieNovember 11, 20240Comments

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INTERVIEW WITH DERBY WINNER RAINER KORBER

Interview: Caroline Malan Photography: Jacqui S Photography Tell us about your horses I’ve been riding for Linda Ellerine from Back on Track and Rogan Asken for three to four years with these specific horses. At the moment, we’ve got Back on Track Quintino 4 who is a 17-year-old Holsteiner and Clouny III who is a 14-year-old Holsteiner. We’ve…

BylizzieOctober 16, 20190Comments

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THE SA DERBY RIDER PROFILES: ANNE-MARIE ESSLINGER

By Caroline Malan Caroline Malan catches up with Anne-Marie Esslinger ahead of the 2019 SA Derby. What makes Derby so amazing for you? I love the element of natural obstacles and the feel of galloping up and down across country – it’s also a test of focus and fitness. Your thoughts on this years Derby? I’m very enthusiastic…

BylizzieSeptember 4, 20190Comments

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THE SA DERBY PRESENTED BY BLACK GETS UNDERWAY

Date: 26 September 2018 – 30 September 2018 Location: Kyalami Park Club About: The show grounds have started to buzz with the thrill that is known as The SA Derby, presented by black. The highlight as always, The South African 1.50m Derby final at 12:00 on Sunday, 30 September 2018, will be rocking a strictly…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20180Comments

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LORETTE KNOWLES TAYLOR UPDATE PRE-DERBY

Lorette Taylor at Revil Interview by Caroline Malan An update from Team Nissan rider Lorette Knowles-Taylor as we head towards The SA DERBY. Tell us your thoughts about your show in Polokwane at Revil Stables and the performance of your horses? I was very happy with my show overall. My health hasn’t been what it should be so I…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20180Comments

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AN INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE HORWOOD

Interview by Caroline Malan You’re currently ranked number 1 in SA. Tell us about your 2018 – what has gone so right? Ranking at number 1 position is normally about consistency. We have won a couple of big classes and been placed in many. Don Cumarco is feeling very fit and strong at the moment. He may…

BylizzieSeptember 13, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: NICOLE HORWOOD

Tell us about your 4 wins – all of them on Don Cumarco! It was always my childhood dream to win the Derby, there is something about the Derby that is very special. The first time I won was very surreal. It was Capital Don Cumarco’s first Derby as well as mine. I was so nervous…

BylizzieSeptember 3, 20180Comments

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DERBY SHOW DIRECTOR: HEATHER MPOFU

1. What will your roles and responsibilities be as show director of the SA Derby? I have to make the schedules, and ensure that the rules indicated are up-to-date and apply to each and every competition. In conjunction with the disciplines we address all possible scenarios positive or negative and ensure that we have a solution…

BylizzieAugust 27, 20180Comments

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THE SA DERBY PRESENTED BY BLACK – LOOK OUT FOR THE SOLD OUT SIGN. TICKETS SELLING FAST

The SA Derby presented by black Look out for the “SOLD OUT” sign: Tickets selling fast on www.thederby.co.za! The 2018 SA Derby presented by SA’s newest entertainment platform - black, is set to sell out soon, with Grandstands A & B officially sold out. Commencing on 26 September 2018, Kyalami Park Club will be the…

BylizzieAugust 25, 20180Comments

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RIDER PROFILE: MANDY JOHNSTON

By Caroline Malan Photos: Jacqui S Woods 1. Why will you not be competing in the main Derby 2018? Lambus is quite a quirky sensitive horse and is not overly keen on the "funnies" in the Derby track - the steps, the bank, the road crossing etc. I have formed such a great partnership with him and don't…

BylizzieAugust 20, 20180Comments

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