Two South African racing legends were in the news this week. Betway Ambassador Mike de Kock was inducted into the South African National Hall Of Fame and multiple champion jockey Piere Strydom retired at age 59, having ridden two final winners at the Vaal on Thursday to bring his career tally to an incredible 5620 winners.

The Betway Charity Cup returns bigger and bolder for yet another ground-shaking showdown on the 2^nd of August 2025 at Fives Futbol – Huddle Park, Linksfield, at 10:00.
 

Aaron Rai will be looking to become only the second player to defend his title at the Wyndham Championship from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3.
 

McLaren driver Lando Norris will hope to keep up with the pace set by Oscar Piastri at the top of the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ standings heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix this week. 

Sunday’s Grade 1 HKJC Champions Cup over 1800m at HWB Greyville has a star-studded field and presents what is expected to be an exciting showdown to conclude the feature race programme for the 2024/5 racing season.

Formula One fans fasten your seatbelts! Broadcast legend, Sasha Martinengo, joins The Sias du Plessis Show  to give unique insights into motorsport.