🎙️ The Direct Line Podcast - Episode 21 | Corné Spies and Xander Spies

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In Episode 20 of the Direct Line Podcast, we are joined on a call with horse trainers Corné Spies and Xander Spies Corne Spies and his Spies Racing Team, offer extensive experience and horsemanship dating back to the 1940’s, when a young Tobie Spies won on his first ride of an amateur race in the then Eastern Transvaal Highveld aboard one of his father’s charges. Offering stabling on the grounds of the prestigious North Rand Training Centre at Randjesfontein, Spies Racing has access to world class training facilities and tracks to give our clients and their horses the winning edge. It is our commitment to put sound, fit horses in suited races as frequently as possible to make sure that they can earn to their optimal potential, and our valued patrons stay on top of the game. Spies Racing is known for clever purchases of yearling horses at auction sales around the country, even the so-called ‘cheapies'. We are renowned for the conditioning of early precocious types to win over 800m & 1000m, but also excel with older horses over all distances, even ultra-stayers having the first 2 past the post in the longest race in South Africa over 3600m called the Port Elizabeth Gold Cup and winning the Gold Bowl over 3200m at Turffontein. In his day, Tobie Spies won the Caradoc Gold Cup over 2850m with Northern Flame, and had many successes with stayers like Aced, Fearless Fred and Chic. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or just love a good inside story, this episode offers a unique look into the dedication and passion that drive the sport forward. 🎙️ Saddle up and listen in! #DirectLinePodcast #HorseRacingSA #RacingStories #ForTheBettor