Milkshaking is a term used in horse training and racing to describe a specific practice aimed at enhancing a horse's performance. It involves administering a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water to the horse, typically through a nasogastric tube, to reduce the acidity of its blood and increase its ability to transport oxygen.

The idea behind milkshaking is to delay the onset of fatigue by reducing the buildup of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactic acid is a natural byproduct of intense exercise, and it can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness. By reducing the acidity of the blood, milkshaking is believed to allow horses to perform at a higher intensity for longer periods.

Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 21 April 2024.

Zimbabwe racing live stream on Sunday, 21 April 2024. View the race cards.

Direct link to the Borrowdale live stream.

Alan Greeff's filly SPLICETHEMAINBRACE wins the East Cape Nursery at Fairview today, Friday, 19 April 2024.

Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 18 April 2024 on the polytrack.

DREAMLAND wins the Betway Mythical Flight Sprint at Turffontein, today, 13 April 2024.Gavin Lerena took the lead from the start to finish by a quarter length.

JOY AND PEACE wins the East Cape Oaks at Fairview.

VOLTE FACE wins race 7 at the Vaal at a price of 33/1.

Some clever riding by Tom Lukhele to get to the front. Well done to the trainer Heinrich van der Westhuizen.

Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 10 April 2024.