Goats rounding the front stretch

Always bet on the Saluki

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September 14th 2007
That was a piece of advice I once received for betting at Dog races. My method for betting the dogs has always been to bet on the dog with the cutest handler. In any case neither method works for betting on GOATS. Yes, I said Goats. I recently found myself at the Ascot Goat Races. This is THE Muzungo event of the year in Kampala. Everyone turns out. Oh yeah, since it is Ascot Goat Races off ... read more

Africa » Uganda

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more