​With spring in the air and many of the better thoroughbreds returning from late winter lay-offs and horse sickness vaccinations, we can expect some quality racing this weekend and Mike de Kock has filed pre-race reports on seven runners that will represent the stable in Durban in Johannesburg.

Fabio Quartararo will be eager to win the San Marino Grand Prix title for the first time and also get his defence of the MotoGP world title back on track.
 

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will be looking to challenge for another podium placing in the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, September 4.
 

Real Madrid will battle with Real Betis in a Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on September 3.
 

South Africa will continue their search for a first victory Down Under in nine years when they tackle Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium on the morning of Saturday, September 3.
 

The Tshwane Derby clash between SuperSport United and Mamelodi Sundowns will headline DStv Premiership's weekend action.