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🎙️ The Direct Line Podcast - Episode 22 | Naqeeb Munshi

On today's episode, we are with horse racing commentator Naqeeb Munshi In under three years behind the microphone, Naqeeb Munshi has established himself as one of South African racing’s most promising voices. He recently called over 2000 races, a milestone that reflects both his steady progress and his growing presence in the industry. Fellow commentator Alistair Cohen describes him as “unflappable,” a fitting compliment in a profession where every word is under the spotlight. Speak to Naqeeb, and you meet a young man with surprising emotional maturity and a calm temperament that the role demands. Naqeeb has already navigated the testing late-teen years in the company of seasoned professionals, much like fellow callers Cohen and Clyde Basel once did. In Gauteng’s ‘Lion’s Den’ — the commentary box — he has settled in with patient guidance, plenty of laughs, and the occasional mistake. Racing runs in Naqeeb’s blood, as a relation to the prominent Mansour family. His own journey began in 2015 when his grandfather showed him how to place a bet. “It was on Legal Eagle,” he recalls. “I can’t remember the race, but I put R6 on him to win and got back about R20. It was a wonderful feeling. The bug bit me right there.” During a few bored afternoons in the Covid lockdown, he would switch off the sound and call races off the television, purely for fun. “I practised calling for all tracks, but only did it when my parents were outside and couldn’t hear me,” he laughs. “I have no problem broadcasting races to a track or TV audience now, but I’m still shy at home, and I don’t like it when my mother posts comments about me on social media!” Naqeeb’s first professional break came through 4Racing’s ‘Racing4Real’ promotion. At the last minute, he submitted a few voice calls to Clyde Basel. “I wanted to do it, then decided not to,” he recalls. 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