Singapore-based South African jockey Barend Vorster will have to wait a little longer to make his racing debut in Australia.
Vorster was booked to ride Game Keeper (Fastnet Rock) in Saturday’s Gr1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield but cannot get a visa in time.
Winning Team! Dennis & Gael Evans savour the moment with jockey Vorster and trainer Pat Shaw.
“Unfortunately I’ve had to cancel my trip this weekend,” Vorster said. “The reason being I am not allowed to be in Australia while my working visa is in process.”
Vorster says he is hoping the visa will be approved early next week as he is heading to Australia to become the South Australian-based stable jockey for Tony McEvoy. Luke Currie will now take the ride on the Tony McEvoy-trained Game Keeper in the Group 1.
