No Racing – The Human And Horse Cost
Horseracing had mostly fallen out of the mainstream of media – until euthenasia, retrenchments and social disorder became new words on our landscape
8th May 2020
39 Comments
Sporting Post columnists share their opinions and insights into horse racing from South Africa and around the world. They are experts who have a deep understanding of the sport of kings, enjoy their thoughtful and fresh articles.
Horseracing had mostly fallen out of the mainstream of media – until euthenasia, retrenchments and social disorder became new words on our landscape
During these times of Covid-19 the thoroughbred racing media is understandably full of concerns, challenges and negativity regarding the industry
‘There are massive social, economic and animal welfare fall-out implications of the decision not to allow racing to proceed behind closed doors at level 4’
The Mauritius stipes conducted an inquiry via video conference last week and the BHA have been holding their own remote hearings
There are more than one bet idea that has been mooted on this platform. Nobody has taken too much notice – but SP reader Azzie believes in his concept
Can we escape the mistakes of a failed model, and weld together a model that maximises the foreign exchange and the loyalty of local support?
It is clear that we are headed for a brand new race on sticky going – and the formbook suggests with not too much horse under us
Time for some honesty to help protect the little that is left of my 50 year passion, says owner
While it’s easy to point fingers in the dark shadows of disappointment, our perceptions of the NHA’s proximity and interaction to and with the decision makers was largely manifested in their almost confident submission made to government
The classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955 when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas
