Cape Fourth Race – Tight!

Angle deceptive as readers ask for clarity

Despite the wet prevailing conditions at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday, there were a number of tight finishes – including the fourth race, which has been queried by Sporting Post readers.

Two Sporting Post-sponsored riders provided the entertainment on two One World Geldings in the Celebrating Centurion Member Ryan Sherwood’s Birthday B Stakes with World Of Pleasure (Sean Veale) being nabbed in the last stride by Captain West (Louis Mxothwa).

Here is the official judge’s photograph provided by the NHA:

It should be noted that the incorrect result was apparently posted on the infield board, initially, which may have added to the doubt. It is possible that the television cameras are also not aligned to the winning post.

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