The East Cape Stipendiary Board will be investigating local and international betting exchange patterns after the Vercingetorix filly Peach Daiquiri was backed and won the Fairview second race in facile fashion on debut on Friday.
Trainer Sharon Kotzen was questioned regarding the comments made by her that were published in the Racecard, Computaform as well as the respective betting movements relating to Peach Daiquiri in this race.
The first-timer was backed from 8-1 to 5-2 and duly hacked up under Louis Mxothwa to win by 8,50 lengths.
‘Shows pace,educational run’ was the comment provided by the trainer, who told the Stewards that the betting movements were not linked to stable support and that she had been open and frank with the On Course Presenter regarding the chances of the filly.
She added that her comments that were published in the Computaform were made before she had the opportunity to measure the strength of the field and the relative chances of her c harge in the race.
She further stated that the performance and the ease of the win of the filly had taken her somewhat by surprise.
The Board have adjourned to consider the statements made by Trainer Kotzen and to enquire into the betting patterns relating to Peach Daiquiri which will include local and international betting exchange platforms.
The R100 000 Cape Premier Yearling Sale graduate is raced by Playgate SA ( Nom: Mr Furkhat Ibragimov) & Sharon Kotzen Racing (Pty) Ltd.
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