The move smacks of a similar policy introduced by Gold Circle in KZN some seasons back in order to protect struggling local trainers against the powerhouse outside yards
A revised and relaxed dress code sensibly does not allow short pants and sandals and after the introduction trial period has been successfully concluded, stricter measures will now apply to ensure that access and dress code are adhered to
“The Cup itself is kindly provided by the Racing Association. Patrick Davis of Phumelela and Larry Wainstein of Phumelela have confirmed to us their firm assurance that the race belongs to the TBA. This is important as both organizations have also stated their policy to oppose the proliferation of sales races”
The Thoroughbred Horseracing Trust was established at the time of corporatisation to protect and enhance the sport of horseracing
Legislate swept all before him, taking awards for 3yo Colt, Middle Distance Horse and Horse of the Year in the Breeders categories as well as 3yo Male of the Year, Champion Middle Distance Horse of the Year and Horse of the Year in the Racing categories.
PE star Copper Parade is amongst the nominees for the Highveld Feature Season Awards on Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Apparent hypocritical approach by the NHA and the RA to the new on course rules are slammed by owner
The sale of assets which are used by horseracing affects everyone either directly or indirectly whether currently or in the future.
With the J&B Met nearing, the focus has fallen on some new rules and the benefits enjoyed by Racing Association members in the Cape.
The question of genuine benefits for RA members on the Cape’s major days is under the spotlight
My partner is an RA member, which should give the member benefits, but it seems this is not the case, writes an Owner
The premature loss of Lancaster Bomber (War Front) was a sad setback to the South African thoroughbred industry
The highest-rated horses in all but one race – Parisian Walkway, who achieved his highest performance figure over 1600m – claimed the top four positions in each of this past weekend’s Grade 1 and Grade 2 races (excluding the two-year-old races).This provides strong validation regarding the effectiveness of the rating system!
In one of the most high-profile in-race incidents of the past five years, former SA champion jockey Gavin Lerena was found guilty of four charges, while Jason Gates didn’t escape punishment
Glistian Events’ Joao da Mata chats to Cape Racing Chairman Greg Bortz about the path ahead for SA horseracing
