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
Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
The number of entries compares favourably in quantum with recent years, with 58 first entries received in 2024, 60 in 2023, 68 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 52 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 69 in 2018
Ironically, it was a colt which provided Alan with a first Gr1 success, this being Alec and Gillian Foster’s homebred Cereus, who landed the 2001 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville, his victory completing a momentous double on the day, with the Gr2 Golden Slipper having gone the way of juvenile filly Tatler, a great-great-great grandaughter of Sun Lass!
JP van der Merwe is not the only guilty party in the matter. In simple terms, he is the only rider to have exercised the NHA’s offer of an Acknowledgement Of Guilt and moved on with his life
