The National Horseracing Authority’s Stipendiary Board that will officiate at the Vodacom Durban July Race meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday.
Shaun Parker:
A vastly experienced Stipendiary Steward, who after serving in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg in senior positions and a stint in the United Kingdom, is currently the Chief Stipendiary Steward in Kwazulu-Natal. Mr Parker has more than 25 years’ experience as a Stipendiary Steward and has officiated at 11 Vodacom Durban July’s.
Lyle Anderson:
After successful spells as a trainer and Racing Administrator, Mr Anderson is currently the Chief Stipendiary Steward of the Central Provinces, a position that he has held since 2015. Mr Anderson has been on duty at 2 Vodacom Durban July’s.
Derk Anderson:
With over 25 years’ experience as a Stipendiary Steward in Kwazulu-Natal Natal which includes 25 consecutive Vodacom Durban July’s. Mr Anderson is a key member of the KZN Stipendiary Board.
Timothy Nhlapo:
With over 12 years’ experience as a Stipendiary Steward in Cape Town and currently Durban, Mr Nhlapo’ s potential was rewarded when he was selected to spend two weeks in Japan attending the annual General Study Program in 2018. Mr Nhlapo has officiated at 11 Vodacom Durban July’s.
Ryan Hutcheson:
After a successful career as a trainer, Mr Hutcheson is a key member of the Central Provinces Stipendiary Board and will officiate at his first Vodacom Durban July race meeting. Mr Hutcheson spent two weeks with the Hong Kong Stipendiary Board in 2018 which has assisted him in his rapid rise through the Stipendiary ranks.
Deanthan Moodley:
A qualified Attorney and Senior Stipendiary Steward currently based in Port Elizabeth, Mr Moodley is looking forward to officiating at his first Vodacom Durban July race meeting.
Lennon Maharaj:
The Senior Handicapper, who will add his substantial horse racing knowledge to the Stipendiary Board on the day.
B Ngcobo:- Senior Starter
Mr Solly Ngcobo, a vastly experienced Starter who commenced his career in Kwa-Zulu Natal before relocating to Johannesburg and recently returning to Durban will head the Starting team on the day.
Dr R Sutherland:- Senior Veterinarian
Dr Roehann Sutherland, the NHA Chief Veterinary Surgeon will lead the team that will ensure that the highest levels of horse welfare are adhered to.
- -Press release by National Horseracing Authority on Monday 1 July 2019