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Sergen Govender
24th August 2024
Opportunity Knocks – Cape Caller Heads To Malaysia
Gauteng Commentary is terrible. Nico is the only one that has some
Mark Deane
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
I can hear both sides of the argument and I agree that this does create a problem of consistency, whereby any jockey who eases down his mount could come under scrutiny. However, I think these things might have to be looked at on a case by case basis, based on whether a jockey comes seriously close to losing a race as happened here. For once, I think the stewards got it right. Yes, he won, but the thrust of the charges against him are based on whether he rode out his mount to the line, not whether he lost the race, I don't think R2,500 is a massive deterrent, but if this at least sends out a message to jockeys not to drop their hands prematurely, then I'm all for it. As a general principle, I find the practice of prematurely easing down a horse to be incredibly stupid - there is no upside at all, only a potential disaster waiting to happen, as per
Chris Swart
24th August 2024
Betway Summer Cup Day – Peter Family Issue Statement
The Deafening Silence: Why is the NHRA Dodging Accountability?
In a saga that has gripped the South African racing community for nearly a year, the National Horseracing Authority (NHRA) continues to evade transparency and accountability, raising alarming questions about the organization’s integrity. Despite repeated requests from the public and industry stakeholders, the NHRA remains tight-lipped about the ongoing inquiry into the Peter family’s conduct on Betway Summer Cup Day in November 2023. This silence is not just frustrating—it’s deeply suspicious.
A Pattern of Concealment?
Let’s review the facts: The Peter family, well-respected figures in South African racing, have been under investigation since last year’s Summer Cup Day, where their horses were controversially scratched at the last minute. The NHRA, after an investigation by O’Sullivan Brosnan & Associates, laid charges against Messrs A P Peter (Trainer), P A Peter (Assistant Trainer), and M D Peter (Stable Employee). The hearing, initially set for January 2024, has now been postponed multiple times, with the latest dates set for October 2024.
In their recent statement, the Peter family expressed their frustration with the NHRA’s refusal to livestream the hearings or release the transcripts. They argue that transparency would dispel the damaging rumours and allow the public to understand the facts. Yet, the NHRA has consistently denied these requests, opting... read more
Gareth Goliath
24th August 2024
Cookies For Gavin In The Winner’s Enclosure
Good day, does anyone know why Gavin isn't riding for JJ van Vuuren
Gareth Goliath
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Excatly the law only applies to a select
Gareth Goliath
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Above noted Mr.Ed. My point is, the bar has been set at R2500 for not riding out your mount.Solomons has been warned(noted).So every Jockey from now on cannot ease up their rides regardless of winning or losing distance...Above happens daily at every racecourse in SA .Today JHB will be no
Mark Beck
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Hey Cecil
Come now the kid is world class and what an exciting ride
Racing needs excitement we need to allow our jocks to entertain and be themselves
Punish them if they loose
Jip I'm now a Tony and Grant fan this season perhaps Tony should throw him Bavarian
Neill De Bruyn
24th August 2024
Go Johnny go!!
And you did'nt post the link to Chuck Berry & Bruce Springsteen performing Johnny Be Good mr ed - shame on
Editor
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
From Hollywoodbets Durbanville race 5 on Friday:
Replay - https://youtu.be/nBAFMzRKOcI?t=89
Jockey J Solomons (STATE CAPITOL) appeared before the Board as he had ceased with his riding and eased his mount down leaving the 100m. Jockey J Solomons was advised that, while the Stewards accepted that STATE CAPITOL was winning readily, he still has an obligation to ride his mounts, at least hands and heels, to the finish.
OFFICIAL RESULT
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 7 STATE CAPITOL GS Kotzen J Solomons 9/4
2ND 4 MY ONLY WEAKNESS AN Marcus G van Niekerk 1.25 1.25 3/1
3RD 10 POCKET DIAL SJ Snaith JP van der Merwe 3.25 4.50 13/2
4TH 5 CHERRY SKY GS Kotzen O Noach 0.20 4.70 16/1
5TH 8 WEDDING BELLS PP Kruyer D Ashby 0.30 5.00 33/1
TIME OF RACE: 1 min 41.91 sec
Tote
Favourite 7 STATE CAPITOL GS Kotzen J
Editor
24th August 2024
Kotzen’s King Regent Rules At Fairview
The Stipes reported:
RACE 7 : REF 39 : NELSON MANDELA BAY RACING POLY CHALLENGE 1200 : POLY 1200M
Starter: Mr D Kempthorne Loading time: 2 mins 20 sec Runners: 13
Carded time: 15h50
Rescheduled time: --
Off time: 15h51.24
Provisional result: 15h53.46
All Clear: 15h59.35
b) SLIM JANNIE (C Habib) was reluctant to load.
c) NARCOS (S Khathi) jumped awkwardly.
a) MISS GREENLIGHT (S Veale) was slow into stride.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) NARCOS (S Khathi), which jumped outwards, made contact with PRINCE OF FIRE (C F Dicken).
b) FUNKY MUSIC (P Mxoli) shifted both ways from the crop from the 350m.
c) LEDELL’S ECHO (C Zackey) shifted out away from the crop from the 300m.
d) Apprentice D B Geerthsen reported that he felt something amiss with BARZALONA in running and eased this gelding out of the race at approximately the 200m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
Trainer J V A Strydom will be requested to report back on the condition of this gelding on his return to the stables.
e) KING REGENT, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M P Cloete, acting on behalf of Trainer G S Kotzen was advised. (SP)
JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:
a) C Habib rode SLIM JANNIE (declared 20h50 on 20240821)
b) PERFECTION raced with alumites (declared 09h01 on 20240821)
c) BARZALONA raced with... read more
Thulebona mpofana
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
What about striker deliberately not riding out"free in Seattle" at the vaal on Wednesday that cost punters who had him in the quaterts ,at least grant still won a
Cecil Pienaar
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Jou Lekker ding Grant van Niekerk, not a Slim Jannie on Red Palace !
R2500, pocket change for a top CT Republic jockey, but the correct decision
Albert Falls Greetings
KESI Govender
24th August 2024
August 2yo Sale – Day 1 Top Lots Headed For KZN!
Baie Gelukk Meneer Tienie. Jy moet the July Handicap wen met enige vir hulle perd. Viva viva the manne van
George McDonald
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Better we read the NHRA Press Release on the outcome of this
Fredrick Cochrane
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Grant has always had so many detractors - definitely not everyone's cup of tea - even didn't complete his stint in Hong Kong.
He is such a talented rider - I hope someone with the required experience will guide and advise him going
George McDonald
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
This decision is going to open a can of
George McDonald
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
There is something not right with Hollywoodbets Greyville Stewards
If Saartjie had not come up fast would Grant still have got a fine
So stipes want horses to be hard ridden even when the jockey thinks they got race won, which was the case with Grant
Corne was the problem by coming up so fast from way back off a bad draw.in a time of 122.74 secs
Any jockey who eases his mount while winning at Greyville better have eyes in the back of his head.
Stipes could have called Grant in and had a chat with
Gareth Goliath
23rd August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
Does this mean every jockey that eases up before the line will get fined. Consistency is key. You get fined when you lose or do not run a place and now you get fined for winning a race. Tough times to be a jockey. Some jockeys/trainers seems to be targeted every
Michael Jacobs
24th August 2024
Van Niekerk Fined For Feature Error
This is rubbish, the race was won! Had he been beaten like J Solomons had been beaten on Quasifore last season, different story. Surely the stipes should have just called him in for a warning on his riding tactics, nothing
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