Competition Commission Decision
The SA Bookmakers’ Association presents their version of the Competition Commission’s decision regarding their Tellytrack complaint
22nd July 2016
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The SA Bookmakers’ Association presents their version of the Competition Commission’s decision regarding their Tellytrack complaint
“Given their attempts of what, in our view, is clear anti-competitive behaviour, we have lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission”
Another twist to horseracing’s competition commission headache as complaint expired on 18 June
Kema is prepared to go all the way to the Constitutional Court to see justice done.
‘Energetic action’ promised by Phumelela’s CEO Rian Du Plessis as he lauds the Competion Commission decision
More specific information on the Competition Commission findings
The suggestion that the Kenilworth board would not operate independently from Phumelela was questioned. Counsel for Kenilworth and the trust said this implied that the directors would flagrantly breach their fiduciary duties.
Savage said Phumelela, and to a lesser extent Gold Circle, had enormous influence over those who were dependent on the industry, including the owners, breeders, trainers and grooms.
The best laid plans of mice and men. Or maybe a touch too much arrogant assumption? The Competition Commission’s silver bullet in the knee this
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
It’s clear that eight incidents of crop excesses is unacceptable for a sport keen to maintain a good public image, and the time appears to have arrived for a review of the crop rules for work riders on the Highveld
