Sikhumbuzo Magubane
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
Jockeys regulating authority seems to be sustained by jockeys suspension fee hefty ones on that matter....I was so flabbergasted at the non committal for an enquiry when the stable mate was hampered by a bigger odds stable mate and I though the stipes will engage but no they didn't ...mind u we had backed the hampered horse...I just assumed maybe they all had info of the horse that
Donald Bradshaw
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
Yes George , that is why if such an evil deed is contemplated after the incident you mentioned the horse is not exposed to the front , by the way I think you may have your facts slightly incorrect , Greyville it was and both trainer and jockey got one year suspensions but the horse was Tapestry and jockey the late Brian Passmore , not his brother Hilton
Victor David
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
My My My, and
Mlungisi Alexious Ndlovu
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
No
George McDonald
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
Could the Stipes please tell us when This action is deemed warranted under the circumstances of the race.
Please just want to know what they know
Not asking for
Ernest Miller
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
Go 'hang ten' and lick Ur
Jacqueline Fitzgerald
9th May 2025
Read your books when I was a youngster. Sir you have matured like fine wine, thank you for the great
George McDonald
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
Donald you of all people should know that
when a race rider ” pulls a horse ” , as you put it , they do not hit the front in the staight and pull clear of the field ,
Is incorrect
So remember when Hilton Passmore got one year for his riding of Aflame ( think it was)at Greyville
And father also got year holiday
Hilton was well clear down the short Greyville straight
Caught and beaten
After making a mockery of riding horse out
Will not bring to attention Fallon and John
Editor
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
That horse was not right, Lutchman.
GULF OF AMERICA (P Strydom) commenced to over-race in the early stages and took an awkward stride at the 600m. Thereafter, Jockey P Strydom reported that this filly made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. In view of the Veterinary Surgeon’s report below, a veterinary report is required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Also returned with a brush
Freddy Msibi
9th May 2025
Candyman – Cherry Or A Chump Ride?
Just to put things into perspective, Cherry OH Baby-is not Cherry On The Cake! It mighty that some of us are confusing the 2 hence the OutCry! This Horse Cherry OH Baby has been beaten a few times in seconds with Andrew not riding it . but still heavily supported in those defeats, why an enquiry was not called then? Again, if Andrew did win on the horse anyway, was this enquiry still be called based on the suspected
Sherwin Naidoo
9th May 2025
Striker Holds Trump Card On Gulf Of America
Mr Ed, this has got to be the most unfortunate book rides. Issues with many horses Striker rode on the
Mark Beck
9th May 2025
Candyman – Cherry Or A Chump Ride?
Hi Cecil
I see Franky had a great day at turfontien
Mark Beck
9th May 2025
Candyman – Cherry Or A Chump Ride?
Mr Ed
Any idea what rating this horse ran to with Andrew compared to his previous runs
I see the horse who beat him last ran way off at turfontien yesterday is that race now to be investigated too or do we accept this horse is average and has a liking for second
Lutchman Devanpershad
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
Andrew is a good horseman...but recently he's not winning with the favorites...this is something that needs to be looked at..also strydom..too his mount the fav in race 1
.was pulled out of the race...if u heard his interview with joa Mata.. he already said his horse can't
Brian lindenberg
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
My post got binned...made reference to Zackey/At My Command ride last season-load of noise ...don't know what happened to "calls" NHRA "received"
Ismail Laher
9th May 2025
Candyman – Cherry Or A Chump Ride?
Yes favourites do get beaten, there is no certainty in racing we all know that,
THE EXTRAORDINARY DRIFT IN THE BETTING PRIOR TO RACE TIME AND THE QUESTIONABLE RIDE, THIS AS U SAY IS A " STRUGGLING HORSE" WHOSE GAUTENG FORM WAS FAR SUPERIOR TO THE MEDIOCRE HORSES THAT SHE. FACED IN THE RACE IN QUESTION DOES RING ALARM BELLS
FACT ONE - HORSE DRIFTED - YES DRASTICALLY AND WHY AT RACE TIME?
FACT TWO - WAS THE HORSE RIDDEN OUT TO THE FINISH LINE? NO
HORSES ABILITY - FAR SUPERIOR IN A VERY MODERATE LINEUP
VERDICT : A LONG HOLIDAY
I LOOK FORWARD TO RACING AUTHORITY FEEDBACK AND REPORT ON INVESTIGATION.
NEVER A DULL MOMENT WHEN THE CANDYMAN IS AROUND.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT SENTIMENTS AND PERSONAL FAVOURITES AND PERSONALITIES.
THE RULES AND INTEGRITY OF THE SPORT HAS TO BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS FOR HORSERACING TO SURVIVE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE PROTECTION OF THE
Fredrick Cochrane
9th May 2025
Candyman – Cherry Or A Chump Ride?
Well written Rajiv - the opinion of the De Kock yard is most important - but I warn you - you will be attacked on this platform for stating the obvious - you will be called a hater by the usual suspects that defend wrong doing - I sometimes wonder what what their motivation is - dubious characters and actions will result in many turning their backs on the game.
Just look at what's happening with the Lerena case - it speaks volumes - sponsors, trainers and owners seem to have no issues with his unbelievable
Donald Bradshaw
9th May 2025
KZN Opener – NHA Opens Inquiry Into Beaten Favourite
Mr. Reddy , when a race rider " pulls a horse " , as you put it , they do not hit the front in the staight and pull clear of the field , such a horse is hidden and is kept mid field in and around the bunch and may be allowed to run on at the end of the race , this particular horse was ridden to win but Mr. Fortune was too quick to pose and showcase his hands style of riding which is all good and well when 3 lenghts clear with 100 meters to travel after a peep over the shoulders , his ride should and must receive a severe sanction as this horse would have won with a more proffesional ride and therefore he is in contravention of the rules.
As for any betting pattern investigation that will lead to a complete dead end unless it is conducted by forensic auditors at major cost and even then any questions to any person /s will not be responded to unless they are licenced by the NHA who do not have the capability or resources to conduct such an audit in
Hylton Perumal
9th May 2025
Bling’s Hollywoodbets Durban July Ride: Fine, Suspension And Costs Order
The NHA needs to look more closely at the use of the crop than merely looking at the the number of strikes that a jockey strikes a horse.
If they really care about the horse welfare they need to introduce a fully padded crop.
Numerous jockeys intentionally strike the the horse with the middle unpadded part of the crop and use it as a WHIP.
So in these instances how is the NHA protecting the horse from animal abuse. Looking into this is more important than the number of strikes.
There are numerous leading jockeys that abuse this use of the whip so how does this go unnoticed by them.
Why not introduce a fully padded crop???
Can We not lead the world?
Below is an interesting video with studies into crop use.
I can tell you many of our our jocks are whipping our horse with the middle unpadded part of the WHIP.what does the NHA say about that???
They keep penalizing jockeys for the number of strikes and in my opinion this is done just as a white wash to say they on top of animal abuse.
I have attached below a link video on some scientific data on whip use how it gets abused by jocks. This will be an eye opener to most of you racing fans plesse watch.
maybe the Nha should watch and might learn something
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