Weights – Workrider Suspended
His negligent actions had serious consequences for the Owner, Trainer, betting public and the image of horseracing in Southern Africa
16th September 2020
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News, views and facts on how the South African National Horse Racing Authority manages local horse racing.
His negligent actions had serious consequences for the Owner, Trainer, betting public and the image of horseracing in Southern Africa
The nature of the proposed trial is six separate events which are raced independently of any ‘team’ dynamic
The KR board have an open-door policy and welcome transparent communication and suggestions that could make a tangible difference to KR or racing as a whole.
Other than the colour changes – where affected owners will be financially compensated – the meeting will be as normal, called by the local commentator on duty and broadcast on Tellytrack
Phumelela and the Racing Association are implementing three tiers of prize money for minor races on the Highveld in October and November
The Azzies’ Bohica has had his rating raised from 105 to 109 after he overcame a wide draw and being carried wide on the turn
Track conditions at Durbanville are still very wet following all the rain earlier in the week and there is more rain forecast for Saturday
Racing remains behind closed doors with no public attendance allowed and only racehorse owners and their guests are permitted to attend under the strict protocols in place
The business rescue plan for Phumelela has been approved and its implementation will herald a new dawn for horseracing in South Africa
After Saturday’s WSB Gold Cup day meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville, the National Horseracing Authority have published the revised merit ratings
Commingling will enhance liquidity and make payouts more robust, enabling TAB customers to take bigger Swinger bets on UK races without significantly impacting dividends
A Transkei-born horseman who started as a Groom, the groundbreaking Lunga learnt the ropes from top men like Mitch Wiese, Glen Kotzen and Kumaran Naidoo
Better known as having raced iconic legend of the turf Pocket Power, the affable Marsh Shirtliff is fast making a name for himself in the breeding fraternity
On the eve of the launch of the 2025 Champions Season this coming Saturday, South African horseracing awoke to a brand new chapter in its history on the Workers’ Day public holiday
Very interestingly, the fastest 400m to finish time on the afternoon was recorded by the Duncan Howells first-timer
