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As the licenced Trainer of Highland Heather, he accepted payment of training fees and charges, from a person who was not the person in whose name this filly was entered to run
Mr Leslie was observed striking Big Hello’s with a lead rope, whilst this horse was proving to be stubborn during the pre-race parade
The Justin Snaith-trained Speed Machine has had his merit rating raised from 88 to 100 after his fluent success in the Listed Sophomore Sprint
The Handicappers were of the view that 5th placed American Princess was the best line horse to use here and as such her rating remains unaltered on 90
The Inquiry Board considered that the conduct of Mr Venter was sufficiently serious enough to attract the strongest censure, so as to serve as both a penalty and a possible deterrent to others in the industry
Phumelela, Kenilworth Racing and the Racing Association have announced that minor race stakes in their regions will be increased for the months of September, October and November
It was determined that a suitable penalty was that he be suspended from riding in races for a period of ten (10) days
It was accepted that Rules are in place to ensure a level playing field for all participants and that prior penalties handed down, had not served to be a deterrent.
President’s announcement has positive spin-offs for stakeholders
The National Horseracing Authority have gazetted a number of rule amendments in their latest calendar, published on 31 July 2020
The extraordinary story of Chad Little’s comeback to race riding at the age of 40 in November last year after teetering on the brink of the abyss of a nearly wasted life, received a Netflix-type boost at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday
Oh Susanna and her stakes winning paddock pals are not only continuing to add to the burgeoning Drakenstein trophy cabinet through their progeny, they are also establishing powerful female dynasties which should serve the stud well in years to come
Some 23 years after booting home his first victory in August 2002 at Clairwood Park, Sean Veale reached the milestone of his first century of winners in a season at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday
