A key player in the efforts to re-energise Cape Racing as a desirable destination for owners, trainers, punters and sponsors, Jonathan Snaith resigned from the Kenilworth Racing Board on Monday.
Jonathan Snaith – contributed to the rebuilding process in difficult circumstances
The loss of the energetic younger brother of Cape and former SA Champion Justin was described as ‘no conspiracy’, and was in line with his plans to end his term in racing office at the end of February.
“The Cape Racing team is crazy busy and changes will continue –the future is bright,” said Snaith Racing’s marketing and financial whizz, who described his tenure as ‘a long and rough journey but a fruitful one in the end’.
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Once described by brother Justin as ‘probably more important than I am in our business’, Jonathan’s marketing endeavours include forging the Gr1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate association with the Breeders’ Cup’s challenge series.
There have also been moves to bring local racing back into the mainstream channels via radio and print media.
It is likely that Jono’s strategic role in the family business weighed in to some degree on his decision to limit his term of office.
He expressed positivity about MOD’s plans in 2021 and he wished his fellow Directors and Management well.
Snaith’s departure leaves Kenilworth Racing chaired by Bradley Ralph, with Wehann Smith, Faeeza Heuwel and Althea Dlamini as Directors.
