Failed to ride his mount out with sufficient vigour and determination read more
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Negligence – Gadsby Fined
Has the right of appeal against the severity of the penalty
Failed to include the lead bag in the equipment that was supposed to be carried read more
NHA: Gavin Lerena Suspended
Has the Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed
The National Horseracing Authority has confirmed that at an inquiry held in Johannesburg on 26 September 2017, Jockey Gavin Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3. read more
Caffeine – NHA Wake Up Call
Trainers to provide information
The NHA has undertaken an investigation in order to identify whether any commonality exists between the specimens of the affected horses being above the screening limit for caffeine read more
Kimberley Gets Permanent Stipe
Centre accommodates four hundred race horses
The National Horseracing Authority has confirmed that David Rahilly, a member of the Central Provinces Stipendiary Board, has been appointed as the resident Stipendiary Steward read more
Neglect – Privileges Cancelled
The trio have the Right of Appeal against the severity of the penalties imposed
As persons responsible for the care and treatment of a filly, they neglected to obtain timeous and necessary veterinary treatment read more
NHA Rules Through Consultation
Consultative approach reinforced
The composition of this Committee reflects the NHA’s vision to include as many of its role players in its regulatory decisions read more
Revised NHA Fees Published
Effective immediately
New NHA fees and charges for the period commencing 1 August 2017 have been published read more
Stipe Promotion In KZN
Ten years of experience
The National Horseracing Authority has announced the appointment of Rakesh Jeewanlall as the Deputy Chief Stipendiary Steward in Kwa-Zulu Natal read more
Goodman – NHA Responds
The NHA respects and has accepted the judgment of the court and is currently reviewing its position and the effect of the Judgment on the existing disciplinary structures read more
Azzie Workrider Gets 90 Days
Mr Semela has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed
He failed to ensure that he took all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that his mount was given a full opportunity to win, or to obtain the best possible placing read more
NHA Farrier Honoured
PE NHA Licenced Farrier is tops
Steven Kane, was recently honoured by his peers at the South African Association of Professional Farriers Interprovincial Competition, held in Johannesburg read more
Wrong Horse – Trainer Fined
Smith has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed
He presented a horse to race, which was not the correct and carded horse read more
Disobedience And Ill Treatment – Gould Fined
Has the Right of Appeal against the penalties imposed
Failed to comply with a reasonable order and also failed to dismount lame horse read more
NHA – Simons Fined R1000
He has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed
He failed to proceed to the parade ring immediately after being instructed to do so by the Clerk of Scales read more
NHA – Mjoka Suspended
Apprentice Mjoka has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed
He failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race read more
Pace – Fourie Suspended
Jockey Fourie waived his Right of Appeal
He failed to maintain a reasonable pace after racing to the front read more
Lacklustre Ride – JP Suspended
He has the right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed
After viewing the patrol films of the race and hearing all the evidence presented, the Board was of the opinion that Trainer Botes did not have a charge to answer to and therefore took no further action against him read more
Interference – Marcus Suspended
He has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed
Failed to prevent his mount from shifting in, thereby causing interference to other runners read more
Wrong Horse – Sharon Kotzen Fined
Trainer Kotzen has the right of Appeal against the penalty imposed
She failed to present the correct carded horse to race read more
Wrong Horse – Lensley Fined
Trainer Lensley has the right of appeal against both the finding and penalty imposed
He presented a horse which was not the correct and carded horse read more
NHA: Beware Impersonators
These persons offer tips and inside information...
A number of advances and communications have been made to various people in the industry by certain persons purporting to be Jockeys or persons connected to Jockeys read more
Kenilworth Draw Switch – Outcome
Disciplinary action will be taken against the staff members involved in this incident
An investigation was conducted into the circumstances that led to Pumeza and Miss Crusade being loaded and starting from the incorrect drawn positions read more
Banned Substances- Little Gets 425 Days
Has the right of appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed
He will be required to submit three urine specimens which test negative before he will be allowed to resume race riding read more
Policing The July
Keeping a close eye on the big race action
The National Horseracing Authority has confirmed the members of the Stipendiary Board that will officiate at the Vodacom Durban July Race meeting read more
NHA Lab Update
No specimens, samples or results were compromised during the fire
The NHA Laboratory has resumed its routine screening operations for prohibited and forbidden substances read more
