RA Rules. Or Do They?
With the J&B Met nearing, the focus has fallen on some new rules and the benefits enjoyed by Racing Association members in the Cape.
15th January 2014
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With the J&B Met nearing, the focus has fallen on some new rules and the benefits enjoyed by Racing Association members in the Cape.
The question of genuine benefits for RA members on the Cape’s major days is under the spotlight
National Horseracing Authority investigating Kimberley allegations
There are several sides to every story. I’ve refrained from saying anything in my columns that might affect the international jockeys challenge. However, as Mr Wainstein has seen fit to make some fairly bold statements on national television no less, I have decided that he warrants a public response.
Phumelela and the NHA appear to have worked themselves into a corner following the handling of the Maselle-RA Bonus challenge. Assertive leadership will be tested as the authorities need to move quickly to explain what happened.
The National Horseracing Authority is tasked with maintaining the integrity of the sport of kings. In an unprecedented challenge, an owner refuses to lie down and play dead.
The new Polytrack training surface at Randjesfontein was officially opened by Phumelela’s racing executive Patrick Davis and champion trainer Mike de Kock on Wednesday with the ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by around 100 people, including Larry Wainstein, chairman of the Racing Association which owns Randjesfontein, jockeys, the media and trainers from as far afield as Port Elizabeth.
Kieren Fallon, Frankie Dettori, Richard Hughes, Jamie Spencer, Hayley Turner, Olivier Peslier, Christophe Soumillon and Ryan Moore are all keen to participate in the challenge Friday 11 November at Turffontein and the finale Sunday 13 November at Kenilworth
A former Bloemfontein champion trainer, Michael McLachlan was a popular character in the halcyon days of horseracing and now finds himself in dire need
