National Horseracing Authority

National Horseracing Authority

NHA: Mjoka Suspended

Charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3 in that he failed to ride Miss Argentina out to the end of the race, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining first place.

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Benevolent Fund

A Benevolent NHA?

On 8 July 2016 the NHA announced that it had taken the decision to wind down the Riders’ and Trainers’ Benevolent Fund. We try and find out why and what it means going forward

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Smanga Khumalo

Bling Gets Two Months

The SA champion jockey was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.1 in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that his horse had been given a full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing

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We Don’t Trust Our Jockeys

Lest they fall prey to temptation, our jockeys cannot go into a tote, casino or a cafe with a slot machine on the premises – and then what about Scottsville?

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Colour Renewal – Paper Tiger Tamed

‘We will adopt the recommendation by your reader and will send out a notice to all Colour Holders and state on the invoice that an automatic renewal presupposes that and binds the Colour Holder to the rules and regulations of the NHA’

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Popular Posts

Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show

In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces

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