National Horseracing Authority

Time To Name & Shame?

Certain owners have been blocked at the National Racing Bureau from nominating, accepting or declaring their horses, on the authority of the National Horseracing Authority

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National Horseracing Authority

NHA: Denysschen Fined

Inquiry Board found him guilty of the charge and, after considering all the evidence imposed a penalty of a fine of a fine of R35 000

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Stuart Randolph (credit: hamishNIVENPhotography)

NHA: Randolph Suspended

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Randolph guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days

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Andy O'Connor

NHA Rejects ‘Nonsensical’ Conflict Of Interest

“Many highly respected people place bets on horseracing and I am sure that they would be seriously offended by the suggestion that this would make them unsuitable to hold office. The suggestion that there is a relationship between betting on horseracing and integrity must be rejected outright.”

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NHA: Yeni Suspended

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.

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NHA: Goosen Fined

Passports contained altered information pertaining to Equine Influenza Vaccinations, in order to mislead the Stipendiary Board

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Adam Marcus

NHA: Trainer Adam Marcus Fined

Inquiry Board imposed a fine of R15 000 which is wholly suspended for a period of three years, provided that Mr Marcus is not found guilty of a contravention of any Rule relating to prohibited substances during this period

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Akash Aucharuz

NHA: Aucharuz Guilty In Absentia

Jockey Aucharuz has been unable to successfully acquire a visa to race in South Africa for a period of over a year and accordingly after consultation with Mr Aucharuz, the decision was taken to conduct this inquiry in his absence

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National Horseracing Authority

NHA:Ngwane Guilty

Was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of ETON he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to runners on his inside shortly after the start of Race 3 at the Greyville Racecourse on 27 January 2016

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The Problems Of Power?

I was disappointed in the way that the NHA board dealt with the issues required to be decided – and subsequent failure to notify members regarding what transpired at the two meetings

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Appeal – Strydom Succeeds

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that an Appeal against the finding and penalty imposed by an Inquiry Board upon Jockey P Strydom on Wednesday 28 October 2015, was heard at the offices of the National Horseracing Authority on Monday 25 January 2016

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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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