De Melo looking to win
South African apprentice Kegan de Melo will be hoping to get himself on the boards in the Qatar International Apprentice Jockey Invitation Races
South African apprentice Kegan de Melo will be hoping to get himself on the boards in the Qatar International Apprentice Jockey Invitation Races
Ryan Skelton writes: Thought you may be interested to see CLASSIC OASIS (SAF) who ran in the Qatar International Invitation Cup worth QR500 000 (approx US$140 000) last Thursday – he ran 4th, beaten about 3 lengths.
The SA Equine Trade Council hosted a delegation of veterinarians from Qatar who came to inspect South Africa’s AHS control measures, with a view to establishing a protocol that allows direct imports to Qatar.
While there has been widespread public support for the flamboyant sportsman, the door has been shut in terms of his options via the SA racing regulator channels
The LONGINES IJC is the most prestigious jockey challenge in the world and the most lucrative for the winning rider!