RESUMPTION OF RACING – UPDATE

The NHA is pleased to announce that Horseracing in South Africa will resume on 1 June 2020 behind closed doors. The NHA have informed the Racing Operators accordingly on the requirements that needs to be complied with in order to stage these meetings.

The following rules shall be applicable on the effective start date.

The field sizes will be restricted to 12 runners per race with the exception of ALL Pattern races in which 14 runners will be allowed.

Jockeys will be restricted to ride in the region of their choice and cannot move in between provinces. They will be allowed to make ONE move prior to the commencement of racing.

The adjusted minimum riding weight in Handicap races shall remain at 54kg.

Horses moving between regions shall NOT be allowed unless a horse is moving to another province on a permanent basis as per the regulations of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

All Horse Transport Companies must have the necessary Permits to move horses between the training centres and race courses.

The last race must be run not later than 16h45.

Any persons with comorbidities shall not be able to attend.

Racing at Flamingo Park shall NOT take place in the month of June. The Racing Operators shall advise on the status of Kimberley racing in due course.

All of the above will be applicable for the month of June. Any relaxations shall be implemented in conjunction with the status of the Coronavirus pandemic, together with any positive changes to the Governments adjusted risk strategy from July onwards.

A further release on the Health & Safety, together with the surveillance protocols, as per our submission to Government shall follow.

The Racing Operators have commenced with pre administration work for the upcoming meetings.

The NHA is pleading to all participants to self-regulate regarding prevention and hygiene practices. The Covid-19 pandemic is in its infant stages in South Africa. The scientific and worldwide statistics, forecasts that this virus will be in existence for an extended period. Individual responsibility will go a long way in assisting the South African Horseracing Industry to continue racing, creating value and to the ultimate sustainability thereof.

Vee Moodley

Chief Executive

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2017 CHARITY TURF CHALLENGE sponsored for the first time by TRACK AND BALL

 The 2017 Track And Ball Charity Turf Challenge kicks off on The Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes Day, Sunday 7 May, and finishes on eLan Gold Cup Day, “Super Saturday”, 29 July. 

The Charity Turf Challenge worth R100 000 to the winning entry is an exciting competition that offers fans of the sport of horseracing a unique opportunity to test their skill – after all, racing is the “Intelligent Bet!”

The aim of the Charity Turf Challenge is to select a team of 10 horses you feel are most likely to score points during the official period of the Champions Season. A list of all the Graded races will be provided and whilst the emphasis remains on these feature races run in KZN, ALL winners throughout the country will be eligible to earn points. The points breakdown can be found below:

Grade 1 Races: 

1st place              20 points

2nd place             14 points

3rd place              10 points

Grade 2 Races: 

1st place              14 points

2nd place             9 points

3rd place              6 points

Grade 3 Races: 

1st place              9 points

2nd place             5 points

3rd place              3 points

Listed Races:              

1st place              2 points

All other Races:

1st place              1 point

Bonus Points: the following are eligible for 5 bonus points:

1. a) Bonus Races – the winners of the following races:

Tsogo Sun Sprint – 1200m (27 May at Scottsville Racecourse)

The Rising Sun Gold Challenge – 1600m (10 June at Greyville Racecourse)

Vodacom Durban July – 2200m (01 July at Greyville Racecourse)

eLan Gold Cup – 3200m (29 July at Greyville Racecourse) **now Gr.3**

1. b) Long Shots – any winner whose official Tote win payout exceeds R15

Points will be scored on the FINAL result (all clear to pay) posted on SAFTOTE.

 Racing South Africa, the competition host, will provide a list of horses that are thought to be campaigning in KZN during Champions Season. Only horses from this list are eligible.

The list is expected to be available by Wednesday 12 April which will give entrants just less than four weeks to do their homework. To the best of its knowledge, Racing South Africa will attempt to keep players informed of horses that are NOT participating for whatever reason.

In addition to the FREE BONUS entry for every 5 entries submitted for ONLINE users (sixth entry is free), our new title sponsor, Track And Ball, is offering their online account holders a betting credit worth up to R200 when entering the competition. In other words, for every entry up to 4 entries, their account will be credited by R50! New customers will also receive the same benefit. For more information about this promotion, please contact the Track And Ball team directly on: 031 314 1969

Apart from the grand prize of R100 000, there is also the very popular stand-alone prize of R20 000 for the entry that earns the most points on Vodacom Durban July Day only.

“TabGold is again kindly sponsoring R10 000 worth of betting vouchers for the ever-popular weekly draw, not Tab Online as previously mentioned”

Watch the press for more details!

Racing South Africa Team

E – ctc@racingsouthafrica.co.za