I may not
be a journalist of any sort…just an avid blogger but I do feel this post is
adapt right now as the sport of kings in South Africa is in severe jeopardy.
If you happen
to pick up a copy of the Mercury newspaper this morning you will be confronted
with the headline of “SA HORSERACING UNDER THREAT”.
It seems
spot on after the NCC rejected the NHA application to have racing conducted
behind closed doors. It’s entirely been gloom n doom ever since…
Of course as
a repercussion of this hundreds of horses will now face euthanasia as well as
thousands of job losses….the last thing our fragile economy needs now.
The debate
resumes whether the NCC can separate the sport of Kings from being classified
under the casino and gambling lockdown regulations category.
Phumelela has
already reported significant financial loses and may be faced with some drastic
decisions soon.
The entire industry has seen owners, trainers as well as groomsmen badly affected. There should
be massive support from punters and other role-players to get this industry
back and running quickly once it resumes.
With my
hopes of attending another glamourous July event drifting further away this year, I simply hope the government hears our plea and orders Horse Racing in SA to resume
really soon.
Have a
lovely day guys and hope you all are safe wherever you are … A bit of good news with Borrowdale tomorrow maybe we can knock down some decent priced winners there... Stay tuned
… Gelding OUT!
