Of those who did gamble, more than half only played the national lottery. The most vulnerable group was poor earning less than R2, per month , unemployed young men. Areas of concern were under-age gambling; online and cell phone gambling; increased illegal gambling and associated social problems and the relatively large percentage of problem gamblers who only played the national lottery. Members asked questions about the provincial representation and staffing of the organisation; the position on gambling advertising; the funding model of the Foundation and the banning of online gambling.
Gold Circle explained the challenges faced by the thoroughbred horseracing industry in South Africa. The company was owned by four turf club and racing club organisations in KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape and employed 2, people. The sport supported approximately 16, jobs, many in the rural areas. Racing contributed R2. The major challenge was the future financial viability of the industry. Bookmakers made no financial contribution to the upkeep of racing infrastructure.
The number of racehorse breeders, owners and trainers had shown a significant decline since Gold Circle agreed with certain recommendations in the Gambling Review report but disagreed with others. Inaccuracies in the report were listed.
The Company suggested official recognition of horseracing as a sport, made recommendations for changing the funding model of horseracing and suggested that sports betting was more appropriately regulated. Members asked questions about the nature of the requested Government funding; the role of the private sector; transformation of the sector; the limitation of totalisator licences to racing operators; the protection of intellectual property; the use of banned substances; the racial profile of owners and the recommendation concerning the regulation of the industry.
There were approximately , horses in South Africa. On average, each horse provided 2. Economic multipliers included ancillary products and services, skills development, wealth creation and infrastructure development. Access to the global bloodstock market benefited rural development, employment, foreign direct investment and international competition. Approximately South African horses, valued at R million were exported per annum.
The equestrian industry was severely impacted by African Horse Sickness. The most vulnerable horses were in the rural areas of the country. Research focused on the development of new vaccine technology, improved diagnostic testing and epidemiology. Additional financial support from Government to undertake research and to develop vaccines was required. South African horses and riders performed well in international competitions and South Africa could be a serious contender at the Olympic Games.
Members asked questions about the funding of Racing SA; the horse meat industry; the relationship with Onderstepoort Veterinary Services and the care of retired racehorses. The Committee requested an additional report on the exporting of horses by other countries with equine virus problems, the development of solutions to African Horse Sickness and the assistance that could be provided by Government.
The Bingo Association of South Africa supported the recommendation of the Gambling Review Commission concerning the development of a national policy on bingo and the restriction of the number of licences issued per province. The Association strongly opposed the recommendation that electronic bingo terminals should be banned. The submission included argument against the banning of the machines and pointed out where the assertions on which the recommendations were based were faulty.
Electronic Bingo Terminals were not casino slot machines and did not cause an uneven playing field for casinos. The features of the game were explained and the differences between bingo machines and casino slot machines were listed. The benefits of bingo were listed and the role played by the industry in job creation was outlined.
Members asked questions about the income category of bingo players; the software used in bingo machines; where the machines were manufactured and how the machines were certified; the discrepancy in licensing requirements issued in different provinces and the exposure of children to informal bingo games. Betfair was an online gaming concern, based in the United Kingdom and Malta.
The online gambling market in South Africa was growing rapidly and Netfair wished to become a licensed operator. Netfair supported the regulation of the online gaming industry and was committed to complying with regulations and licensing requirements.
Members expressed grave concern over online gambling, which was difficult to regulate and control. Currently, online gambling was illegal in South Africa. It was important that the NHA was understood as a regulatory authority for the sport of thoroughbred horses in Southern Africa.
The authority was central to all stakeholders including owners, breeders and racing operators. The authority entered into contractual agreements with the participants, where they agreed to be bound by NHA rules and its constitution. Racing horses needed to be registered in the Stud Book which enabled the NHA to effectively control the breeding process. Its Test Laboratory screened for prohibited substances and its stipendary stewards monitored training and racing. It had disciplinary structures to deal with malpractices and was ran the handicapping system.
These processes ensured the integrity of the sport and the protection of the betting public. Members wanted to know what the Authority had to show for transformation and job creation. They asked if the Authority provided any assistance to emerging black owners.
Understanding these key differences was crucial to policy making. The money that sustained horseracing as a sport was provided by the betting public. Bookmakers were not into pool betting and each bet represented a liability.
The Association submitted that it was inaccurate to allege that it made large money out of the sport. The Committee heard that the open bet had been in existence for over 50 years and discouraging the public from doing it would be unlawful. The annual turnover of bookmakers was R4 billion while the totalisators was R4.
Without the bookmakers, the total amount generated to the fiscus through taxes would be significantly less. The bookmakers were involved in equity programmes in the three provinces in which they were housed. The Racing Association, representing horse-racing clubs, said owners made a substantial contribution to horseracing in SA. Owners contributed R million, excluding vet bills and feeding costs but total stake money was far less. The bookmakers contributed only six percent about R10 million of stakes to the sport so the playing field had to be made level urgently.
The export side of the industry had kept owners afloat, but it had been impacted upon by the African Horse Sickness. The Racing Association also pointed out that horse racing was now penalised under tax law as its losses were ring fenced and it could no longer claim for such losses. If the current system continued, owners would be forced out of the sport.
The Association said it contributed to the development of the sport among the previously disadvantaged communities. Members wanted to know the relationship between owners of thoroughbreds and the community owners of local horses.
The Harness Racing Association said it had a strong relationship with rural horseracing programmes and traditional horseracing. The Committee heard it was demeaning to refer to traditional horseracing as Bush or illegal, as it was structured and fully licensed in KZN.
The Association used a different breeder horse that was less costly and more resistant to disease. The Association was licensed with organised competitions such as the Sisonke Summer Cup. The Association had a very close relationship with rural communities, and boasted 31 white and black members. Gold Circle had been a major sponsor. Irresponsible gambling i.
The research conducted in provided data on the types of gambling activity and the participation percentages per activity. Findings indicated that very poor, rural people hardly gambled, fairly poor people gambled more than fairly affluent people and poor people particularly young, unemployed men were the most vulnerable sector. The number of problem gamblers showed a slight decline over the research period. There was a correlation between problem gambling and other psychological disorders.
Areas of concern were under-age gambling; online and cell phone gambling; increased illegal gambling and associated social problems and the relatively large percentage of problem gamblers who only played the lottery. SARGF suggested that the free telephone counselling service available to problem gamblers was expanded to people with alcohol and drug abuse problems. On-line gambling was highlighted as an area of concern and he asked what SARGF suggested was done to mitigate the problem.
The national lottery was advertised on television. He asked if any research had been conducted on online gambling and if any statistical data was available. Mr T Harris DA observed that the submission had made no mention of horseracing. He asked for comment on the regulatory structures, if gambling was over-regulated or if regulation was uncoordinated.
The national lottery appeared to be a benign gambling activity and he was surprised by the relatively large percentage of problem gamblers that only played the lottery. He asked if SARGF recommended that gambling advertisements was banned or restricted to land-based gambling organisations. The Chairperson asked if internet gambling had been effectively banned by any other country. It was difficult to enforce a ban on internet gambling and a carrot and stick approach was more effective.
Land-based gambling companies were more effectively controlled and taxed. He was not in favour of banning gambling advertising. The impact of such a ban was not known but he doubted that it would make any difference on the incidence of problem gambling. Gambling in South Africa was legalised because the country had had a large unregulated gambling industry. It was more beneficial if the industry was legalised, regulated and taxed.
Prof Collins explained that SARGF had determined what needed to be done and had calculated the amount of funding required accordingly. The total cost of providing the services amounted to 0. The problems associated with horseracing were similar to other types of gambling. SARGF employed six full-time telephone counselling personnel only.
SARFG had a network of 75 professional counsellors available, spread throughout all nine provinces. SARFG had recently placed advertisements inviting proposals for research projects. Previously, research was conducted in association with the University of Cape Town. It was necessary to provide training for research assistants from previously disadvantaged communities.
Any profits were ploughed back into thoroughbred horseracing and were not distributed to shareholders. The submission included an explanation of the management of Gold Circle and an overview of its operations. Gold Circle employed 2, people. Horseracing in the other provinces was operated by Phumelela Gaming Limited.
The major threat to the sport of horseracing was the precarious financial position. The sport was driven by prize money but the amount of prize money no longer covered the cost of owning and training. Owners, breeders and trainers of thoroughbred horses were major employers, particularly in rural areas. A number of racecourses had closed or were under imminent threat of closure. The current funding model was unsustainable.
The funding of the necessary infrastructure was explained. Bookmakers leveraged off the sport did not contribute to the funding of infrastructure. The sport had contributed R2. Gold Circle agreed with the recommendations in the Gambling Review that a review of the horseracing industry was required, that the number of racetracks was determined by market forces, that statutory recognition and funding was considered for the National Horseracing Authority NHA , that racetracks were integrated with gambling and that modernised and new products were made available.
The organisation disagreed with recommendations that totalisator and racing operators were separated, that telephone and internet betting were regulated, that racing participation in sports pools was reviewed and that the use of cell phones for betting purposes was controlled. A list of errors and omissions in the Gambling Review report was included. Gold Circle suggested that horseracing was recognised as a sport, that the funding model was reviewed, that funding of the sport by participants and Government was improved, that other commercial revenue streams were allowed and that sports betting was more appropriately regulated.
He asked what role was played by the private sector in horseracing. Mr Radebe asked how many racehorse owners, breeders and trainers were black. The industry needed to be transformed before Government funding could be considered. He asked for comment on the use of steroids in South African horseracing.
Mr Smalle asked why Gold Circle suggested that totalisator licences were limited to horseracing operators. He wondered if the sale of broadcasting rights had been considered by the industry. The Bill providing protection for indigenous intellectual property rights was passed by Parliament on 27 October and would support the suggestion concerning the protection of intellectual property in thoroughbred horseracing. Horseracing was linked to gambling and taxed accordingly.
He asked if the revenue base would be increased if horseracing was recognised as a sport and if this would assist competitiveness and open up participation in international events. The Chairperson asked for clarity on the recommendations concerning intellectual property and greater freedom from regulation.
The level of jobs in the industry was not clear and she asked what the race profile of owners was. She asked if the required Government funding would be considered to be a hand-out. Mr Hawkins explained that the NHA should be given statutory recognition as the regulator for the industry and should receive Government funding to allow it to operate effectively.
The industry attempted to ensure that there were no transgressions of the rules against the use of banned substances. The winning horse was tested plus a random sample of the other horses in the race. The laboratory in Johannesburg conducting the testing of horses had full accreditation. The industry complied with international regulations and offenders were dealt with.
South Africa had world-class horses and facilities. South African-bred horses were exported all over the world and were well-regarded. Mr Hawkins pointed out that the industry had contributed R million in taxes in but the total industry surplus was only R40 million. A solution to the financial challenges needed to be found. In the Western Cape in particular, costs far outstripped revenue, resulting in major financial losses each year.
The industry did not expect hand-outs from Government but wanted a level playing field and compete for available funding on an equal basis. The champion apprentice jockey in KwaZulu Natal was black and several jockeys and stable hands from previously disadvantaged communities had worked in Dubai and the USA. There were several black and Indian racehorse owners in South Africa but the current lack of profitability in the industry scared off investors.
It was necessary to attract more owners by providing incentives. Mr Hawkins explained that the tote dividend was used by bookmakers to fix open bets. The tote dividend should be protected as intellectual property. Currently, the industry lost between R million and R million per annum because the tote dividend was not regarded as intellectual property. Current regulations were time-consuming and restrictive.
The approval of nine gaming Boards were required and the process for approving a new bet took two years. In the interim, the operator had to carry the costs. Mr Hawkins said that the private sector was actively involved in the industry. Horses were bred on privately-owned stud farms and auctioned off to owners.
Other participants were the trainers, racing operators and the enterprises providing ancillary services. It would be fatal if the tote was separated from the racecourse. Sponsorship was obtained from private companies. Operators had to pay for the broadcasting of events. There were approximately , horses in South Africa, used for the purpose of business racehorses , sport hobby horses and informal industry work horses.
Access to the global bloodstock market would benefit rural development, employment, foreign direct investment and international competition. Approximately South African horses were exported per year, valued at R million. Constraints to growing the export industry included African Horse Sickness, non-tariff barriers and a lack of resources.
AHS was a virus endemic to Africa. There were 9 serotypes and the disease was transmitted by the culicoides midge. The spread of the disease was exacerbated by neglected horses being allowed to roam freely. Research into AHS focused on the development of new vaccine technology, improved diagnostic testing and epidemiology.
The presentation was illustrated with photographs of well-known South African horses. South African horses and riders performed well in international competitions and South Africa had the potential to be a serious contender at the Olympic Games. Discussion Mr Selau commented that the industry included the sale of horse meat and the use of horses for agricultural purposes.
He asked what was necessary to revitalise the equestrian industry in South Africa. He agreed that the export of South African horses should be encouraged. He asked what the relationship with the Society for the Protection of Animals SPCA was, particularly with regard to the care of retired racehorses. The Chairperson asked for clarity on the comment made during the presentation concerning the exporting of Australian horses.
Mr Gibson replied that there was an international trade in horse meat. Horse meat was popular in certain European countries. South African abattoirs accepted horses for slaughter. AHS had a negative impact on obtaining certification for South African horse meat. The process of integrating rural communities into the immunization structures was slow and a formal, funded programme was required.
Vaccines were manufactured by OVS but there were challenges with the current live vaccine in use. A new vaccine was under development and it was suggested that Government sponsored a country-wide vaccination programme. Mr Gibson advised that there were approximately 40, ex-racehorses in the country. Many retired racehorses were used for sporting purposes and were generally well taken care of.
Racing SA was funded by contributions from thoroughbred racehorse breeders, owners and racing operators. It was a non-profit organisation. Other countries had problems with equine viral diseases but continued to export horses. The Australian equine virus was fatal to humans and had resulted in the deaths of veterinarians. The Chairperson asked for a written report on how other countries managed to export horses despite exposure to equine viral diseases.
Mr Smalle asked that the report included more information on the role played by laboratories in developing solutions and the action that could be taken by Government to provide assistance. The hearings were attended by representatives from Galaxy and Viva, the two largest bingo licensees in South Africa. BASA supported the first recommendation but strongly opposed the second. The GRC recommendation was based on three assertions, two of which were factually incorrect. The benefits of bingo were listed and the role played in job creation was outlined.
Discussion Mr X Mabaso ANC disagreed that bingo was played by the more affluent sector of society as was claimed in the submission. Members of the Committee had observed during oversight visits that the game was also played by poor patrons. He asked for clarity on the black economic empowerment initiatives of BASA. Mr Radebe asked for a profile of bingo patrons and where the licenced operations were situated. He asked what other business opportunities existed at bingo operations.
Mr Smalle asked for an explanation of the comment concerning provincial inconsistencies in the submission. She asked if bingo was considered to be a loss leader by casinos. She asked for comment on the sale of bingo toys to children. Adv Budlender replied that the profile of the average bingo patron was based on the data included in the GRC report. An analysis of the income bracket of game players was on page 77 of the report. Poorer gamblers were more exposed to illegal gambling.
It was possible that the software for EBT machines could be used for control purposes. The technology was constantly developing and it was better to legislate the game rather than the machine. The older licences issued in Gauteng did not include such requirements but the licensees would not object if licence conditions were amended to include CSI requirements. EBT machines were certified by the same organisation that certified casino slot machines.
Adv Budlender explained that operators made money from the game because the total stake was not paid out in prizes. Bingo had been played for many years but the issue was to prevent children from being exposed to gambling in general. Bingo halls exercised tight access control to limit access by children. The data included in the GRC report indicated that less than 0. The Chairperson had noted that there were many children at resorts and school fundraising events where bingo was played on an informal basis.
Adv Budlender responded that BASA members operated licensed bingo, not the type of informal bingo games played at resorts and fundraising events. Unlicensed games were not legal and could be reported to the police. Clients had to submit documented proof of age and of residence for verification purposes.
Befair refuted criticism that betting exchanges created corruption in sport and was committed to sporting integrity, preventing money laundering and problem gambling. Betfair was a reputable operator and complied with the relevant regulations and licence requirements. Online gambling was growing rapidly and the company felt that the industry should be regulated.
Discussion Mr Smalle said that online gambling was a major area of concern for the Committee. He asked if Betfair offered other gambling games in addition to sports betting. He asked if there was an audit trail and if client information was safeguarded. He asked what measures were in place to prevent problem gambling.
Mr Radebe said that online gambling was currently illegal in South Africa. Internet gambling sites could be accessed by sophisticated cell phones. He wanted to know how Betfair ensured that the identities of online gamblers were not fictitious and how problem gamblers were identified. Mr Selau was concerned that a company that operated an illegal online gambling business had made a submission to Parliament. He asked for clarity on the reference made to using identity card systems to verify identity details of clients.
Betfair had stated in its submission that the company wished to become a licensed operator in South Africa, pay tax and employ South Africans. He asked on what basis Betfair operated currently as there were no licensed online gambling operators in the country.
The Chairperson said that the verification of online gambling customers was a major concern. The Committee had investigated online gambling and found that there was currently no system available to ensure that online clients were properly verified.
Clients would not be able to legally bring the winnings from online gambling into the country. Another problem was to prevent access by minors. South Africans were already accessing online gambling sites based outside the borders of the country and she wondered if Betfair could prove that its site was not one of those being accessed.
Mr McCabe responded that Betfair offered a portfolio of online games. Betfair used a similar system to safeguard the data of clients as Amazon. Customers set their own limits and controlled their own session times. A waiting period applied before an increased limit took effect. Betfair required documentary proof of identity and residence of customers. Additional checks were carried out if the payment method was available to persons younger than Research had found that it was easier for under-aged children to place a bet at a legal gambling operation than to circumvent the checks of a reputable online operation.
Netfair did not accept bets in Rands. Online gambling was currently a legal grey area and the decision in a recent High Court case was awaited. Betfair did as much as possible to mitigate corruption in sport. Netfair posed no threat to bookmakers. Sport betting market was a niche product.
There was no risk to the company as it was not affected by the outcome of a sport game. Netfair matched customers betting on the outcome of a particular game and had no exposure. The Chairperson said that the Committee wanted to see legitimate trading, not illegal operations. Mr McCabe said that no formal relationships had been established. The Chairperson wondered how Netfair verified the identities of South African clients and how these clients paid the company.
The Committee had serious concerns regarding the Piggs Peak online gambling operation which was based in Swaziland. The Committee had requested the South African Reserve Bank to tighten the regulations on funds leaving the country for gambling purposes. An alternative was that everyone played online games for free. Mr Gcwabaza chaired a Parliamentary working group on online gambling and she suggested that there was further interaction between Netfair and the working group.
It was recognised in provincial ordinances, because licences to operate racecourses were granted in line with the rules and the constitution of the NHA. Its board members were elected and co-opted by stakeholders in racing. It was important that the NHA was understood as a regulatory authority for the sport of racing thoroughbred horses in Southern Africa. There were two aspects to horse racing — the sport itself and the betting element.
The purpose of NHA was to promote and maintain integrity in the sport of thoroughbred horse racing. The authority was central to all stakeholders including owners, breeders, racing operators. The NHA regulated the sport and not betting. Mr Pillay said the role of the NHA was to formulate and review rules that regulated horseracing and the breeding of thoroughbred horses. It licensed and registered all participants in the sport and also maintained the Stud Book. The NHA handicapped horses, recorded and published data on individual horses.
There was a laboratory to test horses for the use of prohibited substances and there were disciplinary structures to deal with malpractices. NHA rules provided an effective regulatory framework for the sport and were not static. The Authority entered into contractual agreements with the participants, where they agreed to be bound by NHA rules and its constitution.
This process ensured that those involved were indeed qualified to be in the sport. It thus ensured the protection of the integrity of the sport and the betting public. The breeders submitted details on the lineage of horses and that enabled the NHA to effectively control the breeding process. The DNA of horses were tested to verify parentage and, once confirmed, were registered on the Stud Book. Horses would then be micro-chipped and issued with passports.
NHA was a signatory to Article 6 of international agreements on racing that set a framework for rules relating to prohibited substances. The NHA laboratory maintained the integrity of horseracing by continually screening urine and blood plasma of horses.
Mr Pillay said the NHA test laboratory played a critical role in maintaining the integrity of racing. In the previous season the laboratory tested 4 horses and only ten were positive. This served as a confirmation that the industry was well regulated. The training and racing of horses were monitored by its Stipendary Stewards, who assessed if all participants were capable of performing at the required level. The Stipes were the referees of the sport and were using technology to maintain the highest standard of control.
The Stipes were responsible for ten racecourses in SA, and one in Zimbabwe. Last year they officiated in races in SA. They were highly regarded internationally, and were often poached by other countries. Also employed were investigating officers, who looked into suspected malpractices; and vet surgeons who were there to ensure the welfare of the horses. They were authorised to give any treatment deemed necessary to the horses.
On non-race days they would accompany the Stipes to do stable inspections. The NHA employed all the handlers, starters, judges and specimen collectors. This ensured that staff were independent from the racing operators. Mr Pillay said handicapping gave participants an equal opportunity to participate. All horses were assessed and rated according to performance. The National Gambling Act gave the National Gambling Board a mandate to regulate casinos, racing and gambling, but racing was only mentioned in the preamble of the Act and not anywhere else.
Various gambling boards and stakeholders had engaged during the period to , in an attempt to draft legislation which would regulate horseracing. The transitional provisions in the draft legislation contemplated that the NHA should be licensed to operate as a regulator. Estimated Pool: R 7 Million. Published: 19 October Verdict is out on East Coast Published: 19 October David Thiselton The Vaal Classic track stages an eight race meeting today which is competitive throughout so those who do their homework should be rewarded with nice dividends.
The highest rated race is the second, a Graduation Plate over m, and it is a tricky event because none of the runners are likely to be […] more David Thiselton The Vaal Classic track stages an eight race meeting today which is competitive throughout so those who do their homework should be rewarded with nice dividends. The highest rated race is the second, a Graduation Plate over m, and it is a tricky event because none of the runners are likely to be at peak fitness.
East Coast is given the verdict as a talented young three-year-old who finished just two lengths behind Quantum Theory in June over m when running on strongly, suggesting he would relish further. Quantum Theory is now rated and, furthermore, East Coast had the like of Mercantour behind him.
He is from the Mike de Kock yard so should be fit enough for his comeback. Platinum Sky was highly tried last season and not disgraced on occasion. Even then it was thought he would get better with age and the fact he is by Silvano adds to that belief, so he can come from his second place run in KZN last time, where the form has not worked out well.
Climate Control has shown ability and being by Ideal World should start improving. The first race is an uninspiring maiden and it gives Above The World, who is always thereabouts, a chance to get off the mark over an ideal trip. The third could go to Billy Spellbound, who should have come on a lot from his debut back in June when the front group stole a march leaving him little chance after being dropped out from a wide draw to the back.
He is a good looking, long-striding sort who is by William Longsword out of twice Grade 2 Track and Ball Oaks winner Witchcraft, so he will need further in time but faces an uninspiring field here and has a better draw than last time. Thermopylae is coming on the right way and will be the biggest threat, despite having a wide draw. Big Five is exposed but is usually thereabouts so is also a contender in this field. She has a plum draw of two and this half-sister to the like of multiple winners by Flower Alley, Azores and Reunion, would not have to be a superstar to win here.
Piere Strydom is on the improving Memorial Day, who has the best form of those to have run but has to overcome a wide draw. Splendid Season improved second time out and being by What A Winter out of a Galileo mare should appreciate the step up in trip and she has a fair draw too. In the fifth race Nice Move, a horse who has always struck as one with ability, gets blinkers on and drops down to a trip where she has two seconds from two runs.
From a plum draw over m she can get off the mark. Mighty Goddess has finished just 2,75 lengths behind the useful Maharanee before over m so if able to overcome a tricky draw will be dangerous. October Fair was not disgraced on debut and can improve as she is by Silvano and is a half-sister to the Grade 1-winning sprinter Tempting Fate.
In the sixth over m Stormy Seas can go close as his recent form is decent over this trip. Pendragon is speedy and can be involved as he just has 1,20 length to make up on Stormy Seas in their clash earlier this month and he will be improving being a three-year-old. Trust The Fire should also be involved, although he was beaten 0,25 lengths by Stormy Seas when they last met and is now 1kg worse off. In the seventh over m Princess Phillippa went close last time and was well clear of the rest over this trip when beaten a length by the still unbeaten Captain Peg.
She has another plum draw and looks hard to oppose. Rimaah is well regarded but returns from a layoff. Golden Aspen won well over shorter last time and only got two points and is comfortable over this trip too. In the eighth over Stuart Pettigrew could complete what might be a fine day with Defender Of Rights, a talented filly who been a touch frustrating to follow, but with the blinkers on and a drop in trip she is in with a shout from a good draw. Asiye Phambile looks progressive and will enjoy the step up in trip so is the chief threat.
Gimme The Flame could earn here too. Rocky is his actual registered first name. His father got Springbok colours for boxing and […] more It is fitting that both of those boxers were of Italian origin too, like the Agrellas. He initially lived in Turffontein and remembers meeting jockeys of the like of Stephen Jupp and Jeff Lloyd, both of whom he later felt privileged to ride against.
He used to sneak on to the race course occasionally in a time when there were age restrictions, although the family later moved to Rosettenville. Rocky was known for his strength in a finish, but also as a front-running rider. However, his front-running style developed simply because trainers kept on putting him on front-runners and he probably developed a reputation for being at his best on that type of horse. He rode his fair share of winners, 85 in all according to official records, despite being limited to heavyweight rides.
However, he reckoned the best horse he ever rode was probably the Marshall-trained Shoe Express Shoe Danzig , whom he rode twice at the end of his career, including a third place carrying 58kg in an A Division event at Scottsville. Rocky later made the move to Port Elizabeth, because he believed it would be easier on his body to get his weight down for just one meeting a week as opposed to two.
However, in retrospect it turned out to be a the wrong move, because the amount of off time between meetings meant it was harder to get the weight down for each meeting. One of the riding highlights of his career in Port Elizabeth was riding in all three of the jumps races they put on down there and winning all three of them on the Hekkie Strydom-trained Golden Hooves Shoe Danzig. He said they were fun events, although nerve-wracking and they definitely got the adrenalin pumping.
He eventually gave up the battle against his weight in about and turned his attention to training. He was assistant trainer to Dorrie Sham and later to Yvette Bremner. He was a victim of the attacks on the Bremner yard a few years ago which prompted her premature retirement.
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