BORROWDALE – Sunday March 2026
BORROWDALE – Sunday 8 March 2026
RACE 1 : TACE THE AUCTION CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE : 1260M (48)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 37 sec No. of Runners: 4
CARDED TIME: 13:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 13:08
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 13:11
ALL CLEAR: 13:14
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO A TECHNICAL ISSUE WITH THE WEIGHING OUT OF THE JOCKEYS.
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) Fair break.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) ROMAN LAW (J Penny) raced green.
b) QUEEN OF MONTMATRE (J R Syster) commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
c) COCCOLINA (N Takawira), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer D Swanson advised (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a) QUEEN OF MONTMATRE abnormal respiratory noise.
THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 2 COCCOLINA D Swanson N Takawira —–
2ND 4 TRANQUIL JUDI T Mason M Thackeray 6,00 6,00
3RD 1 ROMAN LAW T Mason J Penny 12,00 18,00
4TH 3 QUEEN OF MONTMATRE D Swanson J R Syster 7,00 25,00
TIME OF RACE: 78,73 s
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RACE 2 : PROPERTY X BORROWDALE D STAKES 68 : 1260M (49)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 35 sec No. of Runners: 5
CARDED TIME: 13:35
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 13:37
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 13:40
ALL CLEAR: 13:43
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) fly-jumped leaving the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) As the start was effected, COPPER FIRE fly-jumped leaving the stalls. As a result, Jockey J R Syster was dislodged. Jockey J R Syster was attended to by the course paramedics and passed fit to race for the remainder of the racemeeting.
b ROYAL LYTHAM (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a) ROYAL LYTHAM raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 5 March 2026 at 12H11).
b) COPPER FIRE raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 8 March 2026 at 11H22).
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 3 ROYAL LYTHAM G MacLeod P Mxoli —–
2ND 2 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT T Mason M Thackeray 1,25 1,25
3RD 4 AUDACIOUS B H Stidolph J Penny 1,25 2,50
4TH 1 BATTLE OF SEATTLE T Mason L Nhlapo 6,00 8,50
5TH 5 COPPER FIRE D Swanson J R Syster Dist.
TIME OF RACE: 77,87 s
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RACE 3 : FIRST MUTUAL MERIT RATED 70 HANDICAP : 1800M (50)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 67 sec No. of Runners: 6
CARDED TIME: 14:10
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 14:11
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 14:15
ALL CLEAR: 14:18
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) SALLY PORT (J R Syster) stubborn loading. Trainer D Swanson was advised to reschool this filly prior to her next engagement (RLM).
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) Jockey J R Syster, the rider of SALLY PORT, accidentally dropped his crop at the 200m.
b) SALLY PORT (J R Syster), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer D Swanson advised (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
SCRATCHED:
a) FEARLESS BOMBER no suitable Jockey. Advised 8 March 2026 at 11H20.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 4 SALLY PORT D Swanson J R Syster —–
2ND 5 ONO NO KOMACHI A Parham P Mxoli 0,75 0,75
3RD 2 KAGURA B H Stidolph J Penny 2,00 2,75
4TH 3 AERIAL DISPLAY T Mason M Thackeray 0,75 3,50
5TH 1 EMPIRE BLUE D Swanson N Takawira 3,50 7,00
6TH 6 PRINCE OF DENMARK A Parham L Nhlapo 0,75 7,75
TIME OF RACE: 113,46 s
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RACE 4 : ALLIED INSURANCE MERIT RATED 80 HANDICAP : 1200M (51)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 44 sec No. of Runners: 4
CARDED TIME: 14:45
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 14:49
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 14:53
ALL CLEAR: 14:57
EN ROUTE TO THE START, RED PENNY (J PENNY) PULLED ITS RIGHT FRONT SHOE, WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THE COURSE FARRIER WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SHOE. AS A RESULT, HE REMOVED THE LEFT FRONT SHOE AND RED PENNY RACED UNSHOD IN FRONT. THIS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE.
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) Fair break.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) ULTIMATE JEWEL (J R Syster), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer D Swanson advised (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 3 ULTIMATE JEWEL D Swanson J R Syster —–
2ND 1 RED PENNY B H Stidolph J Penny 2,00 2,00
3RD 2 ZAFAR T Mason M Thackeray 0,25 2,25
4TH 4 QUEEN OF FIRE A Parham P Mxoli 2,25 4,50
TIME OF RACE: 72,69 s
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RACE 5 : PG INDUSTRIES PINNACLE PLATE 105 : 1200M (52)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 86 sec No. of Runners: 4
CARDED TIME: 15:20
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 15:27
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 15:31
ALL CLEAR: 15:34
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE, AS WELL AS THE JET MIRAGE (J R SYSTER) HAVING ITS BRIDLE REFITTED AT THE START.
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) Fair break.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) VAR AGLOW (L Nhlapo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer D Swanson advised (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
SCRATCHED:
a) TOM’S DINER elevated temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 5 VAR AGLOW D Swanson L Nhlapo —–
2ND 1 JET MIRAGE D Swanson J R Syster 0,10 0,10
3RD 3 ACTION ZONE T Mason M Thackeray 0,25 0,35
4TH 4 MAJESTIC WARRIOR D Swanson K Derere 0,75 1,10
TIME OF RACE: 73,19 s
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RACE 6 : PROWEB INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CUP : 1450M (53)
Starter: Mr R L McKop Loading: 82 sec No. of Runners: 6
CARDED TIME: 15:55
RESCHEDULED TIME: —–
OFF TIME: 15:57
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 16:01
ALL CLEAR: 16:03
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) MY SECRET PLACE (N Takawira) stood, losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this mare has been withdrawn. Stable Employee M Mallet, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham was advised (RLM).
b) ZIWEWERE (J R Syster) was slow into stride.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) In view of the Starter’s report with regard to MY SECRET PLACE, this mare’s starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion.
Suspension dates: 9 March 2026 to 15 March 2026. MY SECRET PLACE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Stable Employee M Mallet, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised.
b) SEPTEMBER FLOWER (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Stable Employee M Mallet, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised (JM).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.
THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 2 SEPTEMBER FLOWER A Parham P Mxoli —–
2ND 1 AFRICAN BEAT T Mason M Thackeray 1,25 1,25
3RD 4 SHES EVERYTHING A Parham L Nhlapo 1,00 2,25
4TH 6 ZIWEWERE D Swanson J R Syster 1,25 3,50
5TH 5 BURN BRIGHT B H Stidolph J Penny 12,00 15,50
6TH 3 MY SECRET PLACE A Parham N Takawira Dist.
TIME OF RACE: 89,61 s
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ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Stable Employee M Mallet acted on behalf of Trainer A Parham with regard to her runners.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (the NHA) confirms that its National Board of Directors has unanimously adopted the amendments to Appendix E – Use of the Crop and the associated Crop Penalty Document, as proposed by the Rules Committee on 25 February 2026.
The Rules Committee, which is representative of the entire horseracing industry, comprises National Board Directors, NHA Executive Management, and stakeholders drawn from Operators, Owners, Trainers and Jockeys. The amendments therefore reflect a consultative, industry-wide process and a shared commitment to equine welfare, regulatory certainty, and the integrity of the sport.
The revised framework provides clearer guidance to riders and officials on acceptable crop use and the consequences of non-compliance. In summary:
• The maximum permitted use of the crop has been amended from the current twelve (12) to ten (10) strikes per race.
• Penalties, which have been fully revised, commence at the 11th strike, escalating in a structured and proportionate manner.
• More serious or repeated contraventions may attract suspensions and, in exceptional cases, referral to a designated crop panel, which has discretion to consider additional penalties where conduct is particularly egregious or falls outside standard parameters.
The revised Rules further reinforce that the crop may be used only for encouragement, guidance, and safety, and never in a manner that compromises the welfare of the horse.
The NHA confirms that the revised Use of the Crop Rules and Penalty framework will take full effect on 1 April 2026.
In recognition of the significance of the amendments, the NHA has approved a one-month implementation moratorium from 1 to 31 March 2026, inclusive. During this period, the current Use of the Crop Guidelines and penalties will remain in force, while riders are afforded an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new requirements. Instances of conduct that would contravene the new framework will be brought to the attention of riders for educational purposes ahead of full enforcement.
From 1 April 2026, the amended Crop Penalty Framework will apply in full. The NHA emphasises that the crop penalty framework is no longer a guideline, but a binding Rule, and will be enforced accordingly. The unanimous adoption of these amendments by both the Rules Committee and the National Board reflects a shared, industry-wide commitment to horse welfare and a clear, consistent regulatory approach to the use of the crop.
The revised Appendix E – Use of the Crop and Crop Penalty Framework will be circulated to all licensed participants and published through official NHA communication channels
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