The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms the reported Prohibited Substance findings.

The presence of Acepromazine (Class 3) was disclosed upon analysis of specimens taken from:

BJORN IRONSIDE after the running of the 3rd race at Turffontein Racecourse on 9 June 2024;
and

LOVEGRASS after the running of the 8th race at Turffontein Racecourse on 30 June 2024.

The Trainer responsible, Mr J A Janse van Vuuren, elected to sign Admissions of Guilt for both matters and was fined the amounts of R60 000 and R100 000, respectively.

Furthermore, in terms of Rule 72.3.2 both horses were disqualified from the respective races.

These findings will be recorded in the NHA Racing Calendar.

 NHA release 

In another positive.. 

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms a reported Prohibited Substance finding.

The presence of Flumethasone (Class 4) was disclosed upon analysis of a specimen taken from DARING DASH after the running of Race 2, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 29 June 2024. The Trainer responsible, Mr W H Marwing, elected to sign an Admission of Guilt and was fined an amount of R18 000. 

Furthermore, DARING DASH is accordingly disqualified from the race in terms of Rule 72.3.2

This finding is recorded in the NHA Racing Calendar.