Wanaash causes stir at Wolverhampton

Visualize nine young apprentice jockeys shaking in their boots when faced with excessive bans.

Stewards underwent a really long inquiry after an astonishing finale at Wolverhampton, over 2,060m.

It might not even be the end of this strange course of events.

Dylan Hogan was riding front-running, Wanaash 14-1, at a fast pace, which the other rivals were unable to apprehend.

The apprentices all thought Wanaash would soon empty her tank of speed, but it never happened.

WINNING POST

She sustained it right to the winning post, finishing literally highways adrift of Fearless Warrior and Dance to Paris.

With the exception of William Carver, who suffered interference on a much more fancied, Purdey's Gift, no-one could have caught Wanaash.

Now the British Horse Association integrity department have become involved, because, Stewards still feel thorough analysis of sectional times and betting patterns, are necessary. In spite of all the fuss, Wanaash did not clock a particularly special time of 3:40:8/10 seconds. Trainer David Loughnane was content.

Dylan Hogan simply strategised cleverly which was demonstrated by Total Performance Data, showing Wanaash going 20 lengths clear for the first 1,600m, then extending it to double that amount. Fair to say even Njinsky could not have made up that ground.

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Now then, back to our own homeland. The Jockey Club of Kenya have been facing many challenges over the past few years, especially regarding punitive taxes imposed on Betting. It actually amounts to 55 per cent which is ridiculous.

The board of directors have appealed severally for exemption, but nothing has transpired as yet. Measures are being taken to redress the impasse.

Imagine that each non-sponsored race meeting at Ngong, costs a minimum of Sh600,000.

SECURITY

This includes up-link to South Africa, prize, security, printing, ambulance services, and, a few officials.

Staff, maintenance, and, other obvious expenses, are definitely extra. However, that being stated, our sport will soon thrive   magnificently.

Why? Because an anonymous generous member, has donated one chunky sum of life support which will cater for the 2020 Classic Series.

Furthermore, another similarly kind person, has committed to funding a Kenya Bred Challenge Series.

So, the Jockey Club can set sail with their idea of importing a trial shipment of imported horses, later this season.

Quite possibly, ten fillies or colts, 3-4 years-old, ready and sound for competition.

Leading breeder in Nakuru, Bruce Nightingale, has approved the scheme, as it will not hamper his own Stud Farm.

Tom Fraser already sent a proposal to Southerly regions, requesting some free stock. Interest has been shown from three different localities. All compelling positivity!