Gallop.co.za Enquiry

Was watching the progress of acceptances in event 12 (race 3) on Gold Cup day. The field was final at 11am and was down to 7 runners. I have a runner in the race (Wing it Girl) and was ecstatic with her chances. Going back to look at the form and now De Kock's Elusive Model who was scratched has now been included in the field. Surely if you do not accept the first time you do not have the option of going back looking at the field and re-nominating your horse. Does De Kock have a special privilege. How come no other horses were put back in.

Is there anyone we can contact to find out the reasoning behind this???

I have seen this happen before from ANOTHER big trainer.... horse was re-instated to basically save the race

not sure if ALL trainers have this priveledge.... again THEY may have asked all / some trainers to re-instate to save the race. 8 runners allows place money as opposed to WIN bets only... is that why ?

would be nice to know the correct procedures.

Phone Racing Services 031 314 1777 and ask why and how as the owner you have a right .

Then Post us the findings

5.5 Reinstatement
Should a person declare that a horse is not an acceptor, that horse may only be
reinstated at the sole discretion of the Company, acting in terms of the Rules.