Kenilworth Racing Board has issued the following statement after the travel permit between districts was placed into the limelight yesterday after the permits for movement of horses was set to be withdrawn. 

“Cape Racing has been in discussions with the NHRA regarding the possible temporary suspension of the movement of horses, locally and nationally.

“Horses currently racing in the Western Cape have valid movement permits until 31 December 2020. Racing will continue as normal and discussions with SA Equine Health Protocols (SAEHP), Department of Agriculture (DALRRD) and the NHRA will be ongoing until a solution for the movement of horses is established.

“Racing tomorrow at Kenilworth will go ahead as planned.”