COVID - 19 Daily Update Stats:

There is no doubt the States numbers are rising massively

Total numbers as at last night

Italy 18849
States 18747
Spain 16081
France 13197
Uk 8958


China 3339
India 249
Aus 54 ( 20 race meetings were held today)
SA 24

Deaths to date 102756
Cases 1221084
Recovery 376548

My one son is still locked down for many weeks in Guangzhou, China. He sent this thru.



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Disturbing post ito the 'second wave' ..... seems the world is still mostly in the dark re this virus - who knows - and so imo the government is correct to 'hope for the best, but plan for the worst' - however one also has to take note of the figures from Australia where racing is continuing - so one has to ask the question 'why not in SA?'

Ito local racing, I certainly do not know all the facts (as most discussions are seemingly taking place 'behind the scenes' - part of the problem imo) but I think the most important issue here is to try and look after the horses - to do that racing needs to start again ASAP to get the 'wheel turning' again - and I also think (as a temporary measure) that it may be an idea to pool all stakes earned in a sort of 'racing solidarity fund' - to be administered by representatives of all stake holders - this fund to ensure firstly that cost of 'keeping' is covered from the fund - sure some will still be in the same boat - but at least some others will benefit; the idea should be 'survival' as opposed to 'making a profit' ....

Plenty questions being asked Frodo, not many concrete answers?

Update as the States jumps again

States 20580 increases by 1833
Italy 19486 increase of 619
Spain 16606 increase of 525
France 13832 increase of 645
Uk 9875 increase of 917


China 3339 same
India 289 increase of 40
Russia 106
Australia 59 increases of 5
SA 25 increase of 1

Totals world wide

Deaths 108852
Cases 1267567
Recovered 404497

Question Sent from a voyeur ( well actually Mark Sham )

Morning ..You know I'm not a Moodley fan ..
AM I wrong in saying it should be a Phum CEO applying to government for permission to race or Moodley..

Phum hold the Gambling licence

Where is CEO in these trying times?

At least Moodley is trying!

M Sham

I am sure my thoughts are well documented via my daily post on the 35 day lockdown thread, plus my covid daily update.

I am again stealing the post from Sly as its so apt its scary.

"The operation was a success but the patient died"

We have to move in industry to keep alive after the virus.

Racing is a good example via other racing nation's.

The simple question is : have the racing authorities actually submitting plans to Govt to show its feasible to carry on racing behind closed doors or does it suit them to just sit it out due to financial restraints??

Again just a bit transparency is fine, have no problem either way as long as the reply has been calculated and an acceptable feedback.

Ps you also know my feelings on closing of bottle stores for needy and privileged.
Why give SA citizens more hardship in what are already difficult times?

How much longer will it be extended. When I see on the news about nearly 500 taxis have permits to transport people to east London for the weekend. Then they say that tomorrow the roads will be busy as everyone will come back from eastern cape from their Easter holiday. Can I also go away? I’m battling day by day locked up in a small place and then I still have to see that.

Bob Brogan wrote: Question Sent from a voyeur ( well actually Mark Sham )

Morning ..You know I'm not a Moodley fan ..
AM I wrong in saying it should be a Phum CEO applying to government for permission to race or Moodley..

Phum hold the Gambling licence

Where is CEO in these trying times?

At least Moodley is trying!

M Sham

SA horse racing needs leadership. There are many owners who have great leadership skills in their respective industries who are never consulted as regards decisions made as regards racing’s plans and future. As an owner of a lot of horses I call for consultation as regards the leadership requirements of horse racing in SA going forwards.
Let’s find a Mr Cuomo going forwards please, this is a significant industry which seems to be extremely unsure of itself and anxious as regards its future. That is not an option, consult the talent pool of owners to get to a position of confidence, by opening up to us the facts as well as transparency of what has put racing into this position prior to COVID 19.

We all have a good idea what has happened but let’s put it on the table so we can plan as an industry without personal agendas the way forward and make sure that this never happens again.

Daily update

States 22115 a move of 1535 from yesterday
Italy 19899 ........413
Spain 17209.........603
France 14393.........561
Uk 10612........737

China 3341 ......2
India 331........42
Russia 130........24
Australia 61........2
SA 25 ...........same

Germany 3022

Totals

Deaths 114270
Confirmed cases 1311533
Recovered 427801

Think GC are trying to race on 26th

Not sure they are confident, but they are trying

Would have to say GC have been proactive with government for a couple of months and wish them well on behalf of owners and trainers in KZN .

Daily update

States 23644 a move of 1529 from yesterday
Italy 20465 ........566
Spain17756........553
France 14967........574
Uk 11329........717

China 3341 ......same
India 358 .......27
Russia 148.......18
Australia 61........same
SA 27...........2

Germany 3194......172

Totals

Deaths 119719


Confirmed cases 1353801

Recovered 452333