The National Horseracing Authority (NHA) confirms that an urgent investigation has been opened into the circumstances that resulted in the filly named AFFIRMATIVE, under the care and supervision of trainer Mr L F Robinson, having to be humanely euthanised earlier today. 

NHA Officials attended Summerveld Training Centre this morning after being advised, through independent veterinary intervention, of serious concerns pertaining to the critical condition of AFFIRMATIVE.  In order to ensure that the filly received the immediate necessary veterinary care, the NHA intervened, resulting in subsequent veterinary advice that the filly be humanely euthanised, which was given effect to. 

The investigation will include whether all relevant parties associated to AFFIRMATIVE complied with and exercised the requisite duty of care as provided for in the subscribed Rules of the NHA, to ensure the highest levels of horse welfare that is expected in the horseracing industry.

A D Hyde

Racing Control Executive