Piere Corné Orffer, new jockey of Serge Henry Stable has lost his brother in law who passed away yesterday from a heart attack. He was only 29 years old.
Thus after Sunday’s meeting, Piere Corne Orffer will fly back to South Africa to attend his brother in law’s funeral on Tuesday.
He will leave Mauritius on Monday but will be back on Wednesday.
To him and all his relatives, the Mauritius Turf Club convey its sincere condolences.
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Orffer’s brother in law passed away
Chevaux retires de l’effectif
Plusieurs chevaux ne figurent plus dans l’effectif de leur écurie respective.
En effet, National Theme et Space Captain ont été temporairement retirés de l’effectif de l’écurie Gujadhur en raison de divers ennuis de santé. Ces deux chevaux sont actuellement à Curepipe, toujours chez les Gujadhur.
HOLD MY JACKET draws barrier 1 for the Phoenix Maiden Cup
The barrier draws of The Phoenix Maiden Cup were held this evening at Le Suffren Hotel in the presence of stakeholders of the racing industry. In his speech, the president of The Mauritius Turf Club Mr William Chung covered the history of this prestigious event and thanked the «Phoenix Beverages Group» of its support for the past three years.
