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The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa, formerly the Jockey Club of Southern Africa, is the Southern African equivalent of the American and British Jockey Clubs. The name change came into effect on 19 January 2004. The organisation is established by Act of Parliament in South Africa, and regulates the thoroughbred horse racing industry in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius.

Their motto is maintaining the integrity of the sport of horse racing. Their primary source of funding is Phumelela and Gold Circle, the two South African horse racing companies.

Overview
The exciting, colourful pageant of horse racing is conducted at racecourses throughout South Africa and in Zimbabwe. These courses are owned by race clubs which are not only responsible for organising and publicising the races and also making sure that the fans are provided with a full programme of entertainment and enough to eat and drink.

But behind all the glamour and excitement of horse racing, there is another organisation that works hard to ensure that the sport is clean and that everybody is given a fair deal. This organisation is The National Horseracing Authority, headquartered at Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg.

The main purpose of The National Horseracing Authority was summarised rather well by George Pfaff, the Club's secretary in 1959. He wrote:

The main object of the Jockey Club and the principal occupation of the Stewards is to promote honourable practice and to repress malpractices. One constantly hears of racing scandals and intrigues. That cry has been heard for centuries. Malpractice in racing does occur - if it did not there would be no need for the Jockey Club or its officials. It is said that all crooks go racing but not all those who go racing are crooks. Ninety-five percent of the trouble is caused by five percent of the people engaged in it, and it is this five per cent who make all the noise.

The name The Jockey Club is somewhat misleading and often causes some confusion because it is not an association for the jockeys, who courageously, urge their mounts towards the finish. In the 18th century, jockey referred to anybody who managed, or had anything to do with, horses. It was in 1882 that a group of 10 influential racing men got together in the Phoenix Hotel in Port Elizabeth to form an organisation, so that all disputes in connection with various turf clubs might be referred thereto, and its decision became law. The organisation became known as The Jockey Club, named after its counterpart in the United Kingdom that had been established some 100 years earlier.

Racing is not only controlled on a national level but also on a regional level and, in order to exercise proper control, South Africa is divided into four racing districts with Zimbabwe constituting the fifth. In all, there are 670 members who are responsible for electing the 11 Head Executive Stewards who head the Jockey Club structure.

The existence of the Jockey Club and the multi-faceted control it exercises over the racing industry, coupled with the fact that it is recognised internationally, heralds an exciting and ethical future for the industry in South Africa.

The traditional East Coast opener and the season's first of 17 events for Pro Stock Motorcycle riders, this event is one of the sport's most revered with a rich tradition of history-making performances. This hallowed quarter-mile has entertained spring-break-loving fans for decades with such notable occasions as the first 260-mph Top Fuel and Funny Car runs in 1984 and the first 270-mph and 300-mph Top Fuel passes, in 1986 and 1992, respectively. Its 675-foot concrete launchpad is one of the longest on the tour.

How to Get There: The track is on County Road 225, eight miles north of Gainesville Regional Airport. If traveling north on I-75, use Exit 382, Williston Road (SR 331), and turn left (east). Williston Road will become Waldo Road (State Route 24) after it crosses U.S. 441. Continue on Waldo Road to NE 53rd Avenue, turn left, then immediately right onto CR 225 and continue 3.5 miles to the racetrack. From I-75 north or south, use Exit 390, 39th Avenue (SR 222), go east to Waldo Road (SR 24), turn left, go to NE 53rd Avenue, turn left, then immediately right onto CR 225 and continue 3.5 miles to the track.