AFFILIATES of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority (GHRA) on June 28 unanimously supported a vote of no-confidence motion moved against its president Vic Oudit by Dennis Deoroop and seconded by Neville Budhan.

According to a release, a meeting of the GHRA was called on June 28 and was chaired by the Association’s 1st vice-president Fazal Habibula in the absence of the president Vic Oudit.
Deoroop moved the motion and Habibula seconded it and all members present showed dissatisfaction with the way Oudit was functioning and decided they have lost faith, trust and confidence in him and subsequently, the vote was unanimously supported.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Rising Sun Turf Club, Bush Lot United Turf Club, Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club, Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club and Budhan’s Memorial Sports Club.
Also present were trainers and horse owners.
According to the release, reasons for the no-confidence vote are: The GHRA had no meeting since the elections of office-bearers for the new term were held more than five months ago; two discussions were held and because it was on a race day, nothing came out of those discussions; the president’s inability to consult and make decisions and his dictatorial behaviour in dealing with critical issues such as race dates; unfair and biased attitude towards some of the clubs and their members.
The president’s lack of leadership qualities and his many other weaknesses have caused the members to lose trust and confidence in him and as a result, he has led the GHRA into disrepute and confusion.
A decision was then taken for the removal of the president, and to allow Habibula, the 1st vice-president to act as president until elections are held next year.
The GHRA states that all decisions and approval given by Oudit became null and void as from June 28. GHRA wishes to also advise that there will be a replacement of its legal adviser, Mr Poonai, very shortly.
All further correspondence including applications for permission, must be sent to the secretary of the GHRA.