A Golf Day to raise funds for popular trainer and television presenter Paul Lafferty, who has taken seriously ill, will be held at Mount Edgecombe in Durban on Wednesday.

Laff’s close friend, Phil Georgiou, is organising the fund to pay for medical expenses and racing scribe Dave Mollett writes in a letter to Sporting Post: “One of the notable aspects of racing is how people involved in the sport rally around those who are sidelined because of health issues.

Paul Lafferty: SA racing will rally around the good man!

“Many in the racing industry will be shocked and upset.  Racing is full of interesting characters and Laff  is one of them. In his TV appearances  he brings a much-needed lighthearted approach to a sport many take too seriously. Having been brought up by gritty Irish parents, one can expect Laff to fight this setback tooth and nail and racing fans countrywide will wish him a swift return to the racecourse.”

Phil Georgio said: “We would love it if people could pledge to the cause anytime.” (He can be reached on e-mail greaser@iafrica.com).

Mike de Kock will be attending the golf day at Mount Edgecombe and along with his family and staff sent well wishes to Laff earlier this week.