The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 18 June 2025 and concluded on Friday, 29 August 2025, Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M in Appendix E on the use of the crop).  The particulars being that he misused his crop by striking KING OF THE GAULS more than twelve times (13), which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race, in Race 8, the GOLDEN HORSE SPRINT (Grade 2) at Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse on 31 May 2025.

 Jockey Khumalo pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge. 

After considering Mr Khumalo’s recent record in relation to this Rule and Guideline, the status of the race, as well as mitigating factors presented, the Inquiry Board imposed the following penalty:

• A suspension from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days; and
• A fine of R8,750.00 (Eight Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Rand). 

Jockey Khumalo has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

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