The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) notes the outcome of an Inquiry Board convened to consider Jockey Andrew Fortune’s ride of NOTE TO SELF in Race 4 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 9 May 2026.

The Inquiry was held in Durban on 1 June 2026 before an independent Inquiry Board chaired by Mr A Vlok, with Mr B A Reardon serving as a Board Member.  Mr Fortune was legally represented throughout the proceedings. 

Mr Fortune was charged with contravening Rule 62.2.2 in that he allegedly failed to ride NOTE TO SELF in a competent and professional manner from the 400m to the 200m mark.  He pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

After hearing the evidence and considering all submissions placed before it, the Inquiry Board found Mr Fortune not guilty of the charge. 

The NHA reiterates that Inquiries of this nature form part of its responsibility to uphold the integrity, transparency and public confidence in South African horseracing. 

The convening of an Inquiry should not be interpreted as a presumption of guilt, but rather as part of the Authority's obligation to ensure that matters raising legitimate concerns are properly investigated and independently adjudicated.

MICHAEL SHACKLETON
Legal Executive