The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Johannesburg on 1 April 2019, Jockey Gavin Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that whilst riding CASCAPEDIA, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners, shortly before the finish line, in Race 6 run at Turffontein Racecourse on 2 March 2019.

Jockey Lerena pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board found Jockey Lerena guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.

Jockey Lerena waived his Right of Appeal and was granted permission to take his suspension from 14 April to 20 April 2019, both days inclusive.