The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held on 19 March 2021, Jockey Gavin Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 72.1.40.  The particulars being that he failed to comply with a reasonable order from a Licensed Official, namely to refrain from riding work in a centre other than that in which he was domiciled at the time, as per NHA Covid-19 Protocols during that period.

Jockey Lerena pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board found Jockey Lerena guilty of the charge and after considering the mitigating factors presented, imposed a penalty of a fine of R5,000.00.

Jockey Lerena has the Right of Appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.