The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Gqeberha on 30 June 2022, Jockey Xolane C Ndlovu was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.  The particulars being that as the rider of MORSE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GOLD ROCK and TWICE TO HEAVEN approaching the 150m in Race 7 at Fairview Racecourse on 24 June 2022. 

Jockey Ndlovu pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board after considering the mitigating factors presented, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days. 

Jockey Ndlovu waived his Right of Appeal and is suspended from 2 July 2022 to 8 July 2022, both days inclusive.