The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 21 January 2023, Jockey A Domeyer was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.10.  The particulars being that whilst riding CHARLES DICKENS, he made a celebratory gesture prior to the finish line in Race 8, the Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Grade 1), at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 17 December 2022. 

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

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence presented and mitigating factors, imposed a penalty of a fine of R3000.00 (three thousand rand).

Jockey Domeyer was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.