The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on Wednesday, 21 June 2023, Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2, read with Guideline M on the use of the crop.  The particulars being that he misused his crop by striking SILVER CLOCK more than twelve times in the entire race during Race 4 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 31 May 2023.   

 Jockey Khumalo pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge. 

In assessing the penalty, the Inquiry Board considered the aggravating and mitigating factors, as well as Jockey Khumalo’s record pertaining to this type of contravention and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of fourteen days and a fine of R32 500 (thirty-two thousand, five hundred Rand).

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