INQUIRIES

INQUIRY – APPRENTICE JOCKEY JULIUS MPHANYA

: Inquiries; 27 June 2018; Hits: 2365

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 27 June 2018, Apprentice Jockey Julius Mphanya was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3 in that as the rider of ROSSLYN CHAPEL, he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position in Race 5 at Fairview Racecourse on 18 June 2018.

Apprentice Jockey Mphanya pleaded guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board found Apprentice Jockey Mphanya guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for 14 days.

Apprentice Jockey Mphanya has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed

INQUIRY – JOCKEY ROBERT KHATHI

: Inquiries; 26 June 2018; Hits: 2427

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 22 June 2018, Jockey Robert Khathi was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of JUST CHAOS he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners passing the 200m in Race 8 at Fairview Racecourse on 8 June 2018.

Due to some uncertainty on what plea to enter to the charge, the Inquiry Board entered a plea of not guilty on Jockey Khathi’s behalf.

The Inquiry Board found Jockey Khathi guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a warning.

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

INQUIRY – JOCKEY RANDALL SIMONS

: Inquiries; 15 June 2018; Hits: 2529

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry concluded at the NHA offices at Turffontein on 13 June 2018, Jockey Simons was charged with a contravention of Rule 77.1 read together with Rule 77.2.11 in that urine samples taken from him at the Vaal Racecourse on 27 October 2016, 29 October 2016 and 22 November 2016, were found, after analysis, to contain Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a banned substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority.

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

The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 45 days.

Jockey Simons has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed

INQUIRY – JOCKEY CRAIG ZACKEY

: Inquiries; 15 June 2018; Hits: 2316

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 9 June 2018, Jockey Craig Zackey was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of VAN HALEN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners when he switched in near the 400m in Race 6 at Scottsville Racecourse on 26 May 2018.

Jockey Zackey pleaded guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board found Jockey Zackey guilty and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 10 (ten) days.

Jockey Zackey has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed

INQUIRY - JOCKEY G VAN NIEKERK

: Inquiries; 01 June 2018; Hits: 2383

At an inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on Friday, 1 June 2018, Jockey G van Niekerk, in absentia, was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of YOUNG HOPEFUL he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BERRY CRUSH leaving the 400m mark in Race 4 at Fairview Racecourse on 2 March 2018.

The Board entered a plea of not guilty on Jockey G van Niekerk’s behalf.

The Board found Jockey G van Niekerk guilty as charged and having considered his record imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of ten days.

Jockey G van Niekerk has the right of appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.

Jockey G van Niekerk was afforded every opportunity to attend this inquiry. As this matter was delayed to such an extent the Board convened to proceed in Jockey van Niekerk’s absence to finalise the proceedings in accordance with Rule 79.3.

INQUIRY - JOCKEY B LERENA

: Inquiries; 01 June 2018; Hits: 2415

At an Inquiry held in Durban on Friday, 1 June 2018, Jockey B Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of SIR BERNADINI (AUS), he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SYLVESTER THE CAT when shifting inwards near the 1400 metre mark in the 3^rd Race at Scottsville Racecourse on 26 May 2018.

Jockey B Lerena pleaded not guilty to the charge. However, the Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Lerena guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.

Jockey Lerena has the right of appeal against the finding and penalty imposed.

INQUIRY - JOCKEY SANDILE KHATHI

: Inquiries; 14 May 2018; Hits: 2370

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 10 May 2018, Jockey Sandile Khathi was charged with a contravention of Rules 77.1.1 and 77.2.1, in that he presented himself to ride at the Fairview Racecourse on 04 May 2018, whilst having a banned substance, namely alcohol, with a concentration level of 0,06mg which is over the concentration threshold of 0,024mg per 100 millilitres in his breath.

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

The Inquiry Board after hearing all the evidence and factors presented during the inquiry by Jockey Khathi, as well as what was said in mitigation, ruled that Jockey Khathi be suspended from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days.

Jockey Khathi has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed.

INQUIRY – JOCKEY CORNĖ ORFFER

: Inquiries; 02 May 2018; Hits: 2430

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 30 April 2018, Jockey Corné Orffer was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of PARABOLA he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners over the final 200m in Race 6 at Greyville Racecourse on 22 April 2018.

Jockey Orffer pleaded guilty to the charge.

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

Jockey Orffer waived his Right of Appeal and has been granted permission to take his suspension from 7 May to 13 May 2018, both dates inclusive.

INQUIRY - JOCKEY SEAN VEALE

: Inquiries; 24 April 2018; Hits: 2504

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 23 April 2018, Jockey Sean Veale was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of SEATTLE SKYLINE he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SIR BERNADINI (AUS) at approximately the 900m in Race 8 at Greyville Racecourse on 8 April 2018.

Jockey Veale pleaded guilty to the charge.

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

Jockey Veale has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

INQUIRY – JOCKEY DERYL DANIELS

: Inquiries; 17 April 2018; Hits: 2628

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Durban on 15 March 2018, adjourned and resumed on 13 April 2018, Jockey Deryl Daniels was charged with and pleaded guilty to a contravention of Rule 72.1.25, read with Rule 72.1.26.

The charge related to Jockey Daniels conducting himself in an improper manner on Racecourse property by forcibly breaking into Greyville Racecourse on 5 January 2018 and Scottsville Racecourse on two separate occasions on 6 January 2018 and on each occasion stealing a television set. These actions had the effect of discrediting horseracing.

The Inquiry Board having considered all the evidence led, as well as the fact that Jockey Daniels had not ridden in races since 24 December 2017, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in and attending race meetings for a period of 12 months (one year).

Furthermore, when considering all the evidence led, the Board ruled that before Jockey Daniels returns to race riding, he is to:

a) Partake in and complete an accredited/acceptable rehabilitation programme and provide evidence thereof to the Licensing Board.

b) He will have to submit to random specimen taking during his suspension to a minimum of 6 consecutive negative tests. These test dates are at the reasonable discretion of the Stipendiary Stewards. Should any of these tests return positive for any banned substance, this will be submitted to the Licensing Board for their consideration to determine the appropriate steps to be taken.

Jockey D Daniels has the right of appeal against the severity of the penalty imposed.