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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on 24 November 2017, Trainer Roy Magner was charged with a contravention of Rule 10.5.16.5, in that certain used needles and syringes seized by Officials of The National Horseracing Authority at Trainer Magner’s racing stables at Randjesfontein on 15 September 2017, were found upon analysis, to contain Testosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Isocaproate and Testosterone Phenylpropionate, which are forbidden substances in terms of Rule 74.2.

 

Mr Magner pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of the charge.

 

The Inquiry Board, after hearing the evidence presented, considering Trainer Magner’s record, and all other factors presented in mitigation, ruled that Trainer Magner be fined the sum of R50 000.

 

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on Friday 17 November 2017, Jockey Grant van Niekerk was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of JUST MY STYLE in Race 5 at Turffontein Racecourse on 4 November 2017, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RIDING SHOTGUN when he shifted out at about the 150m. 

Jockey van Niekerk pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board after considering the evidence, suspended Jockey van Niekerk from riding in races for a period of 14 (fourteen) days. 

Jockey van Niekerk was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty.

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Johannesburg on Friday 17 November 2017, Trainer Michael Mahiakola was charged with a contravention of Rule 50.8.2 in that he entered the horses NEWS FLASH and FRANCOIS P to race at the Flamingo Park Race Meeting on 23 October 2017, when those horses had been at an unregistered Spelling Farm during a 30-day period prior to the race. 

Trainer Mahiakola pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a fine of R15 000, of which R10 000 is wholly suspended for a period of one (1) year, on condition that he is not found guilty of a contravention of Rule 50.8.2 during that period. 

Trainer Mahiakola has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

 

 

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 15 November 2017, Jockey Warren Kennedy was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of SHARP SEATTLE in Race 3 at Greyville Racecourse on 12 November 2017, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners approaching the 250m.   

Jockey Kennedy pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Kennedy guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days. 

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

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at the Vaal Racecourse on Tuesday 14 November 2017, Jockey Weichong Marwing was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3, in that he failed to ride CASHIN to the end of the race, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining fourth place in Race 7 at the Turffontein Racecourse on 9 November 2017. 

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

The Inquiry Board, after viewing the patrol films of the race and hearing all the evidence put forward, imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of ten days. 

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

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 15 November 2017, Jockey Warren Kennedy was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of SHARP SEATTLE in Race 3 at Greyville Racecourse on 12 November 2017, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners approaching the 250m.   

Jockey Kennedy pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Kennedy guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days. 

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

 

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at the Vaal Racecourse on Tuesday 14 November 2017, Jockey Weichong Marwing was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3, in that he failed to ride CASHIN to the end of the race, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining fourth place in Race 7 at the Turffontein Racecourse on 9 November 2017. 

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

The Inquiry Board, after viewing the patrol films of the race and hearing all the evidence put forward, imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of ten days. 

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

 

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 7 November 2017, Jockey Doctor Lembethe was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of ATTIC VIEW, he failed to ensure that whilst shifting outwards, he did not cause bunching and interference to the runners on his outside at the 350m in Race 8 at Greyville Racecourse on 1 November 2017.    

Jockey Lembethe pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Lembethe guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days. 

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

 

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The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Johannesburg on 3 November 2017, Workrider Goodman Dadamasi was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3 in that he failed to ride the horse TREMENDOUS out to the end of Race 8 run at the Vaal Racecourse on 19 October 2017, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining first place. 

Workrider Dadamasi pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in nine (9) Workriders’ races. 

Workrider Dadamasi has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

 

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 The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 2 November 2017, Jockey Anton Marcus was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that as the rider of BUFFALO SOLDIER, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to DOING IT FOR DAN (G Wrogemann) when shifting outwards near the 300m in Race 6 at Greyville Racecourse on 8 October 2017.  

Jockey Marcus pleaded guilty to the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Marcus guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.  

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

 

 

 

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