The National Horseracing Authority confirms that it has opened an inquiry into an incident that occurred in the weighing room area at Turffontein Racecourse, after the running of Race 7 on Saturday, 24 October 2020.

After carefully considering the prima facie evidence, the provisions of Rule 91.2 have been enforced and an interim suspension has been imposed on Mr Andrew Fortune, a licenced Stable Employee and Colour Holder, from attending race meetings until such time as the outcome of the inquiry has been determined.