Cleared after inquiry
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that an inquiry was held at its offices in Johannesburg on 28 October 2015, into Jockey Francois Herholdt’s riding of the horse ZESTFUL in Race 6 run at the Fairview Racecourse on 11 September 2015.
The Board considered all the evidence that was presented, as well as the patrol film of the race and ruled that no further action be taken against Mr Herholdt.
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