The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday 21 July 2024, Jockey Smanga Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M in Appendix E on the use of the crop).
Smanga Khumalo tosses his cap to fans prior to the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
The particulars being that Khumalo misused his crop by striking Cousin Casey more than twelve times (15), which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race, during Race 7, the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 6 July 2024.
Jockey Khumalo pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.
The Inquiry Board, after considering the mitigating factors presented, Mr Khumalo’s recent record pertaining to this type of contravention and the status of the race, ruled that he be suspended from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days, and a fine of R54 500 (fifty-four thousand and five hundred rand) was imposed.
Jockey Khumalo was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
- Media release by the NHA on Monday, 22 July 2024.
