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In applying the relevant guidelines when determining the sum of the penalty to be imposed, the Inquiry Board took cognisance of the factors stated in mitigation, as well the frank manner in which Mr Lensley approached the Inquiry
Jockeys exonerated in view of prevailing conditions
The corrected provisional result did not reflect on all digital platforms and the correct result was only displayed when the official result was declared
The NHA is mindful of its mission to maintain the integrity of the sport of horseracing and will continue to police substance abuse with its usual vigour and determination to ensure a level playing field for all
The Appeal Board acting in terms of Rule 85.5.7, ordered that Mr Waugh pay all of the actual costs and other expenses reasonably incurred by The NHA in connection with the appea
Charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3 in that he failed to ride Miss Argentina out to the end of the race, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining first place.
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that an inquiry was held at its offices on 16 August 2016, into the reasons why Jockey Karl Zechner failed to comply with a reasonable order from a licensed Official
The SA champion jockey was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.1 in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that his horse had been given a full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing
The Board found Jockey Zechner guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a warning
As we continue our nostalgic walk down the Hollywoodbets Durban July memory lane, one thing is certain, the most recent decade lacked for nothing in drama and splendour
