The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Durban on 10 June 2019, Jockey Anton Marcus was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
This arose in that as the rider of FRONT AND CENTRE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners at approximately the 200m in Race 6, the Woolavington 2000 (Grade 1) at Greyville Racecourse on 1 June 2019.
Jockey Marcus pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Marcus guilty and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 10 days.
Jockey Marcus has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.